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The Department of Homeland Security tapped $20 million in taxpayer money for the ads, which the White House has defended as public service announcements.

Donald Trump warns he could be the last Republican president if the Senate filibuster survives, citing D.C. and Puerto Rico statehood threats.

Top Senate Republicans are pouring eight figures into a new Texas PAC to boost Ken Paxton against James Talarico in a razor-thin Senate showdown.

The SAVE America Act, FISA reauthorization, renewed Iran strikes, and government funding all await the Senate as it returns for a July sprint.

President Donald Trump abruptly canceled the signing of a bill aimed at increasing housing affordability an hour before he was due at the Capitol for the ceremony.

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold confirmation hearings July 15 and 16 for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as some Republicans remain undecided on supporting him for the post.

Senators are warning that a key U.S. surveillance authority could expire this week after bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence community derailed an extension effort.

Chuck Schumer says he will vote for a Republican-backed Senate resolution to withhold senators' paychecks during any future government shutdown.

The Senate will vote on a measure to block lawmaker pay during government shutdowns as Republicans push multiple bills to prevent future closures.

There seemed to be a deal. Senators appeared to have finally reached an agreement to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security and effectively end a partial government shutdown that's dragged on for more than a month.