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Kansas Senate Race Becomes a Toss-Up Test of Trump
Kansas's Senate race is now a toss-up, testing whether Trump's unpopular policies will weigh down Republicans in deep-red territory.
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PoliticsUnited States
El-Sayed, Rogers Clash in Fiery First Michigan Senate Debate
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers traded insults over Iran, gas prices and tariffs in a heated first Michigan Senate debate.
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PoliticsUnited States
GOP's $150M Trump-Backed Ad Blitz Hits Key Races
Trump-aligned super PACs have reserved over $150 million in ads, giving Republicans a major spending edge in the final weeks of the 2026 midterms.
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TechnologyPolitics
CLARITY Act Faces Pivotal Senate Procedural Vote
The CLARITY Act crypto market-structure bill faces a critical Senate cloture vote Tuesday, testing whether landmark digital asset rules can advance.
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PoliticsGovernment
Senate Returns for Final Sprint Before Midterms
The Senate returns from recess for a packed pre-midterm sprint on crypto, college sports, AI and surveillance as the legislative window narrows to weeks.
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Politics
Fauci Declines Second Senate Appearance After Contempt Vote
Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt vote, escalating the political confrontation over his COVID-19 handling.
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PoliticsElections
SC Republicans Vote in Primary to Replace Late Sen. Graham
South Carolina Republicans hold a special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, with his sister Darline leading a crowded field.
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Politics
Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General in Narrow Vote
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, installing Trump's former personal lawyer atop the Justice Department.
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Politics
Senate Exits Without Passing Trump's Voting Bill
Senators left Washington without passing the SAVE America Act, Trump's priority voting bill, after a nearly 20-hour session ended in a standoff.
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Politics
Senate Approves Funding Bill to Avert Shutdown
Senate passes continuing resolution in 90-6 vote to fund government through December, avoiding shutdown during midterm campaign season.
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Politics
El-Sayed, Obama talk as Michigan Democrats seek unity
Abdul El-Sayed confirms call with Barack Obama as Michigan Democrats work to unite after a bitter Senate primary that exposed progressive-moderate rifts.
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Politics
Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt
Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer COVID-19 hearing questions.
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HealthPolitics
Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC Director
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director in a 51-44 vote, ending a yearlong leadership vacuum at the embattled agency.
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Politics
El-Sayed's Upset Win Reshapes Michigan Senate Race
Abdul El-Sayed defeats Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary despite $60M in outside spending, setting up a pivotal November showdown.
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PoliticsGovernment
Senate Leaders Reach Deal to Avert Shutdown Before Elections
Senate leaders strike bipartisan deal to fund government through December, averting a shutdown ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Politics
Trump May Temporarily Pull Blanche AG Nomination
Trump said he may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination and renominate him after GOP Sens. Cornyn and Tillis leave office.
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US Politics
Fetterman Flips on Filibuster as GOP Courts His Defection
Sen. Fetterman reverses filibuster stance, questions Democratic loyalty, and faces GOP invitations to switch parties amid the party's Israel divide.
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USPolitics
McConnell Still Not Cleared for Senate Return, Office Says
Sen. Mitch McConnell remains in rehab 43 days after a fall, not yet cleared to return. Kentucky's governor demands more transparency on his condition.
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump Pressures Thune: Keep Senate In Session For SAVE Act
President Trump demands Senate Majority Leader Thune cancel recess and pass the SAVE Act, escalating GOP tensions over voting rights and the filibuster.
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Politics
Maine Democrats Nominate Troy Jackson for Senate
Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson for Senate, challenging Susan Collins in one of the 2026 midterms' most competitive races.
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PoliticsElections
Whitmer Endorses Stevens in Michigan Senate Primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Rep. Haley Stevens in the competitive Democratic primary, backing the moderate against progressive Abdul El-Sayed.
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PoliticsElections
McConnell's Absence Threatens GOP's Signature Election Bill
Mitch McConnell's six-week absence stalls Trump's SAVE America Act, threatening the GOP's top election priority in a narrowly divided Senate.
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PoliticsUnited States
Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, Sparking Battle Over Senate Seat
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 from aortic dissection. Trump endorses Graham's sister as interim senator as South Carolina prepares for special election.
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Politics
McConnell Hospitalized After Fall, Breaks Silence on Health
Sen. Mitch McConnell reveals a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence. He details his recovery and the political impact on the Senate.
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PoliticsInternational
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Brief Illness
US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died unexpectedly at 71 after a brief illness. He had just returned from Kyiv where he met President Zelensky.
