Democrats see signs of growing momentum in Texas Senate race

Democrats are showing signs of gaining momentum in the Texas Senate race between Sen. Ted Cruz (R) and Rep. Colin Allred (D), making this year the breakthrough year Democrats have been chasing for several cycles. This is fueling the party's expectations that this may be the case. While Cruz remains the favorite to win, and […]

Arizona Senate hopeful Kari Lake launches women-centered platform to woo key demographic — including more ‘workplace flexibility’

PHOENIX — Arizona Senate candidates are pushing for “policies that encourage companies to provide support systems for working mothers, including flexible work hours, remote work options, and affordable child care.” There is. And — surprise, surprise — it's the Republican Party. It's part of Kali Lake's soon-to-be-released eight-point platform she's calling the “Mama Bear Initiative,” […]

Montana GOP Senate candidate says remarks about Native Americans were 'insensitive,' rejects call to apologize

Montana Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy acknowledged in Monday's debate that derisive comments he made about Native Americans in 2023 were “insensitive,” but said his comments reflected military culture. He explained that this was the case and refused to apologize. “Yes, it's insensitive,” Sheehy acknowledged when asked about his Democratic opponent, Sen. Jon Tester of […]

Tim Sheehy Rips Jon Tester in Montana Senate Debate

Republican challenger Tim Sheehy performed well against Democratic Sen. Jon Tester in the Montana Senate debate on Monday. Mr. Tester faces a tough battle for re-election against the former U.S. Navy SEAL, but on Monday night he and Mr. Sheehy discussed topics ranging from abortion to border security to housing affordability, making for a tough […]

Senate Democrats Say Nuking Filibuster over Abortion Is Worth Risk

Several Senate Democrats are joining Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris' call to end the filibuster to pass legislation that would federally legalize abortion and wipe out pro-life state laws. Overriding the filibuster would reduce the 60 votes needed to pass the bill in the U.S. Senate to just 51, a move some Democrats […]

Rick Scott calls for Senate to reconvene to consider Helene disaster aid

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Monday called on the Senate to “immediately reconvene” once the damage assessment is complete so that lawmakers can consider emergency relief measures for the damage caused by Hurricane Helen. “Floridians are resilient, but our response and recovery from this storm will require the full and immediate support of government at […]

Senate GOP super PAC dumps nearly $70M into Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan races

A Senate Republican super PAC aligned with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is pouring $67.5 million into close races in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan to break through the Democratic “blue wall.” With less than 35 days until the election, the Senate Republican Leadership Fund is funding TV, radio and digital ads targeting Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania), […]