Play video content TMZ.com Sen. Bernie Sanders recently introduced the “Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act” … and he explained to us exactly why he thinks it should become the new norm in America. The federal lawmaker made his case on “TMZ Live” Wednesday … telling us that working 5 days straight — the way we all … Read more
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt gave the Republican response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union on Thursday night, responding to his attacks on her party and boasts about his record by painting a much darker picture of the country under his leadership — while promising a different path under the GOP. From her kitchen … Read more
PHOENIX (AP) — Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Tuesday that she won’t run for a second term after her estrangement from the Democratic Party left her politically homeless and without a clear path to reelection. Sinema’s announcement comes after Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan bill to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border and deliver … Read more
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) speaks to reporters during a break from a Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations joint briefing on the U.S. policy on Afghanistan, on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 2, 2022. Al Drago | Reuters MUNICH, Germany — The U.S. faces the prospect of direct combat with Russia if it fails … Read more
Sen. J.D. Vance’s interview on ABC’s Sen. J.D. Vance’s interview on ABC’s “This Week” gets cut short after he made a comment implying he believes Trump can defy the Supreme Court. During an appearance on ABC’s “This Week” with Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) Sunday, George Stephanopoulos abruptly ended the interview after Vance implied that Donald Trump … Read more
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), a former candidate for president, may have found a permanent running mate. The South Carolina lawmaker announced Sunday that he and girlfriend Mindy Noce got engaged, prompting a “Congratulations!” from far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). “She said YES,” Scott wrote on X with a picture of himself on one knee … Read more
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave NEW YORK — Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) is facing a new set of federal bribery allegations in a superseding indictment unsealed Tuesday that accuses him of providing assistance to the government of Qatar as well as Egypt. While the indictment does not add charges, it makes public … Read more
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, that aired on Dec. 31, 2023. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we’re going to turn now to one of those negotiators involved in the talks, that is Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who is with us from Seneca, South Carolina. Senator, welcome … Read more
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is set to introduce a bill barring federal funds for election administration from states “misusing” the 14th Amendment. “Regardless of whether you support or oppose former President Donald Trump, it is outrageous to see left-wing activists make a mockery of our political system by scheming with partisan state officials and pressuring … Read more
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The 42-year-old son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer crashed into a North Dakota sheriff’s vehicle during a police chase, pushing it into a deputy and killing him, according to authorities and the Republican senator’s family. Ian Cramer, of Bismarck, was arrested and jailed following Wednesday’s crash, and charges are pending, the … Read more