The Latest Breaking News from Kevin Cramer

WASHINGTON — Across the country, most Democratic candidates have hung their electoral fortunes on the threat to abortion rights, elevating it as the issue in which to disqualify their Republican opponents in a majority of voters’ minds.

Two of the highest-profile Republicans in the Senate are publicly defying McConnell on high-stakes issues.

Democrats may need to make some changes to the tax portion of their budget reconciliation package to earn the support of Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, including possible removal of a tax increase on investment fund managers and softening a new minimum tax on the biggest corporations.

Democratic leaders in the Senate need to woo Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, but some don't want to give away too much

As the Senate contemplates legislation to protect same-sex marriages, there has been a sharp shift in Republican support for the issue

Plus: Judge blocks Title IX guidance, Amazon admits turning over Ring surveillance footage to cops, and more...

Kevin Cramer ‘alert and in good spirits’ after accident doing yard work

“I think we’re more interested in the red wave than we are in red flags,” said Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer

Republicans are convinced Manchin is close to a reconciliation deal with Chuck Schumer.

Manchin's new push is "even weaker" than earlier compromise and could make climate change worse, advocates say

With gas prices high and the world looking for alternatives to Russian energy, lawmakers are finding solutions in their own districts.