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Live Results: Georgia midterm congressional primaries
Voting concludes in the swing state of Georgia on Tuesday in competitive primaries for governor and a U.S. Senate seat that could decide control of the closely divided chamber.
Peltola Debuts First Television Ad in High-Profile Alaska Senate Contest
Democrats face an uphill battle to win the Senate. They see in Mary Peltola, the first Native Alaskan elected to Congress, their best chance to unseat Senator Dan Sullivan.
Holland & Knight Health Dose: May 19, 2026 | Insights
The House will consider legislation related to foster youth, natural resources and veterans' affairs. The Senate will consider a resolution related to the conflict with Iran.
U.S. Senate to examine sports gambling’s ‘mental health crisis’
Americans wagered a record $165 billion on sports in 2025, while nearly 20 million people reported "problematic gambling behavior."
US Senate confirms Louisiana nominees for U.S attorney, energy regulator and more
WASHINGTON – Zachary Keller was confirmed by the Senate Monday evening as U.S. Attorney for much of Louisiana, along with two other candidates from Louisiana.
Bennet: Gov’s election denier commutation ‘disqualifying’ for potential Senate pick
Video: Graham Platner: ‘We Need a Political Revolution’
Graham Platner, a Democrat, is hoping to defeat Susan Collins in Maine’s Senate race this fall. On “The Interview,” he talks about why the country needs to find a way to rebuild the political system.
Live Results: Kentucky midterm congressional primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, one of President Donald Trump’s most vocal critics within the Republican Party, faces a tough primary challenge Tuesday in Kentucky’s state primary. It’s the latest example this primary season of the president trying to purge the party of Republicans he perceives as disloyal. Kentucky voters will also pick nominees for U.S. Senate, five other U.S. House seats and the state General Assembly. Voters in Louisville will winnow down
Senate Republican threatens to derail ICE, Border Patrol package over Trump's billion-dollar request
An internal GOP dispute over funding for Trump's ballroom threatens to derail the $72 billion reconciliation package for immigration operations.
Steve Scalise endorses Julia Letlow for Senate after Bill Cassidy ousted from office
It’s a sign that Louisiana’s GOP establishment may be coalescing behind Letlow after her commanding win in Saturday’s election.
Georgia Republicans Grasp for a Contender to Take On Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
On the eve of their primary, Republicans have grown nervous about their prospects in November against Mr. Ossoff, regarded as the most vulnerable Democratic senator in the fall midterms.
Philippines launches VP Duterte impeachment trial amid political division
Senate court established despite following House leadership changes and a shootout.
Georgia Republicans scramble to pick a candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
Georgia Republican Rep. Mike Collins is positioning himself as a strong supporter of Donald Trump in his bid to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff | 97.3 The Sky
Georgia Republicans scramble to pick a candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
Georgia Republican Rep. Mike Collins is positioning himself as a strong supporter of Donald Trump in his bid to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff | WWJ Newsradio 950
Georgia Republicans scramble to pick a candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
Georgia Republican Rep. Mike Collins is positioning himself as a strong supporter of Donald Trump in his bid to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff | News-Talk 1380 WAOK
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Alabama's primaries
Alabama voters will choose nominees for U.S. Senate, governor and a full slate of state and local offices.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's primaries
Voting will conclude in the swing state of Georgia in competitive primaries for governor and a U.S. Senate seat that could decide control of the closely divided chamber.
Brian Kemp passed on a Georgia Senate run. Then he threw himself in the middle of the GOP primary
Brian Kemp may not be running for US Senate — but the Georgia governor is campaigning like his name is on the ballot.
Cassidy defeat may complicate filling health vacancies
After losing to a Trump-endorsed challenger, Cassidy may be less willing to shepherd nominations through the Senate.
Philippine senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm rages
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine Senate convened an impeachment court Monday for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte over criminal charges, in a time of deep divisions that erupted into an exchange of gunfire last week in the chamber.
Philippine senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm rages
The Philippine Senate has convened an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte over criminal charges.
Philippine senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm rages
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine Senate convened an impeachment court Monday for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte over criminal charges, in a time of deep divisions that erupted in…
Philippine senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm rages
The Philippine Senate has convened an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte over criminal charges.
Event to showcase Filipino products, business opportunities while building Hawaii-Philippines ties
Gov. Josh Green, Ilocos Norte Gov. Cecilia Araneta Marcos, and Hawaii Senate President Ronald Kouchi are set to give keynote speeches.
Philippines to convene court for VP impeachment amid political turmoil
The Philippine Senate was due to convene as an impeachment court on Monday that could decide the future of Vice President Sara Duterte, with a heated battle between two rival political camps set to be front and centre in the trial.
