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Trump said he’d endorse a Republican in the Texas Senate race six days ago. What’s the holdup?
Ken Paxton Is Still Very Much in the Texas Senate Race
The Texas attorney general’s big electoral gambit is paying off, at least for now.
Mississippi Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Mississippi Senate primary election as votes are counted for Republicans and Democrats.
Holland & Knight Health Dose: March 10, 2026 | Insights
Only the U.S. Senate is in session this week as the House adjourns, with debate focused on resolving the DHS funding impasse and stalled appropriations.
Josh Turek hears rural health care concerns, pitches public option
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek heard from health care professionals at a roundtable in Des Moines as part of his campaign.
Trump administration widens its 2020 election probe as it obtains records from Arizona
The Republican leader of Arizona's state Senate said Monday he has handed over records related to the 2020 presidential election to the FBI in the latest sign that the Trump administration is acting on the president's longstanding falsehoods about a race he lost to Democrat Joe Biden.
Housing proposal threatens build-to-rent business model
A bipartisan housing proposal in the U.S. Senate could reshape the rapidly growing single-family rental market by forcing large institutional investors to sell newly built rental homes within seven years, The Wall Street Journal writes. Supporters say the measure would help expand homeownership by preventing deep-pocketed investors from holding large inventories of houses that might […]
FBI obtains records related to Arizona Senate audit of Maricopa County 2020 president eleciton results, state lawmaker says
The Arizona state Senate complied with a federal subpoena about its review of the 2020 presidential election in the Phoenix area, according to the Senate president.
Trump says it's 'too soon' to talk about seizing Iran's oil — but doesn't rule it out
In a phone call with NBC News on Monday, Trump weighed in on Iran's new leader, the Texas Senate race and his push to get the SAVE America Act through Congress.
Schumer once blocked Trump's move to fill the nation's oil reserves, now he wants them opened
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., wants President Donald Trump to tap into the nation's oil reserves, which were heavily drawn down under former President Joe Biden.
Statewide single-payer health care is back on the table, with a promise of no tax increase for 91% of Ohioans
Senate Bill 78 would not eliminate private insurance, as those providers would still be able to offer non-duplicative supplemental coverage.
Shocked: Senators play politics with judicial appointment
A Knoxville lawyer has walked away from an appointment by Gov. Bill Lee to serve on the state Court of Appeals. Rachel Park Hurt said conversations with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee led her to believe that her nomination would not be confirmed. Writing in the March 2026 edition of DICTA, a publication of […]
Jan. 6 plaque installed at U.S. Capitol following yearslong delay
The Senate voted to install the plaque after the House GOP refused to display it.
‘JUST POLITICS’: Bopp accuses Election Commission of favoritism, expects GOP candidate to be ousted
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen March 6, 2026 In the increasingly bitter Republican fight over who can be on the May primary ballot for the Senate District 38 seat, a nearly 20-year-old opinion from former Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter has new relevance in the attempt to get one candidate tossed from the race.
What’s next for Kristi Noem? 2026 Senate chatter grows after DHS exit
Rumors swirl that fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem may challenge Sen. Mike Rounds in 2026 South Dakota primary after Trump dismissal.
Jeremy Larner, Who Wrote ‘The Candidate,’ a Political Film Classic, Dies at 88
His Oscar-winning 1972 screenplay starred Robert Redford as an idealistic public interest lawyer making a run for the Senate.
The Gap Between John Fetterman and the Democrats Is Widening
The Pennsylvania senator has been one of the most outspoken backers of President Trump’s strike in Iran. His stances could risk derailing his prospects for a second term in the Senate.
Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma
Stitt said in a statement Thursday that he will look to appoint "a strong, small government conservative voice to support President Trump."
Steve Daines’s Switcheroo Starts New Fight in Montana Senate Race
Minutes before the Senate filing deadline, Senator Steve Daines withdrew his re-election bid and an ally jumped in. Even some fellow Republicans criticized the 11th-hour switch.
Senator Blumenthal Pushes to Investigate Kristi Noem for Perjury
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said Democrats had evidence to suggest Kristi Noem lied under oath during a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
Montana Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines drops reelection bid minutes before filing deadline
Montana U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, who is also a Republican, entered the race shortly before the deadline.
