Senate Republicans left Washington for the summer without a deal to quickly confirm dozens of nominees — but they are vowing to come back this fall and change the rules to clear the partisan logjam. Majority Leader John Thune locked in the plan shortly after meeting with GOP senators Saturday night.

Ex-Tennessee Volunteers head football coach Derek Dooley has launched a campaign to become the next United States Senator in the state of Georgia.

Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley on Monday joined a crowded Republican field aiming to unseat Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff in Georgia next year, a race Republicans hope will expand their majority in the chamber.