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Washington Examinerpolitics7 hrs agoUpdated
Memorial Services for Lindsey Graham Set for July 28 in Washington
Services honoring the late South Carolina senator will take place in Washington on July 28 and in South Carolina the following day. Graham died suddenly at his Washington home on July 11 at age 71.
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nbcnews.compolitics1 day agoUpdated
Fetterman Says He Would Leave Democrats Only If Party Becomes Anti-Israel; 103 House Democrats Voted to Cut Aid
Pennsylvania senator tied any potential exit to one condition during a July 16 appearance. The comments coincided with a House vote on cutting military aid to Israel that drew support from 103 Democrats.
Washington Examinerpolitics1 day ago
Texas Senate Nominees Agree to Three Televised Debates
Democratic nominee James Talarico challenged Republican nominee Ken Paxton to three debates. Paxton's campaign accepted the offer and said it would engage with hosts.
Newsweekpolitics2 days ago
Senator Absence Prompts Calls for Congress Health Disclosure Rules
A Republican senator hospitalized in mid-June has missed dozens of Senate votes. The case has prompted Democrats to propose legislation requiring members to notify constituents of extended absences and their ability to perform duties.
politics3 days ago
Supreme Court Justices Visit Capitol Hill for Rare Meeting
Justices made an uncommon trip to Congress. The visit follows recent legislative activity and comes amid ongoing Senate transitions.
coindesk.compolitics3 days ago
Banking Groups Seek Stronger Stablecoin Yield Rules in Senate Bill
The American Bankers Association and 76 state banking groups sent a letter to Senate leaders requesting tighter limits on stablecoin yields under the CLARITY Act. The groups warned that the current draft could prompt deposit outflows from community banks.
cnbc.compolitics4 days ago
Senate Majority Leader Thune Honors Late Sen. Lindsey Graham on Floor
Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke on the Senate floor Monday about the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Thune expressed personal loss and noted Graham had changed his address.
usatoday.comfinance4 days ago
Senate leaders advance cryptocurrency bill without ethics restrictions
A cryptocurrency regulation bill is scheduled for a Senate floor vote in the coming weeks after nearly a year of negotiations. The measure lacks provisions restricting elected officials' involvement in the crypto industry.
theblaze.compolitics6 days ago
McConnell's Office Reports Steady Improvement After Brief Hospitalization
McConnell has not appeared publicly since entering a Washington-area hospital on June 14. His office says he is improving and remains engaged with Senate work ahead of a four-week session that begins Monday.
world8 days ago
McConnell Remains Hospitalized Nearly One Month; Office Says He Continues to Improve
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been in hospital since 14 June with aides reporting improvement but providing no diagnosis. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has urged transparency on his fitness for office.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics8 days ago
Maine Democrats Pick Convention to Choose Senate Nominee Replacement
The state committee voted Wednesday night to select a replacement through a nominating convention rather than a caucus. Multiple candidates have entered ahead of the July 27 certification deadline after the prior nominee withdrew.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics10 days ago
Mitch McConnell Continues Hospital Recovery After June 14 Admission
Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital since June 14. His office has issued limited updates on his recovery while the Senate is out of session.
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abcnews.go.compolitics10 days agoUpdated
Senate GOP Leaders Confirm Conversations With Hospitalized McConnell
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Sen. John Barrasso spoke with Sen. Mitch McConnell in recent days while he remains hospitalized since June 14. McConnell has not voted since June 11.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics10 days ago
Former Representative Says Outgoing Congressman Should Run for Senate Seat
A former member of Congress said she would like to see an outgoing representative run for an open Senate seat. The comments followed reports of a senator's recent hospitalization.
politics11 days ago
Michigan Democratic primary narrows to two candidates after third drops out
The Michigan Senate Democratic primary is now a contest between a moderate U.S. representative and a former county health director. A state senator ended her campaign on Sunday, citing poll and fundraising shortfalls.
