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Prevailing on Ukraine Funding, McConnell Took Political Hits

The minority leader’s handling of the border and foreign aid legislation drew scorching criticism from far-right Republicans, though he scored…

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Senate Democrats put salvaging an aid bill for Israel and Ukraine on hold for at least a day.

Senate Democrats, pressing to advance a stand-alone bill to send tens of billions of dollars to Israel and Ukraine after…

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How Trump Has Used Fear and Favor to Win Republican Endorsements

The former president keeps careful watch over his endorsements from elected Republicans, aided by a disciplined and methodical behind-the-scenes operation.

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McConnell and Other Senate Republicans Criticize Trump’s Talk on Immigrants

The minority leader took an oblique swipe at Donald Trump’s rhetoric about migrants “poisoning the blood” of the country, but…

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Hopes for Quick Passage of Ukraine Aid Bill Dim as Border Talks Drag On

After a weekend of bipartisan negotiations, lawmakers were still short of a compromise and Republicans said they were reluctant to…

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Tammy Murphy, N.J.’s First Lady, Enters Crowded Race for Menendez’s Seat

Ms. Murphy is likely to face at least three Democratic primary challengers — and possibly Senator Bob Menendez, who is…

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How Kari Lake’s Tactical Retreat on Abortion Could Point the Way for the G.O.P.

Kari Lake, along with other Republicans in battleground states, has come out against a national ban as candidates try to…

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Kari Lake Stokes Fear and Leans on Trump as She Formally Opens Senate Run

Ms. Lake, a Republican who lost her bid for Arizona governor last year, is running for the seat held by…

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Newsom to Name Emily’s List President as Feinstein Successor

Gov. Gavin Newsom will name Laphonza Butler to fill the vacancy left by the death of Dianne Feinstein.

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A Brief History of Consequential Deaths in Congress

Lawmakers’ deaths have sometimes helped to flip partisan control. With an aging, narrowly divided Senate, it could be a possibility…

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