Sen. Collins advocates for downsizing Department of Education, not abolishing it
In its effort to cut spending, the Trump administration wants to do away with the Department of Education, either by executive order or with the help of Republican lawmakers. "I am not in favor of ...
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Senate passes Senator Elkins’ escrow retainage reform bill
Senator Greg Elkins, a Republican from Winchester, serves Bath, Clark, Montgomery, Menifee, and a portion of eastern Fayette County.  A new bill introduced by the senator will soon go into effect. ...
Senate 2026: Who’s in, who’s out, and who’s on the fence for reelection
Political handicappers like the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball are predicting that Democrats have few ...
Democrats’ headaches multiply in battle for Senate
Correction: The dates of Sens. Warner’s and Shaheen’s last wins have been corrected. Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith’s (D) decision ...
McConnell takes on a new role in the Senate: Lone wolf: From the Politics Desk
As the longest-serving Senate leader in history, McConnell developed a reputation for keeping his rank-and-file members in line and frustrating Democrats by relentlessly using procedural tactics to ...
Brooke Rollins confirmed as Agriculture Secretary with Boozman’s backing
Sen. John Boozman led the Senate confirmation of Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary amid concerns over USDA funding cuts and farm aid.