Senate Archives

Economics

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.

Dwyer Gunn

News in Brief

Mitch McConnell Joins Small Contingent of GOP Senators Urging Moore to Withdraw

Mitch McConnell is the latest and most high-profile Republican to publicly denounce Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore.

Morgan Baskin

Economics

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.

Dwyer Gunn

News in Brief

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.

Emily Moon

News in Brief

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.

Kate Wheeling

Environment

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.

Kate Wheeling

News in Brief

Senate Won’t Vote on Graham-Cassidy

It's unclear if this spells the end of the GOP's efforts to repeal Obamacare.

Dwyer Gunn

News in Brief

John McCain Says He’ll Vote Against Graham-Cassidy

The Arizona senator's opposition seemingly sinks the bill.

Dwyer Gunn

News in Brief

Senate Passes Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill, Mounting Pressure on Trump

The move forces the president's hand on a politically sensitive issue.

Morgan Baskin

News in Brief

Another Obamacare Repeal Bill Falls Short

This time it's the aptly named the Obamacare Repeal Reconciliation Act.

Dwyer Gunn