Ted Cruz Suggests Joe Lieberman For Next Defense Secretary
"I urge the President to give him full and fair consideration for this critical position."
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Resigns
It's the first cabinet-level departure since Democrats lost the Senate in the midterm elections. He will remain in his post until his replacement is confirmed.
Block Of GOP Senators: Wait Until January To Fight On Immigration
"All the decisions we make between now and the end of the year will be under a microscope."
Senate Republicans Mixed On Exactly How To Stop Immigration Executive Actions
Sen. John McCain says there isn't standing yet to sue the president over his immigration executive actions.
Chuck Grassley Won't Rule Out Limits On NSA
The incoming judiciary chairman says "something has to be done before June 15."
Oops: AFL-CIO Sends Immigration Activist Planning Email To Reporters
"We hear there will be a prime time Thursday evening announcement."
Bill That Would Have Put Limits On The NSA Fails Key Senate Vote
Sen. Patrick Leahy's USA Freedom Act, which would have put some limits on the capabilities of the NSA, didn't get the votes for full consideration.
Senate Democrats On Keystone Vote: Why Are We Doing This Now?
Progressives are upset the Senate will vote on Keystone, and red-state Democrats who lost say it wouldn’t have made a difference in their elections. “It doesn’t help anybody now.”
Top Republican In The Dark On New Military Force Authorization Plans
Sen. Bob Corker, the ranking member on the Foreign Relations Committee, says he hasn't spoken to Chairman Bob Menendez about any plan to vote on a new AUMF.
Marco Rubio's Early Iowa Win
Rubio invested early in Iowa candidates and Iowans are walking away from him impressed.
NSA Domestic Spying Opponents Undeterred By Mark Udall's Loss
"Sen. Udall has long been on this issue and his loss will certainly be felt but NSA reform is not a one senator issue and not a one-party issue.
Republicans Take Control Of U.S. Senate
The GOP picks up seats, holds on to key governors' races, and winning governors' races in some blue states.
Marco Rubio Has A Professional Photographer With Him On The Trail
People who get their photos taken with the Florida senator can download the professional shots after they give their information to Rubio's PAC.
Rubio: U.S. Needs To Invest More In Identifying Homegrown Terrorists
"While we debate our civil liberties, which are important and we should protect them, we also have to have the capability of identifying threats before anything happens."
Marco Rubio's Link To South Carolina Is Stronger Than You Think
Still working to rebound from a rough 2013, Rubio hits the Palmetto State again this year — with a friend in Sen. Tim Scott and a South Carolinian as a political adviser.
National Democrats Haven't Spent Anything On Maine's Senate Race
“I don't understand it ... [Money would have] a much bigger impact than it would have in say Kentucky or Georgia right now."
Immigration Activists Call Out Kentucky Dem's "Morally Reprehensible" Tactics
Alison Lundergan Grimes promises she won't support amnesty. "She is essentially aligning herself with her opponent."
Congressional Republicans Virtually Silent On Supreme Court Marriage Decision
Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz issued statements Monday afternoon. Updated.
Lena Dunham Will Promote EMILY's List Candidates On Her Book Tour
The "Girls" star wanted to use the timing of her book tour to help with Democratic get-out-the-vote efforts.
Rand Paul's New Mission: Helping Out The Republican Establishment
The Kentucky senator has long been a thorn in the side of the GOP establishment. Now, two years before a bigger election, he's campaigning all over the country for them.