Senate Republicans continue to back Trump's war in Iran as lawmakers debate the War Powers Act and a fragile ceasefire deadline approaches.

Republican lawmakers over the last few months have discussed paths to recover stolen money, stop federal funds from being funneled overseas, implement stronger safeguards on government spending and target fraudsters.

Senate Republicans voted largely in unison Wednesday to defeat a Democratic-sponsored war powers resolution that would prohibit President Trump from continuing military operations against Iran. It marked the fifth time that Republican senators voted against a proposal to halt the military conflict.

Senate Republicans will kick off a vote-a-rama as soon as Wednesday evening on a budget resolution, unlocking a filibuster-proof way to fund ICE and Border Patrol. The resolution contains instructions for crafting a budget reconciliation bill that can include up to $140 billion in annual appropriations for ICE and CBP over the next 3.

Senate Republicans voted on Tuesday evening to confirm more than 100 nominations of President Donald Trump, thereby eliminating the backlog of outstanding appointments in one action. The confirmations followed the Senate GOP’s alteration of its rules earlier this year,

Prediction markets are showing some potential pathways for Democrats in swing states heading into the midterms.

Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Barrasso pressed the health secretary on immunizations amid his controversial moves.

MS NOW's Mike Brzezinski discusses a report from The Hill which suggests the resignation of Supreme Court Justice Alito might motivate Republican voters ahead of the November midterms: "Senate Republicans Hope Supreme Court 'Surprise' Could Help Save Majority" MIKA BRZEZINSKI,

Two Democratic candidates have inched ahead in a U.S. Senate race for Iowa’s seat, according to a new poll. Republicans hold a narrow majority in both the House and Senate, and are seeking to maintain that edge in the midterms.