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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The bank executive faced tough questioning from U.S. Senators over how the bank handled new accounts for customers who didn't request them.