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Juneteenth a Federal Holiday

The Senate unanimously passed legislation that would recognize the day slavery officially ended as…

June 16th, 2021

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State Sen. Adam Gomez speaks to supporters at his watch party Sept. 3, 2024, at Las Kangris restaurant. Gomez declared victory in the Democratic primary where Springfield city councilor Malo Brown challenged the incumbent for the seat representing most of Springfield and a portion of Chicopee. (Sophie A. Markham photo)Sophie Markham

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Gomez Wins Mass. Senate Race

September 4th, 2024

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Senate passes HHS bill FY24

July 29th, 2023

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Gutierrez’ Senate Run

July 11th, 2023

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No strikes allowed in Ohio

March 21st, 2023

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Gallego v. Sinema

January 20th, 2023

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The omnibus heads to the House.

What’s in $1.7 trillion?

December 23rd, 2022

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Community leaders call on the Senate to act quickly.

Last-ditch DACA

December 15th, 2022

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Sen. Warnock campaigning at Morehouse College in Georgia.

HBCU Students Blocked

December 5th, 2022

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A Hope For The Dreamers

November 16th, 2022

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Recently married gay couple walking in a countryside road.

Gay Couples' Rights

November 15th, 2022

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Nathalia Fernandez will become the new State Senator in New York. Courtesy Photo.

Women in politics

History for New York Senate

November 9th, 2022

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U.S. K-12 students at the Kennedy Institute's Senate replica.

Wanna Be Senator For a Day?

October 20th, 2022

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Dr. Oz presented his candidacy through a video on his website. Photo: screenshot

DR OZ IS RUNNING FOR SENATE

November 30th, 2021

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Former Facebook employee, Frances Haugen appeared before the Senate Commerce subcommittee. Photo: Getty Images

facebook uncovered

October 5th, 2021

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Gymnast Simone Biles at the MetGala in New York

Heritage and History

Biles' Testimony

September 15th, 2021

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Thought Leaders

January 4th, 2021

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: A reporter and camera operator work on the Senate steps during the first evening of President Donald Trump's impeachment trial January 21, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

A Clashing First Day

January 22nd, 2020

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CARACAS, VENEZUELA - JULY 05: A Venezuelan wears ribbons of Venezuelan colors to cover her mouth as people gather at PNUD for a demonstration called by opposition leader Juan Guaido during the 208th anniversary of the Venezuelan Independence declaration on July 5, 2019 in Caracas, Venezuela. (Photo by Matias Delacroix/Getty Images)

No TPS for Venezuela

July 31st, 2019

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The Republican majority leader Mitch McConnell (c) prepares to speak with the press this Tuesday, in the Capitol. McConnell commented that Republicans have the vote to block the emergency declaration decreed by President Donald Trump for the creation of the border wall. EFE/Jim Lo Scalzo

Republican blow?

March 14th, 2019

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Mitch McConnell, majority leader in the Republican Senate, speaks with reporters after the party's weekly luncheon on Tuesday at the Capitol. McConnell spoke about a possible vote in the Senate against President Trump's national emergency declaration. EFE/Jim Lo Scalzo

Republican Breakdown?

March 4th, 2019

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The nominee for US Attorney General, William Barr, responds to a question during an appearance before the Senate for confirmation in office at the Capitol, Washington DC (United States) on January 15, 2019. EFE/SHAWN THEW

A sensitive testimony

January 16th, 2019

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Jack Gavin, of West Caldwell, New Jersey, poses with some of the buttons he gave during a rally to get the vote. EFE / JUSTIN LANE

The Midterms in 5 keys

November 7th, 2018

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Latinos remember McCain

August 29th, 2018

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Photo showing the then representative of the House, Mazie Hirono, at a campaign event in Honolulu, on August 11, 2012. Source: AP.

first immigrant senator

May 17th, 2018

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The president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, waves while walking towards the helicopter 'Marine One' waiting in the south garden of the White House in Washington, DC, USA. On May 5, 2018. EFE / EPA / ZACH GIBSON

Cutting where you shouldn't

May 8th, 2018

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Thomas Homan, Acting Director of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Photo: AP.

ICE without ringleader

April 30th, 2018

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Republican senator from Iowa and chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Chuck Grassley, talks to the media about the committee's vote to draft a bill that limits the president's ability to fire special prosecutor for the Russian plot, Robert Mueller, in the Capitol of Washington DC (United States) on April 26, 2018. EFE / Jim Lo Scalzo

A Trump-proof counsel?

April 27th, 2018

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"A Higher Loyalty" is the book where the former director of the FBI, James Comey, describes his interactions with President Trump, attributing him behaviors "worthy of a mobster".

"A mobster in the House"

April 13th, 2018

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Foto de archivo: Encuentro entre el presidente de México, Enrique Peña Nieto, y el entonces candidato a la presidencia de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, en agosto del 2016. EFE

Mexico demands respect

April 5th, 2018

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A group of "dreamers" (undocumented youth benefited by the Deferred Action known as DACA) arrives in Washington after making a 250-mile trip from New York, a city they left 15 days ago to ask Congress to find a solution that allow them to stay legally and permanently in the country. EFE / Shawn Thew

A washout Congress

March 5th, 2018

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Beto O'Rourke, the Democratic candidate that’s following Senator Ted Cruz close behind in the race for the position in Texas. Source: http://www.elpasoproud.com/

Today's key race alerts

February 27th, 2018

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Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney is expected to run for the seat being vacated by Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)Jabin Botsford/The Washington

Fishing in troubled waters

February 16th, 2018

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Demonstration on December 6 before the Capitol in Washington against the repeal of the Daca program. Mark Wilson / AFP

A federal Judge revives DACA

February 15th, 2018

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President Donald Trump (L) and the leader of the Republican majority in the Senate, Mitch McConnell (R). Evan Vucci / AP

"All or Nothing"

February 14th, 2018

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US President Donald J. Trump speaks during a meeting with US mayors in the East Room of the White House, in Washington (USA), on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. EFE / MICHAEL REYNOLDS

Does he really mean it?

January 25th, 2018