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Emily Cochrane· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryIn Mississippi, a historic Senate win

Colom set to become the first Black U.S. senator from the state since the Reconstruction era.

Allison Kite· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryRelentless stumping works for Flanagan

Her Senate victory was built by a tireless style.

Staff· Arizona Republic · US
LeadFORGING A NEW PATH

In a state shaped by decades of Republican governance, Democrats pull off the trifecta of controlling Arizona's House, Senate and Governor's Office

Justin Jouvenal· Washington Post · US
SecondaryA squeeze on conservative justices to retire

Lame-duck session likely Trump's last chance to get a Senate confirmation

Ken ThomasSabrina RodriguezJohn Mccormick· Wall Street Journal · US
LeadNew Era in Washington

Democrats keep spotlight on the economy, winning control of the House and Senate in a stinging rebuke of Trump

Ken ThomasEliza CollinsSabrina Rodriguez· Wall Street Journal · US
LeadDemocrats Score Big Wins

Historic victories in deep-red states flip Senate, House poised to slip from GOP control in major shift in power

Jamie SmythMyles Mccormick· Financial Times · UK
LeadPetrol price record deals big blow to Trump on eve of midterm elections

Cost over term set for all-time high Affordability heads voter worries House and Senate up for grabs

Sam Brodey· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryFinal pitches in Maine contest

Jackson, Collins battle to the end in Senate race

Sam Brodey· Boston Globe · US
SecondarySenate rivals seek beachhead in key county

Southern Maine voters often split ticket, a crucial factor in Collins-Jackson race

Joey Cappelletti· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryDem backs Republican in Mich.

El-Sayed’s former rival for Senate stuns party by endorsing Rogers

Nicholas Riccardi and Becky Bohrer· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryJudge dismisses Alaska Senate race lawsuit
Philip Jankowski and Joseph Morton· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryCornyn voters may tilt race for Senate
Michael Van Sickler· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryIs a Democratic blue wave going to miss Florida ... again?

Democrats find themselves in tight races for governor and U.S. Senate, but they are running against a formidable foe in Florida Republicans.

Nicholas Riccardi· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryTRUMP TARGETS SENATE RACE IN ALASKA

Justice Department's legal move aims to prevent certification of a Democratic win.

John C. MoritzCasey Murray· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadThe final sprint

Paxton, Talarico frame closing arguments in Texas Senate race

Walker OrensteinAllison Kite· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
LeadTafoya, Flanagan clash over abortion

Four years after Roe v. Wade was reversed, “pro-choice” is a flash point in Senate race.

Emily Davies· New York Times · US
SecondaryG.O.P. in Ohio Shifts Message In Senate Race

Talk of Socialist Threat in Bid to Lift Turnout

Casey Murray· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryFilings: Musk is Paxton's biggest donor

$158M last month went to support AG in Senate race

Gillian Mcgoldrick· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
LeadWhy Shapiro, Pa. Dems are thinking about an elusive Capitol trifecta

A potential blue wave has leaders eyeing the state House, Senate, and governorship. Both parties are spending big.

Joseph Morton· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryTalarico a moderate during town hall

Democratic Senate nominee hits both parties on CNN in Texas

Sofia Barnett· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryFriendly mics, big risks with podcasts

Senate candidates find modern voter outreach comes with headaches.

Walker Orenstein· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
LeadPoll finds Flanagan leading vs. Tafoya

In Minnesota Poll, Hennepin and Ramsey counties give Democrat edge in U.S. Senate race.

William Tong· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondarySenate candidates up Spanish ad spending
Justine Mcdaniel· Los Angeles Times · US
LeadAll eyes are on swing voters in race for Senate

With upper house up for grabs, candidates train efforts on large pool of independents.

Sam Brodey· Boston Globe · US
LeadFrom rural corner, Senate rivals emerged

Maine’s Aroostook County shaped Collins and Jackson. Now they face off in key race.

Praveena Somasundaram· Washington Post · US
SecondaryIn Senate bid, Cooper avoids extremes

He touts centrist record in N.C. and is Democrats' best hope to flip a seat

Emma Platoff· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryTexas blue? GOP’s grip hangs on one county

Democrats hope ‘perfect storm’ fuels Senate pick

Zachary Schermele· Arizona Republic · US
LeadSenate bill would overhaul college sports

Measure would regulate compensation, transfers

Mike Hughlett· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryPODCASTS TELL TALE OF TAFOYA'S EVOLUTION

Transcripts reveal Republican Senate candidate's shift from skeptic to enthusiast of the president.

