Senate fails to advance Clarity Act amid Democratic concerns about crypto bill
The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill known as the Clarity Act, amid opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans.
Patel pushed on lower hiring standards at FBI, Olympic celebration
FBI Director Kash Patel was grilled for nearly five hours by both Democrats and Republicans about a string of recent negative headlines about the FBI.
Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
Senate returns for final legislative sprint ahead of midterms
The Senate returned to Washington from a five-week recess, with several priorities to address before leaving town next month to take to the campaign trail.
El-Sayed says public oversight needed on AI
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said that there are "a lot of real risks" in artificial intelligence.
2026 midterm election races to watch
CBS News has identified nine key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.
Michigan Senate candidates battle over their records on 9/11 at 25-year mark
The candidates in Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, have exchanged criticism over their records on the 9/11 attacks.
Talarico says Ken Paxton is "lying to the people of Texas" with AI ad that puts "words in my mouth"
Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."
12 key races that will determine who controls the Senate
Republicans are fighting to hold onto their majority in the Senate, where the GOP currently controls 53 seats. To take control, Democrats would need to net four seats in November's election.
New Hampshire Senate race set between Pappas and Sununu after projected primary wins
Rep. Chris Pappas defeated democratic socialist Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary, while former Sen. John Sununu defeated Scott Brown in the GOP contest.
Michigan Jewish leaders call on El-Sayed to change posture on Israel
A coalition of Michigan Jewish leaders launched a petition calling on Abdul El-Sayed and other political candidates to make baseline commitments on Jewish safety and Israel, or risk losing their support.
N.H. voters choose nominees for open Senate seat, and more races to watch today
Both Democrats and Republicans are targeting the Senate seat that will be vacated by Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is not running for reelection.
Hillary Clinton on Gloria Steinem: "One of the architects" of women's equality
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.
Alaska's top 4 primary puts unlikely longshot candidates on ballot
Alaska's House and Senate contests are set for November's general election, after the results in the state's nonpartisan top-four primary put fringe candidates on the ballot.
Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions amid "extreme urgency" in Ukraine
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut urged the House to approve the Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in the war in Ukraine.