Tag: Senator

Bob Graham dies; ex-U.S. senator and Florida governor was 87

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist attacks and opposed the Iraq invasion, has died. He was 87. His family announced the death Tuesday in a statement posted on X by his daughter Gwen Graham. Graham, who served three terms in the Senate, made an […]

Senator to Fight for Impeachment Conviction of DHS’ Mayorkas

Two months ago, the House voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Next week, the Senate will receive the two articles of impeachment against Mayorkas, but Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is expected to dismiss the charges just as quickly as he receives them.  “Schumer is going to table it,” Sen. Roger Marshall, […]

Citing Pro-Life Views, Nebraska State Senator Switches Parties

A Nebraska state legislator is transitioning from blue to red after his own party censured him for having a pro-life stance. Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell officially left the Democratic Party last week after 40 years and became a Republican. In a written statement explaining his decision, McDonnell wrote: “I have asked the Democratic Party to […]

John Fetterman staffers quit to accept more liberal-oriented jobs as senator moves further to center

Senior staffers sent their resignation notices to Sen. John Fetterman as the Pennsylvania Democratic lawmaker has shifted his stance to be more moderate on key policy issues. Deputy communications director Nick Gavio left Mr. Fetterman’s employ late last week, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. His recent departure followed those of Mr. Fetterman’s former communications director, Joe […]

Former US Senator and VP Candidate Joe Lieberman Dead

Former vice presidential candidate and long-serving U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 82. Lieberman’s family released a statement on his sudden passing, attributing his death to injuries he experienced in a fall. “Former United States Senator Joseph I. Lieberman died this afternoon, March 27, 2024, in New York City due […]