Sen. Eric Schmitt was one of the first senators to support President Donald Trump during his reelection campaign and now acts as a de facto bridge between the White House and Senate.
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‘Should have been prepared’: GOP senators fight for unified message on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
Senate Republicans acknowledged their messaging struggles over the “big, beautiful bill,” as Democrats have labeled it a “big, ugly betrayal” and polls show stiff opposition to President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.
Trump blasts Schumer, Democrats as ‘country-hating thugs’ amid blockade on Senate nominees
Senate Republicans may change filibuster rules after Chuck Schumer and the Democrats hold up President Donald Trump’s nominees with an unprecedented effort.
Senate Democrats are feverishly recruiting top candidates to win back majority in 2026 midterms
Senate Democrats pursue candidates like Roy Cooper and Sherrod Brown while facing competitive primaries in Michigan and Texas for 2026 midterm battle for the chamber’s majority.
Morning Brief: Warren Backs Mamdani, Texas Redistricting Standoff, Oklahoma’s ‘America First’ Test
Senator Elizabeth Warren embraces a Democratic socialist mayoral candidate in New York, highlighting a growing rift between the Democratic Party’s far-left and establishment wings. The Read More
Senate GOP ready to go nuclear after Schumer’s ‘political extortion’ of nominees
Over 140 of President Donald Trump’s nominees remained pending as negotiations with Democrats fell apart, and Senate Republicans mull nuclear options after Democrats filibustered nearly all his picks.
Senate drives off for recess, leaving Trump’s 150+ stalled confirmations in its wake
More than 150 of President Donald Trump’s nominees for positions throughout the federal government await Senate confirmation once lawmakers return in September.
Trump Blesses Senate Recess, Blasts Schumer’s ‘Extortion’ Tactics
The GOP-led Senate began its August recess on Saturday evening after President Donald Trump condemned a potential deal between Republicans and Democrats on confirming his Read More
Dems dig in, Trump demands all: Nominee fight boils over in Senate as GOP looks for a deal
The negotiations between Senate leaders simmered over President Donald Trump’s nominees, with Republicans looking at all options to get the ball rolling and leave D.C.
Gridlock crumbles as Senate advances spending bills in race against shutdown
Senate advances spending package despite Republican concerns over increased funding levels as lawmakers race to prevent government shutdown by Sept. 30.