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PoliticsInternational
Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Sudden Illness
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died unexpectedly at 71 after returning from Kyiv. Preliminary cause: aortic dissection.
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PoliticsGovernment
McConnell Case Renews Calls for Health Transparency on Hill
Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized after a June cardiac emergency with scant details disclosed, renewing calls for health transparency in Congress.
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PoliticsUnited States
McConnell's Absence Gives Trump's Voter ID Bill a Boost
McConnell's hospitalization removes a key 'no' vote on Trump's SAVE Act as Kentucky Gov. Beshear demands health transparency.
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U.S. Politics
McConnell Hospitalized as Beshear Demands Health Update
Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized for over three weeks. Kentucky Gov. Beshear demands transparency as GOP leaders confirm they've spoken with him.
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PoliticsUnited States
McConnell Hospitalized Three Weeks; Aides Withhold Details
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for over three weeks with aides providing minimal information, raising transparency concerns.
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PoliticsWar
Senate GOP Rejects War Powers Resolution After Trump Clash
Senate Republicans voted down a war powers resolution on Iran after Trump berated them at a closed-door Capitol meeting, flipping two GOP senators' votes.
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PoliticsInternational
Senate Approves War Powers Resolution Rebuking Trump on Iran
The Senate voted 50-48 to approve a war powers resolution limiting Trump's authority on Iran, a historic bipartisan rebuke of the president's policy.
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PoliticsUnited States
Senate GOP 'YOLO Caucus' Emerges as Threat to Trump Agenda
Outgoing Republican senators dubbed the 'YOLO Caucus' are breaking with Trump on key votes, threatening his legislative agenda ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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SportsPolitics
College Sports Overhaul Bill Clears Key Senate Hurdle
The Protect College Sports Act advances to the full Senate after a historic 19-9 committee vote, setting up a showdown over athlete compensation.
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Politics
Belgian Senate Abolition Advances as Committee OKs Reform
Belgium's Constitutional Committee approved a key step toward abolishing the Senate, advancing the reform to a plenary vote needing a two-thirds majority.
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PoliticsHealth
Mitch McConnell Admitted to Hospital, Spokesperson Confirms
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized, his spokesperson confirmed. The Kentucky Republican's health history raises questions about his remaining term.
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PoliticsUS
Senate Democrats Block Bipartisan Bills to Counter Trump
Senate Democrats are blocking even bipartisan legislation, including FISA renewal, in an aggressive new strategy to counter the Trump administration.
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PoliticsElections
Democrats Gain Clearer Path to Senate Majority in 2026
Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts three Senate races toward Democrats, giving Democrats a clearer path to the Senate majority. Republicans remain favored.
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PoliticsImmigration
Susan Collins Flips Vote, Giving GOP Path on SAVE Act
Sen. Susan Collins flipped her vote on Trump's SAVE America Act, giving Republicans 50 votes, but the 60-vote filibuster remains a hurdle.
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PoliticsImmigration & Politics
Senate Passes $70B Immigration Bill, Rejects Trump Fund Ban
The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill after rejecting amendments to permanently ban President Trump's $1.8 billion settlement fund.
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PoliticsUnited States
Four GOP Senators Sink Trump-Backed SAVE Act Voter ID Law
Sen. Josh Hawley fumes as four Republican senators join Democrats to block Trump's SAVE Act voter ID legislation for a second time.
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PoliticsNational Security
FISA Renewal Falters in Senate Over Trump Intel Pick Revolt
The Senate blocked a key FISA surveillance extension in a 47-52 vote after bipartisan backlash over Trump's acting DNI pick, risking a June 12 expiration.
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PoliticsUnited States
Senate Passes $70B ICE and Border Patrol Funding Package
Senate passes $70B ICE and Border Patrol funding package 52-47, a win for Trump amid GOP divisions over a controversial settlement fund.
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Politics
GOP Senators Join Dems to Block Trump's Save America Act
Four Republican senators crossed party lines to block President Trump's top legislative priority, the SAVE America Act, in a 48-50 Senate vote.
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Immigration & PolicyPolitics
Children Separated Again as Senate Votes on ICE Funding
AP investigation reveals Trump administration re-separated dozens of children from families torn apart by zero tolerance policy, as Senate votes on ICE.
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PoliticsWorld
Senate Women's Delegation Heads to Arctic to Reassure Allies
Eight female U.S. senators depart for the Arctic to reassure allies amid Trump's unilateral foreign policy and Pentagon pause of Canada defense pact.
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