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Maryland Senate passes bill to let people buy health insurance regardless of immigration status
People would be able to buy health insurance through Maryland’s health care exchange, regardless of their immigration status, under a bill approved by the state Senate. Senators voted 34-13 on Friday for the measure. The Maryland House already passed a similar version of the legislation. Each chamber would need to vote to approve the other’s to send the legislation to...
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Ex-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces US Senate run
Here’s what former Gov. Larry Hogan said about why he’s running, and what a political analyst said about his chances. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces run for US Senate
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday that he will run for U.S. Senate, giving Republicans a prominent candidate who is well-positioned to run a competitive campaign for the GOP in a state that hasn’t had a Republican U.S. senator in 37 years.
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Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is running for the US Senate
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he’s running for U.S. Senate. Hogan’s announcement on Friday gives Republicans a prominent candidate well-positioned to run a competitive campaign for the GOP in a state that hasn’t had a Republican U.S. senator in 37 years. The decision marks a surprise turnaround for Hogan, who had considered a presidential bid. During Hogan’s tenure as...
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WATCH: Senators confront Sen. Tommy Tuberville over military nominations blockade
“Our country is being challenged on multiple fronts across the globe,” one senator told Tuberville.
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‘This is good news': Biden signs bill to keep government open and avert shutdown
The package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion, meeting Biden’s full request
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What Dianne Feinstein's death means for control of the Senate and the looming government shutdown
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death creates a vacancy in the Senate at a time when her Democrats hold the slightest majority in the chamber. What you need to know
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What is a government shutdown and why do they keep happening?
A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass a budget before the start of the new fiscal year. Here’s what you need to know.
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NJ Sen. Bob Menendez and wife indicted on federal bribery charges
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted by a grand jury on federal bribery charges stemming from their relationship with three businessmen, according to court filings, including possible dealings with an admitted felon.
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Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator's objection blocks other military nominations
The Senate has confirmed three top military leaders, filling the posts after monthslong delays and as a Republican senator is still holding up hundreds of other nominations and promotions for senior officers.
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Senate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees
The Senate has confirmed Gen. CQ Brown as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, putting him in place to succeed Gen. Mark Milley when he retires at the end of the month.
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McConnell brushes off concerns over his health: ‘I'm going to finish my term as leader'
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Wednesday dismissed questions on the status of his health, directing the media to a doctor’s report that found he had not suffered a stroke or seizure while freezing up in two public appearances.
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Montana man sentenced to federal prison for threatening to kill US Sen. Jon Tester
The 46-year-old man made the threats because he was upset with Tester’s political decisions, court records said.
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Vice President Kamala Harris matches record for tie-breaking votes in Senate
Vice President Kamala Harris has tied the record for the most tiebreaking votes in the Senate. It was another historic moment on Wednesday for an the first woman or person of color to be vice president. Harris cast her 31st tiebreaking vote to advance the nomination of Kalpana Kotagal to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The only other vice president...
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PGA Tour, DP World Tour and PIF agreement sent to Senate subcommittee
The framework agreement between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and the leaders of LIV Golf was sent to a Senate subcommittee ahead of a July hearing.
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PGA Tour will appear before Senate panel investigating deal with LIV Golf
The PGA Tour said that it looks forward to appearing in front of a Senate subcommittee to answer questions about the “framework agreement” from its deal with LIV Golf.
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Executives From Failed Banks Face Senate Grilling Over CEO Pay, Bonuses and Risk Management
Executives from two large U.S. banks that failed dramatically in March appeared in front of the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday to respond to questions about why their banks went under and what regulators could have done to avoid the calamities.
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Prosecutors Expand Federal Corruption Investigation Into Sen. Bob Menendez
Another round of federal grand jury subpoenas went out this week in connection with the ongoing corruption investigation into New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez.
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Senate Committee Approves Rail-Safety Bill After Ohio Train Derailment
The bill has been the subject of bipartisan negotiations that resulted in changes to the original version introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio.
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Republican Senator Draws Blowback for Blocking Military Promotions Over Abortion Policy
Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is stalling promotions for more than 150 generals and flag officers over a policy that funds travel costs for servicemembers seeking abortions.