In counter to invasion of Ukraine, senators support move 95-1 as 'a warning shot to tyrants' who think democracies are up for grabs; Trump ally Sen. Josh Hawley casts only no vote

Day after blocking Democrats from fast-tracking diplomat-turned-banker's nomination, Republicans forgo their objections, allowing Nides to be confirmed via voice vote

Josh Hawley gives no reason for decision to block unanimous consent vote to approve Tom Nides along with six other nominees; Democrat colleague calls move 'mind-boggling'

Merrick Garland reaffirms right while defending memo aimed at combating growing threats against school officials; Republicans criticize directive, call for it to be rescinded

Jewish groups had hoped an immediate confirmation could get ball rolling on fighting violent extremists, but Trump backer puts kibosh due to candidate's ambivalence on border wall

Josh Hawley faces backlash for staging an Electoral College challenge the day Trump's supporters cause deadly mayhem in Washington

Republicans are eager to push through nomination to US Supreme Court before elections, while Democrats argue move would endanger Obamacare, abortion rights

Josh Hawley's remarks railing against ‘cosmopolitan elites’ disloyal to America raises alarm bells for some commentators, while others say it is an overly sensitive interpretation