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Will Mississippi send a Black Democrat to the US Senate? Scott Colom says don't count him out
Scott Colom is a Black man and a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi, a state traditionally led by white conservatives. Colom aims to unseat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a white supporter of President Donald Trump who is seeking her second term.
Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by late Sen. Graham
It's the result of a four-year-long campaign to reinforce support for Ukraine
Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by late Sen. Graham
It's the result of a four-year-long campaign to reinforce support for Ukraine
Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The legislation is part of a deal reached by senators aimed at helping Ukraine by cutting off funds for “Putin’s war machine.”
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The Senate on Friday passed a major Russia sanctions bill, named for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, who played a key role in the painstaking negotiations over the legislation that lasted over a year.
GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche for attorney general
The Louisiana senator announced his support on the Senate floor
Senate Hears Small Business Owners as SBA Cuts Loom
Senate committee examines Trump administration's plan to cut SBA budget by 67% and restrict green card holders from federal loans. Hear from entrepreneurs.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Historic Michigan Win: “People Are Sick and Tired of This Politics of Hatred”
We speak with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after his victory in Michigan’s primary race for U.S. Senate sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party. El-Sayed, a former public health official, ran a progressive campaign focused on affordability, Medicare for All, getting money out of politics, and opposing Israel’s genocide in Gaza. He defeated Congressmember Haley Stevens, who was backed by tens of millions in outside spending including by AIPAC, the powerful pro-Israel lobby group. “In an era where many of us can’t afford basic things like groceries or rent or healthcare, the idea that your government is sending your tax dollars to buy bombs and tanks for foreign governments seems anathema,” El-Sayed says. “That money could be spent to fix your potholes, rebuild your kid’s school.” El-Sayed says his focus now is on beating Republican nominee Mike Rogers, whom he calls a “bootlicker for Trumpism,” and to present a positive vision for his party that can lead into the next Democratic presidential administration.
Is Misbehavior by Politicians Finally Having a Reckoning? | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Aug. 7
Plus, a Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress and U.S. intelligence assesses Putin could launch incursion into a NATO member state
Energy politics prominent in big South Carolina Senate primary
Upstarts are seizing on artificial intelligence infrastructure and solar manufacturing to undercut their rivals in a crowded Republican contest.
Colorado’s new limits on sports betting deposits — and credit card ban
The new rules are part of the bipartisan Senate Bill 26-131 passed in May by the Colorado General Assembly amid growing concerns over rising addiction.
The midterms are taking shape. So are the problems
After a major primary day this week in Michigan and other states, the battle for the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms has largely taken shape.
Why the Protect College Sports Act deserves to pass, flaws and all
Fan fatigue makes strongest case for the Senate bill, which standardizes what has been improvised and relitigated for five exhausting years.
El-Sayed win kicks Democrats’ Midwest ideological battle into high gear — and some Dems fear November fallout
Progressive Democrats scored key wins in Michigan's primary, and now Wisconsin's governor race and Minnesota's senate primary are the next battlegrounds.
Mitch McConnell leaves rehab center to continue recovery from fall at home
Republican senator, 84, was taken to hospital after fall in June and has been absent from Senate since
Sen. McConnell discharged from rehab center, continuing recovery at home
The Kentucky Republican has been absent from the Senate since he was hospitalized June 14 following a fall at home.
With support for Israel roiling U.S. politics, Israelis fear a permanent shift
Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary adds to a string of upsets that reflect growing criticism of Israel.
McConnell leaves rehab facility, continues recovery from home
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from rehab and will continue recovering at home while staying engaged in Senate business.
Republican-led Senate panel will ask Justice Department to charge Dr. Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress
A Senate committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, advancing an audacious effort by Republicans to prosecute the well-known scientist over his role in the US government response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
ADF urges Senate to clarify college sports bill won’t preempt state women’s sports laws
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom CEO, President, and Chief Counsel Kristen Waggoner regarding the Protect College Sports Act (S. 4668), a bill currently in the U.S. Senate that could be voted on this week: “For nearly a decade, Alliance Defending Freedom has worked with courageous female athletes, state and national […]
Hawley, Banks, Tuberville File Amendment to Protect State Laws Banning Men in Women’s Sports
WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Jim Banks (R-In.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) filed an amendment to the Protect College Sports Act to ensure the bil
Revised bill to overhaul college sports moves closer to full Senate vote
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s revised college sports bill is gaining momentum after getting support from the country’s biggest college conferences.
Revised bill to overhaul college sports moves closer to full Senate vote
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s revised college sports bill is gaining momentum after getting support from the country’s biggest college conferences.