manilatimes.netpolitics13 days ago
Senator Marcoleta reported P112.9 million in 2025 campaign spending
Senator Rodante Marcoleta filed a Statement of Contributions and Expenditures showing P112.9 million spent on his winning Senate bid. He reported zero donations in the filing but later stated he received P75 million from unnamed supporters.
manilatimes.netpolitics14 days ago
Ombudsman orders dismissal of former Senate sergeant-at-arms
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal of former Senate sergeant-at-arms Mao Aplasca. The order follows an administrative case linked to a May 13 shooting inside the Senate building.
nbcnews.compolitics15 days agoUpdated
Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed on Thursday in the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters. The move is her first contested Senate primary endorsement this cycle.
world14 days agoUpdated
Emergency Crews Respond to Cardiac Arrest Call at Senator’s Residence
Medics were dispatched before 9 a.m. on June 14 after a report of an unconscious person at a senator’s home. The senator was later hospitalized and reported to be engaged with Senate business the following day.
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CoinDeskfinance18 days ago
White House to Meet Law Enforcement Groups on Crypto Clarity Act
The White House invited law enforcement organizations to a Monday meeting to address objections to illicit-finance provisions in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The session targets section 604 of the bill, known as the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act.
pbs.orgpolitics19 days agoUpdated
Julia Letlow defeats John Fleming to win Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Louisiana
Letlow defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in a June 28 runoff to claim the GOP nomination. She had led the May 16 primary with nearly 45 percent of the vote ahead of Fleming and Sen. Bill Cassidy.
thehindu.compolitics20 days ago
New Australian party seeks to recruit former independents for Senate run
Community Strong Australia, formed by two independent members of parliament, is inviting two former colleagues to join and is seeking support from other independents to contest Senate seats in 2028.
New York Postai22 days ago
Anthropic Alleges Alibaba Ran Largest Known Distillation Attack on Its Models
Anthropic told senators that operators linked to Alibaba used 25,000 fake accounts to query its Claude models 28.8 million times between April 22 and June 5. The company called the effort the largest known distillation attack against it and urged coordinated government and indust…
Fox Newspolitics24 days ago
Sen. Mitch McConnell Continues Recovery, Will Not Vote This Week
The Kentucky Republican remains hospitalized after an undisclosed illness earlier this month. His office said he is working with staff but will skip votes.
rismedia.comworld25 days ago
Senate Passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Limiting Investor Purchases
The bipartisan measure passed the Senate on Monday and now heads to the House. It caps institutional ownership of existing single-family homes at 350 properties while funding new construction incentives. President Trump is expected to sign the bill if approved.
Newsweekscience25 days ago
Kentucky Senator Will Miss Senate Votes This Week
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican was admitted to an undisclosed hospital on June 14, 2026. His office said he will not vote this week but continues working with staff on Senate and state matters.
politics25 days ago
Senate Advances Housing Bill With Investor Purchase Cap and Eased Building Rules
The U.S. Senate voted Monday to advance legislation capping institutional ownership of single-family homes at 350 units. The measure also eases regulations to boost new construction amid a national shortage of 4.7 million homes.
Fox Newssports25 days ago
Senate Commerce Committee Advances Protect College Sports Act 19-9
The panel sent the bipartisan bill to the floor after Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell introduced it with input from Texas Tech's Cody Campbell. The measure includes an anti-expansion rule targeting high-revenue conferences.
joemygod.compolitics25 days ago
Democrat holds slim lead over Republican in Iowa Senate poll
A recent survey shows the Democratic candidate leading the Republican candidate by a narrow margin among likely general election voters in Iowa. Some Republicans have noted concerns about the state.
thehindu.comworld25 days ago
7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Mindanao, Damaging Over 100 Sarangani Schools
Students in Sarangani province have not returned to classes since the June 8 quake. In Glan, 13,000 residents seek shelter amid coastal uplift that raised the seabed by up to two meters.
politics30 days ago
Senate Hearing on DNI Nomination Delayed Until U.S. Attorney Confirmation
The Senate hearing regarding the Director of National Intelligence nomination will not proceed until Jamie McDonald receives confirmation as U.S. Attorney. President Trump stated the condition for scheduling the hearing.
