In choosing Butler on Sunday, Newsom fulfilled his pledge to appoint a Black woman if Feinstein’s seat became open.

The legislation would allow those with private insurance plans to receive a full year's worth of contraceptives at one time rather than be limited to a month-by-month supply.

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said Friday that she will leave the Democratic Party but continue to get committee assignments from the majority party.

Every Republican in the Senate voted against the Inflation Reduction Act.

With a more solid majority in the Senate, Democrats would be able to pass stalled legislation to invest in clean energy and close tax loopholes for the richest Americans.

Senate Democrats are still negotiating a version of the climate and caregiving package that can win the whole caucus’ support.

The Senate majority leader also plans to take up voting rights legislation in January.