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El-Sayed and Stevens Square Off in Closely Watched Michigan Senate Primary

Michigan Democrats choose Tuesday between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens in a closely watched Senate primary for Gary Peters' open seat.

Senate Approves Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert Shutdown Ahead of Election

The U.S. Senate approved a short-term funding bill in a 90-6 vote, extending federal spending into December and averting a shutdown before the election.

Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as US Attorney General in Narrow Overnight Vote

The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 overnight vote, placing Trump's former personal lawyer atop the Justice Department.

Mitch McConnell Leaves Rehab, Will Continue Recovery from Fall at Home

Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has left a rehabilitation center and will continue recovering from a June fall at home, ending a weeks-long Senate absence.

Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Advances to Full Senate After Committee Vote

Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee and now heads to a full Senate vote expected to face Democratic oppositio

Trump Revives Settlement Fund Push, Escalating Standoff Over Attorney General Pick

President Trump pledged to pursue a controversial settlement fund if his attorney general pick is not confirmed, escalating a standoff in the Senate.

Blanche Attorney General Nomination Faces Delay as Cornyn Demands IRS Settlement Assurances

Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination faces delay as Sen. John Cornyn demands assurances over the settlement of Trump's lawsuit against the IRS.

Kentucky Governor Demands McConnell Prove Fitness to Serve or Resign After Hospital Stay

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has called on Senator Mitch McConnell to prove he is fit to serve or resign following his prolonged hospital stay.

Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence in Party-Line Vote

The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence in a 51-47 party-line vote, ending Bill Pulte's brief interim tenure.

McConnell Remains in Rehab, Will Miss Kentucky’s Fancy Farm Picnic as Recovery Continues

Senator Mitch McConnell has not been cleared to leave rehabilitation after a fall and will miss Kentucky's annual Fancy Farm picnic, his office says.

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