Rep. Andy Barr, riding an endorsement from President Donald Trump, has won the Republican primary in the race for retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat in Kentucky, NBC News projects. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Barr, a seven-term congressman, prevailed over former state Attorney General Daniel…
Washington — The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump’s ability to use military force against Iran on Wednesday, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure. A motion to discharge the resolution from committee failed by a vote of 49 to 50. GOP Sens. Rand Paul of…
Gov. Janet Mills and oyster farmer Graham Platner are battling over female voters as Maine’s critical Senate race heats up, underscoring how the group could be decisive both in the June Democratic primary and the November general election. Mills and Platner have launched TV ads in recent days narrated by women and held dueling events…
Washington — The Senate defeated a war powers resolution on Wednesday that aimed to block President Trump from ramping up the war with Iran, as the operation approaches a fourth week. In a 53 to 47 vote, a Democrat-led effort to restrict Mr. Trump from taking military action in Iran fell short for a third…
18m ago Gabbard, opposed to conflict with Iran in the past, has not publicly voiced support for the war Gabbard had not spoken publicly about the war with Iran since it began until she posted her statement following Kent’s resignation. In the past, Gabbard voiced strong opposition to intervening militarily in Iran. “President Trump…
WASHINGTON — The GOP-led Senate on Wednesday rejected a war powers resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out further military action against Iran. The vote was 47-53, short of the simple majority needed to move the resolution to the Senate floor. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the only Democrat to…
The matchup is set in North Carolina’s crucial Senate race, with Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley winning their primaries, NBC News projects. The North Carolina race will be central to this year’s battle for the Senate as Republicans defend their 53-47 majority. It’s a must-win race for…
French senators on Wednesday adopted a bill to simplify the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin. Previously, each restitution had to be approved and voted on by parliament, a lengthy and complex process that struggled to keep pace with the growing number of requests. France still has in…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the overwhelming passage by the United States House of Representatives of a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Chairperson commends the bipartisan support demonstrated by Members of the U.S. House, reflecting the enduring commitment of the United…
Washington — Senate Republicans killed a war powers resolution to limit President Trump’s ability to further strike Venezuela after the White House put pressure on a handful of GOP senators who supported it. Republican Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Todd Young of Indiana flipped their support Wednesday after initially voting to advance it. Vice…