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Rapplerpolitics30 days ago
Senate Majority Eyes Senator as Presiding Officer for Impeachment Court
A senator from the majority bloc is being considered to lead the Senate impeachment court under newly amended rules. The change allows selection by majority vote rather than automatic assignment to the Senate president.
world31 days ago
Senator admitted to hospital Sunday morning, spokesperson says
A Republican senator was admitted to a hospital Sunday morning. A spokesperson said the senator is receiving care and remains engaged with Senate and state matters.
deccanchronicle.compolitics32 days ago
Senate panel advances Trump nominee for intelligence director post
The Senate intelligence committee is scheduled to vote Thursday on President Trump's pick to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Democrats on the panel have offered public praise for the nominee while liberal groups have criticized the support.
Fox Newspolitics30 days agoUpdated
Trump-Endorsed Candidate Wins Georgia Republican Senate Runoff
Mike Collins defeated Derek Dooley in Georgia's Republican Senate runoff Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race for Collins after polls closed.
The Guardianpolitics34 days ago
Liberal Senator Jonno Duniam to Leave Parliament Before End of 2026
The Tasmanian senator and shadow home affairs minister informed opposition leader Angus Taylor of his plan to leave parliament. Duniam cited family priorities and exhaustion from the party’s earlier leadership change.
cnbc.compolitics37 days ago
Murkowski expresses interest in Senate health committee chair
Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she would welcome the opportunity to lead the Senate health committee if she becomes the most senior Republican on the panel. The position opened after Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his primary last month.
Fox Newspolitics38 days ago
Maine Democrats head to primary amid fresh allegations against leading candidate Graham Platner
Graham Platner faces voters one day after rallies in Portland and Bar Harbor. Janet Mills' name stays on the ballot after she dropped out earlier this spring.
manilatimes.netpolitics38 days ago
Supreme Court Has Issued No Ruling on Pending Petition Over Legality of Cayetano’s Ouster as Senate President
A petition filed June 8 remains pending. YouTube videos claiming a reversal have no confirmation from the court or Senate records.
manilatimes.netpolitics40 days ago
Senate Releases Contractor Curlee Discaya to Police After Nine Months of Contempt Detention on Malversation Warrant
Pacifico 'Curlee' Discaya was handed to police on June 8 after nearly nine months of Senate detention. A Bulacan court issued the arrest warrant in a non-bailable malversation case.
Rapplerpolitics42 days agoUpdated
Hearing Reveals Evidence of Flood Control Fund Misuse
Senators said the Cayetano group session on flood control lacked Senate authorization and was not listed on the official calendar. The next official hearing is set for June 8.
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americanbanker.compolitics43 days ago
Senate Amendment to Block Pulte as Acting DNI Fails on 49-49 Tie Vote
Three Republican senators joined Democrats in voting for the measure, which would have blocked Bill Pulte from serving as acting director of national intelligence while heading the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
manilatimes.networld46 days ago
Senator Jinggoy Estrada surrenders to police over plunder and graft charges
Senator Jinggoy Estrada surrendered to Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group personnel at the Senate on June 1 after the Sandiganbayan ordered his arrest in flood-control corruption cases. The Office of the Ombudsman filed the charges on May 28.
manilatimes.networld48 days ago
Senator Jinggoy Estrada faces new plunder charge over flood control projects
The Ombudsman filed plunder and graft charges against Senator Jinggoy Estrada on May 28, 2026, alleging he received P573 million in kickbacks from budget insertions. An arrest warrant has not yet been issued by the Sandiganbayan.
