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Takeaways: Enforcement surge ending in Minneapolis as state and DHS officials face tough questions in Senate
While White House border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday morning the federal immigration surge in Minnesota would be ending, state officials were facing tough questions about the circumstances that led to that crackdown in the first place.
Senate budget chief: No spending proposals this week
This is the second time Hooper has announced a delay to the expected budget rollout.
Homeland Security Shutdown Draws Nearer as Democrats Block Funding
Senate Democrats refused to move ahead with a spending bill needed to keep the Department of Homeland Security running because it lacked limits they have demanded on federal immigration agents.
House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections
The bill passed Wednesday is a Trump administration priority aimed at scrutinizing ballot access. But it faces blowback in the Senate.
Barbara Sharief bills strengthening safeguards against violence advance to Senate floor
The measures would create a new type of injunction for victims of serious violence by someone they know and expand confidentiality protections in court filings.
Senate Questions Health Care Firm for Profiting Off Program Meant for Poor
The program was meant to help hospitals provide for poor patients by offering drug savings. But critics say a Texas company has turned it into a big business, driving up costs for patients and insurers.
Gov. Jeff Landry fires back at John Fleming after Letlow dig: 'may not be fit for office."
Fleming had accused Landry of scheming to get Trump to endorse Julia Letlow for U.S. Senate instead of Fleming.
House advances bill making it easier for domestic violence victims to report abusers for breaking immigration law
The path is less certain in the Senate.
Live updates: Trump administration news, Epstein files under scrutiny, Senate committee hearing with ICE officials
House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters
House Republicans rushed to approve legislation on Wednesday that would impose new proof-of-citizenship requirements ahead of the midterm elections, a Trump administration priority that faces blowback in the Senate.
State Senate advances measure asking voters to authorize mobile sports betting
The South Dakota Senate voted 23-10 to approve a resolution that would ask voters to legalize mobile sports betting.
Resolution calling for increased road funding clears Colorado Senate committee
A Republican legislator said he was pleasantly surprised on Wednesday when the state Senate’s transportation panel advanced a resolution brought to him by county commissioners urging the Colorado Department of Transportation to invest more money to fix roads. Road maintenance is “probably the No. 1 issue” in his seven-county district, said Sen. Byron Pelton, R-Sterling. […]
Resolution calling for increased road funding clears Senate committee
Sen. Byron Pelton, R-Sterling, said he was pleasantly surprised on Wednesday when the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee gave its approval to a resolution brought to him by Morgan County commissioners urging the Colorado Department of Transportation to invest more money to fix roads. Road maintenance is “probably the number one issue” in his seven-county […]
Democratic Hopefuls in Michigan’s Senate Race Jostle for Union Support
Can Democrats win back working-class voters? These candidates are trying.
6 House Republicans defy Trump on key agenda item in Dem-pushed vote
The House passed legislation to roll back President Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs after several Republicans joined Democrats in a rare rebuke. The resolution now heads to the Senate.
Indiana could be next to crack down on hemp — and business owners are fighting back
More than two dozen Hoosiers packed the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday to testify for and against a bill that would effectively ban most hemp products in the state. Senate Bill 250, authored by Repu...
McConnell released from hospital after health scare, to work from home as key DHS vote looms
Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged from the hospital after experiencing flu-like symptoms and will work from home this week as Senate faces Friday DHS funding deadline.
In North Carolina, a Tight Primary Could Upend the Balance of Conservative Power
Phil Berger has led the State Senate for years with an iron grip. But in a March election, he faces a popular, horse-riding sheriff who could topple his reign.
Democrats vying for Michigan Senate seat clash over corporate money at first forum
Mallory McMorrow no longer accepts donations from corporate PACs. Abdul El-Sayed boasts that he never did. Haley Stevens, who does, sidestepped a question about the issue.
U.S. House to consider new election restrictions ahead of November midterms
A similar measure passed the House twice - last April and in 2024 - with support from a handful of Democrats. But it died in the Senate.
Cloud seeding in New Mexico: What science says about boosting water supply
Lawmakers advanced a cloud-seeding pilot program in 2024, but it stalled in the Senate, sparking renewed interest in the technology.
Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidate skips Senate floor session for business event
None of the bills Drazan has sponsored involving business and economic issues survived a Monday deadline to schedule committee votes.
What to watch in the Texas Senate race : The NPR Politics Podcast
Texas Sen. John Cornyn, running for his fifth term, is locked in a competitive Republican primary contest. Meanwhile, some Democrats think they can flip the seat, electing a Democrat to represent Texas in the Senate for the first time since 1988. We discuss what to watch in the heated primaries as voters begin casting their ballots next week.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and Houston Public Media senior reporter Andrew Schneider.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.
