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Southeast Arkansas Native Jeb Little Launches U.S. Senate Bid Against Tom Cotton

Thursday, January 29 by Lori Basiewicz

Jeb Little, who most recently has worked for the Arkansas State Police, has declared he is running against Senator Tom Cotton in the March 2026 primary for the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate. Mr. Little was born and raised in Southeast Arkansas, graduated... Read More.

Senate Democrats block funding bills amid DHS funding spat, partial government shutdown threat

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Democrats on Thursday voted unanimously to block a package of six funding bills that would fund large portions of the government through the end of September -- meaning a partial government shutdown could still happen in the coming days.The bill failed... Read More.

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Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Venezuela

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate on Thursday advanced a war powers resolution, which would block the president's use of the U.S. armed forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress.A small group of Senate Republicans joined with all Democrats to... Read More.

Senate Democrats raise concerns about IRS readiness for tax filing season

Monday, December 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Heading into the new year, Senate Democrats are raising concerns about the Internal Revenue Service's ability to handle the upcoming tax filing season, amid changes in leadership and to the workforce in the first year of the Trump administration.In a letter to... Read More.

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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Fowlkes Nomination for Federal Judgeship

Thursday, December 11 by Luke Matheson

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to advance the nomination of David Clay Fowlkes to serve as a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, moving his nomination one step closer to confirmation. The committee favorably reported Fowlkes’... Read More.

Senate poised to cast votes on competing health care proposals

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate is poised to vote on Thursday on two separate plans aimed at addressing a spike in health care costs that are expected for tens of millions of Americans who receive enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits unless Congress acts.Both plans,... Read More.

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Senate Agriculture Chairman John Boozman Praises White House Farm Assistance for American Producers

Tuesday, December 9 by Luke Matheson

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) applauded White House farm assistance to American producers. He released the following statement: “America’s farm families share President Trump’s vision for increased market access. Delivering this farm assistance will bridge the gap until... Read More.

Stocks rise after Senate moves to end government shutdown

Monday, November 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Stocks rose in early trading on Monday after the Senate voted hours earlier to advance a potential deal on the government shutdown, which has weighed on economic output and cast uncertainty over markets for well over a month.The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped... Read More.

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Trey “BoDirt” Bohannan Announces Campaign for Arkansas Senate District 10

Tuesday, October 28 by Alex Bivens

Trey “BoDirt” Bohannan, a conservative Republican and longtime business owner, has officially announced his candidacy for Arkansas Senate District 10. Bohannan, founder and owner of Design One Contracting, launched the company 25 years ago as a one-man mowing operation. Over the years, he has grown... Read More.

Hallie Shoffner Officially Launches 2026 U.S. Senate Campaign Against Tom Cotton

Tuesday, July 15 by Luke Matheson

Hallie Shoffner, a Democratic candidate and sixth-generation Arkansas rice farmer, officially announced her 2026 bid for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, setting the stage for a high-profile challenge to incumbent Republican Senator Tom Cotton. Shoffner, a graduate of Newport High School, Vanderbilt University, and the Clinton... Read More.

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Senate rejects AI proposal after Governor Sanders, others object

Tuesday, July 1 by Ray King

A proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, thwarting attempts to insert the measure into President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts. The Senate voted 99-1 to strike... Read More.

Senate to Tackle Government Funding Bill After House Approval

Monday, June 2 by Alex Bivens

The U.S. House of Representatives has done their part and approved what President Donald Trump is calling “the big beautiful bill” to fund the government and his priorities. Now it is up to the United States Senate who will examine what the house passed, propose... Read More.

Stories tagged with: senate

Southeast Arkansas Native Jeb Little Launches U.S. Senate Bid Against Tom Cotton

Senate Democrats block funding bills amid DHS funding spat, partial government shutdown threat

Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Venezuela

Senate Democrats raise concerns about IRS readiness for tax filing season

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Fowlkes Nomination for Federal Judgeship

Senate poised to cast votes on competing health care proposals

Senate Agriculture Chairman John Boozman Praises White House Farm Assistance for American Producers

Stocks rise after Senate moves to end government shutdown

Trey “BoDirt” Bohannan Announces Campaign for Arkansas Senate District 10

Hallie Shoffner Officially Launches 2026 U.S. Senate Campaign Against Tom Cotton

Senate rejects AI proposal after Governor Sanders, others object

Senate to Tackle Government Funding Bill After House Approval

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