Sen. Cory Booker possibly gave Democrats the moment they've been waiting for against President Donald Trump and his GOP congressional majorities.

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee debated whether to allow federal judges to continue using a tool that has blocked President Trump’s executive orders.

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow has declared her candidacy for the 2026 U.S. Senate race as a Democrat. "We need new leaders in Washington. I'm running for Senate to be one," said McMorrow, who represents Michigan's eighth district.

In 2025, Republicans control the Senate 53-47, including two independent senators who caucus with the Democrats. Republican Sens. Thom Tillis, Susan Collins, Jon Husted, John Cornyn and Bill Cassidy could all face fierce fights to maintain their U.S. Senate seats next year.

The 38-year-old Michigan senator who gained national attention in 2022 announced her candidacy with a video criticizing both Republican policies and current Democratic leadership.

Whitaker, who previously served as interim U.S. attorney general in President Donald Trump's first term, was confirmed in a 52-45 vote Tuesday.

State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, a rising star of the Democratic Party, has officially announced her bid for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.

Cory Booker is giving a marathon speech blasting Donald Trump's administration and Elon Musk. Here's what to know about the Senator from New Jersey.