US senators visit Ukraine as they push for new Russian sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — A delegation of U.S. senators was returning Wednesday from a trip to Ukraine, hoping to…
US Senator Graham urges Saudi Arabia and UAE to mend ties as Iran pressure mounts
Published on 15/02/2026 – 12:58 GMT+1 US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has urged Saudi Arabia and the United…
What Democrats want in fight over ICE funding
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite rare negotiations between Democrats and President Donald Trump, a bipartisan agreement on new restrictions…
Trump’s dealmaking with Democrats signals change from last shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump moved quickly this week to negotiate with Democrats to try and avert…
Senate leaders scramble to avert partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government…
Democrats vow to oppose homeland security money, increasing shutdown chance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security…
Trump’s Justice Department is on a rampage. Here’s why.
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MAGA Senator Shockingly Advises Trump to ‘Kill’ World Leader
MAGA cheerleader Lindsey Graham has suggested that President Donald Trump should just “kill” Iran’s supreme leader as the…
Senate advances war powers resolution to limit Trump’s powers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct…
Republicans clash over surprise phone records provision that could enrich senators
Republicans are at odds over an effort to unwind a controversial provision tucked into the bill to reopen…
Senate payouts unnerve some in House GOP ahead of shutdown vote
A Senate provision in a major spending package to end the partial government shutdown has rattled House Republicans…
Shutdown reaches its 40th day as senators work through a crucial weekend
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown stretched into its 40th day Sunday even as senators stayed in Washington…