Senate Majority Leader John Thune put out an endorsement and fundraising letter for Sen. John Cornyn this week, stressing how vital the seat is for Republicans in making sure they hold the majority.

With the government shutdown finally in the rearview mirror, the focus in the Senate is turning to an upcoming fight over health care.

Congress flouted several legal principles with an unusual provision creating a streamlined path for senator lawsuits, experts said.

Cory Booker calls for new Democratic leadership as pressure mounts on Chuck Schumer. The New Jersey senator says it's time for younger generations to step up.

The Senate-passed bill to end the record-long government shutdown moved to the full House for a final vote after a key House panel advanced it early Wednesday.

A Senate plan to take up a major appropriations package on the floor the week of Nov. 17 is looking increasingly like a long shot.

The Senate is poised to take the first steps toward ending the 40-day government shutdown Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of healthcare subsidies,