Defense secretary and chair of the joint chiefs face Senate appropriations committee to continue Iran war effort

A New York Times/Siena poll of battleground states showed a mix of voter motivations, with the strongest candidates proving more popular than their parties.

Will the SAVE America Act pass the Senate? Republicans are weighing new ways to force a vote before the next shutdown deadline —and the 2026 midterms.

Kara Westercamp, who also described Mitch McConnell as a “modern-day Benedict Arnold,” is up for a lifetime seat on a powerful trade court.

The Massachusetts State Senate wants to increase the availability of affordable housing in the state by upzoning.

The Senate returns July 13 for its first session since Sen. Lindsey Graham's death, with tributes, memorial traditions and leadership questions ahead.

MassLive asked the candidates seeking elected office in 2026 — incumbent and challenger alike — to fill out a brief questionnaire explaining their backgrounds, qualifications and interests and priorities in running for office.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Tuesday that Republicans would “welcome” Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) into their conference if he decides to leave the Democratic Party over growing hostility to Isreal among progressive Democrats.