Laphonza Butler sworn in as California's newest senator
Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler made history Tuesday when she was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris as the first out Black lesbian to enter Congress and the only Black woman presently serving in the Senate.
2023-10-04 03:47
Schumer confirms U.S. Senate trip to China, Japan, South Korea
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A bipartisan U.S. Senate delegation will visit China, Japan and South Korea in October, Senate
2023-10-04 01:29
Laphonza Butler of EMILY's List to replace Dianne Feinstein as senator
The 44-year-old will be the only black female member of the US Senate.
2023-10-02 13:28
Controversial military aid for Egypt held by new Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman
A controversial tranche of military aid for Egypt is going to be blocked, the new chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Ben Cardin, announced Saturday.
2023-10-02 04:57
The complicated senate race to replace Diane Feinstein
California Governor Gavin Newsom must appoint a replacement just months before a scheduled primary.
2023-09-30 09:15
Analysis-Feinstein's death poses two big questions for US Senate Democrats
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON The death of trailblazing U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein presented her fellow Democrats with two
2023-09-30 01:48
Dianne Feinstein: 'Pioneering' Senator dies aged 90
The Californian served for more than three decades and broke new ground for women in US politics.
2023-09-29 23:16
Chinese hackers stole 60,000 emails from senior State Department officials in May, source says
The Chinese hackers who breached multiple US government agencies in May stole some 60,000 emails from senior State Department officials, including information on officials' travel itineraries, a Senate staffer briefed on the matter told CNN.
2023-09-29 02:29
US Senate secures votes to advance temporary government funding bill
WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate secured enough votes on Thursday to open debate on a temporary government funding bill
2023-09-29 00:59
Senate unanimously passes formal dress code
The US Senate has passed a resolution formalizing business attire as the proper dress code for the floor of the chamber by unanimous consent.
2023-09-28 07:47
Bob Menendez: US senator pleads not guilty as FBI probes Egypt ties
Bob Menendez is accused of accepting bribes to help Egypt's government, and business associates.
2023-09-28 00:26
US Senate poised to advance temporary government funding bill
WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate on Tuesday secured the votes needed to limit debate on advancing a temporary government
2023-09-27 06:45