Sen. Whitehouse, Blanche clash over Trump

Rhode Island Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse slammed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during his confirmation hearing over his relationship with President Trump, accusing the pair of colluding.

• Jul 15

Democratic senator clashes with Ric Grenell over Kennedy Center operations

Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Kennedy Center president Ric Grenell are clashing over the Kennedy Center's spending and operations.

• Nov 21, 2025

6/18: The Takeout: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat from Rhode Island, joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout" to discuss the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump, the investigation into Hunter Biden, and why he thinks President Biden's age is something he will "have to deal with" on the 2024 campaign trail.

• Jun 18, 2023

Senate Democrats seek Epshteyn communications

Two top Senate Democrats are calling on Preisdent-elect Donald Trump's administration picks to be required to disclose any communications they've had with Trump's longtime adviser Boris Epshteyn. Allegations recently surfaced that Epshteyn was soliciting financial payments concerning potential appointments to Trump's Cabinet, which Epshteyn has denied. CBS News investigative reporter Dan Klaidman has the details.

• Dec 12, 2024

Supreme Court ethics bill clears committee

With public trust in the Supreme Court wavering amid scrutiny over some of the justices' financial dealings, Democrats in the Senate Judiciary Committee are moving forward with a bill that would overhaul the high court's transparency requirements. Senate Republicans have accused Democrats of playing politics. The bill's sponsor, Rhode Island Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, joins "America Decides" to unpack the newly proposed rules.

• Jul 25, 2023

Senator says more about affiliation with elite private club

Whitehouse released a lengthy statement saying the exclusive beach club has "diversity in the membership and there are non-white club members."

• Jun 23, 2021

Senator claims FBI's Kavanaugh investigation may have been "fake"

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse says the FBI's Kavanaugh investigation appears to have been "politically-constrained and perhaps fake."

• Mar 16, 2021

Senator accuses FBI of avoiding questions from lawmakers

Sheldon Whitehouse's comments come a day after he slammed FBI Director Christopher Wray for failing to answer written questions from lawmakers in hearings involving FBI witnesses over the last four years.

• Mar 3, 2021

Senator accuses FBI of withholding info

FBI Director Christopher Wray committed to greater transparency following intense questioning from Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island during a Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday. Senator Whitehouse joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how Congress can hold the bureau accountable. He also discusses intelligence failures leading up to the Capitol riot, and weighs in on how the U.S. can shift toward renewable energy while taking care of workers.

• Mar 3, 2021

Senate panel refers "apparent false statements" about Kavanaugh for criminal investigation

The "apparent false statements" were claims made to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, about Kavanaugh

• Sep 29, 2018

Lawmakers say Pruitt should testify over phone booth, bug sweep

Democrats say head of EPA administrator's security detail may have helped business partner get a government contract

• Apr 23, 2018

Senator openly mocks Trump judicial nominee

Rhode Island Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse posts video of Matthew Spencer Petersens's answers during confirmation hearing

• Dec 15, 2017

Senators say they'll look into Trump wiretapping claims

Senate subcommittee asks Justice Department for more information regarding president's charges

• Mar 8, 2017

McCain, Graham ask Trump for evidence of wiretapping claims

"If it’s true it’s earth-shattering," said Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican and frequent critic of the president

• Mar 6, 2017