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Politics - U.S. Senate
May 28, 2023

With Debt Ceiling Deal in Hand, McCarthy and Biden Turn to Task of Selling It
With the right and the left up in arms about the agreement in principle reached by the president and the speaker, both sides started to make the case for its quick passage, a tall order in Congress.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 28, 2023

Debt Deal: Did Biden Find Reasonable Middle or Give Away Too Much?
The deal to raise the debt ceiling bolsters President Biden's argument that he is committed to bipartisanship, but it comes at the cost of rankling many in his own party.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 28, 2023

Did Biden Find Reasonable Middle in Debt Limit Deal or Give Away Too Much?
The deal to raise the debt ceiling bolsters President Biden's argument that he is committed to bipartisanship, but it comes at the cost of rankling many in his own party.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 28, 2023

Dianne Feinstein Relies Heavily on Staff to Function in Senate
The California Democrat is surrounded by a large retinue of aides at all times, who tell her how and when to vote, explain what is going on when she is confused, and shield her from the press and public.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 27, 2023

Biden and McCarthy Reach Debt Ceiling Deal to Avert U.S. Default
With the government on track to reach its borrowing limit within days, negotiators sealed an agreement to raise the debt ceiling for two years while cutting and capping certain federal programs.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 27, 2023

White House and G.O.P. Strike Debt Limit Deal to Avert Default
With the government on track to reach its borrowing limit within days, negotiators sealed an agreement to raise the debt ceiling for two years while cutting and capping certain federal programs.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 26, 2023

Time Is Running Out for Congress to Raise the Debt Ceiling
With a June 5 deadline looming, there is much to be done to prevent the default that leaders of both parties said would never happen.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 25, 2023

Military Spending Emerges as Big Dispute in Debt-Limit Talks
President Biden has offered to freeze discretionary spending, including for defense. Republicans want to spend more for the military, and cut more elsewhere.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 24, 2023

For Senator Feinstein, There's No Time Like the Present to Resign
The country shouldn't discriminate against older workers, and older workers shouldn't insist on staying in jobs they can no longer really carry out.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 24, 2023

Hillary Clinton Says Dianne Feinstein Should Not Resign
Mrs. Clinton cited Republican obstruction, not Ms. Feinstein's health: Republicans would refuse to let Democrats fill her seat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, she said, preventing judicial confirmations.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 24, 2023

DeSantis's 2024 Campaign Announcement Shows Twitter's Move to the Right
The Florida governor's plan to announce his presidential campaign on the social network is the latest sign of the company's efforts to court conservatives.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 23, 2023

Harlan Crow Refuses to Give Senators Information About Gifts to Clarence Thomas
Judiciary Committee members had asked for an accounting of gifts and travel provided to Justice Clarence Thomas.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 23, 2023

Harlan Crow Declines to Provide Information Sought by Senate Democrats
Judiciary Committee members had asked for an accounting of gifts and travel provided to Justice Clarence Thomas.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 23, 2023

A.I.'s Threat to Jobs Prompts Question of Who Protects Workers
Tens of millions of jobs could be automated by generative artificial intelligence. The makers of new technologies are looking to the government to step in.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 23, 2023

An A.I.-Generated Picture Stokes a Stock Market Plunge
A stock sell-off driven by a since-debunked picture underscored fears about how artificial intelligence could be used for nefarious purposes with big consequences.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 22, 2023

Carper Says He Will Retire, Vacating Seat in Solidly Democratic Delaware
The fourth-term senator said he would do everything he could to ensure that Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester, the state's lone congresswoman and his former intern, won the race to succeed him.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 22, 2023

Tim Scott Announces Presidential Campaign, Adding to Trump Challengers
The South Carolina senator added his positive, aspirational message to a growing and fractious Republican primary field. He enters the race having raised $22 million.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 22, 2023

Tim Scott Begins Presidential Campaign, Adding to Trump Challengers
The announcement from the South Carolina senator follows a tour of early nominating states. He enters the Republican primary field having raised $22 million.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 19, 2023

If Debt Ceiling Standoff Can't Be Resolved, Both Parties Will Share the Blame
While each party tries to blame the other for the crisis, some acknowledge that they would both share responsibility for a default.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 19, 2023

