Kentucky governor tells Mitch McConnell to prove he can serve or ‘resign’ from Senate

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is giving Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., an ultimatum, demanding that he prove he’s still capable of serving in the U.S. Senate — or resign. “As Governor of the state you serve, I am calling on you to directly and verbally address the people of Kentucky and provide proof of your capacity … Read more

Acting DNI touts ‘approximately 30% Staff Reduction from Weeks Ago’ as Senate poised to confirm Trump nominee

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Acting Director of National Intelligence William Pulte has announced a fifth wave of office downsizing. “Good News! In addition to the Historic DECLASSIFICATIONS (Transparency!) by the President, we are, this morning, Executing a 5th and Near Final Round of TERMINATIONS, an approximately 30% Staff Reduction from Weeks … Read more

Kamala Harris backs US Senate candidate who replaced Graham Platner: ‘I know what it is like’

Maine Democrats pick new candidate after primary shakeup Fox News correspondent Alexis McAdams reports from Bangor, Maine, on the Democratic Party’s selection of Troy Jackson as their new Senate candidate. This decision comes after Graham Platner withdrew his bid, sparking a scramble for a replacement. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Vice … Read more

Fetterman strongly supports the filibuster as Trump urges Senate Republicans to scrap it

Fetterman questions future in Democratic Party amid Israel divide Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., discusses his future in the Democratic Party with Fox News host Lara Trump, saying he has felt increasingly isolated within the caucus over his views on Israel and the party’s embrace of more extreme positions. Fetterman reiterates his commitment to his principles, … Read more

Far-left Senate hopeful explains ‘ogre on a pike’ remark after getting torched by his own party

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, declined to apologize Monday night for his “ogre on a pike” metaphor after critics from both parties condemned the leaked remark as violent and, in some cases, sexist. Pressed during the final primary debate before next week’s election, over … Read more

Dems clash over AIPAC money, ‘ogre’ attack and electability during crucial Senate debate

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The battle between the Democratic Party’s far-left flank and establishment wing spilled onto the stage Monday night during battleground Michigan’s fiery Senate debate. The debate took place one week ahead of the pair’s Aug. 4 primary battle, with both candidates using the final face-off to sharpen their … Read more

In final Michigan Senate Democratic debate, Stevens and El-Sayed spar over outside spending and personal attacks

Southfield, Michigan – Michigan Democratic Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on issues of spending by outside groups, the tone of the race and electability in the last televised debate before a pivotal primary election next Tuesday. The Democratic primary contest to fill the open seat of outgoing Democratic Sen. Gary Peters … Read more

Senate clears way for Trump’s top spy as key anti-terror program remains in limbo

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s pick to run the nation’s intelligence agencies is one step closer to clinching the job, and puts the Senate ever-closer to jump-starting a key counter-terrorism tool in the process. The Senate advanced Jay Clayton through a key hurdle Monday night to be the next … Read more

Trump demands Thune keep Senate in session until SAVE America Act passes

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump doesn’t want the Senate to leave town with his flagship election security measure still on the line. It’s less than two weeks until the upper chamber makes a jailbreak from Washington, D.C., and the schedule is already jam-packed with key items, from blockbuster confirmations … Read more