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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.
Talarico says Crockett told him she was “looking at running in 2030” before entering 2026 Senate race
James Talarico said Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett had told him she was “focused on her work in the Congress and was looking at running in 2030” when asked if she had planned to run in the upcoming Senate primary.
Senate blocks federal funding bills as deadline to avert shutdown looms
The funding package failed 55 to 45, with a handful of Republicans joining Democrats to block the bills
ICE Will Play a Big Factor in the Maine Senate Race
Seems like Republican senator Susan Collins is trying to take credit for the agency’s removal from the state. Governor Janet Mills, who’s challenging for her seat, had a rebuttal.
Senate blocks massive funding bill, with critical talks underway to avoid government shutdown
Bipartisan senators blocked a massive spending bill Thursday, as eleventh-hour talks continue to avoid a costly partial government shutdown that looms at the week’s end.
Talks intensify to avert shutdown as White House and Senate leaders eye last-ditch deal
The White House and Senate leaders are moving closer to a deal to avert a government shutdown but are seeking to resolve final sticking points in eleventh-hour negotiations ahead of Friday’s deadline, according to several sources familiar with the talks.
Senate committee reviews Gov. Beshear’s budget proposal
The proposal dedicates $500 million of the budget reserve trust fund to affordable housing, rural hospital assistance and food assistance.
Alex Vindman pulls in $1.7M in first 24 hours of Senate campaign
The whistleblower who testified in Donald Trump's first impeachment saw a national profile translate into hard cash.
Hearing on Veterans Affairs Health Care System
The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee will hear testimony from Secretary Doug Collins on proposed changes to the department's health care system.
Singer "Kid Rock" & Entertainment Policy Advocates Testify on Concert Ticket Fees
Singer "Kid Rock," Live Nation Entertainment VP Dan Wall & entertainment policy advocates testify to a Senate Commerce subcommittee on ticket prices and fees.
Marco Rubio admits Trump confused Iceland with Greenland
Secretary of State Marco Rubio admitted during a Senate hearing on Jan. 28 that his boss confused Iceland with Greenland during a speech last week.
Baton Rouge Republican joins race for Julia Letlow's U.S. House seat
After U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow entered the U.S. Senate race following an endorsement from President Donald Trump, candidates are lining up to to run for her seat.
Maduro was an 'impediment to progress' and refused deal, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the comments at a Jan. 28 Senate hearing on Venezuela.
Live updates: Trump issues warning to Iran as Rubio testifies before Senate on Venezuela
Congress is poised to take this big step intended to lower drug costs
A deal attached to the Senate government funding package would "delink" PBM compensation from drug prices in Medicare Part D.
Trump’s Choice to Be Alabama’s Next Senator Finds an Odd Political Target: the Modern Gas Can
ENTERPRISE, Ala.—U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, a longtime political figure in this rural Alabama community, has his priorities. Among them? A reform effort aimed at the modern gas can. A congressman since 2021, the Republican may be headed toward one of the most powerful positions in Yellowhammer State politics, a seat in the U.S. Senate, given […]
Singer "Kid Rock" & Live Entertainment Policy Advocates Testify on Concert Ticket Fees
Singer "Kid Rock," Live Nation Entertainment VP Dan Wall & entertainment policy advocates testify to a Senate Commerce subcommittee on ticket prices and fees.
Bill boosting student volunteers at polls rolls on in Senate
Children are the future ... of Florida's democratic process.
Senate Dems demand immigration enforcement reforms before funding DHS : The NPR Politics Podcast
Congress may be headed toward a partial government shutdown. After a federal immigration officer fatally shot Alex Pretti last weekend in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say they won’t vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security without changes to how the federal government enforces immigration laws. We discuss what Democrats want, what Republicans are offering, and the political risks of another government shutdown. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, 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.
WATCH LIVE: Rubio testifies at Senate hearing on U.S. policy toward Venezuela
Make Aviation Great Again: Donald Trump airport flies through first Senate stop
POTUS could provide the portal to the friendly skies in South Florida if this preemption bill passes.
Killing of Alex Pretti scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump
The blowback against the administration from core Trump supporters comes as Republicans are trying to protect their threadbare majority in the U.S. House and face several competitive Senate races.
Congress Should Prioritize Transparency and Accessibility in Live Entertainment Industry
January 27, 2026 The Honorable Marsha Blackburn Chairman Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy 357 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Hickenlooper Ranking Member Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy 316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Chairman Blackburn, Ranking Membe, Author(s): Alexander Ciccone
Alaska Court Strikes Down Entertainment Restrictions for Breweries and Wineries | Insights
An Alaska trial court struck down portions of Senate Bill 9 that restricted breweries and wineries from hosting live music, entertainment and most non‑product‑focused activities.
Alexander Vindman, whistleblower behind Donald Trump's first impeachment, launches Senate campaign
The Democrat enters a growing field of challengers to Ashley Moody.
Impeachment witness Alex Vindman runs for U.S. Senate in Florida
The retired Army officer who testified during Trump’s first impeachment is jumping into electoral politics as a Democrat in a state Republicans have recently dominated.
