A federal judge on Thursday refused to temporarily block the Trump administration’s mass layoff of federal workers while a lawsuit brought by five unions moves forward. U.S. District Judge Christopher ...

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 10, 2024, in ...

The Kentucky Republican has served more than 40 years in the chamber, and became one of the most consequential and divisive legislators in recent history.

The Kentucky Republican has served more than 40 years in the chamber, and became one of the most consequential and divisive ...

Amendment votes aim to put GOP lawmakers on the record on Medicaid cuts and other politically sensitive issues.

Chinese researchers are behind the theft of intellectual property and other technological innovations for batteries, electric ...

McConnell announced his decision to not seek re-election in 2026, leaving room for GOP figures to launch campaigns to replace ...

A key panel advanced the nomination of Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump ’s pick to lead the Education Department, voting 12-11 to send her nomination to the Senate floor.

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday in a mostly party-line vote of 51-49, with two Republican senators voting no.

The longest-serving Senate leader in history will likely be remembered for the conservative supermajority he helped install ...

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel to serve as the head of the FBI, approving a pick with a string of controversial ...