By Hannah Lang Jan 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, which oversees commodities trading, advanced a bill on Thursday that would establish a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies on a party-line vote,

Alex Vindman’s U.S. Senate campaign said it raised $1.7 million a day after launching, according to a Jan. 28 news release.

US senators criticize DOJ for shutting down its crypto crime unit while Deputy AG held crypto, as illicit activity surged 145% in 2025.

By Richard Cowan and David Morgan WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democrats called for new restrictions on immigration agents on Wednesday, setting up a confrontation with the Trump administration that could lead to a partial government shutdown.

State Sen. Mallory McMorrow is leading the Democratic primary for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, with 22% of likely voters backing her, while U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County health official Abdul El-Sayed trail at 16.

Mike DeWine to fill the vacancy created by JD Vance’s election as vice president, will have to defend his seat for the first time. His opponent in the general election will most likely be Sherrod Brown,

The increase in senators looking toward statehouses underscores how sharply the balance of political ambition has shifted away from Washington. Although the Senate was once seen as the capstone of a long political career or a premier perch for launching presidential bids, it has become increasingly stagnant and dysfunctional.

U.S. senators from Illinois, Democrat Paul Douglas and Republican Everett Dirksen, made consequential contributions to civil rights.