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Texas Republican Ken Paxton is stepping up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. John Cornyn

Monday, February 16 by SRN News

DALLAS (AP) - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will be in an unfamiliar setting Monday night: heading his first campaign rally since the Republican announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate 10 months ago. Paxton's scheduled appearance is part of his stepped-up campaign to... Read More.

In battleground Michigan, 3 Democrats test vision of affordability in the Senate primary

Saturday, February 14 by SRN News

SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) - When Donald Trump fought his way back to the White House in 2024, he capitalized on simmering economic discontent in political battlegrounds such as Michigan. Now Democrats are trying to harness those same concerns, which have lingered as people across... Read More.

Senate Democrats seek CFIUS probe of reported UAE stake in Trump family’s crypto company

Saturday, February 14 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Two Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Friday asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to examine the potential national security implications of a reported purchase of a $500 million stake in the Trump family's cryptocurrency venture by... Read More.

Bessent says Senate Banking Committee agreed to proceed with hearings for Fed nominee Warsh

Friday, February 13 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The Senate Banking Committee will proceed with confirmation hearings for Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to head the Federal Reserve, despite a key senator's hold on the nomination, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday. "I think it is... Read More.

US Senate blocks Homeland Security funding, raising likelihood of shutdown

Thursday, February 12 by SRN News

By Richard Cowan, David Morgan and Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Thursday blocked legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security past a Friday deadline, as Democrats pressed to rein in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The 52-47... Read More.

US bars Palau Senate president, former Marshall Islands mayor from entry

Tuesday, February 10 by SRN News

By Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday barred Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules and his family from entering the U.S., accusing him of corruption linked to China, as Washington pushes back on Beijing's effort to boost... Read More.

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

Tuesday, February 10 by SRN News

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced her reelection bid Tuesday, betting that she can hold onto her coveted Maine seat despite a renewed Democratic effort to oust her in a race that could determine control of the U.S. Senate. The campaign... Read More.

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

Tuesday, February 10 by SRN News

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced her reelection bid Tuesday, betting that she can hold onto her coveted Maine seat despite a renewed Democratic effort to oust her in a race that could determine control of the U.S. Senate. The campaign will... Read More.

Her jabs go viral. He’s known to quote the Bible. How social media is shaping a Texas Senate race

Friday, February 6 by SRN News

Jasmine Crockett's most-watched TikTok clip is a five-second interview outside the U.S. Capitol. Someone asks the Democratic congresswoman from Texas what she would tell billionaire Elon Musk, and Crockett replies with a vulgar, two-word phrase. It's been viewed 20.7 million times. James Talarico's top TikTok... Read More.

Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash

Saturday, January 31 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate voted Friday to fund most of the government through the end of September after President Donald Trump made a deal with Democrats to carve out Homeland Security funding and allow Congress to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids... Read More.

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Texas Republican Ken Paxton is stepping up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. John Cornyn

In battleground Michigan, 3 Democrats test vision of affordability in the Senate primary

Senate Democrats seek CFIUS probe of reported UAE stake in Trump family’s crypto company

Bessent says Senate Banking Committee agreed to proceed with hearings for Fed nominee Warsh

US Senate blocks Homeland Security funding, raising likelihood of shutdown

US bars Palau Senate president, former Marshall Islands mayor from entry

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash

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