Sep 16 WATCH: Senate meets after advancing College Sports Act By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eddie Pells, Associated Press A bill that proposes to fix some of the biggest problems in college sports — spiraling spending, constant lawsuits and a transfer portal run amok — cleared a major hurdle Tuesday when the Senate voted 74-24 to halt debate and… Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: Dr. Nicole Saphier testifies in confirmation hearing for U.S. surgeon general By Fatima Hussein, Ali Swenson, Associated Press Saphier, President Donald Trump’s third surgeon general nominee, was grilled at her confirmation hearing Wednesday about her stance on childhood vaccines, voicing support for immunization as she seeks to serve in an administration that has moved to make sweeping changes… Continue reading
Sep 15 WATCH: Senate Democrats block cryptocurrency bill, demanding more limits on Trump's investments By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The 49-50 vote on whether to move forward with the legislation was a pivotal election-year test for the $2.3 trillion cryptocurrency market as the industry has pushed aggressively for a uniform set of rules. Continue reading
Sep 09 With Sununu vs. Pappas, familiar names will compete in New Hampshire Senate race By Holly Ramer, Kathy McCormack, Associated Press Republican John E. Sununu, a former U.S. senator, and Democrat Chris Pappas, a member of the U.S. House, are vying to replace U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, whose decision not to seek reelection created a cascade of competitive races. Continue reading
Sep 08 Republicans were confident about keeping the Senate. Now the battle is wide open By Joey Cappelletti, Thomas Beaumont, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the majority at the start of the 2026 election cycle. But Democrats are now competing in states that once seemed well beyond their reach. Continue reading
Sep 08 Live Results: New Hampshire midterm primaries The race to replace retiring three-term Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is one of a handful across the country that could determine control of the U.S. Senate for the second half of President Donald Trump’s final term. Continue reading
Sep 02 Massachusetts Sen. Markey wins primary over opponent who called for generational change By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Sen. Ed Markey, 80, defeated Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who had attempted to argue that it was time to do away with the “status quo” in his pursuit to oust the octogenarian. Continue reading
Aug 31 Live Results: Massachusetts midterm primaries Massachusetts Democrats will decide the latest head-to-head matchup between the party’s moderate and progressive wings. This time, top progressives are backing the incumbent. Continue reading
Aug 31 Senate challenger Moulton says Markey is too old for another term. Young Massachusetts Democrats are divided By Leah Willingham, Associated Press The 2026 midterms have brought a number of generational challenges like the one Moulton is waging against Markey, with younger Democrats taking on — and in some cases unseating — longtime incumbents. Continue reading
Aug 27 AP report: RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Robert F. Kennedy Jr., then a prominent anti-vaccine activist, preempted the 2019 visit with a letter to the Samoan prime minister requesting to study the Pacific island nation’s measles, mumps and rubella vaccines after the deaths of two children who… Continue reading