Senate

U.S. Senate candidates in three battleground states participated in debate Thursday night that featured frequent personal attacks alongside substantive policy disagreement, according to PBS NewsHour coverage. Political analysts David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discussed the debates and their implications for the upcoming congressional elections.

Vox senior politics correspondent Andrew Prokop discusses with host Sean Rameswaram what legislative priorities a Democratic-controlled House and Senate could pursue following the 2026 midterm elections. The conversation examines institutional constraints and challenges the party might face in translating electoral gains into policy outcomes. The...

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers faced off in their first debate as they compete for Michigan's open Senate seat, left vacant by retiring Sen. Gary Peters. According to NewsNation, which broadcast the debate, the candidates discussed the issues most important...

Former Australian Ambassador to the United States Joe Hockey stated he believes it is "highly likely" Republicans will lose control of the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. According to Hockey's analysis, if Democrats gain control of Congress, the Trump administration would face...

According to YouTube/Project America | News, Sen. Peter Welch questioned FBI Director Kash Patel during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing, pressing him on election security and midterm integrity.

According to the Associated Press, President Trump held a campaign rally in Texas to support Senate candidate Ken Paxton, contending with protesters as Republicans work to hold the state against Democratic gains.

Joe Hockey, who served as Australian Ambassador to the United States until 2020, told ABC's 7.30 program that he has 'no doubt' corruption is flourishing in Washington. Speaking from his base in Washington DC, Hockey characterized the political environment ahead of the November midterm elections,...

Sen. Thom Tillis announced he is leaving the U.S. Senate after clashing with President Donald Trump, according to a 60 Minutes interview.

According to Bloomberg Television's 'Balance of Power' segment, Trump said the United States is engaged in deep discussions regarding a suspected plague outbreak originating in Russia. The segment also featured Senate Majority PAC senior advisor Lauren French discussing week-by-week spending decisions in competitive races, and...

Planet America, ABC's long-running US politics program, examines Republican Party prospects for the midterm elections in November 2026, featuring interviews with polling expert Rich Baris and Trump loyalist John Fredericks. The episode focuses on Ohio, a swing state expected to determine Senate control, where the...

CNN political analyst Harry Enten analyzes Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico's viability in Texas and examines what a Democratic victory in the state could mean for Senate control and national politics. The analysis examines polling data, fundraising patterns, and demographic shifts in Texas, and considers...

Former special counsel Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 29, 2026, for a four-hour hearing. The session featured exchanges between Smith and committee members, including questioning from Senator Ted Cruz.