Why Dianne Feinstein, Like Many Before Her, Refuses to Resign
A life in Congress comes with power, prestige and perks that can be hard to leave behind. For some lawmakers who view their job as their identity, the prospect is unthinkable.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 19, 2023

A Loud Republican Minority Opposes More Ukraine Military Aid
Hawkish senior Republicans aside, there is evidence to suggest that the anti-Ukraine flank of the party is playing not to the fringe but to the heart of its base.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 19, 2023

Rational Approaches to Immigration
Readers offer suggestions on U.S. policy. Also: The debt negotiations; Senator Dianne Feinstein; urban exodus; aid workers in Sudan.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 19, 2023

Feinstein Faces Growing Scrutiny, but Voters Are Still Divided on Her Fitness
Senator Dianne Feinstein's constituents in California expressed sympathy for her deteriorating health. Some thought it was time for her to step down, while others said it remains her decision to make.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 19, 2023

Mr. Altman Goes to Washington, and Casey Goes on This American Life
Then, Kevin and Casey try their hands at content moderation.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 18, 2023

Liberals Balk at G.O.P. Push for Stricter Work Requirements in Debt Limit Talks
A G.O.P. demand to impose stricter work requirements on recipients of food stamps and other public benefits has drawn a Democratic backlash, underscoring the tricky politics at play in the negotiations.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 18, 2023

Regulators Rebut Claims by Silicon Valley Bank's Ex-C.E.O.
The bank had not fixed its problems before it failed, they said. Its leader was not excluded from the sale process.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 18, 2023

What Is Post-Shingles Encephalitis? Dianne Feinstein's Recent Illness
Senator Dianne Feinstein developed this rare and potentially debilitating complication after a shingles infection.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 18, 2023

Connolly Attack Raises Concern About Congressional District Office Security
After a man asking for Representative Gerald E. Connolly attacked two aides in his district office in Virginia, members of Congress and their staffs are exploring stepped-up safety measures.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 18, 2023

Feinstein Frailer Than Ever After Illness, But Unwilling to Leave Senate
Senator Dianne Feinstein, 89, whose recent bout with shingles included contracting encephalitis, is frailer than ever. But she remains unwilling to entertain discussions about leaving the Senate.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 18, 2023

Pentagon Says Accounting Mistake Frees Up $3 Billion More for Ukraine
The Biden administration has been under bipartisan pressure to explain how it intended to continue sending weapons to Ukraine quickly without asking Congress for more money.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 18, 2023

Taking on the FBI, Trump Allies Single Out a Former Agent
As Republicans and right-wing news outlets try to paint the bureau as politically biased, powerful members of Congress have trained their sights on a little-known former F.B.I. agent.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 18, 2023

When Will the U.S. Run Out of Cash? The Answer Is Complicated.
The federal government is essentially living paycheck to paycheck, making the X-date hard to pin down.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 17, 2023

Congressional Leaders Hopeful That Debt Limit Deal Is Possible Soon
Congressional leaders in both parties expressed urgency in reaching a deal to raise the nation's debt limit in the next couple of weeks. President Biden said that he would shorten his trip to Asia to return to the talks.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 17, 2023

Senators and Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, Debate How to Regulate AI
Lawmakers and Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI, agreed that artificial intelligence should be regulated. How to do that remains an open question.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 17, 2023

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Politics - U.S. Senate
May 17, 2023

Kevin McCarthy Can Now Engage With President Biden on Debt Limit
Mr. McCarthy, who Republicans believe has been treated dismissively by Democrats, was buoyed by President Biden's decision to negotiate more directly with him on the debt ceiling.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 16, 2023

Biden and McCarthy Show Optimism on Debt Ceiling but Remain Far Apart
The negotiations at the White House came a day after the Treasury Department said the government could run out of money to pay its bills by June 1.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 16, 2023

Sam Altman, ChatGPT Creator and OpenAI CEO, Urges Senate for AI Regulation
The tech executive and lawmakers agreed that new A.I. systems must be regulated. Just how that would happen is not yet clear.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 16, 2023

Biden Vetoes Legislation That Would Reinstate Tariffs on Some Solar Panels
President Biden announced a two-year pause on the tariffs last year after importers complained that the penalties would threaten broader adoption of solar energy in the United States.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 16, 2023