Budget conference: House withholds support for Senate-backed internet predator investigations
State officials say the technology helps investigators integrate data and automate portions of child exploitation casework.
Sara Duterte Trial to Open Next Phase of Philippine Political Turmoil
After a tumultuous week that started with a Senate power grab and descended into a terrifying night of gunfire, the impeachment saga against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte moves Monday to the trial phase.
Budget conference: House, Senate disagree on earplugs earmark for police hearing protection
The Senate has so far declined to match the House’s proposed $2 million allocation for the equipment.
Despite retribution, Cassidy attempted to make amends with Trump after impeachment vote
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Charles Wandfluh voted in Louisiana's Republican primary over the weekend, he could only conjure the unflattering image of a panicked rodent when talking about Bill Cassidy's desperate attemp t to cling to his U.S. Senate seat despite opposition from President Donald Trump. “He’s just a squirrel running around the tree, chasing nuts to find whatever he can get to benefit him,” said Wandfluh, 57, in a suburb of New Orleans.
What to Know About Letlow And Fleming in the Louisiana Senate Race
He was defeated in the Republican primary in Louisiana on Saturday. Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming are now in a runoff for the party’s nomination.
Video: Cassidy Loses Primary After Drawing Trump’s Ire
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy lost his Louisiana primary on Saturday after President Trump targeted him for voting to impeach him in 2021. The two-term senator took veiled swipes at the president in his concession speech.
Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1B security proposal for White House
A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules.
Comeback kid or ‘political cicada’? Sherrod Brown tries to find his way back to the Senate
Sherrod Brown stood in front of dozens of supporters at a suburban watering hole, talking glowingly about his final day in the US Senate in 2024.
Senate parliamentarian nixes Trump’s ballroom fund in budget bill
The Senate official said the GOP bill needs to be reworked in order to comply with jurisdictional issues.
Trump-backed Letlow advances to Louisiana Senate runoff as Cassidy faces political reckoning
BATON ROUGE, La. — U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow advanced to a runoff in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary Saturday, capitalizing on the power...
Trump scores major Republican primary victory as Cassidy ousted in Louisiana
Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming top Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is defeated in bid for GOP Senate nomination
Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, did not advance to the runoff, CBS News projected.
Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House
A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules.
Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House
A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules, according to the Senate parliamentarian.
Senate referee rules against some Trump ballroom funding, Democrats say
The push to secure federal dollars for President Donald Trump’s ballroom security just got more difficult on Capitol Hill.
Julia Letlow advances to Louisiana Senate GOP runoff, as Sen. Bill Cassidy trails
Cassidy and state Treasurer John Fleming are battling for second place and a spot in the June 27 runoff.
Live results: Cassidy fights for political life in Louisiana Senate GOP primary
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) is fighting for his political life in a GOP Senate primary Tuesday. Trump has endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R) in her challenge against Cassidy. Polling from…
Louisiana Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Louisiana Senate primary election as votes are counted for Republicans and Democrats.
The Science of Reading is non-negotiable in Ohio. Why do some religious schools get a pass?
Ohio's Science of Reading mandate was sold as an all-or-nothing overhaul. A new Senate carve-out for eight private classical academies is blowing a hole in that promise.
Trump’s drive for political revenge faces a key test in Saturday’s Louisiana Senate primary
President Donald Trump’s drive for political revenge faces a key test Saturday in Louisiana, where he is looking to defeat Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy five years after Cassidy voted to convict him in his second impeachment.
Graham Platner’s Plan to Dethrone Susan Collins
The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee from Maine enters the general election fray.
What to Watch in Saturday’s Republican Senate Primary in Louisiana
Senator Bill Cassidy, who has drawn President Trump’s ire, is fighting for political survival.
Wrapping up the session: the policies, the politics… and the poetry
From speed cameras to vaccine policy to ketchup packets, which of the laws passed by the 2026 legislature will actually be affecting people’s daily lives, five or ten years from […]
New bipartisan Senate bill backed by White House set to be NCAA's best chance yet for college sports reform
A bipartisan Senate bill backed by the White House offers the NCAA its best chance to secure antitrust protection and codify rules
State senators keep wraparound mental health initiative alive
After the New Hampshire House sidelined an effort to require private insurers to cover wraparound mental health services, the Senate made a last ditch effort to keep it alive.
SC health director out of the job after failing to receive Senate approval
A 1993 law that let the governor hire and fire agency heads meant Edward Simmer's tenure ended with the regular legislative session.
Wahls, Turek spar on reproductive healthcare records at Senate primary debate
Candidates Josh Turek and Zach Wahls sparred Thursday during the second U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate on issues like reproductive healthcare and how to best achieve their policy goals if elected.
How new Florida law will change high school sports rosters overnight
Florida Senate Bill 538 requires non-traditional student-athletes to play sports at a high school in the county in which they reside.
