Jan 16 National News Senators Sworn In For Impeachment Trial Like many congressional activities, the Senate trial begins with pomp and circumstance and procedure and process. Little of substance will be achieved until the case is presented next week. By Brian Naylor, NPR Jan 16 National News House Impeachment Managers Read Articles On Senate Floor Brian Naylor, NPR
Nov 11 Kentucky Politics Ky. Rep. Charles Booker Announces Potential U.S. Senate Bid To Challenge McConnell Booker criticized McConnell on climate change, gun violence and healthcare. In contrast, he called for a Green New Deal and Medicare for All. By Amina Elahi Nov 11 Kentucky Politics Rep. Charles Booker Considers Bid To Challenge McConnell Amina Elahi
Aug 29 Politics UPDATED: Kentucky Sports Radio Host Takes Step Toward Senate Run Jones said his decision on whether to enter the 2020 campaign will come after this year's statewide election in November. By Bruce Schreiner, AP Aug 29 Politics Kentucky Sports Radio Host Takes Step Toward Senate Run Bruce Schreiner, AP
Jan 24 Politics Senate Fails To Approve Measures To End Partial Shutdown Neither of the bills were considered likely to pass, but they mark the first time the Senate has taken action on the issue since the new Congress was sworn in earlier this month. By Brian Naylor, NPR and Susan Davis, NPR Jan 24 Politics Senate Fails To Approve Measures To End Partial Shutdown Brian Naylor, NPR and Susan Davis, NPR
Oct 6 Politics Kavanaugh Confirmed To Supreme Court, Sworn In As 114th Justice A sharply divided Senate — reflecting a deeply divided nation — voted almost entirely along party lines Saturday afternoon to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. By Brian Naylor, NPR Oct 6 Politics Kavanaugh Confirmed To Supreme Court Brian Naylor, NPR
Feb 12 Politics McConnell, Schumer Say Senate Will Navigate Political Division The opposing leaders of the U.S. Senate shared a stage at U of L on Monday, the same day the chamber is set to begin an open debate on immigration. By Ryland Barton Feb 12 Politics McConnell, Schumer Say Senate Will Navigate Political Division Ryland Barton
Dec 21 Politics McConnell Wants Bipartisanship In 2018 On Entitlements, Immigration And More The Senate majority leader broke with House Speaker Paul Ryan's preferred approach to entitlement legislation next year in an interview with NPR. By Kelsey Snell, NPR and Susan Davis, NPR Dec 21 Politics McConnell Wants Bipartisanship In 2018 On Entitlements, Immigration Kelsey Snell, NPR and Susan Davis, NPR
Dec 2 Politics Hours After Vote, McConnell Defends Senate Tax Bill In Louisville McConnell held a brief press conference at the Galt House in Louisville Saturday, during which he rebuffed criticism that the bill favors the wealthy. By Erica Peterson Dec 2 Politics Hours After Vote, McConnell Defends Senate Tax Bill In Louisville Erica Peterson
Oct 25 Politics Senate Kills Rule On Class-Action Suits Against Financial Companies The Senate voted to nix a banking rule that allows consumers to bring class-action suits against banks and credit card companies to resolve disputes. By Scott Neuman Oct 25 Politics Senate Kills Rule On Class-Action Suits Against Financial Companies Scott Neuman
Jul 28 Politics Former Gov. Beshear Praises Republicans Who Helped Stymie ACA Repeal Beshear says he’s “thrilled’ that three Republicans in the U.S. Senate voted against the latest attempt to repeal elements of the Affordable Care Act. By Ryland Barton Jul 28 Politics Gov. Beshear Praises Republicans Who Helped Stymie ACA Repeal Ryland Barton
Jul 26 Politics What Is The ‘Regular Order’ John McCain Longs To Return To On Health Care? Regular order is not only a process but also a state of mind. It implies procedures but also a presumption of at least some degree of bipartisanship. By Ron Elving, NPR Jul 26 Politics What's The 'Regular Order' McCain Longs To Return To On Health Care? Ron Elving, NPR
Jul 25 Politics Now That Debate Has Begun, McConnell Says Health Bill ‘Wide Open’ With Vice President Pence breaking a 50-50 tie, the U.S. Senate voted by a hair Tuesday to start debating GOP legislation to tear down much of the ACA. By Associated Press and Rick Howlett Jul 25 Politics Now That Debate Has Begun, McConnell Says Health Bill 'Wide Open' Associated Press and Rick Howlett
Jul 25 Politics Senators Vote To Proceed With Health Care Debate Sen. McCain returned to the chamber for the first time after surgery to cast his "yes" vote. Vice President Pence had to break a tie in the vote to proceed. By Brian Naylor, NPR Jul 25 Politics Senators Vote To Proceed With Health Care Debate Brian Naylor, NPR
Jul 25 Politics John McCain Set To Make A Dramatic Return Amid Political Storm The Arizona senator, recently diagnosed with brain cancer, will be in the Senate Tuesday for what's expected to be a close health care vote. But it's unclear what exactly senators will be voting on. By Domenico Montanaro, NPR Jul 25 Politics John McCain Set To Make A Dramatic Return Amid Political Storm Domenico Montanaro, NPR
May 15 Politics Secret Republican Senate Talks Are Shaping Health Care Legislation A group of 13 Republican senators is leading the negotiations to craft a new bill to repeal and replace most of the Affordable Care Act. By Susan Davis, NPR May 15 Politics Secret Republican Senate Talks Are Shaping Health Care Legislation Susan Davis, NPR