Tag: Senate

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., asks a question during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing to examine the nomination of Cameron Hamilton to be Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

From ‘audit the fed’ to ‘trust me, it’s there’: Rand Paul’s Fort Knox fumble

Jp Cortez · August 12, 2026 8:00 am

FILE - This photo combination shows Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., left, Jan. 15, 2026, in Washington and Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Nov. 5, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, Abbie Parr, file)

Peggy Flanagan defeats Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate primary, extending progressive winning streak

Samantha-Jo Roth · August 11, 2026 11:44 pm

Michele Tafoya, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, reacts during a forum with her opponents at Farmfest, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Morgan, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Michele Tafoya wins Minnesota Republican Senate primary, setting up high-stakes November race

Samantha-Jo Roth · August 11, 2026 10:00 pm

Darline Graham and Ralph Norman (AP Photos)

Darline Graham Nordone, Ralph Norman advance to runoff in Senate race to replace Lindsey Graham

Max Grinstein · August 11, 2026 8:21 pm

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul el Sayed.

Once-celebrated leftist city official who endorsed el Sayed faces mounting charges

Hudson Crozier · August 11, 2026 5:37 pm

James Carville, a political commentator known for leading former President Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, speaks before introducing Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) at a campaign stop.

James Carville offers el Sayed reluctant support after Senate candidate distances from Hasan Piker

Emily Hallas · August 11, 2026 4:42 pm

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference after a policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Washington

Democrats give Senate GOP new midterm ammo in opposing federal voter ID

Ramsey Touchberry · August 11, 2026 3:54 pm

Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., speaks to the crowd as protesters gather outside the Supreme Court as it hears arguments over state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington.

WATCH LIVE: Ed Markey speaks after former Marine Robert Gilman’s release from Russian prison

Emily Hallas · August 11, 2026 3:01 pm

trump and graham

Byron York doubts Trump’s South Carolina endorsement power

Kiara Moore · August 11, 2026 2:15 pm

Seth Bodnar, an independent candidate for a U.S. Senate seat in Montana, speaks to supporters and the press outside the Yellowstone County Courthouse, Aug. 7, 2026, in Billings, Montana. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown)

Democrats’ gamble on independent challengers hits major roadblock in Montana after Senate nominee refuses to quit race

David Sivak · August 11, 2026 5:00 am

Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, acknowledges applause at the Maine Democratic Nominating Convention, Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Bangor, Maine.

Dark money PAC deploys $1.5 million ad campaign to support Troy Jackson

Mia Cathell · August 10, 2026 3:39 pm

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan speaks.

Angie Craig pans Peggy Flanagan for ‘deception’ after AIPAC position paper revealed

Claire Carter · August 10, 2026 12:26 pm