What crypto’s success means for American politics
The legislative triumph of the crypto industry in the Senate this week may be a Rubicon-crossing moment for the shape of U.S. capitalism.
A Republican’s Mysterious Absence Reflects Congress’s Silence on Health
Presidents are expected to tell the public basic health information, but members of the House and Senate often stay silent about medical conditions, even those that affect their ability to do their jobs.
Can flailing Trump hold on to the Senate in the midterms?
Democrats think they can flip the Senate blue in November, and they’re hoping a group of interesting characters will help them do it. This week, Jonathan Freedland is joined by Jonathan Martin of Politico to discuss the chances of such an upset and what it would mean for the president to lose the upper chamber
Kentucky Republicans race to replace McConnell while carefully keeping him at arm’s length
Kentucky’s Republican Senate primary to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell is becoming a test of the Republican Party’s transformation under President Donald Trump
Lawmaker walks from Dayton to Statehouse to spotlight kids' mental health
Sen. Willis Blackshear (D-Dayton) said he hopes his trek will draw attention to the issue of mental health.
Colorado legislators pass bill to strengthen sex crime victim protections
A Colorado bill that supporters say would strengthen victim protections and mandate law enforcement training on how trauma can affect survivors of sex crimes and domestic violence is on its way to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk for signing. Senate Bill 26-095 recently passed unanimously in the Senate and was mostly unopposed in the House, where […]
Both sides of political aisle react to budget surplus deal failure
The bill passed with bipartisan support in the Assembly, but failed because of bipartisan opposition in the Senate.
Louisiana senate passes new U.S. House map that would eliminate majority-Black district
The new U.S. House districts, which still need House approval, would be used for primary elections poised to be postponed from Saturday until November. This as South Carolina's governor pushed for congressional redistricting and could call lawmakers into a special session.
'Petty politics': Angie Nixon blames Ron DeSantis and 'his allies' for House discipline over megaphone use
The Jacksonville Democrat shows no remorse or regret for violating House rules last month.
Louisiana Senate passes new congressional map amid controversial redistricting push
The map, which has provoked intense debates over race and partisanship, now heads to the House.
Senate passes John Kennedy resolution to halt senators’ pay during government shutdowns
The resolution follows several lengthy shutdown that left federal workers without pay for weeks.
Senator Booker: On His Fight to Make Youth Sports More Affordable | U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey
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Bessent credits Dem senator with putting 'country before political ideology' in Fed chair confirmation vote
Kevin Warsh Federal Reserve chair nomination confirmed in a 54-45 Senate vote, with Sen. John Fetterman as the only Democrat to cross party lines and vote for confirmation.
Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns
The Senate on Thursday moved to bar senators from being paid during government shutdowns.
Cruz, Durbin lead Senate efforts urging Trump to free 5 China prisoners
Sens. Ted Cruz and Dick Durbin led a Senate resolution urging Trump to push for the release of five Chinese political prisoners during his China visit.
Anatomy of a speech: how does a Republican leader say no to Trump?
South Carolina’s state senate majority leader offered a nuanced case for rejecting Trump’s redistricting demands
Childcare business tax credit program goes to governor
As the midnight deadline approaches for all remaining bills to be acted on, the New Hampshire Senate voted “ought to pass” on a bill endorsed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte that would create a tax credit for businesses that create more childcare slots.
Philippine politician wanted by ICC flees Senate
Senate president says Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa 'no longer in the building' where he had taken refuge.
Watch Philippines' Political Tension Escalates After Senate Gunfire
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for calm after gunshots were fired on Wednesday evening at the Philippine Senate, where a lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court has sought refuge.
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler blasts ‘disgusting’ comments from Sen. Rand Paul’s son
New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler told reporters Wednesday that a Senate colleague’s son verbally accosted him the night before, making antisemitic and homophobic remarks.
AI’s rapid growth spurs major legislative action in Colorado
The 2026 legislative session was marked by lawmakers’ push to establish guardrails on artificial intelligence, a technology advancing at breakneck speed. Colorado has remained at the forefront of AI policy, becoming the first state to pursue comprehensive regulation with Senate Bill 205 in 2024. On the other hand, U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen told Colorado Politics […]
An update on my fight to make youth sports more affordable: | U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey
Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, bringing new leadership to the world's most powerful central bank at a fraught moment for the global economy.