Michael Kruse· New York Times · US
SecondaryShaped by Alaska, Peltola Rose Despite Bumps

Run for Senate Reflects Her Complex Politics and Origin Story

Justine Mcdaniel· Los Angeles Times · US
LeadCanada trade war adds challenge in tight Senate races

The dispute stands to heighten economic anxiety, especially in 5 crucial border states.

Dan Nowicki· Arizona Republic · US
LeadFormer Arizona Senate leader dies at age 84

JON KYL 1942-2026

Scott ClementErin Cox· Washington Post · US
SecondaryIn Mich., good and bad news for Democrats

Poll finds 53 percent say they want the party to take over the Senate, but 48 percent support Abdul El-Sayed

Eric Tucker· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondarySenate panel grills Patel on changes to hiring standards

FBI boss also does not rule out sending agents to polling places

Sam Brodey· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryIn influential union, a lack of political unity

Teamsters affiliate in N.H. backs Democrat for Senate; its leader donates to GOP’s Brown

Jim PuzzangheraTal Kopan· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryMass. delegation dreaming of restored clout

Hopes high Democrats can retake House, Senate, or both

Romy Ellenbogen· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryAG hopeful leans in on big-business criticism

Democrat Jose Javier Rodriguez lost his Senate seat in 2020 amid an illicit spoiler campaign.

Sam BrodeyKelly Garrity· Boston Globe · US
LeadSenate rivals challenge voters to tune in

Markey and Moulton seek to inject a dose of enthusiasm into their showdown

Samantha J. Gross· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryHealth care debate is more than semantics

Senate candidates differ over extending coverage

Emily L. Mahoney· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadNixon wins Democratic US Senate bid in upset

Her victory will likely raise big questions for Fla. Democrats about why they underestimated the state representative, the more progressive candidate.

Theodoric Meyer· Washington Post · US
SecondaryEl-Sayed's Michigan win snarls Democrats' plans

The party's path to a Senate majority relies on holding the state

Romy Ellenbogen· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadFlorida’s primary election is here. Here’s what to know before you vote

Floridians across the state will cast votes for governor, U.S. Senate, the state Legislature and more.

Matthew Choi· Washington Post · US
LeadSenate hopeful Talarico touts his faith in Texas

Republicans describe the Democrats' appeal to faith-based voters in pivotal race as blasphemous

Walker OrensteinAllison Kite· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryGOP likes Tafoya's chances for Senate

Flanagan's decisive primary victory could suggest otherwise.

Jonathan J. Cooper· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryImmigration weighs on Minnesota Senate race

Trump's crackdown hangs over bruising Democratic primary

Alanna Durkin RicherLisa Mascaro· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryBlanche narrowly confirmed as next AG

U.S. Senate votes 50-49 in an overnight tally.

Michael WilnerBen Wieder· Los Angeles Times · US
LeadConfirmation of Blanche on a razor’s edge

The tight Senate vote exposes the depth of skepticism of Trump’s Justice Department.

Dan DiamondAnna Liss-Roy· Washington Post · US
LeadPanel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

Senate committee's action follows last week's contentious hearing

Sheryl Gay Stolberg· New York Times · US
SecondaryFAUCI IS REBUKED IN CONTEMPT VOTE BY SENATE PANEL

SPLIT ON PARTY LINES Resolution Could Lead to Charges Over Refusal to Take Questions

Justine McdanielChristopher Buchanan· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryFor Democrats, a struggle over party’s identity

A progressive’s Senate primary victory in swing state Michigan presents a crucial test.

Aaron ZitnerJohn Mccormick· Wall Street Journal · US
SecondaryMichigan Win Lifts The Left, But Fight Remains

Democrats look to unite after El-Sayed ekes out a victory in the Senate primary

Jeremy RoebuckTheodoric Meyer· Washington Post · US
LeadSenate committee advances Blanche for AG after standoff

Full chamber must now hold a final vote on confirmation, potentially as early as this week

Erin Cox· Washington Post · US
LeadBlack voters in Mich. could settle key Senate race

Bruising Democratic primary has put party's divisions out in the open

Reid J. Epstein· New York Times · US
SecondaryMichigan Senate Race Is a Weather Vane for Democrats’ Future

A Tense Battle Between the Left and Center

Alanna Durkin RicherMary Clare Jalonick· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryBlanche cuts deal with GOP Senate holdouts

The nominee for attorney general agrees to rescind the Trump IRS settlement fund in writing and put limits on tax audit shield.

