Senators exit without meeting Trump’s demands for voting bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators headed for the exits in the predawn hours Saturday, ending for now a crushing…
Senate confirms Blanche as attorney general in overnight vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early Saturday morning, cementing…
Fired federal prosecutor sues Justice Department
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal prosecutor fired last year over critical comments he had written as a private…
What to know about Trump’s new attempt to limit birthright citizenship
The Trump administration is once again trying to limit who can become an American, with a pair of…
Todd Blanche wins support for attorney general from Sen. Cassidy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday that he will back Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney…
Michigan Democrats unite after Senate primary highlights party splits
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Democrats on Friday urged voters to rally behind their statewide candidates, three days after…
US stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes that rate hikes can wait
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose on Wall Street Friday and Treasury yields fell after the government reported…
Senate control may hinge on Mississippi, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska
The battle for control of the U.S. Senate isn’t supposed to run through Mississippi. Scott Colom is trying…
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill pushed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate overwhelmingly approved a punishing Russian sanctions package Friday, the result of a yearlong…
Trump administration renews push to fire Lisa Cook from the Fed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is moving ahead with its efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa…
Senate confirms Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA
The Senate on Friday confirmed Cameron Hamilton as head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, returning the former…
Appeals court orders halt to Trump White House ballroom construction
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to halt construction of…