Mar 05 WATCH: Senate fails to pass DHS funding bill with U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalating By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Republicans invoked the war in Iran and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as they made another unsuccessful effort Thursday to pass a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading
Mar 04 Republicans Cornyn and Paxton advance to Texas Senate runoff By Steve Peoples, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Four-term Sen. John Cornyn and his allies spent nearly $70 million to survive the first round of the party’s nomination fight on Tuesday. He was slightly ahead of conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, with more votes still… Continue reading
Mar 04 Democrat James Talarico wins Senate primary in Texas By Bill Barrow, Fernanda Figueroa, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press The newly minted Democratic U.S. Senate nominee in Texas is now a front man for the political opposition to the Republican president, not just in his own state but around the country… Continue reading
Mar 04 WATCH: Senate GOP votes down war powers resolution after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran By Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy. Continue reading
Mar 03 What to watch in the consequential Senate primaries in Texas By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The 2026 midterm season begins in earnest on Tuesday with two of the nation’s most consequential Senate primaries playing out in Texas. Continue reading
Mar 02 What to expect in the Texas midterm primaries By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Two hotly contested U.S. Senate primaries in Texas will help officially kick off the 2026 midterm election cycle Tuesday, when voters in three states will pick nominees to compete in the November general election. Continue reading
Mar 02 Arizona Sen. Gallego endorses Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Maine Democrat Graham Platner has picked up another Senate endorsement in his bid to flip a key Senate seat blue. Continue reading
Feb 25 WATCH: Surgeon General nominee Means says health problems reflect nation with a 'broken heart,' 'society losing its mind' By Associated Press Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer allied with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says she wants to address the root causes of chronic disease if chosen as the nation’s doctor. Continue reading
Feb 24 Live Updates: Trump's 2026 State of the Union address By Associated Press Trump’s 108-minute speech broke his own record for longest presidential address to Congress. Continue reading
Feb 16 Texas Republican Ken Paxton is stepping up his Senate bid against Cornyn By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press 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. Continue reading