Senators Grill Ex-C.E.O. of Silicon Valley Bank
Lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee derided claims by the former chief executive of Silicon Valley Bank, Gregory Becker, that unforeseeable circumstances led to the bank's failure.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 16, 2023

Former SVB CEO Tells Senate He Is ‘Truly Sorry' for Collapse but Deflects Blame
Senators derided Gregory Becker at a hearing about the failure of his bank. "It sounds a lot like ‘my dog ate my homework'," one said.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 16, 2023

Sam Altman, ChatGPT Creator and OpenAI CEO, Urges Senate for A.I. Regulation
The tech executive and lawmakers agreed that new A.I. systems must be regulated. Just how that would happen is not yet clear.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 16, 2023

Manchin Clashes With Biden Administration Over Climate Law
Senator Joe Manchin III, the conservative West Virginia Democrat who faces re-election next year and is flirting with a presidential run, has threatened to repeal the measure he helped write.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 15, 2023

I.R.S. Acknowledges Black Americans Face More Audit Scrutiny
The commissioner, Daniel Werfel, said the agency was working to correct unfairness in the enforcement of the tax code.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 14, 2023

Before Title 42, Congress Failed Repeatedly to Overhaul Immigration Policy
Legislative initiatives to overhaul immigration policy have fallen flat as partisan differences and other rifts have scuttled attempts at compromise.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 14, 2023

Before Title 42, Congress Failed to Overhaul Immigration Policy
Legislative initiatives to overhaul immigration policy have fallen flat as partisan differences and other rifts have scuttled attempts at compromise.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 13, 2023

Asylum Debate Snarls Efforts to Forge an Immigration Deal in Congress
Despite hopes among some Democrats and Republicans that the expiration of strict pandemic-era border rules would force a compromise, bipartisan talks have sputtered.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 10, 2023

How Might the Government Avoid Default? Biden Offers Clues.
After making little progress with Republican leaders at the White House on Tuesday, the president previewed two possible endgames to resolve a debt-limit standoff.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 09, 2023

Biden and McCarthy Reach No Consensus on Debt Ceiling as Possible Default Looms
In their first meeting in three months, the president and House speaker remained at loggerheads over the debt ceiling and spending cuts. But they agreed to meet again.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 09, 2023

Feinstein Returning to Senate, Bringing Democrats Back to Full Majority
The monthslong absence of the California Democrat, 89, who was hospitalized for shingles in February, threatened to deprive her party of the votes to advance President Biden's judicial nominees.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 09, 2023

Senate Democrats Ask Harlan Crow for Details on Gifts to Clarence Thomas
In a new letter, Democrats on the Judiciary Committee asked Harlan Crow, a billionaire with extensive ties to Justice Clarence Thomas, to provide a list of any benefits he provided.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 08, 2023

Are Republicans Willing to Raise the Debt Ceiling?
President Biden is offering a reasonable path to resolve the latest debt ceiling standoff. Are Republicans willing to take it?

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 08, 2023

A Crisis of Ethics at the Supreme Court
Allegations of misconduct have brought calls for tighter rules on the justices on the nation's highest court.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 08, 2023

The Supreme Court's Ethical Crisis
Allegations of misconduct have brought calls for tighter rules on the justices on the nation's highest court.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 07, 2023

Migrant Child Labor Debate in Congress Becomes Mired in Immigration Fight
Revelations that migrant children have been exploited for cheap labor brought calls for action, but a partisan battle over immigration policy has complicated lawmakers' efforts.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 05, 2023

Tightening Supreme Court Ethics Rules Faces Steep Hurdles
Revelations about Justice Clarence Thomas's failure to disclose largess from a Republican donor have highlighted a dilemma.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 05, 2023

Something's Got to Give
There's nothing that says we can't write new rules.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 05, 2023

Dianne Feinstein Has to Act
Senate seats are not lifetime sinecures.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 05, 2023

Political Stagnation Is Not Our Only Option
There's nothing that says we can't write new rules.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 04, 2023