Homeland Security funding bill falters again in Senate
Republicans invoked the war in Iran and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as they tried Thursday to pass a bill funding the department
GOP Sen. Steve Daines’ last-minute withdrawal from Senate race was meant to block Democrats from fielding a top-tier recruit
GOP Sen. Steve Daines made the last-minute decision to abruptly pull out of his Senate race to prevent Democrats from fielding a top recruit for the open Montana seat, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
WATCH LIVE: Senate returns to DHS funding bill with U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalating
Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats’ midterm hopes after Senate primary win
The 36-year-old state lawmaker is now a front man for the left's opposition to President Donald Trump, not just in his own state but around the country.
House to vote on limiting Trump’s powers in Iran war after Senate measure fails
House decision is expected to be tight after war powers resolution in the Senate fell apart along party lines
In Texas, AI money and mild messages win the day
The Texas primary was contentious and costly. Here's what it means for the 2028 elections.
James Talarico Says ‘New Politics’ Is Being Born After Texas Primary Win
After clinching the Democratic Senate primary, he told supporters in Austin that the country’s real divide is between “top versus bottom,” not the left versus right.
The Texas Senate Race Is About to Get Very Ugly
A runoff, resentments, and the question of whether a Democrat can win statewide
White House formally nominates Kevin Warsh to be next Federal Reserve chair
Warsh's nomination, which was initially announced Jan. 30, was forwarded to the Senate Wednesday, where it will be taken up by the Senate Banking Committee.
One big takeaway for Democrats from the Texas Senate primary: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Trump administration’s mixed messages on the Iran war.
Senate vote fails to block US involvement in Iran war
The Senate failed to advance a war powers resolution to halt hostilities in Iran.
James Talarico wins the Texas Democratic Senate race. The real challenge lies ahead.
After the state representative won the Senate primary, he joined a list of other promising progressives who have captured the left’s fancy.
Runoffs, voting mishaps and Trump endorsements in TX and NC primaries
The results are in from the first primaries of the midterm election cycle, and Senate races are starting to take shape. We discuss key takeaways from primary contests in North Carolina and Texas.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Operation Epic Fury survives Senate challenge as Republicans close ranks behind Trump
Senate Republicans largely blocked a war powers resolution targeting President Donald Trump's ongoing military operations in Iran, despite lingering questions on what comes next.
Trump promises to endorse either Cornyn and Paxton – and to push the other to drop out
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would be endorsing in Texas’ Republican primary for US Senate between incumbent John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton – and demanding that the candidate he doesn’t choose drop out.
Takeaways from the first elections of 2026 midterms
For all the focus on Texas, elections in North Carolina could have a bigger impact on which party ultimately wins the Senate majority in the fall.
Trump Is Expected to Endorse Cornyn
Republican strategists hope the endorsement will make the Texas Senate race less expensive and less competitive.
Republicans Cornyn and Paxton advance to Texas Senate runoff
Four-term Sen. John Cornyn and his allies spent nearly $70 million to survive the first round of the party’s nomination fight on Tuesday. He was slightly ahead of conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, with more votes still being counted on Wednesday.
Democrat James Talarico wins Senate primary in Texas
The newly minted Democratic U.S. Senate nominee in Texas is now a front man for the political opposition to the Republican president, not just in his own state but around the country
Jasmine Crockett concedes, James Talarico wins Texas Senate primary
The race was called overnight, following confusion over polling close times that led the Texas Supreme Court to weigh in.
‘STRAIGHT OUTTA CONGRESS’: Top progressive concedes race after viral mockery for ‘embarrassing’ defeat
Progressive star Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, conceded her race for U.S. Senate after suffering an “embarrassing" defeat to a much lesser-known Democrat, state Rep. James Talarico.
John Fleming says Ralph Abraham offered him CDC job if he dropped out of Senate race
Shortly after leaving the CDC job, Abraham was named chair of Rep. Julia Letlow’s Senate campaign against Fleming.
Talarico’s Win in Texas Shows That Nice Guys Can Finish First
At a moment when many Democrats are campaigning on rage and resistance, James Talarico took a different tack in his campaign in the Texas Senate primary.
Where Trump Appears Vulnerable on the Iran War | WSJ Politics Newsletter for March 4
Plus, Cornyn and Paxton are headed to runoff in their heated Republican Senate primary in Texas as Democrat Talarico beats Crockett
Texas GOP Rep Wesley Hunt vows political comeback, does not yet endorse Cornyn or Paxton
Rep. Wesley Hunt vowed a comeback after finishing third in Texas Senate Republican primary behind John Cornyn and Ken Paxton on Tuesday.
