Senate

Rubio defends Trump's foreign policy as Democrats grill him on Putin and aid cuts

10:49am May 20, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had some testy exchanges with Democratic senators, who questioned him on Trump administration policies ranging from diplomacy with Russia to aid cuts and refugees.

Senate Holds "Vote-a-Rama" On Republican Budget Bill

National

Senate adopts budget resolution after marathon vote-a-rama. Now what?

12:44pm February 21, 2025

The Senate's budget framework is at odds with the House's approach, and both chambers ultimately have to be on the same page to get the legislation across the finish line.

Senators Speak To The Press Following Policy Luncheons

National

Trump backs House's approach to budget plans to implement his agenda

12:59pm February 19, 2025

The chambers are at odds about the best way to approach President Trump's legislative priorities, which could set them up for a showdown.

National

Kash Patel, facing questions about his independence, says FBI reform is his focus

5:00am January 30, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

Kash Patel, President Trump's pick to run the FBI, answered questions Thursday in a public hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Politics & Government

North Carolina's GOP veto-proof supermajority falters following election

5:20pm November 06, 2024

by David Ford

Democrats in North Carolina have gained control of three House seats, potentially altering the balance of power with newly elected Governor, Josh Stein. The new dynamic will allow the governor to veto bills that the House cannot override without a supermajority.

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North Carolina State Legislative Building

Politics & Government

Noncitizen voting in N.C. elections is the focus of GOP sponsored bill

3:07pm May 21, 2024

by David Ford

Seven states have prohibited noncitizens from voting in state and local elections. In North Carolina, Senate Bill 630 would change the language of the state constitution, making it the eighth to do so. WFDD’s David Ford spoke with Wake Forest University politics professor John Dinan about the potential move and what’s driving it.

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In this file photo, Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, center, listens during a bill hearing in Maryland, Jan. 23, 2020, in Annapolis, Md. After winning Tuesday's Democratic primary, Alsobrooks will face former Gov. Larry Hogan, the Republican winner, in November.

Maryland Democrats pick Angela Alsobrooks to take on Hogan for open U.S. Senate seat

10:19pm May 14, 2024

by Matt Bush

The former two-term governor's win in Tuesday's primary gives Republicans a chance at a Senate seat in deep blue state. Hogan will face Democrat and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters following Democratic strategy session, at the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.

Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill, sending legislation to the House

4:34am May 10, 2024

by The Associated Press

The Senate passed a bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.

A number of Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced the CROWN Act, legislation that would ban discrimination based on one's hairstyle or hair texture. Here, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs Crown Act legislation on June 15, 2023 in Lansing, Mich. that will outlaw race-based hairstyle discrimination in workplaces and schools.

Black lawmakers reintroduce federal CROWN Act legislation to ban hair discrimination

7:48am May 03, 2024

by Jonathan Franklin

The bill which was previously passed in the House in 2019 and 2022 but blocked in the Senate, aims to end race-based hair discrimination in schools and workplaces.

The American and Ukrainian flags wave in the wind outside of the Capitol. The Senate is moving ahead with $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with bipartisan vote

10:03pm April 23, 2024

by The Associated Press

The bill passed the Senate on an overwhelming 79-18 vote late Tuesday after the House had approved the package Saturday. Biden is expected to quickly sign the legislation.