U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement Tuesday regarding the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney: “Elaine and I join the Senate and the entire nation in mourning the loss of former Vice President Richard B.

President Donald Trump acknowledges the shutdown hurt Republicans on Election Day, while Senate Democrats demand he come to the table and negotiate.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is on a collision course with President Donald Trump over nixing a longstanding legislative tool to end the 36-day government shutdown. Thune, who pledged to defend the filibuster on Day One of his leadership tenure,

President Donald Trump called for an end to the filibuster rule, which would allow Republicans to reopen the government without the required democratic votes

Returning from the White House Wednesday after President Donald Trump made yet another call for Senate Republicans to overturn the filibuster, Majority Leader John Thune reiterated his view that there are not the necessary votes among Senate Republicans to change the Senate rules.

The Senate on Thursday passed a resolution aimed at ending President Donald Trump’s global tariffs introduced last spring, with four Senate Republicans joining Democrats to object to the president’s trade policy.

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson sent a letter to state lawmakers rejecting Democratic efforts on redistricting in the state. Here's why.

President Trump renewed his call for the termination of the filibuster to force through legislation ending the government shutdown, arguing that unless it is eliminated, Democrats were more likely to win elections in 2026 and 2028. The longstanding rule means most Senate legislation needs 60 votes to move forward.