US Senate
Classified briefing devolves into shouting as senators fight over border provisions in Ukraine-Israel aid package
World
December 6, 2023
Classified briefing devolves into shouting as senators fight over border provisions in Ukraine-Israel aid package
A classified briefing Tuesday on Ukraine devolved into a shouting match about border security as senators described a tense meeting that…
Egyptian military expert criticizes demands by US democrats to stop military aid to Egypt
Egypt
July 31, 2023
Egyptian military expert criticizes demands by US democrats to stop military aid to Egypt
Egyptian military and strategic expert Mohamed al-Ghobashy criticized demands made by nine Democratic members of the US Senate for the…
European Parliament bans TikTok on staff phones
Technology
March 1, 2023
European Parliament bans TikTok on staff phones
The European Parliament banned employees from using the TikTok app, citing security concerns, an official in the EU announced Tuesday,…
Senate control could hinge on two states with prominent election deniers
World
November 10, 2022
Senate control could hinge on two states with prominent election deniers
Control of the US Senate could hinge on Nevada and Arizona, two states where GOP victories could elevate some of the most prominent…
US Senate approves sale of C130 military planes to Egypt
Egypt
March 11, 2022
US Senate approves sale of C130 military planes to Egypt
The US Senate approved the sale of C130 military aircraft to Egypt, worth US$2.2 billion, by a majority vote of…
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control
World
January 7, 2021
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control
ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the US Senate majority — as final…
In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
World
January 2, 2021
In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Friday overrode President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers…
Democrats losing paths to Senate control as GOP hangs on
World
November 4, 2020
Democrats losing paths to Senate control as GOP hangs on
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes fading for Senate control, Democrats had a disappointing election night as Republicans swatted down an onslaught…
$2 trillion rescue package passes US Senate, heads to House
World
March 26, 2020
$2 trillion rescue package passes US Senate, heads to House
The US Senate unanimously passed the nation’s largest-ever rescue package late Wednesday, a $2 trillion lifeline to suffering Americans, critically…
Trump barrels into 2020 campaign, emboldened after acquittal
World
February 6, 2020
Trump barrels into 2020 campaign, emboldened after acquittal
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the final gavel banging down Wednesday on impeachment, President Donald Trump barreled ahead in his reelection…