NC Senate hopefuls Budd, Beasley agree to debate next month
North Carolina's two major-party U.S. Senate candidates have agreed to participate in a televised debate next month.
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The Senate passed a bill to help sick veterans. Then 25 Republicans reversed course
Veterans groups are slamming GOP senators for blocking a bill that would have given health care and benefits to veterans affected by from toxic chemicals and burn pits in wars dating back to Vietnam.
A bill to reduce reliance on China for semiconductors moves closer to a Senate vote
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.
Student loan borrowers get a rare win as Senate approves a fix
The measure would free some borrowers from debt incurred by spouses – sometimes abusive ones – and could lay a path toward loan forgiveness.
McConnell says he'll support a gun reform bill if it matches the proposed framework
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.
Senate gun law negotiators working toward a deal by the end of the week
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.
Dr. Oz wins the GOP Senate primary in Pennsylvania after McCormick concedes
Oz led McCormick by less than 1,000 votes as state officials conducted a recount after the May 17 primary.
The outcome of the Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary might not be known before June
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.
Key state and local results from Tuesday's primary
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.