Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
The bill passed the Senate, 84 to 16, with all the no votes from Democrats. It next heads to the House, where a similar ...
Senate labors to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats divide before the midnight deadline
The Senate is nearing a key test vote as lawmakers work to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.
Senate averts shutdown by passing federal funding ahead of midnight deadline
The U.S. Senate on Friday night averted a looming midnight shutdown of federal government by passing a funding bill after ...
Thune ‘open’ to giving Dems amendment vote to help keep government open
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday that Republicans are open to giving Democrats an amendment vote on a ...
Schumer says he'll vote to keep government open as Democrats criticize GOP plan
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the ...
John Kennedy is trying to get Trump to get serious about the debt limit
The Louisiana senator has been tapped to consult with the president on a strategy for avoiding a federal default.
The Testing of John Thune
The low-drama South Dakotan has arrived at the apex of power in the Senate just as Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?
Thune touts Washington Examiner report on Senate floor for Democratic filibusters
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) cited Washington Examiner reporting in his criticism Monday from the chamber floor ...
Senate begins voting to advance bill to fund government
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced Friday afternoon that the Senate would begin voting immediately on a ...