Senate passes bill limiting corporate dominance of rental homes

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill featuring a Warnock-backed provision to ban large private equity firms from mass-purchasing single-family homes.

Race for Georgia Senate primaries set

Five Republicans have qualified to challenge incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in Georgia's upcoming U.S. Senate race.

James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech

Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night. 

Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law

Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.

Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’

After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."

James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in US Senate race

State Rep. James Talarico has been declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.

Georgia lawmakers react to joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran

Georgia leaders are reacting to the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, with lawmakers split on the legality and necessity of the military operation.

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign

Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.

FAA grounds general aviation operations at DCA, 11 other US airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week

Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.

Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time

The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.

Here's how long the government shutdown could go on

This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.

Senate expected to vote Friday on dueling stopgap bills

U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to POLITICO.

Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees in single vote

The U.S. Senate has confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees at once, voting for the first time this session under the chamber's new "nuclear" rules.

Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.

Gov. Brian Kemp endorses Derek Dooley for Senate

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp officially endorsed former football coach Derek Dooley in the race to take Sen. Jon Ossoff's seat.

Mike Collins officially kicks off senate bid with Butts County rally

Rep. Mike Collins officially launched his U.S. Senate campaign with a rally in Butts County on Tuesday night, aiming to unseat Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in next year’s election.