Governor Kemp supports ex-football coach Derek Dooley for the 2026 Georgia US Senate election.
Georgia Governor Endorses Derek Dooley for Senate Race Outside Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp announced his endorsement of Derek Dooley for the Senate seat from Georgia. This announcement came just an hour before the Georgia Bulldogs kicked off their season. Kemp noted this was a unique chance to challenge […]
Three Senate contests that might change the power dynamics: ‘This is a wake-up call’
Senate Seats Up for Grabs in 2026 Primaries As the 2026 primary season approaches, attention is turning to three open U.S. Senate seats. Following a strong performance in the 2024 elections, Republicans currently hold control of the White House, the House, and the Senate. In recent months, Republicans made significant gains, flipping four seats in […]
Sen. Joni Ernst will reveal she is not running for re-election in the Iowa Senate.
Ernst Will Not Seek Reelection Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst has decided not to run for reelection in the upcoming midterms next year. The 55-year-old, who first joined the Senate in 2014, is expected to officially announce her retirement next week. Ernst, a veteran who served in both the Army Reserve and the Iowa National […]
Ernst likely to step down from the Senate and not run for reelection.
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is likely to announce that she won’t seek a third term in the Senate. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), who has been in the Legislature since 2021 and previously worked as a reporter, is being discussed among GOP insiders. CBS News initially reported that Ernst plans to step away from reelection, with an […]
Senior Senate Republican raises concerns about new Trump effort to cut funding
Collins Critiques Trump’s Funding Withdrawal Proposal Senate Budget Committee Chairman Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, recently expressed her concerns regarding President Trump’s latest request to retract funds confirmed by Congress. She characterized this move as an “attempt to undermine the law.” On Thursday, Collins pointed out, a request was sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, […]
Mexican lawmakers clash during intense Senate meeting
Amid a heated debate regarding U.S. involvement in combating drug cartels, chaos erupted in the Mexican Senate on Wednesday as two senior politicians engaged in a physical altercation. Alejandro “Allito” Moreno, leader of the Opposition Party (PRI), and Geraldo Fernandez Noronha, president of the dominant Morena party, were at the center of the commotion. The […]
Alaska Governor Dunleavy prepares to declare his Senate campaign against Murkowski
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy Plans 2028 Senate Run Against Lisa Murkowski Alaska’s Governor Mike Dunleavy is reportedly gearing up to launch his campaign for the U.S. Senate in 2028, aiming to challenge incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowski. This development comes amid whispers from various sources close to the governor, highlighting a contentious relationship between Murkowski and […]
Maine Senate race intensifies as Collins faces protesters during event
Protests Disrupt Ribbon-Cutting for Route 1 Reconstruction Project On Tuesday, Senator Susan Collins of Maine encountered significant pushback from protesters during a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of a federally funded $9.2 million Route 1 reconstruction project. The event quickly turned tumultuous as demonstrators shouted “Shame! Shame! Shame!” expressing their grievances over various issues including […]
Georgia Special Election Moves to Runoff as Democrat Aims to Secure State Senate Seat
In a special election on Tuesday in Georgia, voters began the process of filling the seat left vacant by Sen. Brandon Beach (R), who is set to become US treasurer under the Trump administration. Debra Sigley, the only Democrat in a crowded field of seven candidates, secured around 40% of the votes. Meanwhile, Republicans Jason […]
Republican whip suggests it’s time to revise Senate confirmation procedures
Senate Republicans Seek Changes to Confirmation Process On Wednesday, Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) indicated plans for Senate Republicans to advance a proposal next month aimed at revising rules related to over 140 stalled candidates from former President Trump. In an Op-Ed for the Wall Street Journal, Barrasso highlighted that Trump has over 1,000 […]