United States Senate28 Jan 2026During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and securityThe US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of Venezuela.28 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Senator Mark Kelly sues Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over attempted demotionThe US senator and former Navy captain is contesting a move to review his retirement grade after he criticised the Trump administration.13 Jan 202623 Dec 2025'It's a death sentence': Former Senator Ben Sasse announces cancer diagnosis"Last week I was diagnosed with metastasized, stage-four pancreatic cancer, and am gonna die," wrote Ben Sasse.23 Dec 202526 Nov 2025US Senator Jim Justice agrees to pay over $5m in long-overdue taxesThe West Virginia Republican and coal magnate has previously called the collection attempts "politically motivated".26 Nov 20254 Nov 2025Heart attacks and a hunting accident: Five times Cheney became the storyFormer Vice-President Dick Cheney's unflappable and at times mysterious ways often made headlines. 4 Nov 202530 Oct 2025Trump's surgeon general pick goes into labour before confirmation hearingCasey Means, who does not have an active medical license, is known for her scepticism of conventional medicine and elements of childhood vaccination.30 Oct 202522 Oct 2025Maine Senate candidate apologises for tattoo that resembles Nazi symbolDemocratic candidate Graham Platner says he was unaware that his skull-and-crossbones tattoo looked like Nazi imagery.22 Oct 20251 Oct 2025Trump pulls pick to lead US jobs data agencyA White House official has told the BBC that the president plans to announce a new nominee soon.1 Oct 202511 Sep 2025Ex-senator's wife sentenced to more than four years in bribery schemeNadine Menendez, whose husband is already in prison, was convicted for her role in a bribery scheme involving gold bars, cash and a Mercedes-Benz 11 Sep 2025...