Susan Collins Runs for Re-election, in One of 2026’s Top Senate Fights
The Maine Republican is one of her party’s most vulnerable senators, and her seat is crucial to Democratic hopes of retaking control of the chamber.
Gianaris cities family priorities in decision to not seek reelection
He said moving forward, he wants to focus on his family.
Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley: A bipartisan Senate duo aims to break up "Big Medicine"
Warren and Hawley don't agree on much, but they've found common ground on health care and affordability.
Texas Has the Wildest Senate Race—and It's About to Get Wilder
The mudslinging in both races is expected to soar, according to party insiders.
Turning Point Action endorses Ken Paxton in heated GOP Senate primary in Texas
Turning Point Action has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in one of the GOP’s nastiest primary battles, supporting the controversial, conservative firebrand boost in his bid to unseat longtime Sen. John Cornyn.
Wyoming Senate Saves Business Council From Dismantling By 2-1 Vote
The Wyoming Business Council on Monday survived being dismantled, as the state Senate voted down a bill that would have purged it from state law,…
The midterm map is beginning to take shape : The NPR Politics Podcast
Beginning in March, voters will start picking their preferred candidates to run for House and Senate races throughout the country. With a record number of incumbents retiring, we look at what seats are especially competitive & the issues that might play big roles in how voters make up their minds.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs. 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.
Senate candidate Michele Morrow says NC is done electing ‘party power players’
Senate candidate Michele Morrow wants to see former Gov. Roy Cooper retire and thinks she’s the Republican to make that happen.
Outside political groups launch hard-hitting ad blitz in Texas Senate race
Independent groups attack Democrat Jasmine Crockett and Republican Wesley Hunt, signaling a sharp escalation on both sides of the ballot in advance of March 3...
Bill to improve metal health treatment at juvenile detention centers introduce to Kentucky Senate
Kentucky lawmakers are looking for ways to improve mental health treatment for kids in juvenile detention.
GOP leaders fret as Trump sits out the party’s nastiest primary battles — with Senate control on the line
Top Senate Republicans are ratcheting up pressure on President Donald Trump to pick a side in the party’s nastiest primary battles before it’s too late, with anxiety spiking as the midterm cycle threatens to turn sour for the GOP.
Politics: Iowa senator speaks out against bill capping school funding
Iowa Sen. Tom Townsend, D-Dubuque, last week in a statement slammed Senate File 2201, which would further restrict the amount of funding for public school districts.
Does a shocking election result in Texas mean anything in Florida politics?
In the suburbs of Fort Worth, Texas, on Jan. 31, a Democratic candidate named Taylor Rehmet won a special election for a state Senate district by 14 points. It was the same district Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024 — a 31 point swing, the largest over-performance in a competitive special election since […]
Democrats Had a Very Messy Week in Texas. Here’s What That Means for the Rest of the Country.
Yes, Democrats’ odds of winning a Senate seat in Texas are low, but Republicans look ready to make things interesting.
South Dakota sports betting bill moves to Senate floor
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A resolution that would allow South Dakotans to vote on whether they want mobile sports betting in the state passed out of committee and is now headed to the Senate floor…
Her jabs go viral. He's known to quote the Bible. How social media is shaping a Texas Senate race
Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico are adept at creating digital media moments and collecting social media followers
The tension at the center of Trump's retooled immigration message: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the racial divides that are shaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary.
WATCH: Bessent tells Senate panel it would be president's choice of whether to sue fed chair over interest rates
A Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democratic demands for ICE
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats’ demands for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic.”
Mobile sports betting bill passes Mississippi House
Mobile sports betting passed the House, clearing its first hurdle to becoming Mississippi law. Now, it faces an unfriendly Senate again.
Race for Berger's state Senate seat is key primary contest
We take a look at a key primary contest this year — the race for state Senate leader Phil Berger's seat.
Cursive, foiled again? House passes penmanship bill, but future unclear in Senate
The vote was unanimous in the House.
Identity politics bites back in Texas Democratic Senate primary
Racial tensions over a podcaster’s allegations jeopardize the party’s chances in Texas.
Maine GOP calls for tax cuts, not checks
Last week in her final State of the State Address, Mills, a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, laid out what she called her “affordability agenda.” That includes $300 checks to about 725,000 Mainers who make less than $75,000 a year.