Clay Yarborough's 'medical freedom' bill clears first Senate hurdle, despite concerns
Vaccines and ivermectin were hot topics ahead of the vote.
Ben Albritton under observation for blood clot in lung, 'in good spirits'
The Senate President is receiving medical care.
Lawmakers exploring options for DHS bill in critical week for government funding talks
Senate Democrats and Republicans are weighing how to move forward on funding the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies after another deadly shooting by a federal officer in Minneapolis, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Roy Cooper is at the Forefront of Democrats’ Longshot Bid to Flip the Senate. But What Do Voters Think of Him at Home?
The former North Carolina governor may not be the future of the Democratic party, but he might just help Democrats flip a critical seat.
Where government funding talks stand after the Minneapolis shooting
If the Senate fails to pass legislation by midnight on Friday, then parts of the federal government will shut down.
Senate Democrats will block key funding package, citing aggressive tactics
The announcement from Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-New York) came hours after Border Patrol agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis.
Senate Democrats threaten partial government shutdown over DHS funding after Minnesota shooting
Democrats will block a government spending bill following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis man by a Border Patrol agent, the Senate minority leader said Saturday – dramatically increasing the chances of a partial government shutdown next week.
Crockett, Talarico take on affordability, ICE and Trump during Texas primary debate
The Democratic U.S. Senate candidates weighed in on everything from foreign policy and the recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela to healthcare costs and whether they'd support raising taxes on billionaires.
Democrats Running for U.S. Senate in Texas Call for Overhaul of ICE
In a debate, Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico differed in their political styles but agreed that violent immigration agents needed to be held to account.
Takeaways from the first Texas Senate Democratic primary debate
The first debate in the Texas Senate Democratic primary on Saturday revealed few policy differences between US Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico. The contrast was instead between their styles and the approaches each would take to try to flip a Republican-held seat. No Democrat has won a statewide election in Texas in more than three decades.
Will another deadly shooting bring another government shutdown?
Another fatal shooting at the hands of DHS agents is jeopardizing a last-minute scramble in the Senate to keep government funded.
WTC Health advocates say funding fix will still leave more work to stabilize program
A spending bill would ensure the financial future of the Health Program, but the measure must still pass the U.S. Senate.
These 4 Senate District 3 candidates seek to represent New Orleans in the Legislature
The Feb. 7 primary for state Senate District 3 offers voters a range of choices for a district spanning Gentilly, New Orleans East, downriver Neighborhoods and St. Bernard Parish.
Mo Brooks getting back into politics with run for seat in Alabama House of Representatives
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Three years after losing a Senate race against Katie Britt and ending a 12-year stint in Congress, Mo Brooks is getting back into the political arena, this time in Alabama…
Business Coalition Urges Legislature To Reject Senate Bill 310
For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com Business Coalition Urges Legislature To Reject Senate Bill 310
Viral moments: What James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett both get about politics in 2026
The two hopefuls for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate have bolstered their careers and raised their profiles across YouTube, Instagram and other social media platforms.
Viral moments: What James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett both get about politics in 2026
The two hopefuls for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate have bolstered their careers and raised their profiles across YouTube, Instagram and other social media platforms.
Thune comes under GOP pressure to bypass Democrats on health care
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is coming under increasing pressure from Senate Republican colleagues to bring health care legislation to the Senate floor amid fears of a Democratic wave…
Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico Face Off in a Texas Senate Primary Campaign
Two of the Democrats’ rising stars, Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico, are seeing if a red state should be won courting disaffected Republicans or focusing on the party’s base.
A Senate Primary in Texas Tests the Future of Democratic Politics
Two of the Democrats’ rising stars, Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico, are seeing if a red state should be won courting disaffected Republicans or focusing on the party’s base.
House approves final spending bills as Democrats denounce ICE funding
The four bills now move to the Senate, with final passage needed next week before a Jan. 30 deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown
Advocates say Senate Bill 4 puts mental health funding at risk
Supporters say that's not the intention, but advocates and some lawmakers are concerned.
Julie Emerson exits Louisiana Senate race after Julia Letlow enters with Trump’s backing
State Rep. Julie Emerson thought she had a path to defeating U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy.
President Donald Trump will return to Iowa for a speech on the economy
President Donald Trump will soon return to Iowa where competitive races for governor, Senate and the U.S. House are taking shape.
Michele Tafoya Announces Senate Run in Minnesota
Ms. Tafoya, once a sideline reporter for N.F.L. games, has more recently turned her focus to Republican politics. She is seeking an open seat now held by a Democrat.
What Julia Letlow’s entry into the Senate race means for Bill Cassidy and other candidates
President Donald Trump’s endorsement is a potent advantage for Letlow’s campaign, analysts say.
Democrat heads to runoff in Republican-heavy Macon area Georgia Senate seat
A crowded state Senate special election in a Republican stronghold has again resulted in a Democratic candidate securing a spot in next month’s runoff.