Lauran Neergaard and Ali Swenson· Chicago Tribune · US
LeadSenate GOP takes aim at Fauci

Scientists rush to epidemiologist's defense ahead of unusual hearing rehashing pandemic response

Lauran Neergaard and Ali Swenson· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryFauci repeatedly invokes the Fifth during contentious Senate hearing
Theodoric Meyer· Washington Post · US
Lead‘A towering figure here in the Senate’

Washington gathers to mourn Lindsey Graham at the first of two services

Sydney Kashiwagi· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryAIPAC looms over state Senate race

Even as lobby group becomes key issue for Democrats, role in election is unclear.

Anjali Huynh· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryLawmakers consider moves for openness

Skeptics say Mass. Senate proposal, House version don’t go far enough

Lisa Mascaro· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
LeadHegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far, asks Senate for more

Senators of both parties grill the defense secretary about his leadership of the Pentagon as well as its urgent budget request.

Liz GoodwinDan Merica· Washington Post · US
SecondaryMaine candidate led Senate with a temper

Troy Jackson, set to replace Platner, yelled and cursed at his peers

Sam Brodey· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryJackson quickly grabs support in Senate bid

Onetime Maine logger faces rugged path to oust Collins

Anjali Huynh· Boston Globe · US
SecondarySenate race has liberals lamenting

Young candidates generate energy in other regions while Mass. lags, they say

SecondaryU.S. strikes Iran as sides seek control over strait

Senate Democrats block defense authorization bill

Ben Wieder· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryBlanche grilled by Senate committee

One Republican vote against him could block his nomination as attorney general.

Iris Kwok· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryU.S. considers end to clock switching

House passes bill that makes daylight saving year-round. Its Senate prospects are unclear.

Allison KiteSydney Kashiwagi· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryUnknown donors spending millions

Funds fuel ads supporting Craig in Senate primary.

Karen Tumulty· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryTrump ally’s sudden death leaves a void in Senate

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican lawmaker from South Carolina who went from being one of Donald Trump’s harshest critics to positioning himself in the front ranks of the president’s most defiant supporters, died Saturday. He was 71.

Mary Clare JalonickSeung Min Kim· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondarySen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71

He was a top ally of President Donald Trump and longtime fixture in the Senate.

Chris Vognar· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryMcDreamy for Senate wasn't hard to imagine

Pop culture's place in politics is secure

Lisa Lerer· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
Secondary‘A slow-rolling disaster’: Inside the Graham Platner implosion

He was seen as a rising star with everyman appeal in his bid for Maine’s Senate seat. Then a series of scandals and secrets emerged.

Dan MericaAlexei Koseff· Washington Post · US
SecondaryPlatner ends run for Senate in Maine

Democratic nominee pitted against Collins was accused of sexual assault

Kimberlee Kruesi and Patrick Whittle· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryMore Dems demand Platner quit campaign

Picking a successor in Maine's Senate race could divide the party

Justine McdanielIris Kwok· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryRace in Maine draws national concern

Allegations against candidate set back Democrats’ hopes of flipping Senate seat.

Tarini PartiEliza CollinsSabrina Rodriguez· Wall Street Journal · US
SecondaryPlatner Crisis Shows Democrats’ Divisions

Democrats are scrambling to stave off disaster in the pivotal Maine Senate race as the fallout from damaging new allegations against nomi-

Sam BrodeyJames Pindell· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryCalls grow for Platner to drop his Senate bid

Democrat 'taking the time to reflect' after allegation of sexual assault surfaces

Samantha J. Gross· Boston Globe · US
LeadStymied by Senate, Wu takes unusual measures

Endorsements of first-time candidates raise some eyebrows

Jon GambrellMunir AhmedDavid Rising· Chicago Tribune · US
LeadUS, Iran dispute nuclear inspections

Senate OKs proposal to limit Trump’s war powers in conflict

Lisa Mascaro· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
LeadSenate OKs resolution to stop Iran war

Symbolic action occurs as U.S., Tehran are in a dispute over U.N. nuclear inspections.

