The race for Illinois’ first open Senate seat in 16 years narrowed to three leading contenders: U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.

The primary ballot is set for Iowa's first open U.S. Senate seat in a dozen years. Meet the candidates running to replace Joni Ernst.

By Nate Raymond March 17 (Reuters) - A conservative legal activist won U.S. Senate approval Tuesday to become a federal judge in Louisiana, despite objections by Democrats and a former Fox News host over testimony she gave five years ago opposing a ban on mandatory arbitration for workplace sexual assault or harassment claims.

Indiana senators led the tribute to the late Notre Dame football coach.

An eventual vote on Trump's top legislative priority, what Democrats call a "voter suppression bill," is almost certain to fail.

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved legislation aimed at boosting affordable housing construction nationwide, giving lawmakers the opportunity to campaign for re-election this year by highlighting efforts to ease the burden of high living costs.