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Nevada Sen. John Ensign's ex-lover says she did "everything possible" to keep their affair private, but a spokesman for the Republican lawmaker refuted the claim Thursday, saying the woman's husband approached a major television news channel before Ensign's public confession.

Republican senator from Nevada acknowledges having an affair with a campaign staffer. "I deeply regret and am very sorry for my actions," he said.

The president, zeroing on his first nomination to the Supreme Court, is reaching out to senators he knows can set the tone and pace of the upcoming confirmation.

Sen. David Vitter of Louisiana is facing a potentially risque challenge next year. Porn star Stormy Daniels is considering running for the Republican's seat in 2010.

The moderate Pennsylvania senator says the GOP 'has moved far to the right.' The move means that Democrats will likely be able to block any Senate filibuster.

After a new instance of prosecutorial misconduct was discovered, the Justice Department moved to drop ethics charges against Ted Stevens on Wednesday.

The Obama administration task force is likely to recommend more aid for struggling U.S. automakers, a senior senator said on Wednesday.

Everyone from President Barack Obama on down to fans has criticized how college football determines its top team. Now senators are getting off the sidelines to examine antitrust issues involving the Bowl Champion Series.

Fallout from anger over AIG's bonuses is following Sen. Chris Dodd from Washington back home to Connecticut.

A Bahamas lawmaker accused of trying to extort money from actor John Travolta after the death of his son is resigning.