Siobhan HughesLindsay WiseKen Thomas· Wall Street Journal · US
LeadSenate Rebukes Trump on Iran With Vote to Curb War Powers

Nonbinding measure after House approval follows president’s deal with Tehran

Lisa Mascaro· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondarySenate votes to limit Trump in Iran

In rare rebuke, the chamber joins House in approving war powers resolution.

Lisa Mascaro· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryOn 10th try, Senate passes war powers resolution

The 50-48 vote is largely symbolic but rebukes President Donald Trump for the Iran conflict.

Jonathan Saltzman· Boston Globe · US
LeadSenate passes bill to bolster primary care

Measure would change how doctors are paid; hospitals, insurers balk

Walker OrensteinAllison KiteSydney Kashiwagi· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
LeadPoll: Klobuchar favorite for governor

But she is not seeing the level of support that took her to the U.S. Senate four times.

Jazmine Ulloa· New York Times · US
SecondaryPaxton’s Bid Raises the Stakes in His Voting War

Texas Senate Hopeful Has Been Targeting Latino Groups

Sam Brodey· Boston Globe · US
LeadPlatner may win, but primary still a test

Maine’s Democratic Senate contest could reflect resilience of his support

Sydney Kashiwagi· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryMoney's on Craig in Senate contest

DFL backed Flanagan, but political groups shell out for her rival.

Joey Cappelletti· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondarySenate OKs $70B bill for immigration enforcement

Republicans thwart efforts to kill fund for Trump allies

Joey Cappelletti· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryICE bill gets OK over move to ban fund

Senate approved the measure after months-long delay

Lisa LererKatie Glueck· New York Times · US
SecondaryPlatner Could Be ‘Unsettling,’ Some Women Say

Recalling Maine Senate Candidate’s Charm and Volatility

Joey Cappelletti· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondarySenate passes $70B bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol

GOP leaders fended off bipartisan efforts to block the $1.8B Trump-IRS settlement fund.

Justine Mcdaniel· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondarySenate rejects an initial attempt to ban Trump’s $1.8-billion fund

Congress’ second recent effort to rebuke Trump’s shows fractures within GOP.

Niki Griswold· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryWith eye on rival, Wu backs newcomer

Mayor endorses Gayle in Senate race vs. Collins

Benjamin Wermund· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadAbbott seeks to lift Texas GOP ticket

Governor targets Democratic Senate candidate Talarico in hopes of uniting a fractured party

Megan Kimble· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryPaxton got more votes for his, allies’ dollars

$30M in total spent on GOP Senate runoff

Ken Thomas· Wall Street Journal · US
SecondaryTrump, Democrats See Edge In Paxton Candidacy

Left finds hope in Senate race in Texas after MAGA loyalist wins primary runoff

Meg Kinnard, Jeffrey Collins, Kim Chandler and David A. Lieb· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryTrump’s plans to reshape maps dealt dual setbacks

Senate rejects call to redistrict in SC; court halts bid in Alabama

Kim Chandler and David A. Lieb· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryGOP’s vote map plans hit a snag

South Carolina Senate declines to redraw districts and Alabama is blocked.

Meg Kinnard and Jeffrey Collins and Kim Chandler and David A. Lieb· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryS.C. senate rejects Trump’s call to redraw districts amid primary

A federal panel blocked Alabama from using a new Republican-drawn map. A Florida map was approved.

Walker Orenstein· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryGOP’s Schwarze gains traction in run for U.S. Senate

He is now a front-runner ahead of party’s convention in Duluth.

Michael Gold and Carl Hulse· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryTrump facing pushback from his own party

Senate Republicans, frustrated by a $1.8 billion payout fund, delayed a vote on immigration legislation.

Richard RubinSiobhan HughesLindsay Wise· Wall Street Journal · US
SecondarySenate Rebels Against Trump Over Fund

GOP ditches vote on immigration over concerns about $1.8 billion pot of money

James Osborne· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadTrump endorses Paxton for Senate

Texas AG and incumbent opponent Cornyn had long vied for backing of MAGA president

Gromer Jeffers Jr.· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadPaxton: Cornyn weak on MAGA

GOP competitors for Senate sound off as early voting starts

David Gambacorta· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondarySports gambling critic warns of growing ‘mental health crisis’

A Senate panel will examine issues within the industry as a former Philadelphia attorney leads the charge to protect consumers.

