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Senator Olympia J. Snowe’s decision to leave the Senate, announced as a divisive vote on health care coverage loomed, reflected growing unease among moderates.
Does Susan Collins love President Trump or does she love Maine? She must choose because they are mutually exclusive. As for a “Declaration of Conscience,” Collins is no Liz Cheney (and neither is ...
Democrats failed so spectacularly in part because the four people who won Senate races — King and Republicans Collins, William Cohen and Olympia Snowe — successfully portrayed themselves as ...
Donald Trump is trying to justify federal agents handcuffing California Senator Alex Padilla by suggesting that he “looked like an illegal,” his leading biographer has revealed. “Trump saw ...
A Republican effort to require states to cover a share of food benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can move forward after a decision from the Senate parliamentarian.
The U.S. Senate late Saturday conducted its first vote to move the massive spending bill forward after Republicans released their updated version.
Democrats led by Schumer will require Senate clerks to read the entire 940-page Republican bill, delaying proceedings in a tactical move against Trump's legislative agenda.
Senate Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo released the Senate’s long-awaited version of President Donald Trump’s agenda, including provisions on Medicaid, taxes and renewable-energy tax credits.
War powers resolution aimed at limiting Trump's military authority against Iran defeated in Senate vote amid ongoing debate over congressional role in authorizing strikes.
President Donald Trump said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is "totally against Jewish people" during remarks delivered at the White House on Thursday.