Trade Promotion Authority passes after a combined lobbying effort by Republicans and the White House. But passage in the House may be even tougher.
All but nine Republicans ended up voting for the party's new leader.
Russia's defense minister says troops near Ukraine border are performing a military exercise and won't cross over.
The Texas senator urged voters to "vote their conscience" and is still declining to endorse Trump.
The district leans heavily Democratic and he is likely headed back to Congress.
Older Americans are most likely to fear that programs separate kids from their families.
Responses to Justice Department actions are popping up in races around the country.