7 d. ago Report: Maine’s Senate Hopeful Graham Platner Defies Scandals, Raises $5 Million

Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner has defied a series of scandals and still raised $4.7 million in the final quarter of 2025, his campaign exclusively told Axios. The post Report: Maine’s Senate Hopeful Graham Platner Defies Scandals, Raises $5 Million appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Monuments to McConnell: 8 Things Named After Outgoing Senator in Kentucky

With Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Y) set to leave office after his current term, ending more than four decades in the Senate, at least eight buildings, programs, and public spaces in Kentucky have carried or currently carry his name. The post Monuments to McConnell: 8 Things Named After Outgoing Senator in Kentucky appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Iowa Democrat Wins State Senate Seat, Fending Off G.O.P. Supermajority

By holding a left-leaning seat in suburban Des Moines, Democrats ensured that Republicans would not have a supermajority in the State Senate.

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2 w. ago State Senator: Minnesota Would Not 'Survive, Nor Thrive' Without Somali Community

Somali migrants are claiming that Minnesota's economy would crash without them, even as the cost of Somali-run welfare fraud is growing on a weekly basis. The post State Senator: Minnesota Would Not ‘Survive, Nor Thrive’ Without Somali Community appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Some G.O.P. Senators Join Democrats in Urging Trump to Adopt Hard Line With Putin

The president is planning to meet with the leader of Ukraine in Florida just as the lawmakers are applying some pressure.

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2 w. ago As 2025 ends, Senator John Braun warns Washington policies are driving up living costs

As 2025 ends, Senator John Braun warns Washington policies are driving up living costs  seattlered.com

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2 w. ago 6 things to know about pancreatic cancer after former senator’s diagnosis

Former senator Ben Sasse announced his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2025, calling it "a death sentence" while vowing to fight the disease.

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2 w. ago WY Rep. Hageman Launches Senate Bid Backed by Trump, GOP Senators

Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) has announced her campaign for the United States Senate in 2026, emphasizing her commitment to Wyoming’s communities, energy production, and immigration enforcement. The post WY Rep. Hageman Launches Senate Bid Backed by Trump, GOP Senators appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago After rough 2025 elections, top GOP hopeful says conservatism’s future runs through sound economic message

Former RNC Chair Michael Whatley campaigns across North Carolina for Senate seat, joining Trump at Rocky Mount rally as GOP aims to flip key races in 2026.

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3 w. ago Scott, Senate Republicans Continue Confirming Trump Administration Nominees at Record Pace

Scott, Senate Republicans Continue Confirming Trump Administration Nominees at Record Pace  Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (.gov)

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3 w. ago Trump gets 417 nominees confirmed by Senate in 2025, surpasses Biden's first

Senate Republicans confirmed 417 of President Donald Trump's nominees this year after changing Senate rules in a bid to blast through Senate Democrats' obstruction of the process.

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3 w. ago Senate GOP moves 97 Trump nominees closer to historic milestone

Senate Republicans teed up another massive batch of President Donald Trump's nominees for confirmation as they sprint to finish out a busy year in the upper chamber.

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3 w. ago Jared Isaacman Becomes Youngest NASA Administrator After Senate Confirmation

The United States Senate on Wednesday confirmed Jared Isaacman as Administrator of NASA in a 67-30 vote, officially approving President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the space agency. The self-made billionaire, commercial astronaut, and aviation entrepreneur, at age 42, becomes the youngest person in history to lead NASA. The post Jared Isaacman Becomes Youngest NASA Administrator After Senate Confirmation appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Fani Willis Calls Trump and Allies ‘Criminals’ in Hearing Before Georgia Senate Committee

The district attorney in Atlanta addressed a Republican-led committee created to investigate her conduct during her prosecution of President Trump last year.

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3 w. ago Brendan Carr Says FCC ‘Isn’t Independent’ Amid Concerns of How Trump Might Use the Agency

The comment from Brendan Carr, a Republican, raised concerns from lawmakers about how President Trump might use the agency.

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3 w. ago Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video

The Senate has given final passage to the annual National Defense Authorization Act, which raises troop pay by 3.8%. It also pressures Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide lawmakers with video of strikes on alleged drug boats near Venezuela.

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3 w. ago More than 10% of Congress won't return to their seats after 2026

NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers – now more than one in ten current members – who have announced plans to retire or run for a different office in 2026.

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3 w. ago Watch Live: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Testifies Before Senate

Federal Communications Commission Chairman (FCC) Brendan Carr testifies before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Wednesday, December 17. The post Watch Live: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Testifies Before Senate appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 w. ago Senators Investigate Role of A.I. Data Centers in Rising Electricity Costs

Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses.

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