/tags/us-senate US Senate en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:55:38 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-12-24/owyhee-protection-bill-passes-u-s-senate The bill backed by Ron Wyden would add federal protections to more than 1 million acres centered around Eastern Oregon Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:55:38 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-12-24/owyhee-protection-bill-passes-u-s-senate Antonio Sierra /politics-government/2024-12-10/new-california-sen-adam-schiff-wants-to-be-more-than-a-trump-antagonist As California’s newest senator, Democrat Adam Schiff says he’s not going to shy away from familiar territory — opposing Donald Trump when he feels it is necessary. But he’s also hoping to be known for bipartisanship, as well. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:45:53 GMT /politics-government/2024-12-10/new-california-sen-adam-schiff-wants-to-be-more-than-a-trump-antagonist Mary Clare Jalonick /politics-government/2024-11-20/us-senate-approves-stalled-federal-judicial-nominee-in-oregon Mustafa Taher Kasubhai was confirmed 51 to 44, to lifetime appointment as a U.S. District Court Judge in Oregon. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:23:02 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-20/us-senate-approves-stalled-federal-judicial-nominee-in-oregon Conrad Wilson /politics-government/2024-10-09/garvey-schiff-clash-on-abortion-guns-and-trump-in-debate-for-u-s-senate-seat-in-california In their only TV face-off before Election Day, U.S. Senate contenders Steve Garvey and Adam Schiff also tussle over immigration and other issues. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:38:48 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-09/garvey-schiff-clash-on-abortion-guns-and-trump-in-debate-for-u-s-senate-seat-in-california Yue Stella Yu /npr-news/2024-07-17/california-rep-adam-schiff-calls-for-biden-to-step-aside California Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff released a statement saying it was time for Biden to pass the torch. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:20:22 GMT /npr-news/2024-07-17/california-rep-adam-schiff-calls-for-biden-to-step-aside Deirdre Walsh, Tamara Keith /politics-government/2024-04-26/gop-senate-candidate-steve-garvey-calls-pro-palestinian-student-protesters-terrorists The Republican contender for U.S. Senate criticizes USC student encampments as acts of terrorism. Nearly 100 demonstrators were arrested on trespassing charges. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:33:06 GMT /politics-government/2024-04-26/gop-senate-candidate-steve-garvey-calls-pro-palestinian-student-protesters-terrorists Yue Stella Yu /politics-government/2024-03-11/progressives-are-not-happy-with-adam-schiff-will-it-matter-in-californias-u-s-senate-race Progressive Democratic groups that backed Katie Porter or Barbara Lee are blasting Rep. Schiff’s “selfish” tactics in boosting Republican Steve Garvey into the November election. Some also want Schiff to take a stronger stand for a ceasefire in Gaza. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:46:46 GMT /politics-government/2024-03-11/progressives-are-not-happy-with-adam-schiff-will-it-matter-in-californias-u-s-senate-race Yue Stella Yu /politics-government/2024-03-06/adam-schiff-steve-garvey-advance-out-of-californias-u-s-senate-primary Democratic Rep. Schiff and Republican Garvey are declared the winners of the top two slots and advance to the November general election. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:20:31 GMT /politics-government/2024-03-06/adam-schiff-steve-garvey-advance-out-of-californias-u-s-senate-primary Yue Stella Yu /politics-government/2024-01-21/5-major-candidates-want-to-be-californias-new-u-s-senator-heres-where-they-stand-on-the-economy-crime-and-the-border The five major contenders have different track records and proposals on some of the biggest issues facing California. They’re trying to position themselves to appeal to sizable voting blocs before the March 5 primary. Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:11:16 GMT /politics-government/2024-01-21/5-major-candidates-want-to-be-californias-new-u-s-senator-heres-where-they-stand-on-the-economy-crime-and-the-border Yue Stella Yu /politics-government/2023-11-21/california-democrats-are-divided-on-senate-race-gaza-war Rep. Barbara Lee edged Adam Schiff for the most delegates for the U.S. Senate race at the state Democratic Party convention over the weekend. The event was divided and disrupted by protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:02:11 GMT /politics-government/2023-11-21/california-democrats-are-divided-on-senate-race-gaza-war Yue Stella Yu