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US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks during the Senate Democrat policy luncheon news conference at the Capitol, on May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
May 20, 2026, 7:59 am
With GOP rebels’ help, Senate advances measure to curb Trump’s Iran war powers for 1st time
Fresh off primary loss to Trump-backed opponent, Bill Cassidy joins 3 Republicans in backing Democrat-pushed resolution forcing a vote on whether to allow continued US strikes on Iran
By Agencies
US President Donald Trump waves after speaking at the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual fundraising dinner, March 25, 2026, at Union Station in Washington, DC. (AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
March 26, 2026, 7:44 am
Trump defends Iran war amid economic fallout, backlash from Republican lawmakers
US president says country is ‘winning so big,’ but voters are concerned about rising prices and GOP congresspeople sour at a briefing on a potential ground invasion
By AP and Jacob Magid
Then-nominee for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth flashes a thumbs-up as he leaves a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing at the Capitol in Washington, January 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
January 25, 2025, 8:18 am
US Senate confirms Trump’s defense secretary nominee Hegseth after tie-breaking vote
Vance casts deciding vote after three Republicans oppose the US Army veteran and former Fox News host accused of heavy drinking and abusing his ex-wife
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and Farnoush Amiri
Pete Hegseth, US President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be defense secretary, poses for a photo with cabinet picks, other nominees and appointments, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, January 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
January 24, 2025, 12:10 am
US Senate advances Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Pentagon chief, despite allegations
GOP senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins break with their party to oppose candidacy of Fox News host, who is accused of sexual assault and alcoholism, for defense secretary
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK
Republican Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming speaks as the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, June 28, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
August 16, 2022, 6:17 pm
Liz Cheney braces for primary loss as Trump is tested in Wyoming, Alaska
Ally of former VP’s daughter, who has emerged as a leading Republican adversary of Trump, says her defeat will show ‘how much of a stranglehold’ the ex-president has on the GOP
By Steve Peoples and Mead Gruver
In this file photo from Jan. 6, 2021, Trump supporters beset a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
May 28, 2021, 8:43 pm
GOP senators block bipartisan commission into Capitol riot
Six Republicans back probe, but rest of party votes to torpedo formation of panel looking into deadly January 6 attack, with many lawmakers still in thrall of Trump
By MARY CLARE JALONICK
Sen. Pat Toomey, Republican-Pennsylvania, on Capitol Hill in Washington, December 10, 2020. (Sarah Silbiger/The Washington Post via AP)
January 10, 2021, 6:44 pm
Second Republican senator now urges Trump to resign over Capitol riot
Pat Toomey joins Lisa Murkowski in calling for US president to step down, as Democratic House Speaker Pelosi notifies colleagues to prepare for impeachment move this week
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Alan Fram and MARY CLARE JALONICK
US President Donald Trump in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House, on November 20, 2020. (Mandel Ngan/AFP)
January 9, 2021, 5:01 pm
Dems set to start impeachment Monday; Senate trial unlikely before Trump departs
Mitch McConnell has informed senators that without unanimous consent, January 20 is likely the earliest a trial could begin, overshadowing start of Biden administration
By ToI Staff and Agencies
US President Donald Trump looks on after delivering an update on 'Operation Warp Speed' in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on November 13, 2020. (Mandel Ngan/AFP)
January 9, 2021, 6:50 am
As Dems plan impeachment, Trump said to regret video vowing peaceful transition
Democrats seek decisive, immediate action to ensure an ‘unhinged’ commander in chief can’t cause more damage
By ToI Staff and AP
US President Donald Trump arrives in the early morning hours, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at the White House in Washington, after returning from a rally in Dalton, Georgia (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
January 9, 2021, 1:28 am
Draft impeachment document accuses Trump of ‘incitement of insurrection’
Resolution circulated by Dems says US president betrayed trust by actions this week, ‘gravely endangered’ national security; Murkowski first GOP senator to call on Trump to resign
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Screen capture from video the impeachment trial against US President Donald Trump in the Senate at the US Capitol in Washington, January 29, 2020. (Senate Television via AP, File)
January 31, 2020, 9:07 am
Trump trial could end soon, as chance of more witnesses slips away
Key Republican senator opposes fresh testimony; defense attorney Dershowitz causes controversy by suggesting president is immune if he believes he acted in national interest
By LISA MASCARO, Eric Tucker and Zeke Miller
Former National security adviser John Bolton waves as he leaves his home in Bethesda, Maryland, January 28, 2020. (Luis M. Alvarez/AP)
January 29, 2020, 4:25 pm
In impeachment trial setback, Republicans lack votes to block Bolton grilling
Revelations in forthcoming book by former national security adviser undercut key defense argument, with some in GOP now prepared to allow fresh testimonies
By RIC TUCKER, Zeke Miller and LISA MASCARO
Senate Judiciary Committee member Senator Jeff Flake, center, speaks with colleagues after a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on September 28, 2018. (AFP/Brendan Smialowski)
October 7, 2018, 4:21 am
Behind the Republican campaign to save Kavanaugh
How a tendentious hearing and a battle for the support of three wavering senators (just) managed to get the newest Supreme Court justice confirmed
By LISA MASCARO, Jill Colvin and Zeke Miller
Demonstrators protest against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, as they rally outside of the U.S. Supreme Court, on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
October 5, 2018, 6:34 pm
US Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh clears crucial Senate hurdle
Vote passes 51-49 as one Republican votes to stop the nomination, one Democrat to send it for the final vote expected this weekend
By LISA MASCARO and Alan Fram
In this September 6, 2018 photo, Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh waits to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the third day of his confirmation hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
October 4, 2018, 9:38 pm
Top Republican says FBI probe found ‘no hint of misconduct’ by Kavanaugh
Democrats argue snap investigation into Supreme Court nominee is incomplete, say White House may have limited agency’s actions
By Michael Mathes and Chris Lefkow
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