GOP senators downplay developments in impeachment inquiry
Several Republican senators said Monday they had not seen anything
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Sessions eyes return to US Senate
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions might be interested in jumping into the race for his old Senate seat, but some Republicans are throwing cold water on the idea.
Republicans in Congress take the reins in impeachment defense
Faced with a barrage of damaging headlines for President Donald Trump stemming from impeachment inquiry testimony, congressional Republicans are beginning to coalesce around a strategy aimed at discrediting key witnesses and taking a more confrontational stance against the Democratic-led impeachment process.
Key GOP senator: Budget deal will pass, but votes still being counted
Senate Majority Whip John Thune predicted Thursday that a spending caps and debt ceiling agreement will pass the chamber when it comes up for a vote next week, but he and other sources acknowledged Senate leaders are still whipping the vote and they are not taking anything for granted.
GOP-led Senate passes border funding bill
The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday passed a $4.6 billion bill to address the migrant crisis at the southern border, setting up a clash with House Democrats, who have passed a different version of similar legislation.
Top Republicans push back on Trump's national security moves
A growing number of Republicans are openly scoffing at President Donald Trump's handling of national security issues, with the Senate's number two Republican bashing Trump's criticism on Wednesday of the heads of the US intelligence community ahead of a vote on a measure disapproving Trump's Middle East policy.
GOP: A 'big fight' brewing over Trump's border wall
Even with the midterm elections looming, Republican leaders in Congress made clear this week they're paying close attention to a looming battle over President Donald Trump's promised border wall.
GOP lawmakers open to possible Haley successors
Key GOP lawmakers on Tuesday signaled a willingness to support some of the people who have been floated as possible replacements for outgoing US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, including one of their own colleagues -- Republican Sen. Bob Corker.
Key GOP senators say bill to overturn tariffs may not be needed now
Pro-free trade Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona formally introduced legislation Monday to nullify the tariffs on aluminum and steel that President Donald Trump announced last week. But several senior GOP senators, who also are opposed to the tariffs, said a legislative response may not be necessary now that Trump has indicated he's open to exemptions for several key countries.
Jeff Flake threatens bill to nullify Trump's tariffs
Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake has threatened to introduce legislation to nullify the President's tariffs if they are anything like what Donald Trump is predicting.
