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Senate 22 hours ago

Deleted posts urging violence haunt Democratic Senate hopeful in Maine race

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's 2018 Reddit posts calling police bastards and advocating armed resistance draw criticism ahead of 2026 race.

Senate 4 days ago

Maine Gov Mills joins crowded Dem primary in race to challenge longtime GOP senator

Gov. Janet Mills enters a competitive Democratic primary for Maine's Senate seat, facing Graham Platner who is backed by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

Senate 4 days ago

SCOOP: Former Trump ambassador showcases major fundraising haul in battle to flip Dem Senate seat

Scott Brown builds campaign war chest ahead of expected primary battle with former Sen. John E. Sununu for the Republican nomination in New Hampshire's 2026 Senate race.

Senate October 7

Dem shellacked by McConnell in 2020 mounts new Senate bid: 'cowards in Washington are bowing to Donald Trump'

Amy McGrath, the Democratic candidate who lost a 2020 Senate bid against Sen. Mitch McConnell, is mounting a bid for the open seat as McConnell opts not to seek another term.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez October 2

Speculation swirls as AOC is rumored to harbor 2028 aspirations: 'Savvy politician'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's political operation is staffed by Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign veterans as speculation swirls about her 2028 Senate or presidential ambitions.

Elections September 30

Top GOP senator steps up efforts to protect Republican majority in 2026 midterms

Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton backs Representative Ashley Hinson for Iowa's open Senate seat as Republicans work to defend their 53-47 majority in 2026.

Senate September 26

Mark Warner faces GOP challenge from Airborne Ranger-turned-lawmaker Bryce Reeves

Former narcotics detective and Virginia state Sen. Bryce Reeves enters the Senate race promising to work with President Donald Trump against the radical left.

Senate September 22

Dem Senate hopeful calls for civility, despite past warning of 'radicalized White men'

Texas state Rep. James Talarico, D-Texas, launched his Senate campaign promoting political civility, but past social media posts show inflammatory rhetoric about Republicans.

Kash Patel September 21

WATCH: Defiant Kash Patel says he’s ‘proud’ to lead FBI after explosive hearing

After facing criticism from Democrats during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week, embattled FBI Director Kash Patel remained defiant, saying that he is “proud" of the agency.

Ted Cruz September 17

Cruz doubles down against groups funding Charlie Kirk protests; FBI director backs bill during hearing

FBI head Kash Patel supports Sen. Ted Cruz's bill targeting protest funding groups disrupting Charlie Kirk memorials and "violent" and "extreme" demonstrations against ICE and Israel.

Republicans September 15

Senate Republicans push major rule change to fast-track Trump nominees in batches this week

Senate Majority Leader John Thune will use parliamentary tactics to establish a new precedent for confirming batches of lower-level Trump nominees this Wednesday.

Politics September 8

Reporter's Notebook: Congress targets college sports 'Wild West' as NIL compensation fight heats up

Congressional NIL legislation faces opposition from Democrats, professional sports leagues, and attorneys general over athlete rights and antitrust concerns.

Georgia August 30

Gov. Brian Kemp endorses former football coach Derek Dooley outside Georgia stadium for 2026 US Senate bid

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed former football coach Derek Dooley to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff in the 2026 U.S. Senate race, calling him the state's best opportunity.

VIDEO August 30

Gov. Brian Kemp endorses former coach Derek Dooley for US Senate

Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Saturday endorsed former football coach Derek Dooley, R-Ga., for the U.S. Senate outside Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium. Dooley is looking to take Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff's seat. (WAGA)

Senate August 25

Trump tells Grassley to tell Democrats 'go to HELL' over blocked judicial nominees in Senate

Trump calls Senate's blue slip tradition unconstitutional, claiming it gives Democrats veto power over his judicial nominees and U.S. attorney appointments.

Senate August 21

'Maine's Mamdani': Maine GOP chief issues warning about new challenger looking to oust Susan Collins

Democrat Graham Platner, who is challenging GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, is exporting Zohran Mamdani socialism to the state, a Republican leader says.

Georgia August 19

Laken Riley's mother and stepfather strongly endorse House Republican vying for US Senate seat

Laken Riley's mother and stepfather endorsed Rep. Mike Collins as the House Republican runs for a U.S. Senate seat in the state of Georgia

VIDEO August 15

Putin visits World War II memorial honoring Russia-US wartime cooperation ahead of Trump meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin stopped at a Russian memorial honoring Soviet-era cooperation with American forces during Word War II, ahead of his meeting in Alaska with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Ohio August 12

MAGA-ousted Dem senator from key swing state launches comeback campaign after losing seat in 2024: report

Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown prepares Senate comeback bid after bruising defeat that saw him lose reelection for his fourth consecutive term.

Politics August 12

Trump's earliest supporter announces bid for Alabama Senate seat

Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., touted his conservative bona fides as a member of the House Freedom Caucus and early endorser of President Donald Trump.

Midterm Elections August 7

4 key Senate seats Republicans aim to flip in 2026 midterms to expand their majority

Republican Sen. Tim Scott plans to grow GOP's 53-47 Senate majority in 2026 elections despite traditional midterm headwinds facing the party in power.

Texas August 5

FBI urged to locate or arrest Texas Democrats who fled state to stall redistricting vote

Sen. Cornyn requests federal investigation into Texas House members who left state to avoid legislative duties, citing potential bribery and criminal acts.

Elections August 5

Iowa Republican targets GOP Sen Joni Ernst for ouster, saying 'she doesn't vote like' Republicans

Former Iowa state Sen. Jim Carlin is targeting U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst for ouster, claiming that she "may be a Republican, but she doesn't vote like one."

Senate July 31

Schiff decries Bove’s confirmation as ‘corruption’ despite DOJ referral into his own mortgage dealings

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., criticized Republicans for confirming President Donald Trump's former defense attorney Emil Bove, after his own mortgage fraud allegations surface.

Georgia July 30

Marjorie Taylor Greene rules out 2026 bid for top Georgia political post: 'We all know I would win'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she will not seek the Georgia governorship in 2026, though she left the door open to the possibility of a future run for the role.

Africa July 27

Iran's Africa activities pose 'significant threats to US national security'

Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Jim Risch joins State Department in warning about Iran's expanding influence in Africa through uranium acquisition, weapons sales and religious indoctrination.

Donald Trump July 25

Trump-backed Republican who lost 2024 Senate bid scores president's endorsement while trying again

President Donald Trump endorsed former Rep. Mike Rogers, who is running for U.S. Senate again after losing a bid to Elissa Slotkin in 2024

Politics July 17

Cornyn says he's spoken to Trump about a potential endorsement: 'If he endorsed me, the race would be over'

Sen. John Cornyn, a Republican incumbent facing a serious primary challenge, said he has spoken to President Donald Trump about a potential endorsement.

Midterm Elections July 16

Aiming to give Trump 'backup,' second Republican enters swing state race for Democrat-held Senate seat

New Hampshire state Sen. Dan Innis launches 2026 U.S. Senate campaign to succeed retiring Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, pledging to bring New Hampshire values to Washington, D.C.

Politics July 8

SCOOP: Rep. Mike Collins teases Georgia Senate bid

Georgia Rep. Mike Collins is contemplating a challenge to Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the 2026 Senate race, joining fellow Republicans Buddy Carter and John King in the primary.