The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik touted her fiery exchanges with college administrators regarding campus antisemitism amid her Senate confirmation hearing to serve as U.N. ambassador.

The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a confirmation vote on Tuesday on John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's nominee for CIA Director, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said. "In his confirmation hearing,

The GOP-led bill, which got some Democratic support, will head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for his signature.

The Senate approved a bill known as the Laken Riley Act, which is aimed at expanding the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.

The Colorado Senate formed an ethics committee Tuesday to investigate claims that a senator mistreated staff members, a move that could ultimately lead to a reprimand or removal from office.

Washington — The Senate on Monday confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, making him the first of President Trump's Cabinet nominees to win the approval of the upper chamber. The Senate confirmed Rubio in a 99 to 0 vote as his former colleagues in the Senate touted his qualifications for the job.

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Trump's decision to temporarily suspend U.S. foreign aid aims to ensure all programs align with his administration's policy goals

Senators vetting the nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary received an affidavit from a former sister-in-law alleging that the onetime Fox News was abusive to his second wife to the point where she feared for her safety.