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GOP fears ‘perfect storm’ could lead to Marshall’s loss in red-state Kansas

It's been 94 years since Kansas voters sent a Democrat to the Senate. But Adam Hamilton, a prominent pastor, is looking to make that jump as...

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On Capitol Hill, the reporters run free. GOP senators are fine with it

President Trump has barred news outlets from the White House, and a prominent GOP congresswoman is making noise about restricting press access to...

24.09.2026 5

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Trawling fight makes waves in Alaska Senate contest

The race for Senate in Alaska, one of Democrats’ best hopes this year for retaking a seat in the upper chamber, has a lot to do with fish. Both...

23.09.2026 30

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Here are the conservative priorities stalled as the lame-duck session nears

The 119th Congress, with its Republican trifecta and broad coalition of support, was supposed to be a boon for the conservative agenda. But the time...

22.09.2026 4

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Retiring Michigan senator to lead USC politics center

Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), who is retiring from the Senate at the end of this term, will join the University of Southern California (USC) as a...

21.09.2026 5

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Senate Democrats, minus Fetterman, urge Hegseth to provide receipt for Iran war costs

All of the Democrats in the Senate — excluding Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman — signed an open letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,...

17.09.2026 3

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The Movement: Friction among conservative media grows as Trump's approval falls

President Trump came to power in 2016 and again in 2024 on a wave of conservative media backing, as right-wing podcast, radio and TV hosts built...

15.09.2026 8

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Leah Hill: Legislative director, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)

Leah Hill is no stranger to a tough crowd. The legislative director for Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) started her career teaching first- and...

15.09.2026 9

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Two former senators looking to return face steep odds and seniority shuffle

Two Senate candidates this year are hoping to do what only a handful of others have done in the last century: return to their old jobs in the upper...

14.09.2026 20

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Husted ousts his political director over posts with Nazi imagery

Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) fired his campaign's political director, Stephen Woytek, on Friday after learning about social media posts linked to Woytek,...

11.09.2026 8

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Conservatives split over Trump plan to pay stay-at-home parents

A new proposal from the White House to expand childcare subsidies to cover stay-at-home parents is dividing conservatives. The idea is not a new one....

09.09.2026 7

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The Movement: Vance faces pressure over Carlson friendship

Vice President Vance is in hot water with some conservatives after a press briefing last week where he defended his friendship with Tucker Carlson....

08.09.2026 8

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Gas prices reach Labor Day high amid Iran war

The average price of gas going into this Labor Day weekend reached a record holiday high compared to past years at $4.14 a gallon, according to a...

07.09.2026 6

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Worker injured during White House construction rescued by emergency crew

An emergency crew rescued a construction worker from high up in scaffolding on the White House North Portico on Monday afternoon, responding to a...

07.09.2026 4

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Hunter Biden to launch crypto meme coin

Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, announced Monday that he’s debuting a meme coin, traded under the ticker $LAPTOP, in reference to...

07.09.2026 8

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This week on the Hill: Political spotlight turns to GOP midterm convention in Dallas

The political world’s eyes are focused this week on Dallas, where Republicans are turning up the volume at a two-day convention meant to bolster the...

07.09.2026 6

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Trump posts updates about his DC ‘beautification’ projects

President Donald Trump made several posts on social media on Monday morning with pictures of statues and landmarks around Washington, D.C., that the...

07.09.2026 9

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Rudy Giuliani urges Mamdani to not attend 9/11 anniversary

Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City who later worked as President Trump’s personal lawyer, publicly criticized current Mayor Zohran...

07.09.2026 8

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Fake Republican midterm convention site still redirects to Epstein files

A fake website claiming to be associated with the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) midterm convention, taking place Sept. 9-10 in Dallas,...

07.09.2026 7

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House censures North Carolina Republican over allegations of inappropriate behavior with staffers

House lawmakers in both parties came together on Tuesday to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) over allegations of inappropriate behavior with female...

01.09.2026 10

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Vulnerable Democrats vote to denounce socialism amid midterm pressure

Several Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted with Republicans to adopt a resolution that formally denounces socialism and the...

01.09.2026 9

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Two Democrats, in highly unusual move, cross the aisle to save GOP bills

Two Democrats took the unusual step of voting with Republicans to advance a batch of GOP-backed bills, preventing a handful of conservatives from...

01.09.2026 10

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Congress funds government until December, averting pre-election shutdown

The House on Tuesday voted to send a short-term extension of government funding to President Trump’s desk, avoiding a politically risky shutdown on...

01.09.2026 10

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GOP hard-liners threaten rebellion over stopgap funding bill

A small group of conservatives in the House of Representatives is threatening to vote against a procedural rule and stymie much of the GOP agenda for...

01.09.2026 10

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The Movement: Meta settlement gets praise, pushback from the right

Family- and culture-focused groups on the right praised last week’s court settlement that requires Meta to institute safety and addiction guardrails...

