By MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Election-year legislation to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements on voting appears stalled in the Senate, for now, despite President Donald Trump’s…
Read more Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demandsState Rep. James Talarico, left, and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Democratic primary candidates for U.S. Senate, shake hands prior to a debate at the Texas AFL-CIO COPE Convention…
Read more As early voting begins, these are the most competitive races in North TexasROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — Phil Berger entered the small auditorium at Rockingham Community College and prepared to defend his record to a crowd of MAGA-hat-wearing constituents, with just…
Read more In North Carolina, a tight primary could upend the balance of conservative powerState Rep. James Talarico, left, and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Democratic primary candidates for U.S. Senate, shake hands prior to a debate at the Texas AFL-CIO COPE Convention…
Read more Jasmine Crockett weighs in on Talarico’s comments about Collin AllredA Republican running for U.S. Senate in North Carolina might not actually live in North Carolina, according to a complaint the State Board of Elections is investigating. The…
Read more Does one of NC’s US Senate candidates really live in Florida? Officials probing to find outPresident Donald Trump on Thursday urged congressional Republicans to unilaterally end the government shutdown by eliminating the filibuster — an unprecedented step that GOP leaders have opposed taking…
Read more President Trump calls for end of Senate filibuster to break funding stalemateWASHINGTON – At 12 a.m. Wednesday morning, the federal government shut down after Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution to keep agencies operating. Republicans have introduced a…
Read more Here’s how long the government shutdown could go onWASHINGTON – U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to…
Read more Senate expected to vote Friday on dueling stopgap billsWASHINGTON – On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans’ stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they…
Read more Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown loomsThe Senate has approved one of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers for a seat on the Federal Reserve’s governing board, giving the White House greater influence over…
Read more Senate approves White House economist Stephen Miran to serve on Federal Reserve boardDemocrats always knew they faced a difficult political map to retain their narrow majority in the U.S. Senate this election year. Visit WTOP’s Election 2024 page for our comprehensive…
Read more Republicans hold edge in effort to retake US Senate – WTOP NewsMISSOULA, Mont. — In a subdivision near the northern edge of town, a number of condos and duplexes have popped up in the past three years. It’s part…
Read more Montana’s hot housing market heats up critical Senate raceU.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at an event with U.S. President Joe Biden (not pictured) in Prince George’s County, Maryland, U.S., August 15, 2024. Elizabeth Frantz |…
Read more Harris calls for expanded child tax credit of up to $6,000 for families with newbornsThree US Senators introduced a bill that aims to rein in the rise and use of AI generated content and deepfakes by protecting the work of artists, songwriters…
Read more Three senators introduce bill to protect artists and journalists from unauthorized AI useFormer Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican running for U.S. Senate, is leaning into the issue of abortion more than he ever has in his political career. Former…
Read more Hogan needed to make ‘pro-choice’ pledge in US Senate race, political expert says – WTOP NewsThe increasingly negative U.S. Senate primary race in Maryland between David Trone and Angela Alsobrooks is leading to greater division and hard feelings in Prince George’s County. The…
Read more Md. US Senate race causing division among Prince George’s Co. leaders – WTOP NewsCNN — Here is a look at the life of Cory Booker, US senator from New Jersey and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Birth date: April 27, 1969…
Read more Cory Booker Fast Facts | CNN PoliticsU.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis introduced a bill to regulate stablecoins. According to a press release, the bill was developed jointly with the Federal Reserve and…
Read more US senators reveal new stablecoin billWASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is sending impeachment charges against Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday, forcing senators to convene a trial on the…
Read more House to send Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trialHere’s a look at the life of Joseph Lieberman, former United States senator from Connecticut. Birth date: February 24, 1942 Death date: March 27, 2024 Birth place: Stamford,…
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