/tags/us-senate US Senate en-US Copyright Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:54:08 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-28/senate-passes-bill-to-allow-oregon-governor-to-fill-vacant-u-s-senate-seat Only four states — Oregon included — leave a U.S. Senate seat empty when a Senator dies or retires until a special election can be held, according to state Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin, who sponsored the bill. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:54:08 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-28/senate-passes-bill-to-allow-oregon-governor-to-fill-vacant-u-s-senate-seat Bryce Dole /wildfire/2025-02-12/oregon-senators-call-for-federal-firefighters-to-be-exempt-from-hiring-freeze Oregon could have far fewer firefighters ready to battle blazes on federal lands next fire season — and may do less advance work aimed at mitigating the risk of large fires — due to the Trump administration’s hiring freeze and funding cuts, according to U.S. lawmakers. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:53:43 GMT /wildfire/2025-02-12/oregon-senators-call-for-federal-firefighters-to-be-exempt-from-hiring-freeze April Ehrlich /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