The Senate has been unusually active in recent weeks, potentially isolating House Republican leaders who have seized on the Senate inaction.

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Senate Is on a Roll in Passing Bipartisan Bills

The Senate held two votes Thursday on measures to ensure that student loan rates for millions of college students do not double in July — and at the conclusion of the legislative action, the issue remained exactly where it began: stuck. Read full article > >

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Senate fails to agree on student-loan-rate freeze

The controversy over whether Elizabeth Warren falsely claimed Native American ancestry has fascinated the news media, but voters seem largely indifferent.

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Elizabeth Warren’s Indian Claims Don’t Sway Voters

A Senate panel is trying to determine if a charity intended to help disabled veterans deserves tax-exempt status after doling out millions to a direct-mail company.

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Lawmakers probe disabled vets charity

Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan told a Senate committee Wednesday that the prostitution scandal in Colombia caused no security breach and steps have been taken to prevent a similar episode.

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Secret Service agents ‘reckless’

The US Senate approves a bill to tighten sanctions against Iran in a bid to force Tehran to abandon its nuclear programme.

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US targets tougher Iran sanctions

Vast numbers of counterfeit Chinese electronic parts are being used in US military equipment, a key Senate committee investigation finds.

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Chinese fakes ‘used in US planes’

The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to tighten sanctions on Iran on Monday, three days after a dispute over including the threat of American force stalled the legislation.

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Iran sanctions get unanimous Senate OK

Slam Senate candidate for stubbornness.

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Dems: Mourdock Is Like a Bully

The Republican bill differs from the Senate’s version in protections for many battered women, including lesbians, American Indians and illegal immigrants, Democrats say.

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House Passes Domestic Violence Bill

A Senate committee approved legislation Wednesday allowing same-sex partners of federal employees to receive employment benefits. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee passed the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act with a bipartisan voice vote. It must be approved by the full Senate and the House before enactment. Read full article > >

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Senate panel approves benefits for same-sex partners of federal employees

For Senate bid.

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Romney Backs Rep. Connie Mack

On Nebraska Republican Senate primary win.

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Sarah Palin Congratulates Deb Fischer

Linda E. McMahon and Christopher Shays each want the Republican convention’s endorsement for an open Senate seat, but the fight could leave both damaged.

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For Republicans in Connecticut, Hope and Dread as 2 Fight for Senate

Only about one-tenth of the money spent in Tuesday’s Nebraska GOP Senate primary was spent on Deb Fischer ’s behalf. Yet the little-known state senator emerged victorious over both the establishment-favored candidate and a favorite of the tea party — both of whom, we should note, are statewide elected officials. Read full article > >

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Deb Fischer, and what (political) money can’t buy