The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation Wednesday to toughen military helicopter safety rules and rescind a provision in the annual defense bill that critics said would have weakened aviation safety.

Senate Republicans teed up another massive batch of President Donald Trump's nominees for confirmation as they sprint to finish out a busy year in the upper chamber.

A wide-ranging defense spending bill, up for a vote by the Senate on Tuesday, would also grant federal recognition to the Lumbee. It would become the biggest tribe east of the Mississippi with President Donald Trump’s signature.

This Michigan tribe in the Upper Peninsula is finally close to getting justice for land stolen from them 150 years ago.

The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed veteran federal prosecutor Jerome Gorgon to serve as U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Michigan

A wide-ranging defense spending bill, approved by the Senate on Wednesday, would grant federal recognition to the Lumbee. It would become the biggest tribe east of the Mississippi with President Donald Trump’s signature.

Retired sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya could soon jump into Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate race, as Republicans desperately try to recruit a candidate who could help break Democrats’ yearslong hold on the seat.

Senate Republicans are aiming to move forward on a new package of funding bills before leaving for the holidays, with just weeks to go before the next deadline to avoid another shutdown.