Senators Make Bid to Extend Expulsion Authority as Title 42 Expiration Looms
A bipartisan proposal from Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Thom Tillis reflects panic in Congress about an expected influx of migrants to the border amid partisan gridlock that has stymied action on immigration.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 04, 2023

What Options Biden Has in the Debt Limit Crisis
The president has not wavered in his calls for Republicans to raise the nation's borrowing limit without condition. Privately, his aides have discussed other paths.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 04, 2023

With Default Looming, What Can Biden Do?
The president has not wavered in his calls for Republicans to raise the nation's borrowing limit without condition. Privately, his aides have discussed other paths.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 04, 2023

David Trone Enters Maryland Senate Race
Representative David Trone, who is in his third term, is expected to pour tens of millions of dollars of his personal fortune into what is likely to be a hotly contested primary.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 03, 2023

Congress Clashes With Biden Over Tariffs on Illegal Chinese Solar Panels
In a rebuke to the Biden administration, the Senate approved a measure to reinstate tariffs on solar panels found to violate U.S. trade rules.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 03, 2023

Rep. Colin Allred of Texas Will Challenge Ted Cruz for Senate
Mr. Allred, a Democrat and former N.F.L. linebacker, said he would try to unseat Mr. Cruz, who held off Beto O'Rourke in 2018.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 03, 2023

Jim Marchant, a Nevada Election Denier, Announces Senate Run
Mr. Marchant, who lost his bid for Nevada's secretary of state last year, will now attempt to unseat Senator Jacky Rosen, the Democratic incumbent.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 03, 2023

The Democrats' Dianne Feinstein Problem
The senator's absence is at the center of a growing political crisis.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 02, 2023

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Politics - U.S. Senate
May 02, 2023

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Politics - U.S. Senate
May 02, 2023

Debt Ceiling: U.S. Could Run Out of Cash by June 1, Yellen Warns
President Biden said he would meet with lawmakers on May 9 to discuss ways to avoid a default.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 02, 2023

Prominent Retired Judge Calls for Ethics Rules for Supreme Court Justices
In testimony released before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, the retired conservative judge J. Michael Luttig called for new ethics rules for Supreme Court justices.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 01, 2023

Kyrsten Sinema's Party of One
What the Arizona senator's breakup with the Democrats means for American politics.

Politics - U.S. Senate
May 01, 2023

Senator Ben Cardin Won't Seek Re-election in Maryland
His retirement is likely to draw a number of Democrats and Republicans to compete for the seat.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 27, 2023

The Real Debt Limit Fight Is Yet to Come
Speaker Kevin McCarthy squeezed a debt ceiling increase out of reluctant House Republicans, but he will be hard-pressed to do it again when it counts.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 27, 2023

Schumer Urges End to Single-Judge Divisions in Texas
Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, called on the chief judge of the Northern District of Texas to end a system that allows for judge-shopping.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 27, 2023

Daines Endorsement Reflects Uneasy Senate G.O.P. Alliance With Trump
Senate Republicans, even those who have broken with the former president, say their campaign chief's decision to back him could boost their push for the majority.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 26, 2023

House Republicans Pass Debt Ceiling Bill
The Republican bill, which would raise the debt limit and cut spending, appears to have no chance of approval in the Democratic-led Senate.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 26, 2023

In Bipartisan Bill, Senators Urge Supreme Court to Adopt Ethics Code
Senators Angus King and Lisa Murkowski introduced the bill after recent revelations about Justices Thomas and Gorsuch.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 26, 2023

Gov. Jim Justice Is Expected to Announce Senate Run for Joe Manchin's Seat
Mr. Manchin is viewed as one of the most vulnerable Democrats in next year's elections, in a state, West Virginia, that has overwhelmingly trended red.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 22, 2023

Abortion Surges to the Center of the 2024 Campaign
Democrats are vowing to make abortion rights a pillar of their campaigns, while Republicans are caught between their conservative base and a public that generally backs access to the procedure.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 20, 2023

Senate Democrats Invite John Roberts to Testify on Supreme Court Ethics
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. was asked to appear before the Judiciary Committee after reports raised new ethics questions about Justice Clarence Thomas.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 20, 2023

House Votes to Block Transgender Athletes From Female Sports Teams
The Republican-backed bill is unlikely to pass the Democratic-controlled Senate and President Biden will veto it, according to the White House.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 20, 2023

