ICE and the Senate react to the latest shootings: From the Politics Desk
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Platner ends whirlwind Senate bid after rape allegation
Graham Platner finally relented to intense pressure, announcing he was bowing out of the Maine Senate race. In a video...
Senate sets new date for Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing after Trump derailed the previous one
The Senate Intelligence Committee scheduled a new confirmation hearing Tuesday for Jay Clayton’s nomination to be director of national intelligence...
College sports bill heading to Senate for full vote
Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; ESPN personality Nick Saban during 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College...
Trump-endorsed Rep. Barry Moore wins GOP primary runoff in Alabama Senate race
Rep. Barry Moore won the Republican primary runoff in the Alabama Senate race, NBC News projects, making him the heavy...
Platner wins Democratic Senate primary in Maine, will face Collins
PORTLAND, Maine — Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, setting up a high-stakes race...
Trump-endorsed Paxton knocks out Cornyn in heated Texas Senate runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton easily defeated four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday in a vicious and expensive runoff...
Mike Collins headed to a runoff in Georgia’s GOP Senate primary
Rep. Mike Collins is headed for a runoff after placing first, but failing to beat the 50% threshold in Georgia’s...
How Julianna Stratton surged to victory in Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary
It was January, just two months until Illinois' Democratic Senate primary. And Quentin Fulks saw a critical opening.Lt. Gov Juliana...
Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for female voters in Maine’s key Senate race
Gov. Janet Mills and oyster farmer Graham Platner are battling over female voters as Maine’s critical Senate race heats up,...
Ex-Vols coach Derek Dooley running for U.S. Senate
Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley is running for the U.S. Senate in Georgia. Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley...
Democrat senators lambast RFK Jr. before HHS secretary Senate confirmation vote
Senate Democrats railed against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a late-night session Wednesday ahead of his confirmation vote to potentially...
Sen. Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania US Senate race to Republican David McCormick
Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) on Thursday finally conceded the US Senate race in Pennsylvania to Republican David McCormick. “I just...
Rep. Gallego beats Kari Lake in Arizona Senate race
Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., has won the race for Arizona's open Senate seat, beating out Republican Kari Lake, a close...
Donald Trump pressures Senate GOP candidates to fill his Cabinet
WASHINGTON — Days before Senate Republicans pick their new leader, President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring the candidates to change the...
