How Georgia Could Give Dems Control of the Senate With Kamala Harris as VP
The path is narrow, but Democrats still have the ability to retake the Senate with the help of a Vice President Kamala Harris.
Few Republicans Break with Trump's False Election Claims
There were a handful of top members of the GOP who showed willingness to correct the record—even as the vast majority of Republican lawmakers stayed silent—and advocated for local elections officials to be able to finish their work.
Florida Called for Trump; Latinos Keep President's Re-election Hopes Alive
President Trump is projected to win 29 electoral votes in the swing state, considered to be one of several must-wins in his path to 270 electoral votes; both campaigns had their eyes on the Sunshine State in the final days before the election.
Republican Lindsey Graham Defends Senate Seat Against Dem Jaime Harrison
The incumbent's win in ruby red South Carolina was a surprisingly difficult victory for Republicans in the age of President Trump.
Only 4 Percent of Voters Decided Between Trump, Biden in the Past Week
The small fraction of undecided voters showed that this year's election hinged more on turnout than the candidates' messaging in the run-up to Election Day, compared with past presidential races.
Jaime Harrison Losing to Graham Would Be Most Expensive Senate Race Defeat
The Democratic challenger has raised some $109 million compared to the Trump ally's $74 million.
Democratic Lawmaker Teams Up with Taylor Swift to Spur Young Voter Turnout
"I've always considered myself the unofficial chairman of the Congressional Swifty Caucus," Swalwell told Newsweek. Swift allowed her popular song 'Only the Young' to overlay this pro-Biden campaign video.
McConnell Says Modest Stimulus Will Probably Be Needed in New Year
The Senate majority leader's remarks implied that he does not expect ongoing talks between Nancy Pelosi and Steven Mnuchin to yield a bipartisan deal during the lame-duck session.
Stimulus, Checks Could Be on Hold Until Biden—if Elected—Becomes President
Nancy Pelosi said Democrats won't accept a bill now that is smaller than their $2.2 trillion demand and then dole out more relief if Biden takes office in January.
Miles Taylor Just Replaced John Bolton as Washington's Most Hated Man
The swift outcast of the ex-DHS official from the left and right was reminiscent of the saga that unfolded when excerpts from Bolton's tell-all book were revealed months after Trump was acquitted of impeachment.
Twitter CEO Says Holocaust Misinformation Does Not Violate Its Policy
Twitter's CEO told lawmakers the social media giant only regulates misinformation in three specific categories. Holocaust deniers do not fall within any of them.
DoD to Counsel Republican Improperly Using Military Uniform in Campaign Ads
Republican Rep. Doug Collins, who is challenging incumbent GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler in Georgia, violated DoD policy at least two dozen times last week alone by using images of himself donning his Air Force uniform in campaign ads posted to social media.
Education Dep. Scrapped Tool for Defrauded Students, Lied About it: Docs
An online tool was axed by a top department official because it reportedly would have been "too easy" for students defrauded by colleges and universities to apply for loan forgiveness.
Barrett Confirmed to Supreme Court as GOP's Susan Collins Opposes
The Maine Republican voted with all 47 members of the Democratic Caucus against the conservative Trump nominee.
GOP Senator Raked in Cash from Big Pharma While Backing Drug-Pricing Bill
In the weeks before and after the Montana Republican threw his weight behind the proposal, he received a total of $18,500 from seven different Big Pharma political action committees.
Dems Tell Pence to Avoid Barrett Confirmation After Aides Test Positive
Pence is president of the Senate, and has said he plans to attend the confirmation vote Monday night for Amy Coney Barrett.
Republican Breaking DoD Rules on Military Uniforms in Ads Riles Vets
In the past five days, Republican Senate candidate Doug Collins, a Georgia congressman, has violated Defense Department policy at least two dozen times by improperly using photos of himself in uniform for campaign ads.
GOP Senator Murkowski Signals She'll Vote Against Confirming Barrett
"I've shared for a while that I didn't think we should be taking this up until after the election, and I haven't changed," the Alaska senator said.
Barrett Advanced as Dems Fill Seats with Cut-Outs of Obamacare Recipients
The full Senate will confirm the Trump nominee on Monday, just eight days before the election. Barrett will make history by becoming the first justice to be confirmed just eight days before an election.
Photos of Obamacare Recipients Will Fill Senate Dems' Seats at Barrett Vote
All 10 of the Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee plan to boycott the panel's vote on Thursday.
$500 Billion 'Targeted' GOP Stimulus that Excludes Checks Blocked by Dems
The same proposal was blocked by Democrats last month. The vote came as Nancy Pelosi and Steven Mnuchin continue to negotiate a costly comprehensive bill that many Senate Republicans have bemoaned.
Small-Business Relief Bill from Senate GOP Rejected by Dems Amid Stim Talks
The vote came as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin were engaged in intense negotiations over a broader stimulus package.
Stimulus Deal Chances Quickly Disappear in GOP Senate as Deadline Nears
Even if stimulus negotiators can reach an agreement, GOP Senate leaders are doubtful they could muster the minimum support needed among their own members to pass legislation somewhere around $2 trillion.
GOP Senator Lamar Alexander Defends Anthony Fauci Amid Trump's Attacks
"If more Americans paid attention to his advice, we'd have fewer cases of COVID-19, & it would be safer to go back to school & back to work & out to eat," the retiring Republican said of the nation's top infectious disease official.
Voters Oppose GOP Effort to Delay Election in Minnesota Trump District
The death of a third-party candidate last month has plunged this congressional race into uncertainty amid early voting.
Romney: Trump's Refusal to Condemn QAnon 'Continues an Alarming Pattern'
The president continued his trend Thursday night of refusing to condemn the dangerous conspiracy theory that the FBI considers a potential domestic terror threat.
McConnell Stuck on Stim Excluding Checks as Trump, Dems Inch Toward Deal
To characterize the state of negotiations using Mitch McConnell's favorite sport: Democrats and the White House are rounding third base while Senate Republicans are stuck on first.
Lindsey Graham's Troubled Re-Election Race Plagued by Hearing Performance
Amid the Republican's re-election fight, his limelight on a powerful panel is a double-edged sword: The Trump confidant gets free and uninterrupted airtime. However, some of that attention has provided his Democratic opponent with ammunition to use against him.
Barrett Refuses to Talk About Abortion, Obamacare, Trump Delaying Election
Any specific cases involving such topics, the Supreme Court nominee said, would need to be considered on an individual basis, and it would be irresponsible for her to have any predetermined dispositions.
Senate GOP to Vote on Small-Business Relief Next Week Despite No Stim Deal
While Democrats will almost certainly block the bill, as they did with a previous piecemeal bill by Republicans, it will offer vulnerable GOP senators last-minute political ammunition as voters prepare to cast their ballots.