Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from The US Senate

First Thing: Thom Tillis won’t seek re-election after clash with Trump over ‘big beautiful bill’

President insulted Republican senator and threatened to back his primary challenger after he opposed domestic bill. Plus, how a generation of ‘virgins’ is leading America’s next sexual revolution

The Guardian - UK

Trump news at a glance: president pushes Republicans to back big bill as analysis says it will add extra $3.3tn in debt

US Senate opens debate as budget office finds bill will also result in even bigger losses to healthcare coverage; Trump considers forcing journalists to reveal sources over Iran report – key US politics stories from Sunday 29 June at a glance

The Guardian - US

Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts announces campaign for Texas Senate seat

Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts is running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.

Space

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Treasury Deal Kills Trump’s ‘Revenge Tax’ After G7 Agreement

A retaliatory tax that would have exposed U.S. jobs and retirement savings to risk is likely to be scrapped from Trump’s megabill.

Kiplinger

‘He knows my name’: Sen. Alex Padilla responds after JD Vance calls him ‘José Padilla’ during LA visit

It's never okay.

We Got This Covered

Remitly Stock Jumps As Senate Eases Remittance Tax. But Many Immigrants Still On The Hook.

The U.S. Senate added exceptions to a tax aimed mostly at immigrants who send money to their families.

Investors Business Daily

Why Stablecoins Are Gaining Popularity

Stablecoins -- a form of cryptocurrency backed by traditional assets -- are gaining traction, with the US Senate set to vote Tuesday on a bill to regulate such digital tokens.

International Business Times

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law, confirmed as US ambassador to France

The US Senate backed Kushner in a 51-45 vote, despite past convictions for charges including tax evasions that were later pardoned by Donald Trump.

Euronews

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta confirmed as Trump’s ambassador to Italy

The Texas billionaire has said he will drop his position at Landry’s, but will continue his ownership of the Houston Rockets.

The Texas Tribune

US Senate Approves Trump's Nominee For Top Military Officer

The US Senate approved Donald Trump's nominee to be the nation's top military officer on Friday after the president abruptly fired the previous chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff this year.

International Business Times

Settlement Champion Huckabee Confirmed As US Israel Envoy

The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Mike Huckabee, an evangelical Christian who has said Israel enjoys a divine right to the West Bank, as ambassador to Israel.

International Business Times

The hidden power of marathon Senate speeches: What history tells us about Cory Booker’s 25-hour oration

Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey made history on April 1, 2025, when he stood on the Senate floor and spoke for 25 hours and five minutes, delivering the longest floor speech in the history of the U.S. Senate.

The Conversation

Senators Make Modest Moves To Reclaim Tariff Powers From Trump

A small but growing bipartisan movement in the Senate is pushing back against the president's imposition of tariffs, but there's plenty of room to go further.

Reason

Who is Elissa Slotkin? Young Michigan Democrat set to give response to Trump’s address

Dubbed a ‘rising star’ within the Democratic Party, Slotkin is among the most bipartisan members of Congress

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Texas Tribune

Young Democratic social media star, frustrated by campaigns, sees another path to turn Texas blue

Olivia Julianna, 22, loves politics but hates the in-fighting she sees in too many Democratic campaigns in the state.

Top News

Kelly Loeffler Confirmed To Lead Small Business Administration

Kelly Loeffler, a former senator and Trump supporter, confirmed to lead the Small Business Administration, overseeing services like Economic Injury Disaste...

International Business Times

US Lawmakers Confirm Howard Lutnick As Commerce Secretary

The US Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Wall Street billionaire Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key step towards the rollout of President Donald Trump's "America First" trade policy, which uses tariffs as a broad negotiation tool.

International Business Times

US Lawmakers Due To Confirm Howard Lutnick As Commerce Secretary

The US Senate is expected to confirm Wall Street billionaire Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, a key step towards the rollout of President Donald Trump's "America First" trade policy with tariffs used as a broad negotiation tool.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump has become master of the US Senate

By voting in favor of nominees they knew should never be approved, Republican senators became Trump’s subjects

The Independent UK

Ex-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel joins a long list of sports figures who've moved into politics

Former Ohio State University coach Jim Tressel is being nominated to be the state’s next lieutenant governor

International Business Times

Lawmakers Set To Confirm Scott Bessent For US Treasury Chief

The US Senate is widely expected to confirm billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary Monday, putting him at the forefront of implementing Donald Trump's economic agenda -- which is already sparking global jitters.

International Business Times

Rubio Wins Unanimous Nod To Be Top US Diplomat

The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state on Monday, putting the fellow senator in the frontline of President Donald Trump's often confrontational diplomacy.

Top News

Ohio Gov. Dewine To Announce Senate Seat Nominee Next Week

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine prepares to announce nominee for Senate seat vacated by JD Vance, stressing the importance of selecting a candidate dedicated to ...

The Independent UK

‘Actively dangerous’: 15,000 doctors sign letter begging Senate to reject RFK Jr for health secretary

Kennedy, among other controversies, has spread misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the House of Representatives

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.