Fox Newspolitics50 days ago
Poll Shows Democratic Candidate Leading Republican Incumbent in Maine Senate Race
A University of New Hampshire survey conducted May 21-25 found the Democratic Senate candidate at 51 percent support among likely voters, with the Republican incumbent at 42 percent. Six percent of respondents were undecided. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.6 pe…
Semaforpolitics50 days ago
Senator criticizes bipartisan college sports legislation
A Democratic senator raised concerns about compensation limits and other provisions in a Senate bill on college athletics. The legislation has bipartisan support but needs 60 votes to advance.
nbcnews.comworld50 days ago
Philippine police file obstruction complaint against senator over colleague's escape
Police referred an obstruction of justice complaint to prosecutors after concluding a senator helped another senator leave Senate grounds. The second senator had been sought on an International Criminal Court warrant.
Nprpolitics50 days ago
Texas Senate Primary Results Set General Election Matchups
Democrats view several Republican-held Senate seats as competitive this fall. One race in Texas was finalized after primary voting this week.
pbs.orgpolitics51 days ago
Senators Cruz and Cantwell to Introduce Bipartisan College Sports Bill
Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell will introduce legislation to regulate athlete compensation, transfers, and coaching moves. The bill offers limited antitrust protection in exchange for athlete protections and would override some state NIL laws.
nypost.compolitics52 days ago
Texas Runoff Elections Underway for Senate and Other Races
Voters in Texas decide nominees in several runoff contests on May 26, 2026. The races include a Senate primary matchup and contests for attorney general and a U.S. House seat.
thehindu.comworld55 days ago
Philippine Senate Opens Impeachment Proceedings for Vice President
Senators convened as an impeachment court on May 18. The Supreme Court denied a request for a temporary restraining order on an arrest warrant. A House prosecution panel announced assignments for the trial.
msnbc.compolitics58 days ago
Senate Parliamentarian Strikes Provisions From Immigration Bill
The Senate parliamentarian ruled that several sections of a Republican-led immigration enforcement package violate the Byrd Rule. Officials are now considering revisions to the $72 billion spending plan.
Wiredtechnology58 days ago
Republican Strategists Focus on Primary Races in Three States
Republican strategists are monitoring upcoming primary elections in Texas, California, and Maine ahead of November midterms. The races could affect Senate control and general election dynamics.
washingtonpost.comworld59 days ago
Democratic Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Made Explicit Online Comments About Military Toilets
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner posted explicit comments on Reddit about portable toilets while deployed overseas. The posts, made in 2017 and 2021, included descriptions of masturbation and military graffiti.
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ecns.cnpolitics59 days ago
Philippine Authorities Investigate Senate Security Officers After May 13 Shooting
Investigators are examining Senate security personnel who fired weapons during an incident involving Senator Ronald Dela Rosa. Officials state the shooting did not constitute an attack on the Senate building.
washingtonpost.compolitics59 days ago
Senate Panel Advances Portion of Immigration Enforcement Legislation
A Senate panel advanced part of a Republican immigration enforcement bill. Republicans continue efforts to secure funding for a project associated with President Donald Trump.
americanbanker.comfinance60 days ago
Senate Banking Committee Advances Clarity Act on Digital Assets
The Senate Banking Committee passed a markup of the Clarity Act on May 17. The measure addresses regulatory definitions for digital assets. Committee action follows ongoing debate over cryptocurrency oversight.
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nypost.compolitics62 days ago
Louisiana GOP Senate Primary Advances Trump-Backed Candidate and Treasurer to Runoff
Incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy finished third in Saturday's Republican primary. Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming will face off in a June 27 runoff.
Semaforpolitics63 days ago
Senate Parliamentarian Reviews $1 Billion White House Security Funding
Senate Republicans are seeking to include $1 billion in security funding for a White House East Wing ballroom project in a budget reconciliation package. The Senate parliamentarian ruled Thursday night that some related immigration enforcement funding violated Senate rules.
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Senate Passes Clarity Act on Digital Assets
The U.S. Senate passed the Clarity Act on digital assets. Senator Dave McCormick called for the bill to reach the Senate floor and be sent to the president's desk for signature. The legislation aims to provide regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies and related technologies.
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