Stories by
Barbara Sprunt
Correspondent
Blanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's support
Barbara Sprunt | Aug 7, 2026, 2:12 PM UTC
A key Republican senator, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, said he would back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, smoothing the path for his ultimate confirmation by the Senate.
N.C. Republican Chuck Edwards to end his campaign after facing harassment allegationsBarbara Sprunt | Aug 3, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC
In a day of tributes, Lindsey Graham is remembered as a tireless Washington mainstayClaudia Grisales, Barbara Sprunt | Jul 28, 2026, 5:08 PM UTC
Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate after facing an allegation of rapeBarbara Sprunt, Elena Moore | Jul 9, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC
Maine Democrats say Platner's campaign is trying to influence replacement process
The state Democratic Party accused Platner's campaign of trying to "put their thumb on the scale" of the process to replace him if he drops his bid for Senate. Platner's team has denied doing so.
Barbara Sprunt | Jul 8, 2026, 1:20 PM UTC
Graham Platner faces growing calls to withdraw following allegation of sexual assault
The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as "categorically untrue."
Elena Moore, Barbara Sprunt | Jul 6, 2026, 8:09 PM UTC
Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.
Barbara Sprunt, Eric McDaniel | Jun 5, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC
Senate Republicans start debate on ICE funding package
The Senate voted along party lines to start debate on a Republican bill to fund immigration enforcement through the end of President Trump's term.
Barbara Sprunt | Jun 3, 2026, 9:42 PM UTC
Religious leaders, lawmakers push for $1 billion to secure houses of worship
There's an effort on Capitol Hill to increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which awards funding to houses of worship to harden their defenses. In 2024, roughly a third of those who applied actually received funding.
Barbara Sprunt | May 24, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC