U.S. Senate

Biden dives into high-stakes negotiations over Build Back Better infrastructure plan

President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.

September 29

Biles: FBI turned ‘blind eye’ to reports of gymnasts’ abuse

The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and did not treat the case with the “utmost seriousness,” the Justice Department’s inspector general said Wednesday.

September 15

Georgia Senate runoff races: Why they matter and what you need to know

The outcome of the Georgia runoff races on Jan. 5 will determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.

January 4

Sen. Perdue, wife in quarantine after coming in contact with someone with COVID-19

Senator David Perdue said Thursday afternoon he and his wife will be in self-quarantine after coming into close contact with someone on his campaign who tested positive for COVID-19.

December 31, 2020

Here are the Senate races to watch in the 2020 election

There are 35 seats up for election in 2020. Here are some of the hotly contested races for Democrats and Republicans, as well as the states that are deemed true toss-ups.

October 30, 2020

Poll: Sen. McSally still behind Mark Kelly, but gap is narrowing

The race between Martha McSally and Mark Kelly is heating up, according to a new poll.

August 11, 2020

Burr steps aside as Senate intelligence chair amid FBI probe

Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., temporarily stepped aside as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday after the FBI served a search warrant for his cellphone as part of an ongoing insider-trading investigation tied to the coronavirus pandemic.

May 14, 2020

McConnell says Senate will not adjourn until it acts on major coronavirus package

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Senate will not adjourn until it acts on major coronavirus package to help economy.

March 17, 2020

Senate approves resolution restraining Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran

The Senate approved a bipartisan measure Thursday limiting President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.

February 13, 2020

McSally formally launches 2020 Senate campaign with video

Arizona GOP Senator Martha McSally has formally launched her campaign in one of the most hotly contested U.S. Senate races of the 2020 election.

February 11, 2020

‘Total acquittal:’ Trump delivers impeachment 'victory' speech from White House

President Donald Trump held a “victory” speech in the White House Tuesday, one day after the Senate acquitted him in his impeachment trial.

February 6, 2020

Impeachment trial: Split Senate votes to acquit Trump on abuse of power, obstruction of Congress

A majority of senators expressed unease with Trump's pressure campaign on Ukraine that resulted in the two articles of impeachment. But the final tallies — 52-48 favoring acquittal of abuse of power, 53-47 of obstruction of Congress' investigation — fell short.

February 5, 2020