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Carlos Guillermo Smith is now the first openly LGBTQ member ever elected to Florida Senate
"My heart is full of gratitude for this community who has entrusted me with the responsibility of serving", said Smith
Embattled senator Bob Menendez files to run for re-election in New Jersey amid bribery trial
Asked if he's changing political parties, he said "no, independent doesn't mean I'm changing."
Bob Menendez gathers enough signatures to run as an independent amid bribery trial
The embattled senator said he would consider a run if acquitted of the charges pressed against him
Kari Lake looks to close spending gap with Ruben Gallego with ad blitz as Arizona senate race heats up
The candidate is set to invest $10 million in the push. Most of the ads will focus on immigration and the southern border.
Bob Menendez says habit of stockpiling cash comes from his family's experience in Cuba
The embattled senator wants a psychiatrist to testify about the habit as he faces charges of accepting bribes
Bill To Ban TikTok In US Clears Congress
The measure was part of a $95 billion foreign aid package, including military assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, which has now cleared Congress and heads to President Joe Biden's desk.
Arizona's Kari Lake tells supporters to 'Strap on a Glock' ahead of election season
Lake is campaigning for the Senate as a staunch supporter of Donald Trump
House Republicans officially begin impeachment proceedings of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
The procedure is expected to be short and could even finish before the end of the week
Bob Menendez's Trial to Continue in May Without Wife Nadine Due to Health Concerns
The embattled senator's trial is scheduled to begin on May 6
Democrats Poised to Dismiss Impeachment Charges Against DHS Secretary Mayorkas, Avoiding Trial
With impeachment highly unlikely to prosper, focus is put on whether the procedure will be drawn out or not
House Republicans Set Date to Send Articles of Impeachment Against DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Senate
A trial is the last potential path the impeachment could take
U.S. Senate Passes $1.2 Trillion Spending Package, Averting Government Shutdown Threats: What Was Approved?
Approval of the spending bills ensures critical funding for federal agencies and now awaits President Biden's signature to become law
Embattled Sen. Menendez Decides Against New Jersey Democratic Primary Run; Considers Independent Bid
Menendez, who has been in office since 2006, said he could seek reelection if exonerated from accusations of corruption
Mayorkas Impeachment Sows Division Among Senate Republicans Over the Path to Take
A group of conservatives has asked Minority Leader McConnell to help them force a full trial on the floor
New Congressional War Room Targets Hispanic and Latino Voters in Key Races Through Spanglish
"Our Lucha" war room is one of the latest efforts by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to connect with Hispanic and Latino voters
Bob Menendez's Wife Claims that Gold Bars Found in Their House Belonged to her Mother
Prosecutors argue that this is a "false cover story" and that the bars were bribe payments to the senator
How Protracted Border Security Negotiations Could Lead to Further Deteriorating the Current Status Quo
Cities and Federal Agencies Expected To Be Unable To Maintain Status Quo Amid Struck Down Border Security Bill
Senate Passes $95.3 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel, But Faces Challenges in the House
Republicans continue showing internal divisions, as a faction in the Senate voted against the bill and House counterparts have expressed skepticism
US Senate Drives Ukraine Aid Bill Forward Despite Conservative Resistance
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer passionately endorsed the bill ahead of the vote. He described it as a "down payment for the survival of Western democracy and the survival of American values."
Senate Democrats Strip Border Security Bill from Package, Including Aid for Israel and Ukraine
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reportedly plans to hold a vote on military aid after Republicans made clear they won't pass the immigration measures
Border Security Bill at Risk in the Senate as Republicans Continue Withdrawing Support
The initiative faces an even steeper hill in the House, where most high-ranking Republicans blasted it
Border Deal: Negotiators Say Bill to Strengthen Immigration and Asylum Laws, Set for Senate Vote Next Week
Members from both parties reached an agreement on the language of the bill, but the initiative faces strong pushback from high ranking Republicans
Senator Bob Menendez and his Wife Seek Separate Trials in Egypt Bribery Case
Lawyers for Nadine Menendez said a joint trial would would likely demonstrate an "irreconcilable conflict between husband and wife"
Work Permits for Asylum Seekers Included in Latest Round of Border Negotiations in the Senate
More immigration-related issues have been added to the table, including relief to children of immigrants working on H-1B visas
Senate Delays Recess to Continue Working Towards Immigration Deals Amid Signs of Optimism
"Negotiations on a path forward to getting the national security supplemental done have made good progress," said Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
Here Are The Latino Representatives Who Aren't Seeking Reelection
Two intend to retire from public office, although one will likely be expelled, and the other will make a Senate run
Hispanics Are Less Likely to Take on Leadership Roles Growing Up; How it Impacts Later On?
Disproportional representation in Congress can be illustrative of the effects of the challenges this demographic faces in this area
US Senate Approves Biden Nominee As DC Circuit's First Latino Judge
The 37-year-old Bradley Garcia will be President Joe Biden's fourth appointment to the federal appeals court in Washington, D.C.
Midterm Roundup: No Red Wave, Dems Win Senate and Latinos Make History
While Cortez Masto holds on to her Senate seat in Nevada and effectively ensures Democrat control, Republicans are on track to hold (barely) the House.
Trump And Republicans Suffer Near Wipeout After 'Red Wave' Fails To Materialize
Donald Trump was hoping to surf a Republican "red wave" to a fresh White House bid, but with only limited gains in Tuesday's midterm elections -- and an outstanding result from his GOP rival Ron DeSantis -- the former US president seems to be left out to sea.