Opinion | It’s the Troll vs. the Bore in the G.O.P. Texas Senate Runoff
The state needs intelligent and responsible political leadership, but will it get it?
Talarico Triumphs as G.O.P. Heads to Runoff: 6 Takeaways from Texas
James Talarico won the state’s Democratic primary for Senate, while Senator John Cornyn faces a runoff against Ken Paxton, his right-wing challenger.
Talarico wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas
Talarico, a state lawmaker, positioned himself as an effective messenger to moderates and disaffected Republicans in his win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Talarico defeats Crockett in Democratic Senate primary in Texas
Crockett and Talarico were generally aligned on policy, and both rose to prominence in large part through social media.
James Talarico will win Democratic primary in Texas Senate race, CNN projects
State Rep. James Talarico will win the Democratic primary for US Senate in Texas, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, placing a once little-known state legislator at the top of the party’s ticket for the general election in November.
5 takeaways from the Texas and North Carolina 2026 primary kickoff
Polling place drama unfolded in the closely watched Texas Democratic Senate primary, in which James Talarico did well against Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Talarico Defeats Crockett in Texas Senate Democratic Primary
In the GOP contest, Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton advanced to a runoff in May.
John Cornyn and Ken Paxton Head to Runoff in Senate Republican Primary
Bitter rivals knocked out Rep. Wesley Hunt in Tuesday’s race but failed to reach a majority of the vote.
James Talarico holds slim lead against Jasmine Crockett in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
Talarico and Crockett, competing for a place on November ballots in Texas, are seeking to give Democrats their first win in a statewide election in more than 30 years.
Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley will advance to a marquee North Carolina matchup for US Senate, CNN projects
Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley will advance to November’s general election for an open US Senate seat in North Carolina, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, setting up a marquee contest critical for both parties.
5 Things to Know About James Talarico, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Texas
A Presbyterian seminarian, the Democrat has put his faith at the forefront of his political pitch.
Takeaways from Kristi Noem’s combative Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
Senators grilled Noem about her early descriptions of two US citizens who were killed by federal officers in Minneapolis, her use of executive jets and whether ICE will be sent to polling places
What tonight’s Texas Senate primaries could mean for the Senate majority in 2027
What to watch in the consequential Senate primaries in Texas
The 2026 midterm season begins in earnest on Tuesday with two of the nation’s most consequential Senate primaries playing out in Texas.
Tillis threatens to hijack Senate business amid frustrations with Noem
The retiring North Carolina Republican lashed the embattled DHS chief during her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
In Senate hearing, Noem blames 'violent protesters' for Minneapolis chaos
It was her first congressional hearing since two protesters were killed in Minneapolis by Homeland Security officers in January
Texas Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Texas Senate primary election as Republican and Democratic votes are counted by candidate and county.
GOP senator calls for revision to federal law as sports fans pay big on outrageous streaming prices
The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman called for updates to the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act after the FCC invited feedback on the move of live sports from broadcast TV to streaming services.
Ruben Gallego backs Graham Platner as Democrats split over Maine Senate race
Maine Democrat Graham Platner has picked up another endorsement in his bid to flip a key Senate seat blue. It's another sign of the rift between wings of the Democratic Party.
Noem will testify in the Senate in her first appearance since 2 Minneapolis protesters' deaths
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies in the Senate as backlash grows over deadly immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump’s deportation push
James Talarico preaches faith, love, and healing. Do voters actually want that?
Democrats want fighters. A Texas Senate candidate is focused on faith.
Full House and Senate to be briefed on Iran strikes
Rubio, Hegseth and Caine to address lawmakers
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries in Texas and Beyond
Midterm season is kicking off with hard-fought Senate and House primary contests that include battles over political style and ideology, age and scandal.
Crockett vs. Talarico. Progressive vs. Moderate. Right?
The Texas Democratic Senate primary is more about persona than policy, and the same is true for many other races.
North Carolina primary could mean Roy Cooper vs Michael Whatley in pivotal fall Senate race
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate primary will set up a high-stakes race in the fall that could decide control of the chamber
A mess in Texas? What to watch in Tuesday's primaries
The 2026 midterm season begins in earnest on Tuesday with two of the nation’s most consequential Senate primaries playing out in Texas
A mess in Texas? What to watch in Tuesday's primaries
The 2026 midterm season begins in earnest on Tuesday with two of the nation’s most consequential Senate primaries playing out in Texas.
