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Senate Democrats Break With Schumer as Primary Winners Demand New Leadership
Progressive nominees who won Democratic Senate primaries in Illinois, Maine, Michigan and Minnesota are refusing to back Schumer for another term as minority leader.
Beshear Says McConnell Has Returned No Calls, Puts Thune on Notice
Six weeks after writing to the 84-year-old senator, Kentucky's governor says he has received no response and is now demanding answers from Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
Senate Democrats Set for Leadership Shake-Up on Judiciary, Foreign Relations
Two of Congress's most powerful committees face new ranking members in 2027, as Democrats promise sharper opposition to Trump's foreign policy and law enforcement agenda.
Maine Senate Race Shaken as Jackson Faces 1988 Assault Report
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Troy Jackson acknowledges punching a man in 1988 but denies a police report's claim that he pushed his longtime partner in the same incident
Senate Delays August Recess as GOP Infighting Stalls Funding Bill, Key Votes
Republican divisions are blocking action on a government funding bill, Russia sanctions, Trump's election legislation and a string of nominations.
Bitcoin Surges Past $78,700 as Senate Clears Clarity Act, S&P 500 Hits Record High
Digital assets gain momentum following significant legislative progress in the U.S. Senate and a new all-time high for the S&P 500, signaling robust investor confidence across traditional and crypto markets.