SENATE

Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., introduced legislation Wednesday to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state and grant the district's more than 700,000 residents full representation in Congress.

Energy Secretary nominee Jennifer Granholm testifies at confirmation hearing.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said that "simple arithmetic" assures the legislative filibuster -- a 60-vote procedural hurdle for bills in the upper chamber -- remains safe for the time being.

New South Restaurant Group owner Robert St. John tells ‘Fox & Friends’ signing the bill into law would reduce unemployment among restaurant workers.

With the inauguration complete and threats receding, now it’s time, yes, to send home the troops.

Sen. Patrick Leahy, who will preside over former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, was released from the hospital on Tuesday night after not feeling well early in the evening, his office said in a statement.

The Florida Republican reintroduces amendment to block court packing as former Attorney General Eric Holder calls on Democrats to flex 'power' of new majority. Jennifer Braceras, director of the Independent Women's Law Center, with reaction.

Kentucky Republican joins 'Fox News Primetime' to discuss his objection to the 'unconstitutional' Trump impeachment.

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul declared former President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial "dead on arrival" on Tuesday after 45 Senate Republicans voted against holding the proceeding, viewing it as unconstitutional.