Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey
Read full article: Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New JerseyPresident Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Alina Habba, announced her resignation as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
Senate committee advances a Trump-aligned pick for HHS watchdog, a role long seen as nonpartisan
Read full article: Senate committee advances a Trump-aligned pick for HHS watchdog, a role long seen as nonpartisanA U.S. Senate committee has advanced a candidate openly supportive of President Donald Trump to be inspector general for the Department of Health and Human Services.
Appeals court pauses California law requiring companies to report climate-related financial risk
Read full article: Appeals court pauses California law requiring companies to report climate-related financial riskA federal appeals court has paused a California law that requires companies that do business in the state and make more than $500 million a year to report how climate change could hurt them financially.
Maine candidate leaves Senate race for House primary, shaking up 2 high stakes contests
Read full article: Maine candidate leaves Senate race for House primary, shaking up 2 high stakes contestsThe Democratic primary to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine looks different due to the decision of one candidate to drop out and join a different race with high stakes.
Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe
Read full article: Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safeSenate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer led his caucus and the country into a record-breaking government shutdown and voted against reopening when some of his members defected.
Shutdown proposal pits Democrats' moderates and progressives against centrist Senate dealmakers
Read full article: Shutdown proposal pits Democrats' moderates and progressives against centrist Senate dealmakersThe deal cut by some Senate Democrats to reopen government has refueled the party’s tussle over strategy and identity just days after sweeping election victories had raised hopes that the left’s disparate factions were pulling in the same direction heading into the 2026 midterms.
Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for US Senate in Texas, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and Paxton
Read full article: Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for US Senate in Texas, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and PaxtonRepublican congressman Wesley Hunt is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas, defying Senate GOP leadership and adding a new element to an already contentious primary campaign.
Supreme Court will consider overturning Hawaii's strict ban on guns on private property
Read full article: Supreme Court will consider overturning Hawaii's strict ban on guns on private propertyThe Supreme Court says it'll take up its latest gun rights case and consider striking down strict regulations on where people can carry firearms in Hawaii.
The blame game is on at federal agencies, where political messages fault Democrats for the shutdown
Read full article: The blame game is on at federal agencies, where political messages fault Democrats for the shutdownAmericans' routine interactions with the federal government this week are increasingly being met with partisan messaging.
NC lawmakers likely to propose tougher pretrial release laws after fatal stabbing
Read full article: NC lawmakers likely to propose tougher pretrial release laws after fatal stabbingNorth Carolina's Republican legislative leaders are pushing for stricter pretrial release laws after a Ukrainian refugee was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte train.
Sen. Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next month that she won't run for reelection in 2026
Read full article: Sen. Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next month that she won't run for reelection in 2026U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst is expected to announce next month she won't seek reelection, leaving another vacancy in an Iowa seat that could have ripple effects down the ballot as Democrats look to the state for pickup opportunities.
License plate camera company halts cooperation with federal agencies among investigation concerns
Read full article: License plate camera company halts cooperation with federal agencies among investigation concernsA company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
Iowa US Senate candidate ends bid to run against Republican incumbent Joni Ernst
Read full article: Iowa US Senate candidate ends bid to run against Republican incumbent Joni ErnstAn Iowa Democratic state lawmaker is bowing out of the 2026 U.S. Senate primary race and endorsing a colleague as the “best hope” to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst.
Sherrod Brown, Ohio’s highest-profile Democrat, expected to seek a return to the US Senate in 2026
Read full article: Sherrod Brown, Ohio’s highest-profile Democrat, expected to seek a return to the US Senate in 2026Former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, Ohio’s best-known Democrat, is expected to make another run for the Senate next year as Democrats wage an uphill fight to win control of the chamber.
A US senator from Colombia emerges as a Trump link for Latin America's conservatives
Read full article: A US senator from Colombia emerges as a Trump link for Latin America's conservativesU.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno has emerged as an interlocutor for conservatives in Latin America seeking to connect with the Trump administration.
Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina
Read full article: Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North CarolinaRepublican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has launched his campaign for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat.
Republicans consider changing Senate rules to speed confirmation of Trump nominees
Read full article: Republicans consider changing Senate rules to speed confirmation of Trump nomineesSenate Republicans are considering changing Senate rules to speed up confirmation of President Donald Trump’s executive branch nominees, forcing a possible clash with Democrats as Trump pressures them to fill dozens of administration posts before they leave town for the monthlong August recess.
Senate committee advances Trump nominee to lead cybersecurity agency that protects election systems
Read full article: Senate committee advances Trump nominee to lead cybersecurity agency that protects election systemsA Senate committee has advanced the nomination of President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Georgia Republican Mike Collins joins field seeking to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026
Read full article: Georgia Republican Mike Collins joins field seeking to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026Georgia Republican Mike Collins is joining the GOP field to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in 2026.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King drops out of 2026 Republican race for US Senate
Read full article: Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King drops out of 2026 Republican race for US SenateGeorgia Insurance Commissioner John King has dropped out of the 2026 Republican race for the U.S. Senate.
How a GOP rift over tech regulation doomed a ban on state AI laws in Trump's tax bill
Read full article: How a GOP rift over tech regulation doomed a ban on state AI laws in Trump's tax billA stark disagreement over regulating AI in Republicans’ tax cut and spending bill is the latest tension among conservatives about whether to let states continue to put guardrails on emerging technologies or minimize such interference.
A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation
Read full article: A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculationNorth Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis' announcement over the weekend that he won't seek reelection is heating up the campaign on both sides of the aisle.
Illinois officials investigate license-plate data shared with police seeking woman who had abortion
Read full article: Illinois officials investigate license-plate data shared with police seeking woman who had abortionIllinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has asked for an investigation into a suburban Chicago police department for allegedly sharing data from automatic license-plate readers with a Texas sheriff seeking a woman who had an abortion.
It’s the economy, estúpido: New Jersey governor's race tests Democrats' efforts to win back Latinos
Read full article: It’s the economy, estúpido: New Jersey governor's race tests Democrats' efforts to win back LatinosThe New Jersey gubernatorial primary has emerged as a crucial test for Democrats seeking to regain Latino support nationally.
Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley eyes GOP Senate run against Jon Ossoff in Georgia
Read full article: Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley eyes GOP Senate run against Jon Ossoff in GeorgiaFormer University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley says he is considering running for U.S. Senate in 2026 as a Republican against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff.
Senate votes to block California’s rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
Read full article: Senate votes to block California’s rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035The Senate has voted to block California’s first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
House Republicans include a 10-year ban on US states regulating AI in 'big, beautiful' bill
Read full article: House Republicans include a 10-year ban on US states regulating AI in 'big, beautiful' billHouse Republicans surprised tech industry watchers and outraged many state governments when they added a clause to Republicans’ signature “big, beautiful” tax bill that bans states and localities from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade.
US Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota joins the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith's seat
Read full article: US Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota joins the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith's seatU.S. Rep. Angie Craig is the latest Minnesota Democrat to enter an increasingly competitive race for the U.S. Senate seat held by the retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
Cornyn, Paxton trade early attacks in closely watched Texas GOP Senate primary
Read full article: Cornyn, Paxton trade early attacks in closely watched Texas GOP Senate primaryA supercharged U.S. Senate GOP primary in Texas between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton is off to a fast start of personal attacks and expectations of a high-spending race.
Ex-congressman Nickel entering race to unseat North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026
Read full article: Ex-congressman Nickel entering race to unseat North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel of North Carolina has announced himself as a candidate to try to unseat Republican Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026.
Texas AG Ken Paxton launches Senate primary challenge against Republican Sen. John Cornyn
Read full article: Texas AG Ken Paxton launches Senate primary challenge against Republican Sen. John CornynTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced his entry into the U.S. Senate race against Republican Sen. John Cornyn in what will be one of the country’s most contentious 2026 primary contests.
Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, who bridged partisan gaps with his quick wit, dies at age 93
Read full article: Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, who bridged partisan gaps with his quick wit, dies at age 93Relatives are remembering former U_S_ Sen_ Alan Simpson of Wyoming as “an uncommonly generous man” who was “gifted in crossing party lines.”.
Pete Buttigieg will announce he won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, source says
Read full article: Pete Buttigieg will announce he won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, source saysFormer Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is planning to announce that he won't seek Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026.
Supreme Court seems likely to rule for Ohio woman claiming job bias because she's straight
Read full article: Supreme Court seems likely to rule for Ohio woman claiming job bias because she's straightThe Supreme Court seems likely to side with an Ohio woman who claims she suffered sex discrimination in her employment because she is straight.
Supreme Court rules against drivers in a case advocates say could make civil-rights claims harder
Read full article: Supreme Court rules against drivers in a case advocates say could make civil-rights claims harderThe Supreme Court has found that people who score early court wins in civil rights cases won’t necessarily be able to recover their legal fees.
Kentucky Senate hopeful Daniel Cameron praises Trump, criticizes his mentor, Mitch McConnell
Read full article: Kentucky Senate hopeful Daniel Cameron praises Trump, criticizes his mentor, Mitch McConnellRepublican Senate candidate Daniel Cameron has lavished praise on President Donald Trump and criticized his mentor, Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Scramble for McConnell's Senate seat underway with signs of a bruising GOP primary ahead
Read full article: Scramble for McConnell's Senate seat underway with signs of a bruising GOP primary aheadThe scramble to fill Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky began as soon as the Republican revealed he won’t seek reelection in 2026.
Dr. Mehmet Oz holds millions from companies that he'd wield power over if confirmed, report shows
Read full article: Dr. Mehmet Oz holds millions from companies that he'd wield power over if confirmed, report showsDr. Mehmet Oz holds millions of dollars worth of shares in health insurance, fertility, pharmaceutical and vitamin companies.
Buttigieg weighs a decision with huge implications for Democrats: Run for Senate or president?
Read full article: Buttigieg weighs a decision with huge implications for Democrats: Run for Senate or president?Pete Buttigieg is quietly contemplating his future from a small city in northern Michigan while talking to Democratic Party officials, labor leaders and top strategists.
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to oversee US spy agencies, advances to Senate confirmation vote
Read full article: Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to oversee US spy agencies, advances to Senate confirmation voteTulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence, is another step closer to Senate confirmation.
Ex-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel joins a long list of sports figures who've moved into politics
Read full article: Ex-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel joins a long list of sports figures who've moved into politicsFormer Ohio State University coach Jim Tressel is being nominated to be the state’s next lieutenant governor.
Callers swamp Senate offices in Trump's first weeks, leading to busy signals and full voicemail
Read full article: Callers swamp Senate offices in Trump's first weeks, leading to busy signals and full voicemailCallers are getting busy signals and voicemail inboxes are full at many U.S. Senate offices.
Pro-RFK Jr. letter to the Senate includes names of doctors whose licenses were revoked or suspended
Read full article: Pro-RFK Jr. letter to the Senate includes names of doctors whose licenses were revoked or suspendedA letter submitted to the U.S. Senate that states it was sent by physicians in support of Robert F.
Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, is interested in filling Vance's old Senate seat, AP source says
Read full article: Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, is interested in filling Vance's old Senate seat, AP source saysFormer Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed interest in the Ohio U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Ohio gov signs bill requiring schools to tell parents about health care changes, 'sexuality content'
Read full article: Ohio gov signs bill requiring schools to tell parents about health care changes, 'sexuality content'Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation that boosts the rights of parents to know when schools are changing their child’s health care or preparing to present lessons involving sexuality or gender.
