US House Speaker passes bill to avert shutdown with Democratic support
The new Speaker Mike Johnson passes his first major test, despite a major revolt from his backbench.
2023-11-15 11:59
US Republican Senator Tim Scott pulls out of presidential campaign
The Republicans' only black senator has been trailing far behind Donald Trump in polls.
2023-11-13 15:16
Third Republican debate: When is it, who's on stage and what's at stake
Five candidates will spar in Miami on Wednesday, but frontrunner Donald Trump will again be absent.
2023-11-08 05:27
Nevada man charged with threatening Jewish US senator
WASHINGTON A Las Vegas man faces federal criminal charges after threatening to kill Democratic U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen,
2023-10-31 23:29
Bob Menendez: US Senator faces new charges of acting as agent of Egypt
The new charges accuse Democrat Bob Menendez of providing "sensitive" information to help Egypt.
2023-10-13 02:23
Dianne Feinstein, longtime California senator, remembered at funeral service
Mourners gathered on the front steps of San Francisco City Hall Thursday to remember the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein at a funeral service.
2023-10-06 05:29
Judge sets May 6 trial date in bribery case against Sen. Menendez
The federal judge overseeing the case against Sen. Bob Menendez, his wife and three others set a trial date for May 6 -- less than a month before the New Jersey senate primary.
2023-10-03 04:19
Who is Laphonza Butler, California's next senator?
Laphonza Butler, the woman selected by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to succeed the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, is a longtime union leader and abortion rights advocate, who also will be the first out Black lesbian to enter Congress.
2023-10-03 02:26
Laphonza Butler of EMILY's List to replace Dianne Feinstein as senator
The 44-year-old will be the only black female member of the US Senate.
2023-10-02 13:28
The complicated senate race to replace Diane Feinstein
California Governor Gavin Newsom must appoint a replacement just months before a scheduled primary.
2023-09-30 09:15
Dianne Feinstein: 'Pioneering' Senator dies aged 90
The Californian served for more than three decades and broke new ground for women in US politics.
2023-09-29 23:16
Bob Menendez: US senator pleads not guilty as FBI probes Egypt ties
Bob Menendez is accused of accepting bribes to help Egypt's government, and business associates.
2023-09-28 00:26