Ursula Perano

Former Reporter

Ursula formerly covered the U.S. Senate and politics for NOTUS.

She previously covered Congress for Politico and The Daily Beast and served on Axios’ breaking news desk. Raised in Florida, Ursula attended Florida State University and studied political science.

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Republicans Say They Want to Confirm Trump’s Nominees Faster. Do They Have the Votes to Change Senate Rules?

August 15, 2025 05:34 a.m.
Senate Democrats Think They Have a Shot in Iowa. Republicans Think They’re ‘Joking.’

August 07, 2025 05:38 a.m.
Schumer Claims Victory as Senators Leave for August Recess Without a Deal on Trump Nominees

August 03, 2025 12:57 a.m.
The Senate’s Plans to Get Out of Town Are Currently in ‘the Ditch’

July 31, 2025 06:17 p.m.
Inside the Senate Showdown Over Nominations That’s Threatening August Recess

July 29, 2025 06:57 p.m.
‘Knife Fight in a Telephone Booth’: Roy Cooper Jumps Into Hotly Contested North Carolina Senate Race

July 28, 2025 08:00 a.m.
Senators Battle Over Trump Nominations. August Recess Could Be at Stake.

July 25, 2025 05:26 a.m.
Trump and the NRSC Line Up Behind Michael Whatley for North Carolina’s Senate Seat

July 24, 2025 10:14 p.m.
Senators Clear Their First Government Funding Hurdle. A Shutdown Still May Be Coming.

July 22, 2025 07:07 p.m.
Senate Republicans Consider Defying Trump on a Sacred Issue: Their August Recess

July 22, 2025 05:28 a.m.
Senate Democrats Say They Can’t Trust Republicans on Appropriations

July 21, 2025 05:38 a.m.
Senate Passes Rescission Bill Less Than 48 Hours Before Deadline

July 17, 2025 06:36 a.m.
The Appropriations Process Was Already Broken. The Rescission Bill May Have Just Shattered It.

July 17, 2025 05:48 a.m.
Senate Republicans Race to Beat Their Rescission Bill Deadline

July 15, 2025 07:48 p.m.
Senate Republicans Are Short on Time for the Rescission Bill. Are They Also Short on Votes?

July 15, 2025 05:34 a.m.
The Texas Senate Race Is Turning Into an Absolute Mess

July 14, 2025 06:00 a.m.