Talarico gains GOP support while unveiling affordability plan
Democratic Senate candidate proposed debt relief, housing aid and tax credits. Paxton’s campaign dismissed the agenda as “half-baked.”
Nate Morris questioned about attacks on McConnell in nomination hearing
At a hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Nate Morris faced questions about his attacks on Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., during Morris' campaign for U.S. Senate
Senate panel votes on holding Fauci in contempt
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky said he wasn't trying to entrap Fauci
The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions
A Senate committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic
Todd Blanche’s Attorney General nomination faces uncertain Senate floor vote
Senate committee set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress
Hearing called after the former chief medical advisor invoked the fifth and refused to answer questions at a hearing on Covid-19
El-Sayed victory may bring a progressive doc to Senate
It also elevates health care in a key Senate race.
Senate Finance Committee wrestles with how to sustain Social Security benefits
The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing yesterday on how to prevent deep cuts to Social Security benefits in a few years. The math is simple but the politics are not.
Moorpark Approves Entertainment Zone: Two-year pilot program will allow public alcohol consumption on High Street during special events
The Moorpark City Council has approved Ventura County’s first “entertainment zone,” authorized by Senate Bill 969, allowing people to drink alcoholic beverages on public streets, sidewalks or public rights-of-way under
Senate subcommittee obtains Fauci’s phone ahead of contempt vote
A Senate subcommittee investigating Dr. Anthony Fauci has obtained a copy of his iPhone, a spokesperson for the panel’s chair, GOP Sen. Ron Johnson, told CNN on Wednesday.
Fauci's HHS iPhone turned over to Senate investigators as contempt vote looms
Sen. Ron Johnson's subcommittee obtained a copy of Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era iPhone as Rand Paul's panel weighs holding him in contempt of Congress.
With nothing to run on, Republicans return to low road ‘gutter’ politics
Donald Trump's disastrous time in office has left campaigning Republicans with very little to boast about to constituents back home. What they are left with instead is their familiar playbook of culture war scare tactics and divisive distortions to try to scare voters into supporting them. Senator Ted Cruz wasted no time to resort to absurd smears when asked about Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed.
Exclusive | Senate Panel Says It Has Obtained Copy of Fauci’s Covid-Era Phone
Republicans in Congress have ramped up scrutiny of the retired government doctor, and one panel could vote on holding him in contempt on Thursday.
GOP lawmakers keep trying to defang voters in their own states
The big headline out of Tuesday’s primaries was the slim victory of former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary — proof that progressives are ascendant in the party, even in a key swing state.
After Michigan Loss, AIPAC Weighs a Second Effort to Defeat El-Sayed
The pro-Israel organization spent $32 million in an unsuccessful effort to defeat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. It might try again in the general election.
Abdul El-Sayed’s Next Big Challenge
He called out Democrats. Now he needs to bring them together.
Progressive Victory in Michigan Senate Primary Deepens Democratic Divide
Abdul El-Sayed showed the far left can win a battleground state, but the fight for control of the party is far from over.
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, placing her in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling and low morale.
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, placing her in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling and low morale.
Senate confirms Erica Schwartz as CDC director
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz in a 51 to 44 vote.
Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC’s first official director in a year
The US Senate voted 51-44 on Wednesday to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New CDC director is confirmed, with Senate backing Dr. Erica Shwartz
The Senate voted in favor of Dr. Erica Schwartz, who was deputy surgeon general during President Donald Trump’s first term.
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency
Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Takeaways from Tuesday's elections in Michigan and more
Democrats need to rack up as many wins as possible to take back the U.S. Senate, so the party has little room for error.
El-Sayed campaign backed by over $100,000 from dozens of members of group with alleged terror ties
Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign collected over $115,000 from CAIR officials and leaders, including an executive who praised Hamas on Oct. 7.
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
She will be in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling and low morale
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
She will be in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling and low morale
How El-Sayed won the contentious Michigan Senate Democratic primary
Abdul El-Sayed won with a populist platform buoyed by voter discontent with establishment Democrats and Israel.
Left-wing political outsider Abdul El-Sayed wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.
ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins the Bottom Line on Fox Business Network
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined The Bottom Line on Fox Business Network to discuss the Senate’s priorities ahead of the August recess, the AI race, and how AI is reshaping government and the workforce. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpts on Senate priorities: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “We have a full […]
The Democrats’ Riskiest Midterm Play
They have been backing independent Senate candidates in red states. But Montana is not working as planned.
