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Senate Democratic Hopefuls Defy Calls to Step Aside for Independents

Withdrawal deadlines arrive Tuesday in South Dakota and Aug. 10 in Montana as polls show independents Brian Bengs and Seth Bodnar with stronger paths.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 3 min read
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Bipartisan Senators Press Rubio to Unlock Family Planning Funding for Women in Ebola Outbreak

Shaheen and Murkowski ask State Department to release supplies as Congo faces ongoing public health crisis with limited reproductive health services.

By James Callahan · Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 3 min read
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Jack Smith's Senate Phone Records Probe Turns to Verizon's Handling of Subpoenas

Senate Judiciary Chairman Grassley and 15 colleagues are demanding answers from Verizon after the company acknowledged omitting a Smith subpoena during an earlier congressional records search.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 31, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Democrat Declines to Say Whether Schumer Should Continue in Leadership Post

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen becomes the latest Democrat to avoid endorsing Chuck Schumer's continued leadership as the party prepares for 2026 elections.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 31, 2026 · 3 min read
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Maine Democrats Select Replacement Senate Nominee Amid Scrutiny Over Personal Life Details

The replacement nominee follows a prior candidate withdrawal and has drawn attention to personal relationship circumstances that differ from traditional family structures.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 31, 2026 · 3 min read
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Critics Rage as Red-State Senators Block Todd Blanche Confirmation After Supporting Garland Under Biden

Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, both departing the Senate in January, are refusing to confirm Acting AG Blanche despite previously backing Merrick Garland for the same role.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 31, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Democrat Blasted After Early Release Law Freed Inmates Later Charged With Murder

Three individuals released under 2020 New Jersey law were later convicted of or charged with homicide cases, two pleading guilty to killing.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 31, 2026 · 4 min read
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Pulte Lingers as Intel Chief While Senators Say It's Time for 'the Temp' to Move On

Jay Clayton confirmed by Senate 52-48 to replace acting DNI, but White House has not yet sworn in new intelligence chief.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 31, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Committee Demands Classified Briefings on Noncitizen Voting, Alleged Chinese Election Interference

Chairman Bryan Steil has requested DHS, FBI, and intelligence officials provide briefings by September amid ongoing debates over election security measures.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Musk's Super PAC Plans $100M-$120M Voter Turnout Program Ahead of 2026 Midterms

The America PAC field program would target at least eight states in an effort to boost Republican electoral prospects.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 4 min read