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Rubio replaces top US diplomat for Europe with former Senate staffer, consultant
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appointed a former member of his Senate staff who primarily has experience as a business ...
Exclusive-Rubio replaces top US diplomat for Europe with former Senate staffer, consultant
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appointed a former member of his Senate staff who primarily has experience as a business ...
Top Democrats hold sit-in on Capitol steps as they seek new ways to push back on Trump’s agenda
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Cory Booker are holding a sit-in on the steps of the US Capitol — the latest ...
Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to Retire After 44 Years in Congress
Senator Richard J. Durbin’s departure will set off a primary for a rare open Senate seat in Illinois and open a top ...
Florida Senate's Democratic Leader Says the State Party Is Dead and He's Leaving It
The top Democrat in Florida’s Senate is leaving his party, declaring that “the Democratic Party in Florida is dead.” ...
Senate Democrats ask SSA watchdog to investigate impact of DOGE cuts
NY and other top Senate Democrats asked the Social Security Administration's acting inspector general Wednesday to ...
The fight to replace Ruggerio as Senate president is on. Here's how it's shaking out.
There has also been pushback from the progressive faction within the Senate that sided with Pearson when he challenged the ...
Analysis: Congress sees escape hatch in governor’s races
In nearly a dozen gubernatorial contests over the next two years, at least one member of Congress has declared their campaign ...
Michigan Senate race heats up as 3 major Democrats enter the fray
Michigan is set to face a competitive primary and fierce race for the state's open Senate seat in 2026 -- as three major ...
Secretary of defense has massive responsibilities for troops, weapons, advising the president and working with Congress
The Defense Department’s responsibility is focused on the use of the military, whether it’s to deter attacks or defend American interests. The secretary must make sure the military is equipped and ...
Senate Democratic retirements clear the way for a new generation: From the Politics Desk
Durbin is the fourth Senate Democrat to announce retirement plans ahead of next year’s midterm elections, along with Gary ...
Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to retire ffter 44 years in Congress
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Senate Democrat for two decades and a leading liberal voice on Capitol Hill, will not seek reelection next year, closing out a 44-year congressional career ...