Political notes: A special session long on emotion, short on balloons, spot-on in witnesses
Colleagues pay tribute to outgoing Senate Majority Leader King, who lost Democratic primary in Upcounty district
Amid college sports chaos, Florida moves to influence Senate legislation
Athletic directors and other officials in the college sports-crazed state see the proposal, the country’s most substantial attempt yet to govern the athletics marketplace, as “progress over perfection."
Five Things to Know About Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed
The 41-year-old progressive won the state’s hotly contested Democratic Senate primary, the most significant 2026 win for the party’s far left.
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Democratic primary for Senate
El-Sayed, an epidemiologist, backs Medicare for all and decries corporate money in politics. He beat Rep. Haley Stevens, whose supporters said she would have had a better chance in the fall.
Abdul El-Sayed calls for unity amid tight Senate race: "There's a lot of healing to do after a hard-fought primary like this"
Abdul El-Sayed has a narrow led in the state's Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Haley Stevens.
Michigan Democratic rivals Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed duel in Senate primary
Left-wing outsider Abdul El-Sayed is narrowly ahead of establishment-backed congresswoman Haley Stevens.
Post-Primary Recap: The Electability Argument Falls Flat
Kingmaking isn’t what it used to be in Democratic politics.In Democratic primaries for governor of Kansas, Michigan’s 7th district, and Michigan’s open Senate seat, battle-tested and popular Democratic elected officials urged voters to select the candidates they said would be stronger general election choices. Instead, Democratic primary voters picked candidates who were more progressive, despite warnings that those nominees could tank the party’s chances of clawing back control of Congress.
Michigan Senate Democratic primary race remains too close to call as El-Sayed holds narrow lead
The former public health official has slight lead over congresswoman Haley Stevens, but vote count could continue well into the day
What to expect if the Protect College Sports Act passes
Hurdles remain in the House of Representatives after the Senate recess, but the possibility of passing something is closer ever.
Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens in tight contest as Michigan counts Democratic Senate primary votes
Michigan Election Results Live Updates: El-Sayed and Stevens Locked in Close Senate Race
The race between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, and Representative Haley Stevens, a centrist, had not been called as of 4 a.m. Wednesday. Kansas, Missouri, Virginia and Washington also voted.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the left
The former public health official has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, NBC News projects, despite facing a huge advertising disadvantage.
Takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Virginia and Washington
Votes are being counted in Michigan, where Democratic voters are settling a Senate primary that has become the year’s most significant test of how the party’s electorate is weighing questions of ideology and electability.
Does Congress have the guts to successfully challenge Trump’s politicization of science funding?
The U.S. Senate is emerging as a potential bulwark against proposed rule changes that would give government bureaucrats more control over scientific
Small Business Owners Testify on U.S. Economic Growth
The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee holds a hearing on tax policy, artificial intelligence, and other issues impacting small businesses.
Michigan Senate Primary Puts Democratic Party’s Leftward Shift to the Test
Moderate Democrats see the race as a chance to try to slow a groundswell of Democratic socialist victories.
Michele Tafoya blasts WNBA activism, says Sophie Cunningham is a hero for women's sports
Michele Tafoya says the WNBA has morphed from a celebration of women's basketball into "activism on display," citing Cheryl Reeve's bench attire.
US midterm primary elections live updates: High-stakes Michigan Senate race among key contests in five states
Voters in Michigan, Missouri, Washington, Kansas and Virginia head to polls to select candidates who will appear on November ballots
Senate Democrats Release Memo On Reforms To Make Health Insurance More Affordable
The debate between Medicare for All and Medicare by Choice advocates, both of whom seek better affordability, is shaping up to be an interesting one in the coming years.
Senate Panel Will Examine Small Business Pressures
Senate committee investigates tariffs and lending challenges facing small businesses. Hear how rising costs impact Main Street entrepreneurs this week.
4 questions about the high-stakes Michigan Democratic primary
For two days last week, I lived inside the hottest political race in the country — the Michigan U.S. Senate Democratic primary between the more centrist congresswoman Haley Stevens and progressive former public health director Abdul El-Sayed. Producer Sam Weber and I flew into Detroit with some questions. How do these candidates stack up in real life? What actually matters to Michigan? Will this divide be a problem for Democrats in November? Does this race
James Talarico Refuses to Sell Out Transgender People
The Texas Democratic U.S. Senate nominee explained why he won't sell out the transgender community in favor of votes.
Senators Markey, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Healthcare for Americans Who Cannot Afford Bail
Bill Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today reintroduced the Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act, legislation that would protect the continuity of federal health benefits under Medicaid, Medicare, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Veterans Affairs for Americans who […]
Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines in support of the nomination of President Donald Trump's former personal attorney
The Michigan Senate Race is a Microcosm of National Politics
The Senate primary in Michigan pits establishment candidate Haley Stevens against populist El-Sayed. The race reflects growing tensions in the Democratic Party and national political changes.