A look at the 4 Republican candidates in primary race for attorney general
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s move to run for U.S. Senate leaves the office of attorney general open for the first time in over a decade.
Firefighter, lawyer advance in pivotal Michigan Senate race
The field of candidates for a special election to decide whether Michigan Democrats keep their majority in the state Senate is set.
The 10 races that will decide control of the US Senate
In the fight for control of the US Senate, the majority may come down to which factor carries more weight: the map or the environment.
Spending package signed by Trump includes money to shore up WTC Health Program
A bipartisan deal was ushered by Rep. Andrew Garbarino in the House and Democrats Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand in the Senate.
Trump’s endorsement of Julia Letlow pushes two more candidates out of Senate race. See who.
Three candidates have now gotten out of the U.S. Senate race now that President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow.
Zellner declares victory in special election for state's 61st Senate District
With 93.5% of the expected vote reporting, he will defeat Republican challenger Dan Gagliardo with 59.5% of the vote.
Racial Debate Rattles Texas Democratic Primary for Senate
State Representative James Talarico used the word “mediocre” to describe a former House member who is Black. The controversy has repercussions for a key contest.
Kathy Seiden, St. Tammany council member, exits U.S. Senate race, endorses Julia Letlow
Kathy Seiden, St. Tammany Council member, dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in Louisiana after President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow.
Thune throws cold water on Trump's call to 'nationalize' U.S. elections
“I’m not in favor of federalizing elections,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Tuesday.
Bill affirming St. Johns as Black History Museum site, creating Board, sent to Senate floor
Several public speakers urged safeguards to ensure historians and community voices, not politics, guide the museum’s narrative.
Blake Miguez exits U.S. Senate race, will run for Julia Letlow’s House seat instead
Miguez is the latest candidate to leave the race after President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow.
House set to vote on spending package to end shutdown
The Senate voted on Friday to pass the legislation
What a Democratic upset that sent ‘shockwaves’ through the Texas GOP could mean for November
Democrat Taylor Rehmet flipped a Texas Senate seat in deep-red Tarrant County over the weekend. Now, the surprising win is raising alarms for Republicans in Texas — and beyond — ahead of November's midterm elections.
Anna Paulina Luna will support funding package after Senate promise to consider election bill
The Representative previously said she would whip votes to stop House business absent including the SAVE Act in any deal.
Medicaid work rules advance through Senate Health Committee
Democrats and Republicans were divided on adding work requirements for Medicaid.
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign roiled as he denies referring to ex-rival as ‘mediocre Black man’
With now just a month to go until Election Day, the Democratic primary for US Senate in Texas has become so fraught that a TikToker’s accusations have roiled the race and prompted a major endorsement in the backlash.
Why Texas Is the Wildest Story in U.S. Politics Right Now
First came a remarkable State Senate upset. Next up: two high-octane U.S. Senate primaries.
Maryland Moves to Give Democrats Extra House Seat, but Big Hurdles Remain
The state’s House of Delegates passed a new map that would be likely to eliminate Maryland’s lone remaining Republican seat in the U.S. House, but the State Senate may well block the measure.
Democratic victory in deep-red Texas district casts a pall over GOP plans to keep the House
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate district by 14 points after Trump carried it by 17 points in 2024. The state is a key battleground in the midterms.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spends $5 million to boost his pick for Senate in his state
As early voting starts in the Democratic primary, the billionaire governor is spending big to help his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, overcome a massive fundraising deficit.
Rep. James Talarico mixes faith, family story and Senate pitch in national TV appearance
The Democratic lawmaker defended his record and argued he can flip Texas Senate seat by building a broad coalition.
Deal to Reopen Government on Shaky Ground in the House
Some hard-line House Republicans have balked at the deal Senate Democrats struck with President Trump to fund the government, complicating its path to enactment.
Plan to end government shutdown survives key House hurdle after Trump quells GOP rebellion threats
The House is preparing for a crucial vote on a Senate compromise to end the partial government shutdown.
Carlos Giménez brings Rey Anthony back to the House, now as his Chief of Staff
The former Giménez staffer most recently worked for Ashley Moody in the Senate.
As Bill Cassidy allies attack Julia Letlow in U.S. Senate race, see what polls are showing
A Cassidy-affiliated super PAC launched an add criticizing “liberal Letlow.” She responded with a “mud alert” video.
Five Reasons Republicans Are Worried About This Texas State Senate Race
Democrats swung a deeply red district in a warning shot for Trump and Republicans.
