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President Biden led a virtual meeting on the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act, on July 25, ahead of the Senate vote.

Politics & Government

A bill to reduce reliance on China for semiconductors moves closer to a Senate vote

1:36pm July 26, 2022

by Barbara Sprunt

It would support domestic manufacturing of semiconductor chips that power the nation's smartphones, cars, computers and medical equipment. The bill cleared a procedural Senate vote Tuesday.

Education

Student loan borrowers get a rare win as Senate approves a fix

4:20pm June 16, 2022

by Sequoia Carrillo

The measure would free some borrowers from debt incurred by spouses – sometimes abusive ones – and could lay a path toward loan forgiveness.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, seen here speaking during a news conference after a Senate Republican lunch meeting on June 7, 2022, said he will support a gun bill in the Senate if it sticks to the proposed framework announced over the weekend.

McConnell says he'll support a gun reform bill if it matches the proposed framework

4:00pm June 14, 2022

by Ximena Bustillo

A bill would include incentives for states to pass red-flag laws, funding for school safety and mental health resources, expanded background checks and more.

U.S. President Joe Biden, left, talks with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., outside the Oval Office of the White House on Tuesday as the two discuss ongoing negotiations in the Senate around gun law legislation.

Senate gun law negotiators working toward a deal by the end of the week

9:40pm June 07, 2022

Negotiations have narrowed proposals to address school safety, standards for safe gun storage, federal support for mental health programs and incentives for states to create red flag laws.

Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick and his wife, Dina Powell McCormick, greet supporters at the Indigo Hotel during a primary election night event on May 17, 2022 in Pittsburgh. McCormick conceded to rival Dr. Mehmet Oz on Friday.

Dr. Oz wins the GOP Senate primary in Pennsylvania after McCormick concedes

9:02pm June 03, 2022

by Ximena Bustillo

Oz led McCormick by less than 1,000 votes as state officials conducted a recount after the May 17 primary.

Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidates David McCormick, left, and Mehmet Oz are seen during campaign appearances in May 2022 in Pennsylvania.

The outcome of the Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary might not be known before June

9:40pm May 20, 2022

by The Associated Press

A likely recount would mean that the race between Dr. Mehmet Oz and David McCormick might not be decided until June 8, the deadline for counties to report their results to the state.

Politics & Government

Key state and local results from Tuesday's primary

8:27am May 18, 2022

by Paul Garber

Delayed contests and crowded fields made for an unusually busy primary season in this midterm election. Here's a look at some of the key results.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., blamed Democrats for the declining trust in the Supreme Court in an interview with NPR. "The Supreme Court is not broken and doesn't need fixing," he said.

McConnell defends Supreme Court on abortion, says impact will be 'a wash' in midterms

6:07pm May 12, 2022

by Deirdre Walsh

Senate's top Republican says the Supreme Court's role is to protect basic rights, even when majorities are in favor of something else. "That happens all the time."

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer answers questions from reporters on Capitol Hill ahead of a planned vote Wednesday on the Women's Health Protection Act.

Senate to vote on a bill that codifies abortion protections, but it will likely fail

12:17pm May 11, 2022

by Deepa Shivaram

Senators will vote on the Women's Health Protection Act on Wednesday, but it likely will fail because there isn't enough support to reach the 60 votes necessary.

Rep. Mo Brooks greets supporters while campaigning during a "Save America" rally at York Family Farms on Aug. 21, 2021, in Cullman, Ala.

Three more House Republicans reject Jan. 6 committee request to testify voluntarily

9:36pm May 02, 2022

by Claudia Grisales

The panel investigating the attack on the Capitol asked U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs of Arizona, Mo Brooks of Alabama and Ronny Jackson of Texas to appear. They all said no.