Senate report alleges Amazon rejected warehouse safety recommendations due to productivity concerns
Read full article: Senate report alleges Amazon rejected warehouse safety recommendations due to productivity concernsA U.S. Senate committee says at least two internal Amazon studies have found a relationship between worker speed and injuries in the online retailer's warehouses.
Mitt Romney's Senate exit may create a vacuum of vocal, conservative Trump critics
Read full article: Mitt Romney's Senate exit may create a vacuum of vocal, conservative Trump criticsSen. Mitt Romney has given his final remarks after seeing the Republican Party for which he was once the standard bearer drastically transform under Donald Trump.
US senators grill airline officials about fees for seats and checked bags
Read full article: US senators grill airline officials about fees for seats and checked bagsA U.S. Senate subcommittee has held a hearing to question the growing use of airline fees to charge passengers for things like early boarding and better seats.
Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde concedes defeat to Democrat Tammy Baldwin in US Senate race
Read full article: Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde concedes defeat to Democrat Tammy Baldwin in US Senate raceWisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has conceded defeat in the race narrowly won by Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, saying he will not pursue a recount.
Pennsylvania courts get lawsuits over ballot-counting in Senate contest headed toward a recount
Read full article: Pennsylvania courts get lawsuits over ballot-counting in Senate contest headed toward a recountRepublicans are going to court in Pennsylvania amid vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick, with the contest headed toward a state-mandated recount.
Pennsylvania Senate contest headed toward a recount, and possibly litigation
Read full article: Pennsylvania Senate contest headed toward a recount, and possibly litigationThe U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania between Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick is headed for a statewide recount, as counties continued Wednesday to sort through outstanding ballots and the campaigns jousted over which ones should count.
Why AP called the Arizona Senate race for Ruben Gallego
Read full article: Why AP called the Arizona Senate race for Ruben GallegoThe Associated Press declared Democrat Ruben Gallego the winner of Arizona’s U.S. Senate seat after vote updates on Monday and over the weekend increased his statewide lead and closed off any remaining paths to victory for Republican Kari Lake.
Trump rebuilds Democrats' 'blue wall' states with red bricks. Especially Pennsylvania
Read full article: Trump rebuilds Democrats' 'blue wall' states with red bricks. Especially PennsylvaniaRepublicans landed historic victories in Pennsylvania, winning the battleground state’s valuable presidential electoral votes, posting a two-seat gain in its U.S. House delegation and sweeping all four statewide offices on the ballot, including a U.S. Senate seat.
The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majority
Read full article: The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majorityRepublican Donald Trump won North Carolina, capturing one of the seven heavily contested battlegrounds while votes in six other swing states are still being counted.
The struggle for Senate control goes down to the wire as spending shatters records
Read full article: The struggle for Senate control goes down to the wire as spending shatters recordsBillions of dollars in ads are raining down on voters across the Rust Belt, Rocky Mountains and American southwest as the two major political parties struggle for control of the U.S. Senate.
Maryland voters embrace rare chance to help determine US Senate control
Read full article: Maryland voters embrace rare chance to help determine US Senate controlRepublican and Democratic voters in Maryland largely agree on one thing: the state's U.S. Senate race between Republican Larry Hogan and Democrat Angela Alsobrooks has unusually high stakes this year.
Democrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate race
Read full article: Democrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate raceDemocrats backing Rep. Colin Allred’s bid to defeat Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are investing $5 million in an ad campaign focused on abortion.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election DayPennsylvania voters are expected to play a pivotal role in the Nov. 5 general election, with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress and the state Legislature hanging in the balance.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona on Election Day
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona on Election DayVoters in Arizona have no shortage of competitive races to decide in the Nov. 5 general election, with control of the White House, the U.S. Senate and House and both chambers of the state Legislature in the balance.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina on Election Day
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina on Election DayNorth Carolina voters will cast ballots for president and governor in the Nov. 5 general election while many in the state are still dealing with the aftermath and massive destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.
