Senate

Mitch McConnell’s Future as Leader Uncertain Following Second Freeze-Up 

Plus: A prominent New Hampshire donor says he’s warming to Ron DeSantis.

University of Alabama Slated to Host Third Republican Debate

Plus, Wisconsin Republicans ramp up early vote efforts ahead of 2024.

Presenting Your 2024 Senate Race Ratings

Thinking about the Senate affects the plans of party tastemakers when choosing a presidential nominee.

Senate Advances Kids’ Online Safety and Privacy Bills—Again

Plus: Congress reacts to another Trump indictment as the House GOP investigates the Bidens.

Après Mitch, Le Déluge

One cheer for gerontocracy.

North Carolina Takes Center Stage in 2024 Elections

Plus: The Club for Growth pumps the brakes in Montana’s GOP Senate primary.

Approaching the Appropriations Fight

The tight deadline to pass a series of spending bills will again test Kevin McCarthy’s leadership.

The Path to NATO Withdrawal, Explained

The Senate moves to restrict the president’s authority to leave the trans-Atlantic alliance.

Military Confirmation Gridlock Continues in the Senate

Plus: Another defense policy impasse in the House, and what’s next in the House’s Biden family investigation.

Ted Cruz Braces for Another Reelection Battle

Plus, Tucker Carlson grills GOP hopefuls on Ukraine during an Iowa cattle call that Donald Trump skips.

Senators (Mostly) Back Biden on Cluster Munitions

Sending the weapons to Ukraine is controversial abroad, but unity persists in the upper chamber.

Afghanistan After-Action Report Fuels GOP Oversight Plans

Plus: An interview with Sen. Jeff Merkley on China policy.

The Fundraising Do-or-Die Moment for 2024 Hopefuls

Plus: The GOP field for the Michigan Senate race is wide open.

Mike Pence’s Campaign Stop in Kyiv

Plus: Montana’s Tim Sheehy jumps into the Senate race with key endorsements.

Congress Gears up for (Another) Spending Fight

Plus: Cracks show in the House GOP’s impeachment plans.