Congress certifies Joe Biden's Electoral College Victory
Congress has formally validated Joe Biden's presidential election victory on a day that saw a time-honored ceremony become a nightmare of unprecedented political terror.
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control
Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority — as final votes were counted Wednesday.
Democrat Raphael Warnock wins Senate race; 2nd too early to call
Democrat Raphael Warnock has won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party's reach.
Feinstein says she hasn't considered leaving Senate early
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein said she hasn't thought about retiring before her term ends in 2024 and defended herself against recent criticism of her job performance.
Calls mount to choose woman of color to replace Harris in Senate
There is increasing pressure for Gov. Newsom to choose a woman of color to succeed Kamala Harris in the Senate.
McConnell, Schumer re-elected to lead, but US Senate majority uncertain
Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.
Analyzing the fierce battle ahead in filling Justice Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat
Ginsburg ruled on cases, including gender equality, civil rights and gay rights.
Trump to Senate: Vote 'without delay' on his SCOTUS pick
The White House was making preparations to select a nominee for the seat vacated by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Schumer calls on 'every single' inspector general to investigate Vindman ouster
Sen. Chuck Schumer called on the inspectors general to protect government whistleblowers amid President Donald Trump’s ouster of key government officials in the impeachment probe.
Senate postpones healthcare vote
The US Senate has postponed a vote to approve healthcare reform. Allie Rasmus has the latest.
Scott Pruitt confirmed for EPA post
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Scott Pruitt to lead the EPA. Jana Katsuyama reports.
Hearing for Jeff Sessions disrupted
Protesters disrupted Sen. Jeff Sessions' confirmation hearing for attorney general on Tuesday, including two men wearing Ku Klux Klan costumes and a woman wearing a pink crown. Lauren Blanchard reports.
2016 Election: Presidential & CA Senate races
San Francisco Chronicle political writer Joe Garofoli talks about the latest developments in the race for president and the race for California U.S. Senate seat.
Wells Fargo CEO on hot seat
The bank executive faced tough questioning from U.S. Senators over how the bank handled new accounts for customers who didn't request them.