Mitch McConnell freezes at Senate press conference, is briefly unable to speak
WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly froze and was briefly unable to speak at a Senate press conference…
Senate passes bill to raise debt ceiling, preventing first-ever U.S. default
WASHINGTON — The Senate late Thursday passed a House-approved bill to raise the debt ceiling and cap government spending for…
Debt ceiling deal appears no closer after high-stakes meeting, but leaders will huddle again Friday
WASHINGTON — Top congressional leaders left a high-stakes meeting with President Joe Biden on Tuesday showing few signs they had moved…
More than 250 business leaders back Julie Su for Labor secretary as nomination hangs in the balance
More than 250 business leaders are urging the Senate to confirm acting Labor Secretary Julie Su to helm the department,…
Democrats harden their message on the debt ceiling while quietly paving the way for a deal
WASHINGTON — Democrats responded to the news that the U.S. could default on its debt as early as June 1 by…
These are the top Senate races to watch in 2024
Democrats grew their Senate majority in 2022. They’ll be lucky to keep those gains in 2024. Republicans, who took over…
Fetterman and McConnell return to the Senate, but Feinstein remains in California
WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic Sen. John Fetterman both returned to the Capitol on Monday after…
Mitch McConnell leaves rehab facility after therapy for concussion
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday he has been released from the rehabilitation facility where he had physical therapy…
