United States Senate News & Breaking Stories

Mitch McConnell freezes during press conference, later returns and answers questions.

Air Canada jet lands safely after running out of fuel.

Kevin Mitnick, the most celebrated US hacker, has died at the age of 59. Mitnick was known for his pioneering antics in the 1980s and 1990s, tricking employees into helping him steal software and services from large phone and tech companies. He was imprisoned for five years until 2000, after which he became a respected cybersecurity professional, public speaker and author. Mitnick died in Las Vegas on 16 July after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

West Virginia Democrat opposes measure banning natural gas in buildings.

Mexican voters in Baja California are preparing for the June 2024 elections, where they will choose a new president, replace the chamber of deputies and senate, and select local and state leaders. A nonpartisan group called Consejo Ciudadano Independiente is aiming to offer voters more choices by identifying potential candidates that could win the support of opposition parties and independent voters. The group is creating a digital platform to vet applicants and pass on their information to opposition parties. Baja California has seen a decrease in voter turnout, and the Consejo members hope to make a difference by addressing the neglect in governance.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer supports declassifying UFO-related government records.

Boxing champion Tyson Fury and ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will fight in Saudi Arabia on October 28. The fight will take place in a regulation ring with three ringside judges using the 10-point scoring system. The fight announcement did not specify whether the bout will count on the fighters' professional boxing records or whether Fury's WBC heavyweight title will be on the line.

Senator Tuberville backtracks on defense of white nationalists after backlash.

Northwestern fires coach Pat Fitzgerald amid hazing scandal and mishandling.

Some in Washington fear that President Biden is "shackled" to Vice President Kamala Harris and worry about her potential as president if Biden doesn't finish his term. Replacing Harris would be difficult due to her identity as the first female, Black, and Asian-American VP. Changing the VP would also raise questions about Biden's judgment. The Indian-American community, which could be crucial in a future election, might also be turned off if Harris is replaced. One potential solution could be for Harris to be appointed to fill a Senate vacancy in California, allowing Biden to choose a new running mate. However, such a move would require political maneuvering that Biden and Harris may not be capable of executing successfully.

White House spokesperson invokes Hatch Act to dodge questions on cocaine.

Four killed, two children injured in Philadelphia shooting; adoption industry unclear.

US Supreme Court blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, citing unlawful implementation.

Jack Ryan season 4 sees Jack Ryan investigate CIA corruption.

Rudy Giuliani voluntarily interviewed by Justice Department special counsel investigators.

Whistleblowers in the Pentagon reveal secret UFO crash retrieval programs.

The US Supreme Court has rejected a controversial legal theory that could have changed the way elections are run across the country. The court ruled 6-3 that legislatures do not have absolute power in setting the rules of federal elections and can be second-guessed by state courts. However, the court also stated that state courts must act within "ordinary bounds" when reviewing laws governing federal elections. This has left the door open to more limited challenges that could increase the Supreme Court's role in deciding voting disputes during the 2024 presidential election.