McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November
WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost…
Senate panel again advances Californian Julie Su’s bid to become Labor secretary
WASHINGTON — The Senate Labor Committee voted Tuesday to once again advance Julie Su’s nomination to lead the Labor Department, though it doesn’t appear that anything…
California U.S. Senate race’s biggest donors: Who is giving to super PACs, and why
The California candidates vying for the late Dianne Feinstein’s seat in the U.S. Senate face strict rules on how much money they can accept from…
Biden meeting with congressional leaders to urge Ukraine, Israel aid
WASHINGTON — President Biden implored the top four leaders of Congress Tuesday to act quickly to avoid a looming government shutdown early next month and to…
Federal parliament live updates: PM declares ‘no deal’ with Greens over help-to-buy, as Bandt calls for government to ‘wake up’ to housing crisis
Greens leader Adam Bandt says the government's help-to-buy scheme will lead to even higher housing prices, which is why his party is urging Labor to…
Government’s overhaul of stage 3 tax cuts pass Senate
In short: The government's amendments to stage three tax cuts have passed the Senate.The overhaul will bolster the benefit of tax cuts for those on lower incomes.What's next? The…
She ran a dark-money group. Now Senate candidate Tammy Murphy wants to reform them.
“The amount of money in politics is really disgusting. I will be the first to say that. We need to overturn Citizens United. I can’t…
Andy Kim hands a third straight loss to NJ first lady Tammy Murphy in Senate primary
Kim’s victory here means he wins the county line, placing him in the same ballot column as other party-endorsed candidates — a unique and hugely…
How Kyrsten Sinema is shaking up Democrats, GOP in Arizona
TEMPE, Ariz. — When Kyrsten Sinema ran for Senate in 2018, she could not have been more clear. The Democrat did not call herself a Democrat…
Adam Schiff’s low-drama race for California’s U.S. Senate seat
Adam B. Schiff stepped from a white Porsche Carrera, laced his brown walking shoes and headed down Hill Street in Los Angeles’ Chinatown. He beelined…
In California Senate election to replace Feinstein, will the streak of female senators end?
When Rep. Katie Porter first ran for Congress in 2018, some of the nation’s most influential female leaders and advocacy organizations lined up to support…
Poll: Schiff leads, with Porter and Garvey battling for second place in CA Senate race
Schiff, a 12-term Democrat from Burbank who has made former President Donald Trump his chief foil in the race, leads with 24 percent of likely…
Powerful women are backing a man for California’s Senate seat
Last weekend in Long Beach, Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of Irvine met with voters at a small rally in the back patio of Lola’s Mexican…
Schiff blasts Porter’s ‘purity tests’ in Senate debate
With two weeks to go before the March 5 primary, Porter acted like the candidate facing the highest stakes – the prospect of being boxed…
Crypto attorney launches Senate bid against Elizabeth Warren
“Elizabeth Warren, well she promised to be a champion for those in need. Instead, she gives lectures and plays politics and gets nothing done for…
Smart but stinky strategies in California's Senate race
Dodgers legend Steve Garvey tours Skid Row in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 11, 2024. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., speaks during the House Judiciary…
Andy Kim and Tammy Murphy spar over qualifications in first NJ Senate debate
Kim and Murphy fielded questions ranging from aid to Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war to local issues such as health care and affordability. Where the…
Porter defends ad about little-known GOP rival in Senate race
Rep. Katie Porter, who accused her main Democratic rival in the Senate race of cynicism for attempting to prop up a Republican in the contest,…
Rosendale drops Montana Senate bid — after less than a week
Montana is a top target for Republicans looking to take control of the Senate. Rosendale finally launched his long-anticipated bid last Friday as Republicans look…
California’s languid Senate race is showing signs of life.
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