Bill on firearm barrel sales withdrawn after veto threat from Colorado governor
A bill that would require firearm barrels to be sold in person by a federally licensed firearms dealer was pulled by its sponsors, who say they were all but told the measure would be vetoed by Gov. Jared Polis. Sponsored by Sen. Tom Sullivan, D‑Centennial, and Reps. Kyle Brown, D‑Louisville, and Meg Froelich, D‑Englewood, Senate […]
Bill on firearm barrel sales withdrawn after veto threat from Colorado governor’s office
A bill that would require firearm barrels to be sold in person by a federally licensed firearms dealer was pulled by its sponsors, who say they were all but told the measure would be vetoed by Gov. Jared Polis. Sponsored by Sen. Tom Sullivan, D‑Centennial, and Reps. Kyle Brown, D‑Louisville, and Meg Froelich, D‑Englewood, Senate […]
Iowa politics: KCCI's full interview with Josh Turek, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate
KCCI sat down with Josh Turek to discuss affordability, health care, immigration, agriculture, party leadership and electability. Turek and Zach Wahls are competing for the Democratic nomination in Iowa’s open U.S. Senate race.
CIA calls COVID whistleblower hearing ‘political theater’ in new statement
Fox News congressional correspondent Bill Melugin discusses the CIA’s response to the COVID whistleblower hearing and the absence of Senate Democrats from the testimony on ‘The Faulkner Focus.’
Senate takes major first step to prevent future shutdowns with painful accountability play
Senate advances Kennedy's resolution to withhold lawmaker pay during shutdowns, adding consequences as government closures become more frequent.
Holed-Up Philippine Senator Courts Support Over Police Standoff
Two days after he dramatically re-emerged into public view, a Philippine politician with an outstanding arrest warrant is holed up in the Senate with police massed outside, one of the more bizarre episodes in the country’s politics in recent years.
Abdul El-Sayed’s historic Senate run builds on Palestine’s rich legacy in Michigan politics
Abdul El-Sayed is a frontrunner in Michigan’s Senate primary and part of the pro-Palestine wave reshaping Democratic Party politics. But the success of his campaign is rooted in the long history of Palestinian solidarity in Detroit politics.
Democrats abandon rollback of business tax breaks to fund family tax credit after Colorado governor’s veto threat
House Bills 1221 and 1222 were killed in the Senate Finance Committee on Monday at their sponsors’ request in response to a veto threat from Gov. Jared Polis
Takeaways from the nation’s oddest Senate primary
Nebraska Democrats knew they couldn’t unseat a GOP senator, so they backed an independent and fielded a candidate who promised to drop out if she won. Then it got complicated.
Inside the craziest election in the country: Democrats pin their hopes on an Independent to flip a GOP Senate seat
Cindy Burbank Wins Senate Primary in Nebraska, but Plans to Drop Out to Help Dan Osborn
Cindy Burbank has said she intends to exit the general-election race, clearing the field for Dan Osborn, an independent candidate, to face Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican.
Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary with Trump's endorsement backing her bid
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secures the GOP Senate nomination in West Virginia's primary, backed by President Trump's complete and total endorsement.
Colorado Democrats pass stopgap funding for health insurance subsidies
Colorado Democrats have approved a stopgap plan to keep health insurance subsidies afloat, but not without prompting concerns from members of both parties about the sustainability of the funding. Senate Bill 178, which was introduced...
Louisiana Republicans' plan to gut New Orleans’ court system nears Gov. Jeff Landry's desk
In its current form, Senate Bill 217 by Sen. Jay Morris, a West Monroe Republican, cuts the number of criminal court judges from 12 to 9 and civil court judges from 14 to 13. It also halves both the number of juvenile court judges and traffic judges, from four to two.
South Carolina state Senate rejects effort to tackle redistricting despite pressure from Trump
Five Republican lawmakers defected and voted against a plan to extend their legislative session in order to carve up the state’s lone Democratic U.S. House district.
Schumer claims Trump's health 'getting worse by the day'
The Senate minority leader pointed to the president's flood of overnight social media posts.
Schumer claims Trump's health 'getting worse by the day'
The Senate minority leader pointed to the president's flood of overnight social media posts.
South Carolina Republicans block plan to eliminate Clyburn’s House seat
Rep. James E. Clyburn has long been a power broker in the Democratic Party. A state Senate leader had warned that a new map could backfire for the GOP.
Schumer backs GOP's plan to bring the pain during future shutdowns: 'I'm going to vote for it'
Chuck Schumer says he will vote for a Republican-backed Senate resolution to withhold senators' paychecks during any future government shutdown.
Dem lawmakers question Trump firing of science advisers
Senate Democrats have requested records of communication between the White House and National Science Foundation leadership by May 29.
FBI Director Patel spars with lawmaker who raises reports of his behavior during Hill testimony
FBI Director Kash Patel sparred with a lawmaker briefly during a Tuesday afternoon hearing at the Senate Appropriations Committee when asked about media reports alleging he drinks to excess.
Which side are business leaders on in Senate primary?
As Senate primary between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton heats up, Massachusetts business leaders are starting to pick sides.