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Former Congressman Takes Aim for Senate Seat

Former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers announced that he is again running for a U.S. Senate seat, hoping to replace retiring Democrat Senator Gary Peters.

Mike Johnson Slams Plan to Raise Taxes on the Rich

​House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed opposition to the idea of raising the top tax rate on high-income earners, despite reports that some Republicans are considering such a measure to fund President Trump's proposed agenda.

Senate Revolt: Republican Senators Join Dems to Undercut Trump’s Tariffs

In a notable challenge to President Donald Trump's trade policies, the Senate passed a resolution on April 2 aiming to terminate the emergency declaration that facilitated tariffs on Canadian imports.

Senate Debates Rising Antisemitism on College Campuses

Lawmakers and experts agree that antisemitism is a growing problem on college campuses, but remain divided on how to address it. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing Thursday to examine the issue, balancing academic freedom with protecting students and investigating foreign influences in higher education.

Brother and Sister Prepare to Compete in Florida’s Senate Race

A political family feud is brewing in Orange County, Florida, as State Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis and her brother, former State Sen. Randolph Bracy III prepare to compete.

Indiana Senate Passes Bill Mandating ICE Notification for Arrested Illegal Immigrants

The Indiana State Senate has approved legislation requiring law enforcement to notify Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when they arrest individuals suspected of being in the United States illegally.

Democratic Arizona State Senator Eva Burch Resigns

Arizona State Senator Eva Burch, a Democrat from Mesa, has announced her resignation from office.

Linda McMahon Education Secretary Nomination Advances

Linda McMahon, former WWE CEO and President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, has cleared the final procedural hurdle in the Senate. The cloture vote passed 51-47, setting the stage for her final confirmation.

Senate Overturns Biden Energy Rule in Key Vote

Senate Democrats attempted to block a resolution on Tuesday that would repeal a Biden administration regulation restricting offshore oil and gas production. Despite their efforts, the resolution passed with a 54 to 44 vote, as three Senate Democrats—Catherine Cortez-Masto and Jacky Rosen of Nevada and John Hickenlooper of Colorado—joined Republicans in voting to overturn the rule.

Senate Ethics Committee Dismisses Nearly 2,000 Misconduct Complaints Without Action

The Senate Ethics Committee has faced growing scrutiny after dismissing nearly 2,000 complaints of alleged misconduct by senators since 2007 without imposing disciplinary action

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