US Senate
US Senate Republicans block bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
The Senate voted 53 to 47 against advancing the resolution, largely along party lines, with all but one Republican voting against the procedural motion and all but one Democrat supporting it.
Trump says Iran will 'never' have nuclear weapons during State of the Union address
US House narrowly fails to pass aviation safety bill drafted after deadly 2025 crash
Illinois Senate candidate Robin Kelly says Israel committed ‘genocide’ in Gaza
US Senate blocks Homeland Security funding, raising likelihood of shutdown
The legislation would have provided $64.4 billion through September 30 to cover immigration enforcement and other functions handled by DHS, including airport security and disaster response.
Credit Suisse Nazi-era accounts under renewed US Senate scrutiny
A US Senate investigation found 890 Credit Suisse accounts with potential Nazi ties, including previously undisclosed SS and German Foreign Office accounts.
Democrats say deal reached with Trump to avert shutdown, immigration talks to continue
Senate Democrats strike a deal to prevent a partial government shutdown, temporarily separating immigration issues from funding talks to secure essential government operations.s
Netanyahu met Republican US Senator Ernst at Jerusalem Office, PMO says
This is the second time Ernst and Netanyahu have met in the last year, with them previously meeting in August 2025, when the war with Hamas was still ongoing in Gaza.
'Crucial time in the Middle East': Sen. Lindsey Graham to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu
Graham heads to Israel to meet Netanyahu, focusing on strengthening ties and supporting freedom at a pivotal moment for the region.
Trump, Venezuela's Rodriguez tout positive phone call, Trump finds Senate win
Both leaders described the call as positive. In the US, the Senate blocked a resolution that would have barred Trump from further military action in Venezuela without Congress's authorization.
Sen. Jacky Rosen calls Iran a global danger, urges tech lifeline for protesters - interview
Nevada senator urges a technological “lifeline” for Iranian protesters and coordinated sanctions to choke Tehran’s revenues in interview with the 'Post.'
On This Day in 2021: January 6 US Capitol insurrection riots
Conspiracies surrounding the election, spread and promoted by Trump and many right-wing news outlets, led hundreds of people to surround the US Capitol and destroy federal property.
US House of Representatives passes bill to expedite permitting for big energy projects
The bill lost support from clean energy advocates after last-minute changes by a small group of Republicans aimed at preserving President Trump's ability to block permitted offshore wind farms.
Trump troop deployments to US cities have cost more than $340 million, senator says
Senator Tammy Duckworth's office said she had received the cost estimates from the Trump administration.
