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Biden's Approval Rating Slumps in Nevada Amid Crucial Senate Race
Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is facing a difficult re-election fight in what could be a hugely important race.
Biden Admits He Can't End Filibuster After Manchin, Sinema Oppose Measure
The president had earlier signaled support for an exception to the Senate's filibuster rule in order to codify abortion rights.
Neo-Nazi Publisher Voices Support for Trump-Backed Senate Candidate
Andrew Anglin, who founded the Neo-Nazi website The Daily Stormer, recently gave a "forceful endorsement" of Blake Masters of Arizona.
Republican Senate Candidate Gets 9 Percent of Vote, Refuses to Concede
Bobby Piton told Newsweek that "flipped" votes explained his distant fourth-place finish in the GOP primary.
Kyrsten Sinema Kills Filibuster Plan After Pledge to Work on Abortion
President Biden is now intent on codifying Roe v. Wade after the Supreme Court's ruling, but Senator Kyrsten Sinema remains against filibuster reform.
Biden Has Pushed Ending the Filibuster for More Than Just Abortion Rights
The president has voiced support for exceptions or changes to filibuster rules in order for voting rights legislation to progress in the Senate.
Democrats' Chances of Beating GOP for Control of Congress After Roe Ruling
New polling suggests Democrats are better positioned to maintain control of Congress following the Supreme Court's controversial decision on abortion rights.
What Does Codifying Roe Mean? Securing Abortion Rights Explained
President Joe Biden said he would support changing filibuster rules in order for Congress to codify abortion rights.
Michael Stenger's Death Before Jan. 6 Hearing Sparks Conspiracy Theories
Online users falsely claim the former Senate sergeant-at-arms was shot dead before he was due to testify to January 6 panel.
J.D. Vance Faces Blowback for 'You've Been Had' Tweet on Women and Careers
Vance's much-criticized tweet argued that motherhood could be more meaningful for women than maintaining a high-powered career.
AOC Calls Out Democrat Tactics as 'Unfocused Nonsense' After Roe Reversal
The New York lawmaker urged Democrats on Saturday to be specific about how many Senate seats are needed to codify Roe v. Wade into federal law.
AOC Proposes Impeachment for Supreme Court Justices Who 'Lied Under Oath'
Not impeaching Justices Kavanaugh and Gorsuch would send a "blaring signal" that nominees can lie in their confirmation hearings, the congresswoman said Sunday.
Miller's 'White Life' Flub Follows Cornyn Tweet Attacked as Pro-Segregation
A spokesperson for Miller said Sunday that the congresswoman meant to say that the overturn of Roe v. Wade was a victory for a "right to life."
Wisconsin Paper Slams Ron Johnson After Vote Against Gun Safety Bill
"He has no credibility when it comes to good-government procedures," the editorial wrote about the senator on Sunday.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Vows to 'Remove' GOP Senators Who Backed Gun Bill
"This is the biggest Republican sellout," the Republican congresswoman from Georgia said.
Full List of Republican Senators to Vote for Bipartisan Gun Control Bill
At least 279 people have died in mass shootings in America so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
Full List of GOP Senators to Vote Against Bipartisan Gun Control Bill
Senator James Lankford said the bill "does not protect the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens."
Senate Passes First Gun Bill in 28 Years, but It Does Less Than 1994 Law
"It's simple logic: If you can't buy a beer, you shouldn't be able to buy an assault weapon," Senator Dianne Feinstein said.
Gun Control Groups Ready to Back Republicans Voting for Bipartisan Bill
Some GOP senators are taking a political gamble on the bill. Gun safety activists told Newsweek that if those votes come through, "we'll have their back."
Trump Threatens Mitch McConnell Over Gun Bill: 'Final Straw'
The former president called the bipartisan legislation a "career ending bill" for Republican senators.
Democrats' Chances of Beating Ron Johnson in Wisconsin, According to Polls
The Republican senator previously pledged not to seek a third term but announced he'd changed his mind in January.
Are Republicans for Our Kids or Their Killers?
To be clear, actions to protect our kids are stopped repeatedly and deliberately by Republicans that promote policies that only aid our children's killers and the gun lobby. And these same Republicans accept millions of dollars that the gun lobby pours into elections to amplify extremist views every year.
GOP Senators Who Favor Gun Bill Called Traitors, Confiscators by GOP Peers
Republicans who voted for the bipartisan bill were branded "traitors" who were "helping Democrats confiscate your guns."
Trump Attacks McConnell for Advancing Gun Measures He Previously Supported
McConnell was one of 14 GOP senators who voted to open debate on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
Jerome Powell Testimony: Key Takeaways From Senate Hearing on Economy
The Federal Reserve chairman spoke on the likelihood of a recession, whether interest rates will rise again and how unemployment factors in.
Every Republican Senator Who Voted Against Gun Safety Bill
A total of 34 Republican senators voted against the bipartisan gun safety bill cleared by an initial vote on Tuesday.
What's in the Bipartisan Gun Bill? Boyfriend Loophole Explained
After weeks of negotiations, senators released the text of their new gun safety bill, which now must earn the support of at least 60 senators from both parties.
Pence Staffer Rejected Ron Johnson Fake Electors on Jan. 6, Texts Show
The January 6 Committee unveiled text messages between staffers of Ron Johnson and Mike Pence on the same day as the Capital riots.
Eric Greitens' Chances of Winning Republican Primary in Missouri: Polls
The former governor is currently the front runner in the race for the GOP's senate nomination.
Eric Greitens Slams Big Tech After Facebook Pulls 'RINO Hunting' Ad
The former governor is holding a gun for the duration of the ad while men wear around him camouflage gear.