Emerson College releases poll for Texas Senate primaries. See results
Emerson College Polling released its final surveys for the Texas Senate primaries. See who is winning.
War in Iran jolts final day of campaigning in Texas primary
Candidates in Texas’ tightly competitive U.S. Senate primary were treading carefully in response to news of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran
What to expect in North Carolina's midterm primaries
North Carolina voters will narrow down the field of candidates Tuesday in a competitive U.S. Senate race that could decide control of the closely divided chamber in November.
Julia Letlow campaign team includes familiar faces in Louisiana politics
Former Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham is campaign chairman for Congresswoman Julia Letlow's Senate race.
Sports Betting Alliance continues push against Wisconsin sports wagering bill
(The Center Square) - As the Wisconsin Senate prepares to act on a sports betting bill that passed the Assembly, the Sports Betting Alliance is continuing its push to have the legislation changed to i...
Arizona Sen. Gallego endorses Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner
Maine Democrat Graham Platner has picked up another Senate endorsement in his bid to flip a key Senate seat blue.
Whole Hog Politics: A gusher of turnout in Texas, but who will benefit?
The midterms start in earnest on Tuesday, and they’re beginning with a bang: Texas has a double-barreled Senate primary that has been expensive and ugly. How the parties move forward next week will significantly shape...
Retired Binghamton firefighter Mike Bolles to run for Senate District 52
Bolles spent almost 22 years with the Binghamton Fire Department and served in the U.S. Army for 22 years.
Ruben Gallego backs Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner
Maine Democrat Graham Platner has picked up another Senate endorsement in his bid to flip a key Senate seat blue
U.S. Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches ahead of Tuesday primary
Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is trying to avoid being the first Republican senator from Texas to lose a primary, and Democrats are hungry to win a Senate race.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina's state primaries
North Carolina voters will narrow down the field of candidates Tuesday in a competitive U.S. Senate race that could decide control of the closely divided chamber in November
Graham Platner picks up second U.S. senator endorsement in crucial Maine race
Platner faced early controversy over social media posts and a tattoo. His Democratic opponent, Gov. Janet Mills, has the support of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York).
Turnover in East Texas politics may jeopardize regional sway at the Legislature
Some advocates for the region worry freshmen lawmakers will start deal-making at a deficit, while other voters see a chance for new blood.
Five Testy Moments From the Acrimonious Texas Senate Primaries
Ahead of Tuesday’s vote, the Democratic and Republican races have become increasingly personal and contentious.
Why John Cornyn, a Senate GOP stalwart, could lose his Texas primary
The four-term senator is determined to prevail Tuesday against two challengers who view him as a relic of the George W. Bush era. The race could go to a runoff in May.
Populist crusade and anti-Maga outrage as Texas Democrats do battle in Senate primary
James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett adopt contrasting strategies as party hopes to tap into Trump backlash in reliably red state
A Texas Senate race is testing Democrats’ stomach for race and gender fights
Latino voters will probably decide the primary contest between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico -- two rising stars who are stylistic opposites.
Texas GOP identity at core of Cornyn, Paxton, Hunt's 3-way Senate race
Republican infighting could put the reliably red state in jeopardy this fall as President Trump stands on the sidelines
The Texas Senate Primary Offers a Test Case for Each Party
Should Democrats concentrate on swing voters or their base? Can more traditional Republicans win in the MAGA era? Tuesday’s Senate primary in Texas will show the direction the parties are taking.
In Texas, a contentious Republican primary goes down to the wire
The primary battle for the Republican nod in Texas’ U.S. Senate race illustrates tensions between factions of the GOP. Some national Republicans are concerned the seat could be at risk.
US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's primary
A heated U.S. Senate race in Texas is entering its final stretch before voters decide Tuesday who will be their party’s nominee in November
James Talarico believes a Texas surprise is coming in November. First, he needs to win the Senate primary
It may sound like James Talarico is getting ahead of himself when he talks about delivering an election night surprise in November, right here in Texas, where a Democratic senator has not been elected in his lifetime.
Echoing RFK, Dr. Casey Means softens her social media persona in surgeon general bid
Means once said that birth control had “horrifying health risks” and newborns shouldn’t get hepatitis B vaccines. She adopted a more measured tone at Wednesday's Senate hearing.