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13 h. ago Senate Democrat Tina Smith to be hospitalized overnight after feeling unwell

Senate Democrat Tina Smith to be hospitalized overnight after feeling unwell  Washington Examiner

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14 h. ago Senate debates package that would cut foreign aid and public media funding

The Senate debates the clawing back of previously approved funding for foreign aid and public media — as Democratic lawmakers object. A final vote in the Senate is expected by Thursday.

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14 h. ago Senate Democrats Rail at ‘Sloppy, Rushed’ State Dept. Firings

Republicans on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said the changes were needed and called the outrage overblown.

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21 h. ago Democratic senators raise concerns about a new Trump citizenship data system

After NPR reported on a Department of Homeland Security tool to check the citizenship of registered voters, three U.S. senators are expressing concern about accuracy, transparency and privacy.

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23 h. ago Aiming to give Trump 'backup,' second Republican enters swing state race for Democrat

New Hampshire state Sen. Dan Innis launches 2026 U.S. Senate campaign to succeed retiring Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, pledging to bring New Hampshire values to Washington, D.C.

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39 h. ago Democrat Hallie Shoffner officially launches campaign for US Senate against Tom Cotton

Democrat Hallie Shoffner officially launches campaign for US Senate against Tom Cotton  KATV

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41 h. ago Democrat accuses Trump administration of diverting 'critical resources' from fighting organized retail theft

A Senate Democrat is accusing the Trump administration of prioritizing a "mass deportation agenda" over fighting organized theft that is plaguing U.S. retailers.

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49 h. ago Business groups are spending big to oust two Democrats in WA Senate

Business groups are spending big to oust two Democrats in WA Senate  Washington State Standard

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51 h. ago MORNING GLORY: Just how bad were the Biden and Harris campaigns?

New book '2024' reveals Democratic senators' panic after Biden's debate, including Senator Reed's call for neurological tests, while detailing dysfunction in Biden and Harris campaigns.

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62 h. ago National Democrats are 'salivating' over a Mary Peltola bid for U.S. Senate. But Alaska’s governor’s race could be 'wide open' too.

National Democrats are 'salivating' over a Mary Peltola bid for U.S. Senate. But Alaska’s governor’s race could be 'wide open' too.  ICT News

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3 d. ago SENATOR PETER WELCH: I’m a Democrat and we need to fix FEMA with local control

Proposed FEMA reform would speed up disaster funding, provide technical assistance to small towns, and protect pre-disaster mitigation funds nationwide

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6 d. ago Exclusive — Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso Says ‘Time to Rein in Rogue Judges’ After Obama Appointee Blocks Defunding Planned Parenthood

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) issued a scathing rebuke from the Senate floor on Thursday morning against Democrats "using the courts as a political tool," after a district judge appointed by former President Barack Obama used her power to block Congress's effort to defund abortion giant Planned Parenthood.  The post Exclusive — Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso Says ‘Time to Rein in Rogue Judges’ After Obama Appointee Blocks Defunding Planned Parenthood appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Trump seethes that Dems floating bill requiring the unmasking of ICE, CBP agents must 'hate' America

President Donald Trump criticizes Democratic senators for bill that would require federal immigration officers to have visible IDs and not wear face masks.

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1 week ago Dueling Democrats: WA House member looks to unseat senator from her own party

Dueling Democrats: WA House member looks to unseat senator from her own party  Washington State Standard

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2 w. ago Trump official fires back at Democratic senator who called historic flag 'Christian nationalist' symbol

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler called out Democratic Sen. Ed Markey's hypocrisy after he attacked the federal agency for raising an "Appeal to Heaven" flag.

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2 w. ago Texas Democrat who lost to Ted Cruz 8 months ago jumps into 2026 Senate race

Colin Allred, ex-NFL player and congressman, launched a Senate campaign against Sen. John Cornyn with promises to champion those who "play by the rules."

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2 w. ago Will Thom Tillis' opposition to Trump's megabill win over Senate GOP colleagues?

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said many Republicans agree with Tillis.

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2 w. ago Democratic socialist candidate for NYC mayor a 'gift to Republican Party,' GOP lawmaker says

Rep. Riley Moore said on CNN's "State of the Union" that Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who won the party's NYC mayoral primary, was a "gift" for the GOP.

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2 w. ago Dem delay tactic ends, debate begins on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

Senate floor drama unfolds as Democrats complete bill-reading delay tactic, while Republican leaders navigate resistance from fiscal hawks and senators seeking Medicaid changes.

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