U.S. Senate

A federal watchdog for pandemic relief funding is asking for information about Texas Sen Ted Cruz’s efforts to change a loan program. Requirements for the program were altered soon after Cruz wrote to officials in charge — the changes benefitted major Cruz donors.

The 2020 election is over, but the fight to ensure it's not undermined has begun. How are members of Congress reacting to the presidential race and results? What's on their agenda for next session? Are they willing to put aside hyper-partisan quarrels, restore civility to policymaking, and work together to get real things done for the American people?

Three-term Republican incumbent John Cornyn is fighting to retain his seat representing Texas in the United States Senate in a closer-than-expected 2020 race against Democratic candidate MJ Hegar.

Days before the deadline to mail ballots to overseas and military voters, the Texas Supreme Court ordered three Green Party candidates to be restored to…

A potentially historic and consequential week lies ahead in which Republicans stand ready to change the rules of the Senate to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.

Two Democratic congressmen considering U.S. Senate campaigns to unseat Ted Cruz spent the weekend at rallies in each other’s home towns. Rep. Joaquin…

WASHINGTON — About two years ago, U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling — a Dallas Republican and Phil Gramm protégé pegged by some as an ascending GOP star — set his…

The Senate voted Tuesday to advance a House-passed bill that would end the National Security Agency's bulk collection program. Edward Snowden also spoke via videolink to a conference in London.

Unable to overcome parliamentary maneuvers by Sen. Rand Paul, the Senate adjourned and let three provisions of the Patriot Act expire at midnight.

Three key provisions of the act sunset on June 1. The Senate has scheduled a rare Sunday session to try to pass a House measure that modifies some of the provisions.