Democratic senators formally condemn Trump’s pardons for violent January 6 rioters
A single-line bill backed by every Democratic senator condemns Donald Trump’s decision to pardon January 6 rioters who were convicted for assaulting law enforcement officers. The resolution offered up by Senator Patty Murray simply states “that the Senate disapproves of any pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police officers.
Lindsey Graham says President Trump pardoning Jan. 6 rioters who beat up police 'a mistake'
Trump pardoned over 1,500 people charged with attacking the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, 34 of them from South Carolina.
Republican Senator Graham Calls Trump's Jan. 6 Pardons a 'Mistake'
Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime ally of Donald Trump, criticized on Sunday the president's pardon of about 1,500 of his supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it could lead to more violence.
Senate Democrats ready formal resolution to condemn Trump's pardons of Jan. 6 defendants
In one of President Trump's first executive actions, he pardoned roughly 1,500 people charged​ in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.
Lindsey Graham says Donald Trump made 'a mistake' by pardoning Jan. 6 defendants who hurt police
Sen. Lindsey Graham said in an interview that he thinks it was a “mistake” for Trump to pardon those who committed violent acts on Jan. 6, 2021.
Trump ally criticises pardons for violent Jan 6 offenders
Republican Lindsey Graham said it was a mistake to pardon anyone who "beat up a police officer" at US Capitol.
Democratic US senators urge for bipartisan solutions to border security
A letter written to senate Republicans encourages finding common ground to address border security and immigration laws.
Phil Wegmann: Senate Democrats Trying To Appeal To Old Guard, Neocon Republicans To Block Tulsi Gabbard
RCP reporter Phil Wegmann broke down the strategy for and against Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National ...
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Democratic Senator Ready to Do Dumbest Thing (Vote to Confirm RFK Jr.)
Donald Trump’s Justice Department cited an archaic statute in a legal filing Wednesday, arguing that the president’s ...
Republicans in the Minnesota Senate fail to get a floor vote to expel Sen. Nicole Mitchell over burglary charge
The Senate vote was 33-33 on whether to consider on the motion to expel Mitchell. Motions die in the event of a tie so it was ...
Senate Democrats face tough 2026 climb to win back majority
Two appointed senators, with the significant failure rate of those appointees, might be the helping hand that Senate ...
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Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary after rare tiebreaking vote by vice president
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary by the narrowest of margins, elevating an Army National Guard veteran ...
Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as Democrats continue to raise concerns
As the Senate approaches its final confirmation of Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary, Democrats are continuing to raise ...
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Sen. Drazkowski issues statement on Senate vote to expel Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell
Republican Senator Steve Drazkowski issued a statement on Monday following a blocked motion to expel Senator Nicole Mitchell ...
The new leader of NC Senate Democrats, Sen. Sydney Batch, previews the 2025 legislative session
As the North Carolina General Assembly prepares to begin its 2025 session in earnest this week, Senate Democrats have a new ...
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Minnesota Senate avoids voting to expel Sen. Nicole Mitchell over burglary charge
As the Minnesota Senate’s power-sharing agreement approaches its end, Republicans took a swing at unseating Democrat Sen.
Senate confirms billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
The Senate on Monday confirmed Scott Bessent to serve as Treasury secretary in the Trump administration, making him the ...