The bill passed the Senate, 84 to 16, with all the no votes from Democrats. It next heads to the House, where a similar ...

The low-drama South Dakotan has arrived at the apex of power in the Senate just as Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced Friday afternoon that the Senate would begin voting immediately on a ...

The Senate is nearing a key test vote as lawmakers work to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.

The U.S. Senate on Friday night averted a looming midnight shutdown of federal government by passing a funding bill after ...

Senate Democrats decided not to block a GOP-led funding bill, which many have said fails to do enough to rein in Elon Musk's ...

After a 54-46 vote, the measure now heads to Trump to sign into law hours before government funding was set to lapse.

The bill — a continuing resolution that will essentially extend fiscal 2024 spending levels through the start of the 2026 fiscal year — is backed by President Trump.

The Senate approved a bill targeting fentanyl traffickers, aiming for enhanced prison sentences and tighter regulations.

House Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is being warned to push back against President Donald Trump to avoid earning a legacy ...