Riley Beggin and Dan Diamond· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondarySecurity bill with ballroom funds ruled out of order

Senate parliamentarian’s decision found several problems with the multi-billion-dollar proposal.

Lisa LererKatie Glueck· New York Times · US
SecondaryA ‘Working-Class’ Candidate’s Complex Résumé

Maine Senate Hopeful’s Back Story Muddies His Own Image

Matt Grossman· Wall Street Journal · US
SecondarySenate Confirms Warsh As Next Fed Chair

Only one Democrat casts vote in favor, in departure from previous nominees

Andrew Ackerman· Washington Post · US
SecondarySenate confirms Warsh as Fed chair

But Trump’s hoped-for rate cuts seen as unlikely with inflation on march

Allison Kite· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondarySENATE PASSES BILL TO CURB ICE

It bans masks and allows lawsuits, but its prospects in divided House are slim.

Theodoric Meyer· Washington Post · US
SecondaryDemocrats are becoming more bullish on Senate flip

Big hurdles remain, but Trump’s unpopularity, Iran war provide opening

Nathaniel Minor· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryFirearms bill clears DFL-led Senate

Legislation approved along party lines; faces brick wall in tied House.

Sam BrodeyJames Pindell· Boston Globe · US
LeadMills pulls out of Senate race in Maine

Choice of Democratic leaders is outpaced by progressive Platner in bid to take on Collins

Ali Swenson and Meg Kinnard· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryNew nominee for surgeon general

After Casey Means’ path stalled in Senate, Trump picks Nicole Saphier, a radiologist.

Anna Liss-Roy· Washington Post · US
SecondaryDHS logjam finally breaks

HOUSE APPROVES SENATE-PASSED BILL

C. Ryan BarberNick Timiraos· Wall Street Journal · US
LeadDOJ Drops Investigation of Powell

Reversal is designed to clear opposition to Senate approval of Warsh to lead Fed

Allison Kite· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryJudge rules U.S. Senate candidate White abused his son, ex-wife

He is ordered to have no contact with either.

Michael Van Sickler· Tampa Bay Times · US
Secondary2 Democrats and 3 Republicans qualify to challenge Moody

The U.S. Senate incumbent was appointed last year to fill the vacancy left by Marco Rubio.

Sam Brodey· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryMills’s campaign slow to catch fire

Maine governor wages low-key fight for Senate as Platner draws crowds

John C. Moritz· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryNRA's Texas mission is denying Senate to Talarico

Group dubs Democratic candidate 'Beto 2.0' for stance on guns

Ryan Faircloth· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryAS FLANAGAN SEEKS SENATE, RIFT WITH WALZ REMAINS

Lieutenant governor mostly absent from governor’s circle since 2024 split

Jana Hollingsworth· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryVote on mining splinters region

Neighbors of BWCAW react with distress and hope as Senate lifts ban.

Ben Wieder· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryRedefining the donor state

In their bid to flip the Senate, Californians pour money into Democratic campaigns elsewhere

Sydney Kashiwagi· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
LeadSenate votes to end ban on mining near BWCAW

Twin Metals mine still faces a long road; opponents say they'll keep fighting.

Jeremy Gorner· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryState Senate passes e-bike, e-scooter safety bill

Responds to growing popularity of devices and concerns they raise

Michael Van Sickler· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryVindman outraised Moody last quarter for Senate race

Republicans still have access to a lot more money, but Wednesday’s federal campaign finance reports give Florida Democrats hope for a competitive election.

Nick TimiraosMatt Grossman· Wall Street Journal · US
SecondaryTrump Threatens Fed Chief, Imperiling Transition

President weighs firing Powell, backs probe as Warsh faces a Senate roadblock

Noah RobertsonTheodoric Meyer· Washington Post · US
SecondaryMeasure to block further Iran strikes fails in Senate

War powers resolution is the fourth to falter in the chamber since war’s start

Brianna Sacks and Maria Sacchetti and Marianne LeVine· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryHow a little-known contractor helped run operations at FEMA

Kara Voorhies worked closely with Kristi Noem’s top aide, Corey Lewandowski. All three are now subjects of a Senate probe.