Key Takeaways From Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh's Controversial Emails
Here's what you need to know about the confidential documents that Democratic senators have released to the public.
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The Ever-Present History of 'Getting Borked'
Allegations of meddling in Brett Kavanaugh's nomination have resurfaced a decades-old smear campaign on the court—one that conservatives are still salty about.
Republicans Want to Delay the Confirmation of Scott Pruitt's Replacement
Given their narrow majority, Senate Republicans prefer to let Andrew Wheeler continue as acting administrator rather than squeeze in another confirmation fight before the November mid-terms.
How Mitch McConnell Helped Shape the Future of the Supreme Court
The Republican senator has made it his primary goal to help the GOP continue winning elections, and by laying the groundwork for the Trump presidency, he's done just that.
The Senate Just Passed a Big Rollback of Dodd-Frank
The legislation prompted a fierce debate between the moderate and progressive wings of the Democratic Party.
Economic Instability Dampens Support for Female Candidates
New research identifies yet another prejudice faced by women running for office.
Scott Pruitt's Testimony Before a Split Senate Committee Was Rowdy but Ultimately Unsurprising
Half the senators lobbed the EPA chief softball questions; the other half blasted his attempts at deregulation.
Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio Announces Senate Run
Arpaio, who was pardoned by Trump last year for a contempt of court charge, has promised to give his full support to the president.
What Doug Jones Needs to Do for Black Voters
Nearly unanimous support from African-American voters gave him a Senate seat—now he needs to fight for the issues that affect them.
Former Jill Stein Staffer Says Senate's Russia Investigation Committee Is Looking Into Her Campaign
Campaign employees reportedly used a personal cell phone to facilitate multiple appearances for Stein on RT News.
How Alabama Attempted to Suppress the Black Vote
The state didn't succeed, but voter repression is still a major issue for election reform.
Democrat Doug Jones Wins Alabama Senate Seat
Jones, a pro-choice civil rights attorney, successfully prosecuted two members of the Ku Klux Klan in the late 1990s for the bombing of a black church.
Where Did All the Money Come From in the Alabama Senate Race?
Super PACs dedicated to the country's top national politicians are spending the most in the Alabama special election.
Al Franken Has Resigned
Defenders say that his crimes are less bad than Trump's or Moore's, but that doesn't mean he should stay.
Senator Al Franken Announces Resignation
After a sixth woman came forward earlier this week to accuse the senator of sexual harassment, senate Democrats began calling for his resignation in droves.
Republican Tax Bill Clears Senate
The vote is a victory for the GOP, but full passage of the legislation is still far from certain.
Al Franken Accused of Forcibly Kissing and Groping News Anchor
The senator apologized Thursday afternoon and called for an ethics investigation into his actions.
These Four Charts Show What the Latest Changes to the Senate's Tax Reforms Bill Mean for Americans Across the Income Distribution
A new analysis finds that every income group looks quite a bit worse by 2027 under the revised Senate tax reform legislation.
McConnell Urges Moore to Withdraw From Senate Race
Mitch McConnell is the latest and most high-profile Republican to publicly denounce Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore.
Key Differences Between the Senate and House Tax Reform Plans Could Set Up a Battle Within the GOP
It's unclear how the GOP will bridge the gap between the two chambers' plans.
Woman Accuses Roy Moore of Child Molestation
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has called on Moore to withdraw from the Senate race if the reports are confirmed.
California Senate Hires Law Firms to Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations
Women are calling out state capitols across the country for having a culture of sexual misconduct.
Senate Republicans Court Lisa Murkowski With Budget Plan That Opens Alaska to Oil and Gas Drilling
The appropriations bill asks the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for an extra billion dollars in new revenue, which could come from oil reserves beneath the refuge.