Julie Su Faces Senate Fight as Labor Dept. Nominee
Business groups are critical of the candidate, Julie Su, and key senators are wavering. The administration's labor policies are central to the clash.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 19, 2023

As Fears of Banking Crisis Surged, Members of Congress Sold Bank Stocks
The flurry of transactions highlighted how members of Congress continue to buy and sell stocks in industries that intersect with their official duties.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 19, 2023

The Fox ‘Lies Masquerading as Truth'
Readers discuss the sudden settlement of the Fox-Dominion litigation. Also: Migrant child labor; term limits for Congress; Korea and Japan.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 18, 2023

Credit Suisse Accused of Impeding Hunt for Accounts Linked to Nazis
The Senate Budget Committee opened an investigation after Credit Suisse fired a lawyer it had hired to oversee an independent inquiry hunting for accounts linked to Nazis who went to Argentina.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 18, 2023

G.O.P. Blocks Feinstein Swap, Leaving Democrats in a Conundrum
Senate Republicans objected to Democrats' request to temporarily replace the ailing Californian on the Judiciary Committee, intensifying questions about how the chamber will function without her.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 18, 2023

G.O.P. Vows to Block Feinstein Swap, Leaving Democrats in a Conundrum
The top Senate Republican said his party would not allow Democrats to temporarily replace the ailing Californian on the Judiciary Committee, intensifying questions about how the chamber will function without her.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 18, 2023

Beleaguered Swiss Bank Accused of Impeding Hunt for Accounts Linked to Nazis
The Senate Budget Committee opened an investigation after Credit Suisse fired a lawyer it had hired to oversee an independent inquiry hunting for accounts linked to Nazis who went to Argentina.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 18, 2023

As Possible Debt Limit Crisis Nears, Wall Street Shrugs
Few investors have focused on the possibility that Congress will not raise the nation's borrowing limit in time to avoid an economically catastrophic default

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 17, 2023

Judge Who Could Shift N.Y.'s Highest Court Left Sails Through Hearing
Judge Rowan Wilson, a prominent liberal jurist, would become the state's first Black judge to lead the Court of Appeals, the state's highest court.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 17, 2023

McCarthy Proposes One-Year Debt Ceiling Increase Tied to Spending Cuts
Clashing with President Biden, who has called for raising the debt limit with no conditions, the Republican speaker went to Wall Street to pitch what he called a "responsible, sensible" solution.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 14, 2023

Montana G.O.P. Looks to Change Election Rules Ahead of Senate Race
An election bill moving through the Republican-led Legislature would rewrite the rules for a single race: the looming battle against Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 14, 2023

Facing Tough Senate Race, Montana G.O.P. Looks to Change the Rules
An election bill moving through the Republican-led legislature would rewrite the rules for a single race: the looming battle against Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 13, 2023

Injuries and Illness Slow McConnell and Feinstein, and the Senate Itself
High-profile absences have created complications for Democrats as Congress returns and prompted new questions about the future of Republican leadership.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 12, 2023

Feinstein, Under Pressure to Resign, Asks to Step Down From Judiciary Panel
The 89-year-old California Democrat, who has been absent from the Senate for more than a month after being diagnosed with shingles, said she would seek a temporary replacement on the powerful committee.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 12, 2023

Tim Scott Announces Presidential Exploratory Committee for 2024
Mr. Scott, a Republican senator from South Carolina, said his decision to form the committee was born out of the weeks he has spent touring early primary states.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 11, 2023

Tim Scott Set to Announce Presidential Exploratory Committee for 2024
Mr. Scott, a Republican senator from South Carolina, will appear on Fox News on Wednesday morning.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 11, 2023

New Pressure to End Old Senate Practice After Mississippi Judicial Pick Is Blocked
Democrats had made leeway on advancing judicial picks in red states, but an objection from a Mississippi Republican has intensified calls to strip senators of effective veto power over nominees from their states.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Apr 11, 2023

Leaders in Congress Given Classified Records Found at Homes of Biden and Trump
The administration began providing the Gang of Eight — the congressional leaders with the highest-level security clearances — access to the records last week.

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