
Dems block GOP amendment tying voter ID bill to transgender sports ban
Senate Republicans' floor takeover of the SAVE America Act entered its fifth day, and the strategy aims to shift blame to Democrats for the bill's expected failure.
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Senate Republicans' floor takeover of the SAVE America Act entered its fifth day, and the strategy aims to shift blame to Democrats for the bill's expected failure.

Senate Republicans have initiated a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, a Trump-backed voter ID bill, despite internal GOP divisions and expected failure, aiming to highlight Democratic opposition.

Donald Trump's nominee for a top diplomatic post, Jeremy Carl, has withdrawn from consideration following growing bipartisan backlash over his past controversial race and Israel comments, marking a setback for Trump despite initial support.

As the US-Israeli war on Iran spirals, US Senate Republicans rejected a war powers measure demanding congressional approval before further attacks.

Senate Republicans pressed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during a hearing Tuesday, including one who brought up her history killing animals that she owns, comparing it to her poor leadership style.

Senate Republicans are debating the SAVE America Act, an election security bill, despite its slim chances of passing, as former President Trump threatens to withhold endorsements from GOP members who oppose it.

Jimmy Kimmel, presenting documentary awards at the Oscars, made pointed remarks about free speech and leaders who don't support it, referencing North Korea and CBS's decisions. He also subtly jabbed at "Melania" and Donald Trump, joking about the former First Lady's potential nomination and Trump's reaction.

Senate Republicans ready for a floor battle over voter ID bill despite internal divisions, with Sens. Thom Tillis , R-N.C., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, opposing the SAVE America Act.
GOP leaders have tried to focus debate on cost-of-living issues at the top of voters’ minds, as war rages throughout Middle East.

Donald Trump's insistence on voter ID demands is reportedly causing a rift within the Republican Senate caucus, potentially creating more trouble for the party than it's worth.
Senate Republicans are gearing up to vote on President Trump's controversial voting overhaul, the SAVE America Act. And, key takeaways from the 2026 Oscars.

Donald Trump and Senator John Thune are clashing over a voter ID ultimatum, as Senate Republicans remain divided on the path forward for voter ID legislation, which Senate Democrats have vowed to block.

US Senate Republicans backed US President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a bipartisan resolution aiming to stop the air war and require that any hostilities against Iran be authorized by Congress. The Senate voted 53 to 47 not to advance the resolution, largely along party lines, with all but one Republican voting against the procedural motion and all but one Democrat supporting it. The latest effort by Democrats and a few Republicans to rein in Pre