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The Senate failed Thursday to override President Trump's veto of legislation that would have curbed his ability to unilaterally launch military action against Iran without congressional authorization.The Senate needed a two-thirds majority but came up short with a 49-44 vote, meaning Trump's veto stands. Seven GOP senators joined with Democrats.Trump vetoed the war powers resolution Wednesday, calling the bipartisan measure "insulting" and argued…

The Secretary of the Senate has informed former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenWhitmer says she believes Biden on assault allegation Republicans' dangerous weaponization of Tara Reade's allegation against Joe Biden Biden accuses Trump of 'all-out assault on the media' during World Press Freedom Day MORE that it has “no discretion to disclose” the existence of…

The secretary of the Senate on Monday said her office cannot comply with a request by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to order a search for a purported complaint made by the woman accusing him of sexual assault when he was a senator. In a statement, Julie Adams said their legal counsel has reviewed the relevant…

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden said Friday he is reluctant to release his Senate papers because they could prove to be a political liability in his 2020 bid for the White House. Mr. Biden has been urged to release his Senate records in response to former staffer Tara Reade’s allegation that he sexually assaulted…

Schumer noted in his letter that there is “no scheduled legislative or committee business related to the COVID-19 public health and economic emergencies.” The Senate minority leader urged McConnell to hold public hearings on several issues, including coronavirus testing and the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses. He also called for confirmation…