Veteran US politician Mitch McConnell announced on Wednesday (Feb 28) that he will step down as leader of the Republican Party in the Senate in November. The 82-year-old is the longest-serving Senate leader in history.

Veteran US politician Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican leader in Senate

In a landmark move underscoring the crucial rights of women, France's Senate rallied behind a governmental initiative to include the freedom to undergo an abortion in the constitution.

France Senate votes 267-50 to add abortion 'freedom' in constitution

The Democratic-led US Senate on Tuesday passed a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. It was then sent the measure on to the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, where its chances of becoming law face long odds.

US Senate passes $95 billion Ukraine aid bill, sends to House

US Senate passes Ukraine aid bill, package to help Kyiv restock ammunition supplies

The United States Senate, on Tuesday (Feb 13), voted to pass a $95.34 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. However, the bill will likely not pass in the Republican-led House of Representatives as Speaker Mike Johnson rejected the bill as it was being written.

US Senate passes $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

A US foreign aid package including $60 billion for Ukraine passed a key procedural vote. It is now up to the Republican lead house to take it up change it or let it die. Opposition from Republicans can block it from becoming law. The $95 billion package includes funding for Israel's fight against Hamas militants and for key strategic ally Taiwan. Majority of it would help Pro Western Ukraine restock its depleted ammunition supplies weapons and other crucial need as it enters a third year. Watch to know more!

US Senate aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

US Senate advances $95 billion aid package, Republican-led house to take it up next

A $95.34 billion bill that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the US Senate on Thursday after Republicans blocked compromise legislation that included a long-sought overhaul of immigration policy.

US Senate advances $95 billion Ukraine, Israel aid bill after failed border deal

The senate of France was rocked by a sex scandal after a female medic claimed that she had a sex tape which she had filmed with a senator. The medic claimed that the video was filmed inside the senator's office to gain favours and that it had made her “untouchable”.

Sex tape scandal grips France’s senate after female medic claims to possess incriminating video of senator

US senators on Sunday released the text of a much-anticipated deal that would unlock billions in new aid for Ukraine and Israel while tightening US border laws.

US: Senate negotiators reach bipartisan deal on border policy

US: Senate releases text of Border Security Bill

Singaporeans have expressed outrage after a U.S. senator grilled the Singaporean CEO of TikTok, Shou Chew, about his nationality and suggested he was affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party. Singaporeans have called the U.S. senator ignorant and racist.

Gravitas | TikTok CEO faces senate grilling on nationality, China ties | Outrage in Singapore

Sexual predators suicide tendencies eating disorders and unrealistic beauty standards are just some of the issues that young people deal with on social media. Children activism lawyers say that companies are not doing enough to protect them. On Wednesday the CEOs of Meta, Tikok, X and Snapchat testified on the Senate Judiciary Committee addressing the charges.

Social media giants accused of not safeguarding children on platform

In a significant US Senate hearing, executives from leading social media companies, including Meta, TikTok, Snap, and Discord, faced rigorous questioning about their efforts to combat online child sexual exploitation.

Meta, TikTok, X CEOs grilled at US Senate hearing on combating online child exploitation

As the clock ticks down to a looming government shutdown, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives find themselves on duelling paths regarding funding measures, raising concerns about the stability of government operations.

Impending government shutdown threatens US as Senate and House clash over funding 

The United States barely avoided the prospect of a credit default but the world's largest economy is now on the verge of a similar catastrophic event. And in order to avoid this situation the US Senate took a step forward on a bipartisan bill.

US Senate takes significant step to extend government funding

The beleaguered Democratic senator from New Jersey, Bob Menendez, refused to step down in the face of corruption charges. He told reporters that $480,000 in cash discovered in a safe, along with clothes and wardrobes at his house, were stored there for personal emergency use.

US: Senator Bob Menendez indicted in corruption charges denies wrongdoing

A seasoned US senator Bob Menendez has temporarily stepped down from his role as the head of the influential foreign relations committee in the Senate as he faces charges of bribery, reported the BBC.

Bob Menendez resigns as US Senate foreign relations head over charges of accepting bribes in gold bars, cash

The US Senate's relaxed dress code means the senators will be able to choose what they wear on the senate floor. How are the senators reacting? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: US senate gets a 'makeover'

The Sergeant-at-Arms, the Senate's official uniform police, will no longer enforce a dress code on the Senate floor, according to majority leader Chuck Schumer on Monday. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania had been voting from doorways while unapologetically donning shorts while performing his job in order to avoid repercussions for his more informal dress.

US: New dress code allows members of the Senate to wear business casuals

In a bid to address concerns surrounding Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's recent health episodes, Capitol physician Brian P Monahan released a statement on Tuesday (September 5), asserting that there is "no evidence" of a stroke or seizure disorder.

McConnell shrugs off health worries in Senate return after August recess

US' Top Military positions are empty after a Republican Senator went against the Pentagon's reproductive health policies. What are the health policies?

Gravitas: Republican senator stalls promotion of over 300 top military officials

Rejani Raveendran, an Indian-born college student, announced her bid for senate in the United States state of Wisconsin, becoming the first Republican to officially contest against Democrat senator Tammy Baldwin.

Who is Rejani Raveendran, Indian-born college student & first Republican to challenge Democrat for Senate

The Australian Upper House of Parliament has cleared the way for a historic referendum to take place later this year, which has the potential to make history by officially recognising the nation's indigenous population.

UK: Senate passes legislation to hold referendum by end of the year

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