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The Senate was once known as the world’s greatest deliberative body, a place where differences were debated, compromises ...

In Washington over the last few years,” he said on June 29, “it’s become increasingly evident that leaders who are willing to ...

President Trump’s domestic policy law jeopardizes plans to reopen one rural county’s hospital — and health coverage for ...

Centrist Rep. Don Bacon, one of the most vulnerable House Republicans, said this week he doesn’t have the “hunger” for ...

Republicans who cross him could find themselves on the receiving end of a social-media rant or, worse, facing a ...

Democrats plan to make that expected fallout a campaign focus, while Republicans argue the bill will boost the economy.

President Trump managed to tolerate his congressional critics—until he didn’t. After months of playing nice with Sen. Thom ...

By Tom Campbell Donald Trump’s customary bluster, intimidation and threats backfired on him this time. It might well result in a Democrat winning the 2026 U.S. Senate election in our state. Senator ...

The Republican senator's maneuvering on Trump's tax and spending cuts bill shows she's walking a tightrope ahead of her 2026 ...