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Susan Collins, Lindsey Graham, and a Changed Senate

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How the Michigan Senate primary became a battle for Democrats’ soul

The Democratic Party is at war with itself, and nowhere is the fight clearer than the Michigan Senate primary. On one side: Rep. Haley Stevens, backed by Senate Minority Leader Chu…

Airlines warn daylight saving time change will disrupt airport scheduling

Airlines have warned that ending Daylight Saving Time (DST) will have a major impact on the industry nationwide.…

Trump’s ‘deep state’ speech triggers pushback from Warner over Ratcliffe’s DNI role

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) pushed back on President Donald Trump‘s Thursday night speech on election interference by questioning CIA Director John Ratcliffe‘s role overseeing election…

Democratic senator says Trump speech likely to be more ‘election denialism’ from ‘world’s most famous sore loser’ – live

Georgia’s Jon Ossoff predicts address likely to ‘reheat debunked conspiracy theories’ amid rumors about contents of speech Trump to deliver TV speech amid speculation over election…

A 22 Percent Social Security Cut Is Coming. Will the Senate Act?

Once the trust fund is empty, Social Security can pay out only what it collects. Yet few candidates are talking about this in any serious way.…

HHS Nominees Receive Icy Senate Reception

The Senate health committee scrutinizes picks to lead the CDC and HHS pandemic response agency.…

Over 100 House Democrats vote to end military aid to Israel in significant rebuke to US ally – US politics live

Democrats were split on the issue, with nearly half of party’s 212-member caucus voting with Republicans to reject the measure Sign up for the Breaking News US email In his opening…

DSA co-chairman defends plan to abolish Senate: ‘We don’t think that’s extreme’

Democratic Socialists of America co-chairman Ashik Siddiqu defended the organization’s call to abolish the Senate, arguing the chamber is fundamentally undemocratic and that elimin…

Jack Smith thrust back into spotlight at Blanche hearing over exposed senators’ messages

Sen. John Kennedy demanded answers on whether Jack Smith read his emails and shared them with Attorney General Garland during the confirmation hearing.…

Jimmy Kimmel guest host makes crude jokes about Lindsay Graham, sister replacing him as senator

Ike Barinholtz made crude jokes about Lindsey Graham and his sister replacing him in the Senate while guest hosting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"…

We’re About to Find Out Whether Republican Senators Can Still Say No

Republicans should have the decency, patriotism and self-respect to vote against Mr. Blanche.…

Social media erupts with mockery as Dem Senate candidate's pep talk goes viral: 'Is this for real?'

Haley Stevens' campaign speech sparked online ridicule as critics question her charisma against Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate primary race.…

Trump AG pick Todd Blanche faces Senate test in first major confirmation fight since Graham’s death

The attorney general confirmation hearing arrives as Republicans navigate their first major nomination battle without the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.…

Here’s What’s Next for the Senate After Sudden Passing of Lindsey Graham

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died from heart failure this past weekend, forcing Republicans to scramble to find another candidate to take his place on the ballot. While South Carol…

What to know about Darline Graham Nordone, South Carolina’s newest senator

Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) appointed Darline Graham Nordone on Monday to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the unexpected death of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, to complete t…

House Bills May Deliver Key Parts of SAVE America Act by Meeting Senate Budget Requirements

Two House bills could effectively implement the key voter integrity provisions of the SAVE America Act, an election security bill struggling to pass the Senate. The SAVE America Ac…

Illness, death, and turmoil change face of GOP Senate

ILLNESS, DEATH, AND TURMOIL CHANGE FACE OF GOP SENATE. One of the colder aspects of life in Washington politics is that the death of an important person often results, before much …

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term - AP News

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term AP News…

Who is Darline Graham Nordone? Lindsey Graham's sister emerges as Trump's Senate pick

Trump and Tim Scott are pushing South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to appoint Darline Graham Nordone as a caretaker to fill her brother's Senate seat.…

Epstein survivors send letters to Senate Judiciary opposing Todd Blanche nomination

Several survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sent written statements to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary opposing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nominat…

SEN RICK SCOTT: Americans work five days a week, why can’t the Senate?

The SAVE America Act requiring voter ID still hasn't passed the Senate, as Congress works fewer days and critical deadlines on government shutdown loom.…

Missing Mitch McConnell

From fumbled speeches to policy decisions to wondering if they’re still alive, America’s gerontocracy has drawbacks that can’t be ignored.…

US Senator Lindsey Graham died of an aortic dissection: What you need to know about it

Learn about aortic dissection, a critical tear in the heart's main artery, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at strait…

Senator Lindsey Graham’s death leaves GOP Senate majority in question

Graham's passing may shift Senate control dynamics, potentially aiding Democrats and affecting GOP's legislative influence and market confidence. The post Senator Lindsey Graham’s …

McConnell provides health update after long unexplained absence; says he suffered fall, pneumonia

McConnell is the longest-serving party leader in Senate history.…

Lindsey Graham: Senator, Soldier and Statesman

Senator Lindsey Graham leaves a lasting legacy of true US-Israel friendship - editorial

Graham sought to reassure Israelis that support for their country remained deeply embedded in Congress. “Quite frankly, Congress has Israel’s back," he said.…

Graham death sends shockwaves through Senate

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Saturday sent shock waves through the Senate, as the upper chamber lost a 23-year veteran who shaped debate on a litany of forei…

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Republican Sen. Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham, and Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie…

McConnell says he is unable to return to U.S. Senate yet

Senator Mitch McConnell announces he won't return to the Senate yet due to recovery from a fall and pneumonia.…

