Rep. Seth Moulton starts primary campaign for Ed Markey’s Senate seat in Massachusetts, claiming the 79-year-old politician is ‘too old’
Moulton Challenges Markey for Senate Seat On Wednesday, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) declared his intention to challenge Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) in the upcoming election, citing concerns about Markey’s age. The 79-year-old senator has been in Congress since 1976, and Moulton questioned whether it’s time for a change in leadership. “Is he too old?” Moulton […]
Senate Republicans and Thune introduce surprise twist in shutdown battle
Senate’s Upcoming Vote on Pentagon Spending Bill Senate Majority Leader John Thune has announced that a full-year Pentagon spending bill will be brought to the floor on Thursday. This move adds a layer of complexity to the ongoing shutdown debate, effectively putting pressure on Democrats to oppose the funding measure while trying to keep healthcare […]
Senate Democrats urge Google and YouTube regarding Trump agreement
A group of Senate Democrats is pressing Google and YouTube for clarity regarding their recent settlement with President Trump concerning the suspension of YouTube accounts following the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. In a letter sent on Wednesday, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) […]
Sherrill holds a 6-point lead over Ciattarelli in the New Jersey Senate election, according to a poll.
New Jersey Gubernatorial Race Update Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D.N.J.) has expanded her lead over Republican challenger Jack Ciatarelli in the gubernatorial election in New Jersey, according to recent polling data following a heated debate last week. A survey from Quinnipiac University, released Wednesday, indicates that 50% of likely voters favor Sherrill, while 44% back Ciatarelli. […]
Rep Seth Moulton disputes Sen Ed Markey in the 2026 Democratic Senate primary
Sen. Ed Markey Faces Challenge From Rep. Seth Moulton Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) is up against a challenger who is emphasizing age as a key issue in his attempt to unseat the veteran lawmaker. Representative Seth Moulton, also a Democrat from Massachusetts, launched his Senate campaign with a video titled “Lessons Learned,” which reflected on […]
Senate Democrats prevent government from reopening for the eighth time on the 14th day of the shutdown
A long weekend away from Washington, D.C., did not shift the determination of Senate Democrats, who blocked another attempt to reopen the government for the eighth time on Tuesday. Despite mass layoffs promised by the Trump administration and OMB Director Russ Vought over the weekend, Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, remained unmoved. […]
Democrat governor supported by Schumer enters busy Senate race
A prominent Democratic figure has declared his intention to run for the Senate, aiming to shift the balance in the 2026 midterm elections. With the support of Democratic elites, Janet Mills could make history as the oldest first-time senator if she wins. At 77 years old, Mills is the term-limited governor of Maine and is […]
Maine Senate race turns into a ‘toss-up’ with Mills joining in
The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan electoral analysis group, has shifted its rating for the Maine Senate race from “Leans Republican” to “Toss-Up” following the announcement that Maine Governor Janet Mills (D) will challenge Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine). Amy Walter, the editor-in-chief and publisher of the Cook Political Report, noted that for the first time […]
Maine Governor Janet Mills announces her run for Senate in 2026 to take on Susan Collins.
In the race for the 2026 Senate majority, Washington Democrats welcomed a notable figure as two-term Maine Governor Janet Mills officially announced her candidacy against long-serving Republican Senator Susan Collins. Mills, a seasoned 77-year-old Democrat, is viewed favorably by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, marking her campaign launch as a significant moment. Key Senate Democrats […]
Mills joins Maine Senate race, setting the stage for a Democratic conflict
Maine Governor Janet Mills (D) has officially kicked off her campaign to challenge Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), marking a significant primary contest that contrasts the establishment and populist factions within the Democratic Party. Mills’ campaign was sparked by encouragement from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, but influential progressives, such as Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), are […]