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South Carolina Senate effectively kills proposed congressional map backed by Trump

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) -- The South Carolina Senate on Tuesday effectively killed a proposed congressional map that could have allowed Republicans to flip the seat held by Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn, a major rebuff to a mid-decade redistricting effort promoted by President Donald Trump.The Republican-controlled... Read More.

Texas Senate runoff tests Trump’s influence

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- Voters in Texas go to the polls on Tuesday to decide the Republican nominee in a pivotal Senate race that could decide control of the Senate -- and serves as a test of President Donald Trump's influence.Also on the ballot are... Read More.

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Trump endorses Ken Paxton over GOP incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued an endorsement in the Texas Senate primary, backing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Republican incumbent John Cornyn.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Senate confirms Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, ending standoff over Powell probe

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh, clearing the way for Warsh to replace central bank head Jerome Powell when his term ends later this week.The Senate confirmed Warsh by a vote of 54 to 45.... Read More.

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Senate advances legislation to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In an unanimous 99-0 vote, the Senate on Wednesday advanced a resolution to withhold pay from senators during a government shutdown.Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts did not vote on the resolution, which was introduced by Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana.The vote was... Read More.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspends her U.S. Senate campaign

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday morning that she is suspending her U.S. Senate campaign, leaving Graham Platner as the likely Democratic nominee to face off against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins.Mills cited financial resources as a reason for suspending her... Read More.

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Senate Democrats press White House over loosened record-keeping policy

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The White House's new policy for preserving presidential records risks allowing the Trump administration to "unlawfully destroy important records," a group of Senate Democrats warned in a letter to the White House Counsel on Wednesday.Thirteen Senate Democrats are seeking assurances from... Read More.

Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh advances to Senate confirmation vote

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A Senate committee on Wednesday voted to advance Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, clearing a key hurdle in his path to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell before his term ends next month. Warsh's nomination will move to a confirmation vote on the... Read More.

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Senate Bill Seeks to Allow SNAP Recipients to Buy Hot Rotisserie Chicken

Monday, April 27 by Luke Matheson

A bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to purchase hot rotisserie chicken is drawing attention in Arkansas, where state and federal leaders have already pushed for similar changes. The proposal, known as the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act,... Read More.

Senate Republicans greenlight ICE and CBP budget blueprint after overnight vote-a-rama

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Republicans approved early on Thursday a blueprint for their budget bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection after an all-night voting marathon.The budget resolution, which kicks off the drafting process of a bill that Republicans said... Read More.

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House Republicans reject Senate DHS funding bill, Trump signs memo to pay TSA workers

Friday, March 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday flatly rejected the Senate's bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection.Johnson said House Republicans will instead plow ahead with an... Read More.

Senate set to vote on confirming Sen. Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary

Monday, March 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate is set to vote to confirm Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday night.The vote comes amid backlash over the immigration crackdown and deportations under DHS as well as the ongoing partial shutdown... Read More.

Stories tagged with: senate

South Carolina Senate effectively kills proposed congressional map backed by Trump

Texas Senate runoff tests Trump’s influence

Trump endorses Ken Paxton over GOP incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

Senate confirms Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, ending standoff over Powell probe

Senate advances legislation to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns

Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspends her U.S. Senate campaign

Senate Democrats press White House over loosened record-keeping policy

Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh advances to Senate confirmation vote

Senate Bill Seeks to Allow SNAP Recipients to Buy Hot Rotisserie Chicken

Senate Republicans greenlight ICE and CBP budget blueprint after overnight vote-a-rama

House Republicans reject Senate DHS funding bill, Trump signs memo to pay TSA workers

Senate set to vote on confirming Sen. Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary

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