Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP White House Vows Veto of Senate Resolution That 'Would Undermine US National and Economic Security' The Trump administration issued a formal veto threat Monday regarding a resolution that would terminate the president’s emergency powers. By Adam Pack April 28, 2025
Andrew Harnik / Getty Images Number 2 Senate Democrat Announces Retirement A top Democrat has announced his sudden retirement. Even if Republicans can't take his seat, there's PLENTY to keep an eye on. By Bryan Chai April 23, 2025
halbergman / Getty ImagesCommentary Dem Staffer Caught in Lewd Congress Video Resurfaces, Shows He's Learned Nothing "It’s also about my family and their mental health. I just needed a lot of time to process the scandal because it was very, very difficult." By C. Douglas Golden April 22, 2025
Cindy Ord / Getty Images ; Eugene Gologursky / Getty ImagesCommentary Dems Fractured: Leadership Digs in as Massive Internal Civil War Looms Hogg's aggressive plan has rankled the Democratic establishment and could lead to another well-deserved electoral drubbing in 2026. By Michael Schwarz April 21, 2025
Marvin Recinos - AFP / Getty ImagesCommentary Devastating Plaque Installed on Van Hollen's Senate Office After His Trip to El Salvador "This is a sitting U.S. Senator consoling an MS-13 gang member. Traitorous," the lawmaker responsible for the change said. By C. Douglas Golden April 21, 2025
Marvin Recinos - AFP / Getty Images Democrat's Stunt to Retrieve Man from El Salvador Ends with Embarrassing Dud A Democratic senator's plan to bring an illegal immigrant and alleged gang member currently in an El Salvador prison to the U.S. was a flop. By Jack Davis April 17, 2025
Omar Chatriwala / Getty ImagesPremium Answering Reader Questions: Can the Filibuster Sabotage Trump's Agenda? What Size Should the Gov't Be? This week we answer your questions about how Democrats might weaponize the filibuster, and how big the federal government should be. By Pedro Israel Orta and C. Douglas Golden April 13, 2025
Kayla Bartkowski / Getty ImagesCommentary Watch: Sen. Kennedy Hits AOC with Scorching 'Shampoo' Insult - Did He Go Too Far? "I consider AOC to be the leader of the Democratic Party. She's entitled to her opinion. I'm entitled to mine." By C. Douglas Golden April 10, 2025
Julia Demaree Nikhinson - File / AP Senate Confirms Mike Huckabee in 53-46 Vote The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as the Trump administration’s ambassador to Israel. By The Associated Press April 9, 2025
Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images Lone Republican Senator Votes Against Trump's Pick for Key DOJ Position A conservative attorney who vows to put the Constitution first and politics last has been confirmed to a key Justice Department post. By Jack Davis April 4, 2025