Rick Scott announces plan to unseat Mitch McConnell as the top Republican in the Senate

Sen. Rick Scott is running to unseat Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as the top Republican in the Senate, he announced in a note to GOP colleagues Tuesday first obtained by Fox News Digital.

Sen. Bob Menendez faces another federal probe

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is reportedly the subject of a new federal investigation five years after he stood trial for corruption.

ON THE HILL: Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen discusses Inflation Reduction Act

In case you missed it Sunday morning, FOX 5's "On the Hill" program hosted Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen from Capitol Hill to talk about Senate negotiations over the Inflation Reduction Act.

Democrats' economic package: What remains in and what's out?

The estimated $740-billion proposal, struck by two top negotiators, includes some hard-fought party priorities -- from health care to climate change.

Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden

The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Senate confirms first Black Marine 4-star general

The Senate has confirmed Michael Langley to be a four-star general in the United States Marine Corps. 

Senate approves landmark bipartisan gun violence bill, clearing way for expected House passage

The vote late Thursday clears the way for expected House passage Friday of what will be Congress’ most far-reaching response in decades to the nation’s run of brutal mass shootings.

ON THE HILL: House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer gives insight into gun control negotiations

With the recent mass shootings happening across the country in Buffalo, Texas, and even here in Maryland, discussion are ramping up about what can be done to fix the problem. FOX 5's On The Hill spoke with House Majority Leader and Maryland Representative Steny Hoyer to learn more about the negotiations.

Georgia U.S. Senate primary election results: Walker to face Warnock in November

Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock will face Republican football legend Herschel Walker for a coveted Senate seat in Georgia after both handily defeated primary challengers on Tuesday to set up a historic, high-stakes showdown.

Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses

The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.

Deal on Biden’s $2T plan edges closer; Harris is `confident’ (AP)

Negotiations are expected to continue into the weekend, with all sides indicating just a few issues remained unsettled in the sweeping package of social services and climate change strategies.

‘SNL’ pokes fun at Biden and the feuding Dem factions

Senators Sinema and Manchin and reps Omar and Ocasio-Cortez were all lampooned during the show's season opener.