The 73-year-old freshman senator from West Virginia said he won’t be a “rubber stamp” but trusts Trump to make the “right decision” on big policy issues.

A Senate committee will consider Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence after she spent weeks working to persuade lawmakers to vote for her.

Utah Senate President Stuart Adams said on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s pause on federal assistance came as a total surprise but that the state is better situated than most if the funding freeze continues.

The Alabama senator, who took office in 2022, is a rising star. The Laken Riley Act she sponsored is expected to be the first signed by President Trump.

Democratic Michigan Senator Gary Peters has announced he will not seek a third term in 2026, giving Republicans a top target in a state likely to become a major midterm battleground. Peters, who won reelection in 2020 by a narrow margin of less than 2 points, surprised many with his decision.

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he thinks it's time to turn over the reins so he won't be seeking a third term in 2026.

Mexico's Senate will use a drawing to choose the candidates to compete for judge and magistrate positions in June elections, resulting in members of an evaluation committee resigning, and underscoring the challenges of organizing the historic vote.

The Democratic former transportation secretary lives in Traverse City and could run for the seat being vacated by Sen. Gary Peters.

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) to be the next Transportation secretary, putting him in place to lead a sprawling agency that oversees air travel, highways,

Duffy takes office as the White House orders a pause on some government grants and loans that could affect certain rail programs.