01.09.2026 7

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Democrats propose counter to GOP’s anti-socialism resolution

Four Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives made a move Monday to publicly criticize socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America...

31.08.2026 8

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Ohio family decries use of photo in Republican Senate ad

Republicans are facing backlash for a Senate campaign ad that tied Democratic candidate and former Sen. Sherrod Brown (Ohio) to a highway accident....

28.08.2026 10

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Trump Postal Service board nominees held up by Republican senator over mail delay concerns

President Trump’s goal to reshape the leadership of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has hit a snag as a senator from his own party presses the agency...

28.08.2026 5

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The Movement: MAHA and anti-abortion groups split on FDA nominee

Anti-abortion groups and other conservatives largely applauded the White House announcement that President Trump would nominate health policy aide Dr....

25.08.2026 6

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Iowa Senate candidates zero in on cancer crisis as key race tightens

Candidates for Iowa’s open Senate seat are zeroing in on the state’s high rate of cancer diagnoses as the race emerges as one of the most...

24.08.2026 9

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Fervor over data centers fires up competitive Ohio Senate race

One of the most competitive Senate races this year is pivoting around data centers. The contest in Ohio between incumbent Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and...

19.08.2026 10

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The Movement: Is the era of small government over?

Americans who want the government to stay out of companies’ way are increasingly politically homeless. Republicans have been the party of small...

18.08.2026 10

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Republicans face unexpected challenge in Alaska Senate race

As Republicans look to hold on to their Senate majority in November, one state that is usually safely red is heating up as a former Democratic...

15.08.2026 9

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Democratic shake-up on horizon for two big Senate committees

Two high-profile Senate committees, Judiciary and Foreign Relations, are headed for a leadership shake-up next year that will likely create even more...

14.08.2026 10

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Senate rankings: 8 GOP seats that could flip in November

With 85 days until the midterm elections, Democrats are increasingly eyeing the possibility of making significant gains in the Senate. While the...

13.08.2026 10

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The Movement: A $20 burrito and a fight over affordability

A personal note to readers from Emily Brooks: I have welcomed my second child! I’ll be out on maternity leave for the next few months, and Helen,...

11.08.2026 10

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Senate overwhelmingly passes Russia sanctions bill

The Senate on Friday passed a long-sought bipartisan bill that would impose harsher sanctions on Russia and the top five buyers of Russian oil, along...

07.08.2026 10

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The Movement: Spanish migrant crisis boosts anti-immigration message in US

Footage of African migrants crossing a European-controlled border en masse is the newest red meat for right-wing politicians and commentators who want...

04.08.2026 10

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Democrats see wins in funding stopgap, but expect future spending fight

The Senate on Monday advanced a bipartisan bill to fund the government at current levels through Dec. 11 with strong support from both parties, a...

04.08.2026 10

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Cornyn says he's still 'prepared to vote no' on Blanche

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has not changed his mind on Todd Blanche, telling reporters Thursday morning that he was still leaning against advancing...

30.07.2026 10

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Blanche AG nomination looks increasingly precarious ahead of key vote

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general appeared increasingly precarious Wednesday night, just 13 hours ahead of a planned vote on whether to...

29.07.2026 10

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Senate advances Graham bill to put harsher sanctions on Russia, Iran

The Senate, in a rare bipartisan vote Tuesday night, advanced a bill that would impose harsher sanctions on Russia and buyers of Russian oil and gas...

28.07.2026 10

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Graham honored with memorial service at US Capitol

Late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died suddenly on July 11 from an aortic dissection, was honored in a memorial service in the U.S. Capitol on...

28.07.2026 10

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All senators invited to Zelensky meeting as Congress weighs Russia sanctions bill

All 100 senators have been invited to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. in the U.S. Capitol, multiple...

27.07.2026 10

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Thune faces mounting Trump reconciliation pressure heading into summer sprint

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is facing deepening pressure from all sides — especially President Trump — as he prepares to navigate a...

26.07.2026 10

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Democrats brush off fears within party about threat of democratic socialists

Democrats in the House and Senate are pushing back at any idea their party is in trouble because of a debate between the left and center over its...

24.07.2026 10

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Cornyn approves Trump nominees, says he got assurances on foreign aid program

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Wednesday voted to confirm two of President Trump’s nominees for diplomatic posts after briefly threatening to hold...

22.07.2026 10

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Republicans balk at cost-raising potential of new tariffs on Canada

Republicans aren’t eager to throw their weight behind Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, with some saying it’s a classic Trumpian negotiating tactic...

22.07.2026 10

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High-profile Trump nominees pose test for outgoing Republicans

Several high-profile Trump administration nominees face committee votes in the coming weeks that will show whether outgoing GOP senators are willing...

19.07.2026 20

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Tillis goes scorched-earth on SAVE America Act, threatening to stall it

Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.), a retiring Republican who has become one of the most vocal critics of the Trump administration in his party, delivered harsh...

16.07.2026 10

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