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Trump to Texans: Vote for Ken Paxton, or blue-state ‘squalor’ is coming 

President Donald Trump returned to Texas Wednesday, his third visit in less than a month, to rally for Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate race against Democratic state… Read More

October 8, 2026
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Justice Samuel Alito says he isn’t going anywhere even if Dems take Senate

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito said that he will not step down if Democrats take back the Senate, according to a Bloomberg Law… Read More

October 7, 2026
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Democrats lead in key Michigan races as Election Day nears

(The Center Square) – Democrats are ahead in key races across Michigan, including the U.S. Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. Michigan voters have already… Read More

October 6, 2026
Politics
James Talarico’s record on trans athletes in girls’ sports contradicts new campaign position

(The Daily Signal) – Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico says he will oppose trans athletes in girls sports if their participation endangers safety and fairness.  However, his… Read More

October 6, 2026
Politics
Republicans pour money into tight Texas Senate race as Ken Paxton faces James Talarico  

Republicans are steering millions toward the Texas Senate race between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in a bid to save the seat, just… Read More

September 29, 2026
Government
Senate passes college sports bill as it punts on tackling AI, national debt and Flock before midterms

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Senate passed legislation Monday to protect college athletes’ name, image and likeness (NIL), which included a limited anti-trust exemption for the National Collegiate… Read More

September 29, 2026
Government
Senate shoots down final war powers resolution before midterm elections

​(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A war powers resolution narrowly failed to pass the Senate Thursday after only four Republicans voted for its passage. Republican Sens. Susan Collins of… Read More

September 24, 2026
Government
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Hawley says FDA commissioner nominee denied dangers of chemical abortion; demands answers amid lawsuits, official review 

The woman nominated to lead the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Heidi Overton, told senators Thursday she has “no problem” with zero safeguards for the mail-order shipment of chemical… Read More

September 24, 2026
Politics
Control of Senate might hinge on liberal Muslim in Michigan

(The Center Square) – Democratic hopes of taking control of the U.S. Senate in the upcoming midterm elections are heavily dependent on retaining an open seat in Michigan. Read More

September 21, 2026
Government
Senate urged to protect military chaplains from punishment over their beliefs 

A religious freedom group wants the U.S. Senate to protect military chaplains from punishment for following their faith. The Religious Freedom Institute called on… Read More

September 17, 2026
Politics
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after months of missed votes

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to Capitol Hill Monday after a three-month absence. McConnell said he would cast his first vote on… Read More

September 15, 2026
Politics
Another top ActBlue official pleads the 5th amid congressional investigation

(The Daily Signal) – The co-founder of the Democrat fundraising juggernaut ActBlue invoked the Fifth Amendment in a closed-door deposition before three House committees, sources familiar with the matter… Read More

August 21, 2026
Politics
Ossoff’s remarks on Trump aide at campaign rally spark backlash

(The Daily Signal) – At a campaign rally in Atlanta, Sen. Jon Ossoff fired shots at one of President Donald Trump’s top aides who runs… Read More

August 19, 2026
Government
Todd Blanche sworn in as AG; White House celebrates ‘huge win’

President Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney general, Todd Blanche, was sworn in Monday, following a contentious battle in the Senate. The Senate confirmed Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, on Saturday in a… Read More

August 10, 2026
Government
Senate leaves town without passing SAVE America Act

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Senate skipped town Saturday for its August recess without passing President Donald Trump’s legislative priority, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. Read More

August 10, 2026
Government
Bipartisan Senate bill targets declining literacy with evidence-based reading instruction

As studies continue to find that additional school funding alone does not guarantee improved student literacy rates, Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the Improving America’s… Read More

August 7, 2026
Government
Vance calls on Congress to codify fraud, fund investigations

(The Center Square) – Vice President JD Vance called on leaders in Congress to codify more than $230 billion in fraud on Wednesday. Vance met with House and… Read More

August 6, 2026
Government
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A committee chaired by Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress on Thursday morning. The Homeland… Read More

August 6, 2026
Politics
‘Most radical Democrat Senate nominee ever’: Republicans gear up for heated Michigan midterm race after progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins primary 

Republicans are already gearing up for what is sure to be a heated Michigan Senate race in November after progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat centrist Haley Stevens in the… Read More

August 5, 2026
Politics
Fauci faces contempt vote Thursday following tense Senate appearance

(The Daily Signal) – A Senate panel will vote Thursday on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times… Read More

August 5, 2026