Senate candidate from Maine attributes Nazi tattoo and previous beliefs to military culture
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, faced scrutiny over his past comments and actions during an interview on Friday. He attributed some of his earlier controversial views to the “culture” he encountered during his military service, a statement that has drawn criticism from both Republicans and veterans. In a conversation […]
Political Report changes four Senate ratings in favor of Democrats
A prominent, nonpartisan political analyst is suggesting that the difficult political landscape for Republicans could open up possibilities for Democrats to reclaim Senate control during the midterm elections this year. However, they note this is still a “tough challenge.” The Cook Political Report pointed out on Monday that support has shifted in favor of Democrats […]
Alaska Senate Approves Legislation for Safe Haven Baby Boxes
Alaska Senate Approves Bill for Safe Infant Surrender Devices The Alaska Senate has passed a significant bill aimed at preventing infant abandonment by allowing the installation of devices in the state. The legislation, which legalizes Safe Haven Baby Boxes, was approved with a vote of 18-2. Notably, two Senators—Bert Steadman, a Republican from Sitka, and […]
Bill Cassidy May Miss Louisiana Senate Runoff
As the final week of Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary approaches, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) is feeling the pressure to secure re-election. He has voiced strong criticism of his Republican counterparts and is at risk of not making it to the runoff in this increasingly competitive three-way race. With just five weeks left before the May […]
Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Fed chair postponed as Senate hearing is moved to after next week.
The Senate hearing for Kevin Warsh, who is nominated by President Trump to take over Jerome Powell’s position at the Federal Reserve, has been delayed. Originally set for April 16, the new date hasn’t been established yet as the Senate Banking Committee is still waiting for the necessary documents, according to sources. To hold the […]
Senate Republicans will hold talks with Trump to finance ICE through reconciliation.
Senate Republicans Meet with Trump on Immigration Funding Senate Republicans are set to meet President Donald Trump on Friday to outline a strategy for an immigration package that would entirely leave out Democrats. They are considering using a partisan budget reconciliation process to secure funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border […]
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico refutes the accusation of wanting to defund the police.
Texas Senate Candidate Responds to Defunding Police Claims James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Texas, has labeled recent assertions that he supports defunding the police as a “blatant lie.” This remark comes in response to renewed criticism from Republicans, who have focused on comments he made during a 2019 television interview. […]
Senate candidate El-Sayed supports Hasan Piker and criticizes Joe Rogan
El-Sayed Campaigned with Controversial Streamer, Critiques Rogan Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Michigan, has doubled down on his decision to partner with the contentious Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, while also taking aim at podcaster Joe Rogan. When questioned about Piker’s polarizing remarks, El-Sayed sidestepped a direct denial, instead focusing […]
Schumer to push for Senate vote on war powers regarding Iran as ceasefire starts
Strait of Hormuz at the Center of Fragile Iranian Ceasefire A correspondent has shared updates on the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran amid claims from the White House that relations between the U.S. and NATO aren’t strained, even after Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the ceasefire agreement. Top Senate Democrats express […]
Arkansas’ Democratic Senate candidate states she will not campaign alongside Kamala Harris
Democratic contenders for Arkansas’ Senate seats are attempting to distance themselves from mainstream Democratic figures, including former Vice President Kamala Harris, as they aim to reclaim a Republican-held Senate seat. “Arkansas is a very independent state. Our voting history shows we’re often split voters,” Harry Shoffner remarked. He also expressed that both political parties have […]