Senate Republicans Express Concerns Over Trump's Cabinet Nominations Senate Republicans scrutinize Trump's cabinet nominations, particularly Matt Gaetz's suitability for attorney general. Top News · Nov 16, 2024
Departing GOP leader dominates Senate earmark rankings - Roll Call Unfettered by potential challenges to his position after deciding to step aside, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has returned to the earmarking game with gusto. Roll Call · Aug 19, 2024
GOP Senators Absent From Trump Meeting Due To Scheduling Conflicts Key Republican senators, including Collins, Romney, and Murkowski, are absent from Trump's meeting, raising questions about party dynamics and relationship... Top News · Jun 13, 2024
Schumer proposes $32 billion annual spending under AI road map - Roll Call The amount in the Senate plan was first proposed by the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, led by Eric Schmidt. Roll Call · May 15, 2024
Senate GOP bill seeks to protect anonymous nonprofit donors - Roll Call Sens. Todd Young and James Lankford will introduce a bill Tuesday that would increase penalties for revealing anonymous donor information. Roll Call · May 14, 2024
Pentagon’s priority on AI spending could shield it from cuts - Roll Call Planned investments in artificial intelligence may be safeguarded from concerns that could cut into other Department of Defense accounts. Roll Call · Mar 5, 2024
Senate Republicans pump brakes on tax deal after big House win - Roll Call The $79 billion tax bill the House passed by an overwhelming margin this week is likely to face a speed bump in the Senate. Roll Call · Feb 1, 2024
This bipartisan Senate duo wants to end legacy college admissions After the Supreme Court barred race-conscious college admissions, there's a growing push in Congress to end preference for applicants tied to alumni and donors. WEKU · Dec 27, 2023
‘You want your senators to read books’: Todd Young talks politics and AI - Roll Call “Existing laws and regulations will help us address most of the risks,” says the Indiana Republican, who’s carving his own path on the Hill. Roll Call · Oct 24, 2023
There’s consensus, not details, on AI regulation, Schumer says - Roll Call A meeting of top artificial intelligence experts and senators produced a consensus that Congress needs to act to regulate AI. Roll Call · Sep 13, 2023
In closed forum, tech titans to give senators advice on artificial intelligence Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has been talking for several months about accomplishing a potentially impossible task: Passing bipartisan legislation within the next year that both encourages the rapid development of artificial intelligence and also mitigates its biggest risks The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
GOP's abortion rebrand doomed to fail Republicans think they can trick voters with abortion word games Salon · Sep 12, 2023
Cornyn goes anyone-but-Trump for 2024, and Trump aide slams him as part of ‘Deep State’ WASHINGTON — Texas Sen. John Cornyn has joined the anyone-but-Trump caucus, becoming one of the most prominent Republican leaders to shun the former president’s 2024 comeback bid. Tribune News Service · May 19, 2023
Schumer meets with bipartisan group of senators to build a coalition for AI law Schumer has takes next steps with a group of bipartisan Senate lawmakers to craft a comprehensive artificial intelligence law. "Congress must move quickly," he said Thursday. WEKU · May 18, 2023
Roll Call · May 4, 2023 Republicans leery of Democrats' China competition plan - Roll Call Senate Republicans are open to working with Democrats on another China competition package but worry the majority may try to add new spending.
Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023 News briefs ‘Controlled demolition’ planned for collapsed NY parking garage
Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023 Stutzman looks for comeback with Indiana seat open WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Marlin Stutzman says that now that his sons have grown, it’s time to try to return to the House.
Roll Call · Apr 19, 2023 Stutzman looks for comeback with Indiana seat open - Roll Call Former Indiana Rep. Marlin Stutzman is seeking to return to Congress as Rep. Jim Banks runs for Senate in the 3rd District.
TV Tech · Apr 5, 2023 Senators Urge FCC to Expedite NextGen TV Rollout The NAB applauded the letter from a bipartisan group of 27 U.S. Senators
Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023 Indiana GOP senator carves out dealmaking niche on taxes WASHINGTON — Sen. Todd Young has a pitch to clear a path forward on tax legislation after a partisan standoff last year gave way to a monthslong chill. He’d pair a more generous research and development benefit for businesses with affordable housing measures to aid low-income families.
Roll Call · Mar 31, 2023 Indiana GOP senator carves out dealmaking niche on taxes - Roll Call Sen. Todd Young has a pitch to clear a path forward on tax legislation after a partisan standoff last year gave way to a monthslong chill.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2023 Senate votes to repeal Iraq War approval many see as mistake Senators voted 66-30 to repeal the 2002 measure that gave President Bush the green light to invade Iraq and the 1991 authorization that sanctioned the U.S.-led Gulf War.
Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023 Senate votes to repeal two Iraq military authorizations WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would repeal two decades-old authorizations to use military force against Iraq after supporters of the legislation had fended off floor efforts to amend it, including proposals that would have singled out Iran as a threat in the Middle East.
WEKU · Mar 29, 2023 Senate votes to repeal Iraq War authorization The measure now goes to the House, where Speaker Kevin McCarthy has indicated it will undergo a series of markups by the Foreign Affairs Committee before a possible floor vote.
Roll Call · Mar 29, 2023 Senate votes to repeal two Iraq military authorizations - Roll Call The measure would repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations to use military force in Iraq, and now goes to the House.