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Trump doubles down on false racial attacks on Harris, Republican senators squirm when confronted about it

Thursday, August 1

(WASHINGTON) -- Republican senators ABC News spoke with Thursday squirmed when asked about former President Donald Trump falsely questioning Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity during his interview at the National Association of Black Journalists convention a day earlier -- as the former president... Read More.

Senators unveil bipartisan proposal aimed at making child care more affordable

Wednesday, July 31

(WASHINGTON) -- Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Katie Britt, R-Ala., unveiled a bipartisan package of bills Wednesday morning aimed at making child care more available and affordable for low- and middle-income families.Their proposal would modify existing tax credits to help working parents afford child... Read More.

Senators reach bipartisan deal to ban stock trading by lawmakers

Wednesday, July 10

(WASHINGTON) -- A bipartisan group of senators reached a deal on Wednesday to move forward with legislation that would ban stock trading by members of Congress.The bill would ban lawmakers from buying and selling stocks 90 days after the measure is signed into law,... Read More.

CA Senators Push for $10 Billion Climate Bond to Support Disadvantaged Communities Amid Budget Cuts

Friday, June 21

Three California state senators are backing a $10 billion climate bond developed by environmental and social justice groups as an alternative to a separate spending proposal moving through the Senate. This push comes just a week before the June 28 deadline to place bonds... Read More.

Senators demand information from VA about alleged ‘flagrant misuse’ of bonus money

Thursday, May 30

(WASHINGTON) -- Bipartisan members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee have fired off a letter to Secretary Denis McDonough alleging that the VA flouted congressional intent when it approved bonuses totaling nearly $11 million to senior executives -- meant for other workers helping process... Read More.

Senators unveil roadmap for government-funded AI research, regulation

Wednesday, May 15

(WASHINGTON) -- A bipartisan group of senators, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, on Wednesday unveiled a "roadmap" for lawmakers aimed at guiding Congress on regulating artificial intelligence.They said the recommendations are a critical step as Congress considers legislation to increase innovation and safeguard... Read More.

GOP senators demand full trial in Mayorkas impeachment

Wednesday, April 17

(WASHINGTON) -- Senators are expected to square off Wednesday, largely along party lines, over whether to proceed with a full-scale trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of immigration policy and the southern border.House GOP managers delivered two articles of impeachment... Read More.