Senate Democrats recently released survey data on their staff demographics, showcasing that energy committees host the highest percentage of LGBTQ employees. LGBTQ staff members made up 22% of the Democratic employees on Senate energy committees,

The Cook County Democratic Party Central Committee met for day two of slating and opted for an open primary in the race for U.S. Senate after pitches from Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.

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NPR and PBS outlets, including several in Southern California, will have to make tough decisions as the U.S. Senate votes to claw back money previously allocated for their operations.

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Kurt Wall's nomination for U.S. Attorney in the Baton Rouge area. The vote followed a controversy over Emil Bove, a Trump nominee for a federal judgeship.

The U.S. Senate voted Thursday morning to cut over $1 billion in federal spending from public media, which includes NPR, PBS and their member stations.

(The Center Square) – As the U.S. Senate tees up for a final vote on President Donald Trump’s $9 billion rescissions package, conservatives are urging Congress to use the momentum as a stepping stone for even deeper cuts down the line.