After His Democratic Victory in Texas, a New Working-Class Star Rises
Taylor Rehmet, a machinist and union leader, pulled off a stunning State Senate win in Fort Worth and its suburbs. He is among several political outsiders seeking office.
With an ACA fix uncertain in the Senate, Republicans replay old health care fights
Things are looking bleak for a fix in Congress for ACA premiums that doubled, on average, this month. And Republicans are making arguments against the law that haven't worked in years past.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips historically red Texas Senate District 9 seat
The candidates will run again in November to determine who will take the seat for the 2027 legislative session.
What Texas Democrats' Shocking Win Means for the 2026 Election
Taylor Rehmet’s victory over Leigh Wambsganss in a state Senate special election was low turnout, but the numbers send a message.
President Trump endorses John E. Sununu in closely watched N.H. race for US Senate
John E. Sununu is competing with Scott Brown, a fellow former US senator, for the GOP nomination, while Chris Pappas leads in the Democratic primary to see who will succeed Jeanne Shaheen.
Why Democrats’ upset in a Texas state Senate race is a big deal
Even amid a series of panic-inspiring results for the GOP, a new outcome in Texas stands out.
Sunday marks final day of early voting for 61st Senate District special election
Election Day is Tuesday.
House Speaker Johnson says he has votes to end partial shutdown by Tuesday
The deal approved by the Senate would separate the Department of Homeland Security from the broader spending package.
As Susan Collins awaits, a generational divide splits Maine Democrats in pivotal Senate race
Gov. Janet Mills was laying out her case against Sen. Susan Collins to several dozen supporters earlier this month when one attendee raised a question on the minds of many voters in Maine.
Pols & Politics: Teamsters endorse Moulton, Shortsleeve picks up support
Saying that Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton “has never wavered in his support for our members,” the Massachusetts Teamsters union announced it endorses his bid for U.S. Senate.
Oliver Bateman: Conor Lamb shares hard-won lessons about modern politics
In March 2018, Democrat Conor Lamb defeated Republican Rick Saccone by 627 votes in a special election for Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District,...
Politics: Bill restricting eminent domain undergoes changes in Iowa Senate
After similar legislation passed through the Iowa House of Representatives with relative ease last week, the Senate is considering a bill to distinctly limit the government’s authority to issue eminent
Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips a Texas state Senate seat Trump won by 17 points, CNN projects
Democrats notched another victory Saturday in special elections during President Donald Trump’s second term, flipping a seat in the Texas Senate that Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
Facing Immigration Backlash, Trump Called Schumer to Cut a Deal
The president and the top Senate Democrat, who are often at each other’s throats, agreed to try to keep the government open and to start talks on new limits on federal immigration agents.
Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House
An important step.
Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash
President Donald Trump made a deal with Democrats to carve out Homeland Security funding and allow Congress to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.
Senate Passes Deal to Fund Government and Negotiate ICE Limits
Democrats agreed to fund the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks while they negotiate with President Trump on restricting his immigration crackdown.
US Senate scrambles to reach funding deal as partial shutdown deadline looms
Killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good prompted Democrats to block passage of a measure funding DHS
Schumer says both parties ‘working to get it done’ as Senate GOP works to resolve funding holdup ahead of midnight deadline
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said as he entered the US Capitol on Friday that Democrats are pushing ahead on a funding deal to avert a prolonged government shutdown.
Immigration enforcement drives possible U.S. government shutdown
The Senate has reached an impasse with a temporary spending plan due to debates over Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Government shutdown looms as Senate deal stalls amid heated political rhetoric
Fox News congressional correspondent Bill Melugin reports on Capitol Hill efforts to avoid another government shutdown amid tense debates over new DHS funding. Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen reacts on ‘Fox & Friends.’
Legal battle over California's SB 1137 pits property rights against public health
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Senate Bill 1137, enacted in June 2024, has sparked a legal battle over its constitutionality.The bill establishes a 3,200-foot
Johnson says government will 'inevitably' shut down despite Senate deal
House Speaker Mike Johnson said that "logistics" for House members may force the federal government into a brief shutdown, despite a funding deal made in the Senate.
Rep. Morelle calls for lawmakers to extend ACA tax credits
The House of Representatives recently approved a bill that would extend those tax credits for three years. It has yet to be voted on in the Senate.
Senate Democrats and White House strike deal to avert shutdown, continue ICE debate
The deal could be approved by the Senate as early as Thursday night, but would still need House approval before midnight Friday to avert another government shutdown.
A ‘top priority in this building’: Senate health committee seeks to broaden access to primary care
An expansive bill seeks to change the way patients access primary care by changing the ways the state pays for it.