Tag: Senate

Here’s How Democrats in Congress Are Trying to Protect Abortion Rights

WASHINGTON — Acting swiftly after a leaked Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, Senator Chuck…

Senate Democrats Warn of G.O.P. Effort to Restrict Abortion Nationwide

WASHINGTON — Democrats rang alarm bells on Sunday about the likelihood that Republicans would try to restrict abortion…

Democrats Plan a Bid to Codify Roe, but Lack the Votes to Succeed

Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the minority leader, and other top Republicans have mostly refrained from boasting about…

As Feinstein Declines, Democrats Struggle to Manage an Open Secret

WASHINGTON — She was once pressed to run for governor of California by President Bill Clinton. She was…

Biden Extols Mondale as ‘One of the Great Giants of American History’

WASHINGTON — President Biden paid tribute on Sunday to former Vice President Walter F. Mondale, hailing “one of…

In Trump’s Shadow, Ohio Republicans Campaign Ahead of Tuesday’s Primary.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Josh Mandel’s wager was simple: No one would outflank him in mirroring Donald J. Trump,…

Drug Sentencing Bill Is in Limbo as Midterm Politics Paralyze Congress

WASHINGTON — The Equal Act would appear to be a slam dunk even in a badly divided Congress.The…

Shunned by the Right, Murkowski Bets Big on the Center in Alaska

Of the seven Senate Republicans who voted to convict Mr. Trump last year, Ms. Murkowski is the only…

For Trump’s G.O.P., Crossing Lines Has Few Consequences

WASHINGTON — There was a time in the nation’s capital when lines mattered, and when they were crossed,…

As Europe Approves New Tech Laws, the U.S. Falls Further Behind

In just the last few years, Europe has seen a sweeping law for online privacy take effect, approved…

‘I’ve Had It With This Guy’: G.O.P. Leaders Privately Blasted Trump After Jan. 6

In the days after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol building, the two top Republicans in Congress,…

Herschel Walker’s Senate Bid in Georgia Is Powered by Fandom

LaGRANGE, Ga. — Most came dressed in University of Georgia jerseys, hats and T-shirts. Some carried footballs and…