Judge overturns SCGOP decision, ruling Danny Ford can appear on ballot
A judge ruled that farmer Danny Ford II can run in the special GOP Senate primary after the party initially blocked him.
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche to Be Attorney General
Two GOP senator holdouts ultimately supported the nomination after getting written assurances that a controversial fund was dead.
Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination
Tuesday's vote comes after Blanche secured the support of Republican senators who threatened to block his confirmation
Bomb-thrower Dem makes shocking promise to kick Schumer to curb during Senate debate
Seth Moulton vowed not to support Chuck Schumer as Senate leader, intensifying a Democratic Party clash between younger candidates and establishment.
Ted Cruz urges Senate to stay in Washington until Protect College Sports Act passes this week
President Donald Trump says he's hopeful for a Senate floor vote on the "Protect College Sports Act," but political hurdles could push action into September.
Stakeholders Testify on Medicaid & Health Care Costs
Stakeholders testify on Medicaid, the cost of care, and program funding needs bedore the Senate Budget Committee.
Watch live: Senate convenes Medicaid hearing as work requirements face scrutiny
Health experts on Tuesday morning will testify before the Senate Budget Committee on Medicaid, just months after the Trump administration issued a new rule requiring states to implement work requir…
Holland & Knight Health Dose: August 4, 2026 | Insights
Holland & Knight's Health Dose reviews Senate funding negotiations, CMS payment rules, FDA actions, HRSA's 340B pilot and key healthcare policy developments.
Live updates: Michigan, Virginia, Kansas elections underway; Blanche Senate vote expected
Follow live updates on the elections as voters hit the polls in five states. Get the latest on Todd Blanche’s Senate vote for attorney general.
3 officials rescind endorsements in Mass. Senate race
Here’s a political rarity: Three local elected officials are taking back their endorsement of an incumbent in the stretch run before the election.
Burcum: Q&A with U President Cunningham on Trump admin threats to science
As U.S. Senate leaders weigh blocking a controversial OMB rule, Rebecca Cunningham explains what’s at risk if political appointees, not experts, decide where federal funding flows, columnist Jill Burcum writes.
What to watch in Michigan’s Democratic Senate showdown and other key races in Tuesday’s primaries
Michigan Democrats on Tuesday will settle a Senate primary that has emerged as the most significant test of the party’s direction this year — one that will gauge whether the progressive insurgency that has toppled establishment figures and incumbents on deep blue turf all spring and summer extends into one of the nation’s biggest political battlegrounds.
Stakeholders Testify on Medicaid & Health Care Costs
Stakeholders testify on Medicaid, the cost of care, and program funding needs bedore the Senate Budget Committee.
Stopgap funding bill seeks delay of Trump’s science funding plan
Click in for more news from The Hill{beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Stopgap funding bill seeks delay of Trump’s science funding plan Senate Republica…
Democrats blink as Schumer helps GOP clear key shutdown hurdle
Chuck Schumer endorsed the continuing resolution as Senate Republicans race to clear a government funding bill before leaving Washington, D.C.
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Present Company
Read the release on Sen. Ernst's website here. Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Present Company of Audubon County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "Present Company has been the gift that keeps on giving to Audubon for more than three decades," said Chair Ernst. "From helping revitalize Main Street to supporting countless local events and charities, Telia Carter and her team continue to present the very best of Iowa's entrepreneurial spirit. Their commitment to exceptional service, unique products, and hometown values proves that investing in your community always comes back around." Founded in 1990 by Nancy Oleson, Present Company opened its doors in downtown Audubon as a home décor boutique. After more than three decades of serving southwest Iowa, ownership transitioned in 2022 to Telia Carter. Under her leadership, Present Company has continued its tradition of personalized customer service while adapting its inventory to meet the needs of customers from Audubon and the surrounding communities. Today, Present Company remains a downtown Audubon staple, offering a carefully curated selection of gifts, home décor, apparel, jewelry, and specialty items. The boutique has earned a reputation for unique merchandise, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the character of small-town Iowa. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award. ###
Fact-checking Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens' claims ahead of the Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Michigan Democrats will pick their nominee for the U.S. Senate on Aug. 4 in a battle dominated by views on U.S.-Israel relations and the Democratic Party’s future.
Senate Banking Committee Examine Small Business Capital Access
Senate Banking Committee hearing on Aug 6 explores unlocking capital access for Main Street businesses. Learn how new regulations could impact small...