The Hill - Senate

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) pressed for his fellow Ohio Republican and former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, to resign in the wake of abuse allegations involving Moreno's daughter and granddaughter, adding that he thinks the GOP representative needs "serious psychological help." “If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller...

GOP Sen. John Kennedy (La.) on Sunday expressed doubt about the Senate confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the full-time post. Kennedy, a member of the Judiciary Committee, noted on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that GOP Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (N.C.) are “talking” with the Justice Department (DOJ) about a resolution...

Republican Sen. John Kennedy (La.) said Sunday he is unsure whether President Trump truly believes his claims that vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. “I don't know whether he really believes that, or it's part of his political messaging, or he's just thinking out loud,” Kennedy told host Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the...

GOP Sen. John Kennedy (La.) said Sunday any legislation concerning President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund should not provide “a blank check” to the administration. “In terms of the weaponization fund, the president himself has conceded that it will take legislation. I'm glad he conceded that,” Kennedy told host Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Trump...

GOP Sen. James Lankford (Okla.) argued Sunday that President Trump “has no desire” to bomb Iran, hours after the president halted planned strikes on the Middle Eastern country. “The president’s still focused on trying to be able to get a deal,” Lankford told host Shannon Bream on “Fox News Sunday.” The Oklahoma Republican later said,...