David Bernhardt confirmed as Interior Secretary
Democrats have called for Bernhardt to be investigated for his previous conduct as an oil and agribusiness lobbyist
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Jury rejects Harry Reid's lawsuit against fitness band maker
The jury declared that Reid never proved the first of 10 questions they were asked to decide
Elizabeth Warren calls for ending the Senate filibuster
Filibusters are often used by the minority party in the Senate to slow down passage of the majority party's priorities
Senate votes to change its own rules and slash debate time for some nominees
The resolution would have dramatically sped up the confirmation process for judicial and executive branch nominees
Ben Ray Luján announces Senate campaign for Tom Udall's seat
Luján, 46, has served as the representative for New Mexico's third district since 2008
McConnell sets vote to shorten debate on judicial nominations
McConnell said he's making the move in response to "unprecedented obstruction" by Democrats on judicial nominations
Congress seeks answers on Boeing 737 Max 8
The U.S. Senate held two hearings to review FAA oversight and safety of the Boeing 737 Max 8
Joe Biden says he regrets handling of Anita Hill hearing
Joe Biden chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee in 1991 when Hill came forward accusing Thomas of sexually harassing
Senate fails to pass vote on "Green New Deal" resolution
The resolution includes plans to remove carbon the nation's economy, reduce greenhouse gases and provide universal health care among other initiatives
Man accused of threatening to kidnap senator to change plea
James Dean Blevins had previously pleaded not guilty to charges of retaliation by threats against an official identified only as "United States Senator J.F.
Trump misleadingly claims he approved McCain's funeral
President Trump complained in a speech Wednesday that no one thanked him for John McCain's funeral
Iowa's Ernst says farmers could "turn quickly" against Trump
Sen. Joni Ernst spoke about trade, her relationship with the president and friendships across the aisle
Trump issues first-ever veto over national emergency rejection
Twelve Republicans voted against the president's decision for a 59-41 vote Thursday
Senate rejects Trump's national emergency declaration
Trump signaled that he would use his veto power should the Senate vote to support resolution of disapproval
Senate votes to end American aid to Saudi war in Yemen
The Senate voted to end the war in December, but the bill was unable to pass the the-Republican controlled house
Schumer says GOP will buck Trump on immigration if they feel "heat"
"Even the handful of Republicans who are pro-immigration, or not as anti-immigration, will not buck McConnell or Trump unless they feel the heat," Schumer told reporters
Gillibrand defends handling of sexual harassment allegations
"These are challenges that affect all of our nation's workplaces, including mine," Gillibrand said of claims of sexual harassment
Sen. McSally on reporting military rape: "The system victimized me again"
Martha McSally revealed before the Senate Armed Services Committee this week she had been raped by a superior officer while serving in the Air Force
Top Democrats urge Trump to back protections for Venezuelans
The legislation would allow Venezuelans living in the U.S. who have fled the country's collapsing economy to qualify for TPS protections
Martha McSally: Sexual abuse in military is a national security threat
The Arizona Republican revealed Wednesday she had been raped by a superior officer while serving in the Air Force
Kirsten Gillibrand says she's the "best candidate" to take on Trump
"I am the best candidate to run against President Trump because I can bring this country back together," said Gillibrand
Booker introduces bill to legalize marijuana, with support from 2020 rivals
Four of Booker's opponents for the nomination are among the co-sponsors of his Marijuana Justice Act
Senate rejects "born-alive" bill as anti-abortion advocates reignite debate
The bill's introduction and subsequent debate underscores something larger than the bill itself
House approves first major gun control bill in 25 years
The bill is the first of two that Democrats are bringing to the House floor this week as part of an effort to tighten gun laws
Feinstein's heated exchange with students goes viral
"You come in here and say 'it has to be my way or the highway' and I don't respond to that," Feinstein told about 15 students at her San Francisco office
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Intel Democrats on how they'll react if Trump alleges election meddling
Israel vows major West Bank operation after attack kills 2 troops
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Kushner pushes back on report involving phone, spies, transfer
Trump lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods in boon to Sen. Susan Collins
