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In Georgia Senate race, Herschel Walker navigates allegations of past violent behavior

Tuesday, May 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- An athletic icon and business success, Herschel Walker has the type of background that Republicans hope will propel him to the U.S. Senate, where his presence could very well tip the balance of power in the deeply divided chamber.But Walker’s political ambitions... Read More.

John Fetterman, candidate in Pennsylvania Senate race, suffered stroke Friday

Monday, May 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pennsylvania's Lt. Gov John Fetterman, the leading Democratic candidate in the Pennsylvania Senate race, said Sunday that he suffered a stroke on Friday."I had a stroke that was caused by a clot from my heart being in an A-fib rhythm for... Read More.

Senate bill would create federal watchdog for Big Tech

Thursday, May 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Michael Bennet on Thursday introduced a bill that would create a federal watchdog for the oversight of Big Tech companies, empowering the new agency to address controversial issues like algorithm bias and transparency in content moderation.The bill from the Colorado Democrat comes... Read More.

Senate Republicans block bill that would codify Roe v. Wade

Wednesday, May 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In the wake of a bombshell leak last week of a Supreme Court draft opinion indicating the court's conservative majority could soon overturn Roe v. Wade, Senate Democrats on Wednesday forced a vote to advance a bill that would enshrine abortion rights... Read More.

Senate to hold showdown vote on bill protecting nationwide abortion access

Wednesday, May 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In the wake of a bombshell leak last week of a Supreme Court draft opinion indicating the court's conservative majority could soon overturn Roe v. Wade, Senate Democrats on Wednesday will force a vote to advance a bill that would enshrine abortion... Read More.

Senate confirms Lisa Cook, making her first Black woman who will serve on Fed board

Wednesday, May 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Lisa Cook to be the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.The vote was 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the tie.The confirmation comes as inflation rates continue to soar."As President... Read More.

Senate Democrats tee up likely doomed vote on protecting nationwide abortion access

Thursday, May 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate will take a procedural vote to start debate on codifying abortion rights next week, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday.Democrats have pledged to take swift action on the issue after a leaked draft opinion showed the Supreme Court could overturn... Read More.

Florida state Senate passes bill that would eliminate Walt Disney World’s district

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- The dispute between Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' and The Walt Disney Company continued to play out in public on Wednesday when the Florida state Senate passed a bill that would eliminate Walt Disney World's special district in the state.The legislation, which... Read More.

Senate confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court in historic vote

Thursday, April 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate on Thursday confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, paving the way for her to become the first Black woman to sit on the nation's highest court.Just before the 53-47 bipartisan vote, during a rare occasion when senators... Read More.

Ketanji Brown Jackson live updates: Senate nears confirmation vote

Thursday, April 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court in its 233-year history, is poised for Senate confirmation on Thursday afternoon.She is expected to secure at least three Republican votes, marking a bipartisan victory for President Joe... Read More.

Senate poised to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court in historic vote

Thursday, April 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Senate is poised to vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, paving the way for Jackson to become the first Black woman in history to sit on the nation's highest court."It will be a... Read More.

Senate forces Jackson nomination out of committee with bipartisan vote

Monday, April 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- By a bipartisan vote of 53-47, the Senate has forced the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson out of the Judiciary Committee -- putting the judge on track for final confirmation by week's end.GOP Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Mitt Romney of Utah... Read More.

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In Georgia Senate race, Herschel Walker navigates allegations of past violent behavior

John Fetterman, candidate in Pennsylvania Senate race, suffered stroke Friday

Senate bill would create federal watchdog for Big Tech

Senate Republicans block bill that would codify Roe v. Wade

Senate to hold showdown vote on bill protecting nationwide abortion access

Senate confirms Lisa Cook, making her first Black woman who will serve on Fed board

Senate Democrats tee up likely doomed vote on protecting nationwide abortion access

Florida state Senate passes bill that would eliminate Walt Disney World’s district

Senate confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court in historic vote

Ketanji Brown Jackson live updates: Senate nears confirmation vote

Senate poised to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court in historic vote

Senate forces Jackson nomination out of committee with bipartisan vote

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