Mitch McConnell breaks weeks of silence on hospitalization, missing Senate floor votes

"As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time... And on the advice of my doctors, I won’t be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet," said US Senator Mitch Mc…

Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and Trump Ally, Dies From ‘Sudden Illness’

He consistently pushed for the use of U.S. military power overseas. The Washington, D.C., medical examiner said he died of an aortic dissection, a tear in the body’s main artery.…

Lindsey Graham: The senator, soldier and statesman who never backed down

Theodore Roosevelt could have been describing Lindsey Graham when he said, “The man who really counts in the world is the doer, not the mere critic — the man who actually does the …

McConnell says a fall led to hospitalization and he won’t return to Senate floor ‘quite yet’

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) broke weeks of silence about his health on Sunday, saying he was hospitalized last month after he “took a fall” and he doesn’t expect “to return to the …

McConnell aims to return to Senate, dismisses resignation speculation

McConnell's absence challenges GOP legislative strength, impacting defense policy decisions and highlighting the importance of leadership stability. The post McConnell aims to retu…

Graham Platner exits Maine Senate race amid assault allegations; Dems seek new nominee

Platner's exit reshapes Maine's Senate race, challenging Democrats to swiftly find a strong contender to maintain their strategic ambitions. The post Graham Platner exits Maine Sen…

Lindsey Graham’s sudden death could hamstring Trump’s Senate agenda — after rogues and Mitch McConnell cut margin

The tragic, sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham has left a void in the Senate and shrunk the GOP's majority in the upper chamber, while sparking a mad dash to fill his shoes.…

US Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'

The influential politician had just returned from Kyiv, where he met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.…

Lindsey Graham, pivotal US Republican senator, dies suddenly at 71 - Reuters

Lindsey Graham, pivotal US Republican senator, dies suddenly at 71 Reuters…

US senator Lindsey Graham dies aged 71

South Carolina politician was one of the most influential and hawkish Republicans…

Maine contender to replace Platner grilled on response to public health crisis, Dem senator opposing his run

Sen. Tammy Duckworth opposed the Maine Senate bid by Nirav Shah, citing a deadly Legionnaires' outbreak at an Illinois veterans home that killed 13.…

Republicans Just Bucked Trump by Accident...and Nothing Happened

Tim Miller joined the Deadline: White House panel to discuss Trump’s failed attempt to stop the bipartisan housing bill, the Republican cowardice it exposed, Trump's Qatar jet fias…

Michigan Senate hopeful calls AIPAC donations 'legalized bribery,' remains silent on other donations

Abdul El-Sayed calls AIPAC spending against his Michigan Senate campaign "legalized bribery," raising questions about foreign influence in U.S. elections.…

DHS makes counterterrorism grants dependent on states’ election security policies

The Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that states will have to adopt a series of election security measures to receive certain federal homeland security grants, link…

Wyden urges Senate leaders to keep developer protections in the CLARITY Act

Wyden's advocacy highlights the critical need for clear regulatory frameworks to foster innovation and protect blockchain developers. The post Wyden urges Senate leaders to keep de…

Wyden urges Senate leaders to keep dev protections in crypto bill

Senator Ron Wyden has called on Senate leaders to ensure the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act remains in the CLARITY Act when it is brought to the floor.…

Graham Platner Ends Senate Campaign, Forcing Democrats to Pivot in Crucial Maine Race

Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner of Maine on Wednesday promised to formally withdraw from the race, after a string of controversies including an accusation of sexual assaul…

Accused rapist Graham Platner trashed as ‘narcissistic sociopath’ after ‘delusional’ 11-minute video ending Senate bid

“Graham Platner announces the real victim in all of this is Graham Platner,” one social media user summed it up.…

Graham Platner Suspended His Senate Campaign. Here’s What’s Next for Democrats.

The deadline to pick a new nominee is July 27 and candidates are already lining up. State party leaders said they would hold some form of nominating convention.…

BREAKING: Graham Platner Ends Campaign for U.S. Senate

A recording from The Bulwark's live video…

Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation

Democratic nominee, dogged by controversy since entering contest, says ‘for the movement to continue, it can’t be me’ Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual …

Platner calls sexual assault allegations ‘all false’ as he drops out of Senate race; Maine Democrats to choose new nominee - live

Democratic nominee releases 11-minute video statement claiming allegations had been made to drive him from the race Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault a…

Exclusive: Republicans juice spending to protect Senate "red wall"

Republicans are dramatically boosting campaign spending on Senate races in red states that, until recently, looked safely out of Democrats' reach in the November midterms. Why it m…

Pressure mounts on Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as new allegation emerges – live

Democrats could replace Platner on the ballot if he ends his campaign by 13 July; woman accuses him of removing condom without consent, Washington Post reports How could Democrats …

Hey guys…just a reminder that we currently have a brain dead USA senator whose wife is in China in order to avoid political ramifications.

Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race - AP News

Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race AP News…

These Maine Democrats Might Replace Graham Platner in the Senate Race

Mr. Platner has not yet withdrawn from the race after a rape allegation, but Democrats in the state and nationally are already exploring potential alternatives.…

California GOP leaders questioned for oddly backing Dems’ green light of local sales tax hikes

Senate Bill 762 authorizes numerous cities and counties to impose a transactions and use tax that exceeds the 2% statutory limitation.…

Mamdani calls for Platner to drop out of Senate race: ‘Appropriate response’

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to withdraw from the race after new sexual assault allegations against the progressive candid…