Senate Republicans Go Against Trump to Keep Russia Sanctions
The Senate voted 57-42 to reverse the Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on firms connected to Oleg Deripaska, an oligarch with ties to the Kremlin.
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Susan Collins’ Standing in Maine Unaffected by Democratic Anger Over Kavanaugh Vote
Despite drawing the ire of Democrats and progressive activists for her vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ popularity appears to be unfazed in her home state of Maine.
No, The Atlantic, You Can’t Reapportion the Senate With an Act of Congress
A Wednesday op-ed in the Atlantic by Warton School professor Eric W. Orts claims the current trendy liberal constitutional gripe—the disproportionality of the U.S. Senate—can be fixed with one easy law. All you have to do is pass one statute and big states like California can have twelve senators and small states like Vermont only one. This …
Jon Kyl Announces Plans to Resign From Senate
Sen. Jon Kyl (R., Ariz.) on Thursday hand-delivered a letter to Gov. Doug Ducey (R., Ariz.) announcing his intention to resign from the Senate on Dec. 31.
Feinstein Takes Initial Steps Toward Re-Election in 2024
Only weeks after securing a full fifth term, Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein (Calif.) appears to be positioning herself to seek re-election in 2024, when she will be 91 years old.
Espy Paid Off $267,000 Tax Debt Shortly After Lobbying for Ivory Coast Despot
Mike Espy, the Democrat vying to capture a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi, paid off more than $267,000 in outstanding income taxes shortly after undertaking a lucrative lobbying contract with an African despot accused of crimes against humanity.
Pro-Life Group Targets Espy Over ‘Extreme’ Abortion Views
One of the nation’s largest pro-life organizations is launching a campaign targetting Mike Espy, the Democratic Party’s nominee for U.S. Senate in Missisissipi, for his long-standing pro-choice record.
Harrington: Mainstream Media Pushing to Make Mississippi Senate Race Competitive
Hollywood, Trial Lawyers, and Clinton Alumni Underwrite Espy’s Campaign Ahead of Run-Off
Hollywood celebrities, trial lawyers, and Clinton administration alumni are rushing to underwrite the candidacy of Mike Espy, who is vying to capture a U.S. Senate seat for the Democratic Party in Mississippi.
McConnell Reelected Senate Republican Leader, Todd Young to Lead Senate GOP Campaign Committee
Senate Republicans voted on Wednesday to reelect Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) and fill a number of other Senate leadership positions as lawmakers prepare for the 116th Congress.
