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Get the latest news and analysis on the U.S. Senate’s key votes, hearings, and legislation.

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View of the US Capitol building in Washington at night.

View of the US Capitol building in Washington at night.

The Docket: News

Report: FBI Headquarters Allegedly Pressuring Agents to Probe Senator Kelly and Democrats for Sedition

December 5, 2025, 7:36 AM

View of the US Capitol building from Union Station in DC

View of the US Capitol building from Union Station in DC

The Docket: News

Senator Rick Scott Targets Federal Anti-Swatting Legislation Following Thanksgiving Incident

November 28, 2025, 10:36 AM

Washington Monument and US Capitol building with American flags

Washington Monument and US Capitol building with American flags

Politics

Senate Passes Funding Measure to End Shutdown: How Trump’s Approval and Centrist Democrats Brokered a Deal

November 10, 2025, 10:52 PM

The U.S. Capitol Building dome is centered against a background vertically split into solid blue and red.

The U.S. Capitol Building dome is centered against a background vertically split into solid blue and red.

Politics

Senate’s Bipartisan Vote: Will This Funding Measure Finally End the Government Shutdown?

November 10, 2025, 3:28 PM

Close-up, detailed view of the US Capitol Building dome and its intricate white marble facade against a blue sky.

Close-up, detailed view of the US Capitol Building dome and its intricate white marble facade against a blue sky.

Politics

Senate Advances Deal to End Shutdown, Aims to Fully Fund Agencies Through January

November 10, 2025, 11:14 AM

Stacks of XRP cryptocurrency coins reflecting light against a red and green trading chart.

Stacks of XRP cryptocurrency coins reflecting light against a red and green trading chart.

Finance

Bitcoin’s Surge Beyond $106K: How the Senate’s Deal Ignited Crypto Gains and What’s Next

November 9, 2025, 10:32 PM

Stock trader in a navy jacket intently watching multiple financial charts at the NYSE.

Stock trader in a navy jacket intently watching multiple financial charts at the NYSE.

Finance

Can the U.S. Government Shutdown End? How Markets Reacted to the Senate’s Vote and What Investors Need to Know

November 9, 2025, 10:31 PM

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, dressed in a suit, stands holding a paper inside the U.S. Capitol.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, dressed in a suit, stands holding a paper inside the U.S. Capitol.

Politics

Trump’s Filibuster Demand Rejected: How GOP Leaders Defend Senate Rules Amid Shutdown

October 31, 2025, 3:58 PM

Senator Rand Paul passionately speaks at a podium, gesturing with his right hand.

Senator Rand Paul passionately speaks at a podium, gesturing with his right hand.

Politics

Senate Rebellion: How Republicans Teamed Up to Challenge President Trump’s Tariffs

October 30, 2025, 4:37 PM

Wide shot of the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing room with the nominee and senators.

Wide shot of the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing room with the nominee and senators.

Politics

Trump’s Surgeon General Nominee’s Hearing Delayed: What This Means for Healthcare Reform

October 30, 2025, 12:43 PM

A sign on a wall in the US Capitol building reads "United States Senate".

A sign on a wall in the US Capitol building reads "United States Senate".

Politics

Senate Rebels: How Republicans Teamed Up to Challenge Trump’s Canada Tariffs

October 29, 2025, 8:56 PM

The US Capitol Building framed by autumn trees and a street with parked cars in Washington DC

The US Capitol Building framed by autumn trees and a street with parked cars in Washington DC

Politics

Senate’s Rebuke: How Republicans and Democrats United to Challenge Trump’s Brazil Tariffs

October 28, 2025, 10:51 PM

An overhead view of the U.S. House of Representatives chamber, filled with members of the 115th Congress and their families mingling.

An overhead view of the U.S. House of Representatives chamber, filled with members of the 115th Congress and their families mingling.

Politics

Senate Rejects Trump’s Controversial Pick for Special Counsel Amid Racist Text Allegations

October 20, 2025, 9:19 PM

The US Capitol Building framed by autumn trees and a street with parked cars in Washington DC

The US Capitol Building framed by autumn trees and a street with parked cars in Washington DC

Economy

U.S. Senate Bill Targets China: How New Sanctions Could Deter Aggression Against Taiwan

October 4, 2025, 4:29 PM

Lviv, Ukraine - Februrary 23, 2024 US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer during a press conference in Lviv, Ukraine.

Lviv, Ukraine - Februrary 23, 2024 US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer during a press conference in Lviv, Ukraine.

Politics

Senate Takes Action to Prevent Partial Government Shutdown Before Midnight Deadline

March 14, 2025, 9:46 AM

RFK Jr., walks through the Russell Senate Office Building between meetings with senators on Capitol Hill in Washington

RFK Jr., walks through the Russell Senate Office Building between meetings with senators on Capitol Hill in Washington

Politics

Opponents Call on Senators to Reject Kennedy’s Health Nomination

February 23, 2025, 11:09 AM

Inauguration ceremony for Trump's second presidential term

Inauguration ceremony for Trump's second presidential term

Politics

Trump’s Defense Pick Hegseth Survives Narrow Senate Test Vote

February 23, 2025, 10:58 AM

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), holds his weekly press conference at the U.S. Capital in Washington

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), holds his weekly press conference at the U.S. Capital in Washington

Politics

Ten Senate Democrats Support Republican Bill Targeting Migrants Accused of Theft

March 31, 2025, 4:02 PM

The Docket: News

Biden Surpasses Judicial Confirmation Record Amid Senate Changes

November 18, 2025, 7:30 PM

Politics

Senate Approves Defense Bill with Transgender Care Restriction

April 11, 2025, 7:53 AM