US Senate
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A Senator’s Botched Basketball ‘Gotcha’ Backfires During Jack Smith Hearing
Senator Eric Schmitt faced intense ridicule after confusing the Atlanta Hawks with Iowa Hawkeyes during a tense congressional hearing examining Jack Smith.
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Inside Florida Democrat Angie Nixon’s Upstart Senate Bid
Florida Democrat Angie Nixon’s upstart Senate campaign merges civil rights activism and legislative protests to challenge the state’s political establishment.
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Fetterman Resists Party-Switch Speculation Ahead of November Midterms
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman defended his Democratic identity at the Texas Tribune Festival, deflecting persistent speculation about switching parties.
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Senate Rejection of Digital Asset Bill Leaves US Crypto Regulation in Limbo
A bipartisan Senate block has halted the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, triggering a sharp drop in major cryptocurrencies and industry stocks.
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Senate Rejects Clarity Act as Crypto Regulatory Impasse Deepens
The Senate blocked the Clarity Act in a 49-50 vote, stalling efforts to define digital asset oversight amid intense Democratic concerns over executive ethics.
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Senate Crypto Overhaul Faces Critical Vote Following White House Ethics Concessions
Senate Republicans have updated the landmark Clarity Act with new ethics limits on federal officials, setting up a high-stakes 60-vote procedural test.
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Senator John Fetterman Appears at GOP Convention, Deepening Party Divide
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman addressed the Republican midterm convention in a surprise video, intensifying tensions with his Democratic colleagues.
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Chris Pappas and John Sununu Set for New Hampshire Senate Showdown
Rep. Chris Pappas and former Sen. John Sununu will battle for New Hampshire’s vacant Senate seat, a key race determining control of the U.S. chamber.
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Senate Pressed to End Regulatory Stalemate Over Digital Wallets and Tokenized Assets
The Blockchain Association has urged the US Senate to pass the Clarity Act, warning that a lack of federal rules leaves digital wallet users unprotected.
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Report Details Senator Fetterman’s Frequent Absence from Official Duties
A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman routinely avoids constituent meetings and committee obligations.
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Senate Democratic Leadership Faces Internal Pressure as 2026 Midterms Approach
Senate Democrats face internal friction as progressive candidates challenge Chuck Schumer’s leadership ahead of the pivotal November 2026 midterm elections.
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Progressive State Rep. Angie Nixon Defeats Heavy-Funded Alex Vindman in Florida Senate Primary Upset
Progressive state Rep. Angie Nixon upset heavily funded Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, reshaping the party’s statewide ticket for November.
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Trump Presses Senate on Permanent Daylight Saving Time as Clock Change Approaches
President Donald Trump is demanding Senate Republicans pass the Sunshine Protection Act after the House approved year-round Daylight Saving Time in a 308-117 vote.
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South Carolina Republicans Hold Special Primary to Replace Late Senator Lindsey Graham
South Carolina Republicans vote today to choose a nominee to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham, narrowing a field of ten candidates for November.
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US Senate Defers Clarity Act Crypto Bill Progress to September Amid Hardening Banking Opposition
The US Senate has postponed progress on the Clarity Act crypto bill until mid-September 2026, as traditional banking opposition limits its legislative momentum.