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Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 07, 2026

An Unloved Schumer Tries to Win Over Party's Insurgents
In a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 07, 2026

Schumer Forges Ahead in Fight for Senate, Despite Setbacks
In a phone call, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan contender who has opposed him to just win.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 06, 2026

Fauci Is Far From the First Person to Plead the Fifth Before Congress
The constitutional right against self-incrimination has been invoked on several occasions during high-profile — and contentious — hearings.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 06, 2026

Mitch McConnell Discharged From Rehabilitation Facility
The Kentucky Republican has been absent from Congress for nearly two months after a health episode. He said he would continue recovering from home.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 06, 2026

Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress on Thursday. The resolution accuses Dr. Fauci of failing to comply with a congressional subpoena after he refused to answer questions at a hearing last week.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 06, 2026

Bernie Sanders Is Not Doing the Democrats Any Favors
What exactly is the project of the insurgent left all about?

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 06, 2026

Hemp Fight Snarls Speedy Passage of Government Funding Bill
A White House effort to delay a ban on intoxicating hemp was holding up a final agreement on a bipartisan spending bill ahead of a monthlong Senate recess.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 06, 2026

Bros and Their Foes
Democrats and Republicans are both playing with fire.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 06, 2026

Tennessee Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Tennessee primary elections.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 06, 2026

Tennessee U.S. Senate Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Tennessee primary election.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 06, 2026

What Is Fauci Being Accused of and Why Is He Being Held in Contempt?
The case is unique, legal scholars say, because of the tension between the Fifth Amendment and the reach of a presidential pardon. The potential consequences could be grave.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 06, 2026

In Texas' Most Eligible Senate Race, It's Bachelor vs. Divorcé-to-Be
Ken Paxton is divorcing. James Talarico is dating a onetime staffer. Both have had their romantic lives scrutinized as part of their high-stakes campaigns.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 06, 2026

A Growing Number of Election Deniers Hold Key Local Roles in Midterms
These officials oversee or help administer elections in counties across the nation where competitive House and Senate races will determine control of Congress.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 06, 2026

Paxton and Talarico Offer Diverging Paths on Affordability
The candidates are seeking to win over voters with competing proposals on tax, housing and health care that are aimed at lowering household costs.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 05, 2026

Fauci Faces Contempt of Congress Vote on Thursday
A Senate panel scheduled a vote after Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a hearing last week. Here are the legal issues involved.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 05, 2026

The Coalitions That Propelled El-Sayed's Michigan Victory
Racial and ethnic splits, and a wide lead among younger voters, were enough for Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, to hold off Haley Stevens, a moderate, in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 05, 2026

After Michigan Loss, AIPAC Weighs a Second Effort to Defeat El-Sayed
The pro-Israel organization spent $32 million in an unsuccessful effort to defeat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary. It might try again in the general election.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 05, 2026

Fauci Faces Contempt Vote. Here Are the Legal Issues Involved.
Dr. Fauci invoked his Constitutional right under the Fifth Amendment in refusing to answer questions from a Senate committee. Republicans say he is ineligible for that protection.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 05, 2026

Inside the Abdul El-Sayed Watch Party
Tim Balk joins Natalie Kitroeff on "The Call" from Michigan, where he attended the election night watch party of the Democratic Senate primary candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Mr. Balk spoke to supporters of the progressive Democrat as they waited for results in a closer-than-expected race.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 05, 2026

Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as C.D.C. Director
Dr. Schwartz, a deputy surgeon general in the first Trump administration, has publicly supported childhood vaccines.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 05, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary
Dr. El-Sayed, a former public health official, narrowly defeated Representative Haley Stevens, a four-term congressional moderate, in Michigan's expensive Democratic Senate primary.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 05, 2026

Where El-Sayed Showed Strengths, and Weaknesses, in the Michigan Primary
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed had a strong showing in college towns, while Representative Haley Stevens did well in Black urban centers.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 05, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed Thinks Progressives Have a Way to Win. I Hope He's Right.
Abdul El-Sayed is quick, magnetic, overflowing with infectious confidence. But he also has a blind spot endemic to his movement.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 05, 2026

Why Congress Wants a Closer U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership
A proposal making its way through Congress would integrate the U.S. and Israeli defense and intelligence apparatuses more tightly. Some worry that it is a bad idea.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 05, 2026

Can Abdul El-Sayed Unify Michigan Democrats Ahead of the General Election?
His close margin of victory may point to challenges ahead.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 05, 2026

El-Sayed's Michigan Senate Primary Win Sets Up the Left's Biggest Test of the Fall
Abdul El-Sayed's Senate candidacy poses a critical challenge for Democrats' ascendant progressive wing: Can an insurgent candidate, with unabashedly liberal positions, win a general election in a moderate state?

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 05, 2026

Muslim Americans Celebrate Abdul El-Sayed's Win in Michigan Primary
Muslim voters from across the country said they felt hope and anxiety as Dr. El-Sayed moved closer to becoming the nation's first Muslim senator.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 05, 2026

Takeaways From the Primary Elections in Michigan
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly prevailed over Representative Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan, setting up a nervy race to November for the party.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 05, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed Wins Democratic Senate Primary in Michigan in a Victory for the Left
Dr. El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, narrowly defeated Representative Haley Stevens, a moderate, in a bitter primary dominated by the politics of Israel.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

What Michigan Voters Are Seeking in Democratic Senate Primary
Voters outside Michigan polling stations shared their concerns about health care, employment and affordability in the Senate's Democratic primary.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary
The Rev. Adam Hamilton will be a serious underdog against Roger Marshall, a Republican, but Democrats think the state could be competitive if the November environment is favorable enough to them.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

Julian Beaudion Quits Senate Race in South Dakota, Clearing Way for Independent
The decision by Julian Beaudion, the Democratic nominee, to leave the race was the third recent withdrawal by a Democratic Senate candidate in a red state.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

El-Sayed Leads Stevens in Michigan Democratic Senate Primary, Polls Show
The progressive Democrat has consistently had large leads over Representative Haley Stevens, despite debates about which candidate will be more electable in November.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

5 Things to Know About Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan
Dr. El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, is a vocal critic of Israel. He is known for his rhetorical abilities, which have drawn cheers and criticism.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

5 Things to Know About Haley Stevens, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan
Ms. Stevens, a fourth-term congresswoman, is the choice of Democratic leadership in Washington, D.C., and Michigan.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

Counties to Watch in Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary
Results from these eight Michigan counties may prove crucial in an uncertain race between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

Haley Stevens's accent briefly dominated the Michigan Democratic Senate primary.


Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

AIPAC Spending Dominates the Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
Representative Haley Stevens has been backed by tens of millions of dollars, much of it from pro-Israel groups and hidden donors. Her rival, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, has tried to make that support a liability.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

Judge Pained as He Grants Dismissal of Jan. 6 Charges Against Oath Keepers
The judge, Amit P. Mehta, blasted the administration's request for a dismissal in the case, saying it bestowed "unearned grace" on the Oath Keepers defendants "by wiping their records clean."

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

Todd Blanche Clears Committee Vote, Nearing Confirmation as Attorney General
Todd Blanche's nomination now advances to the Senate floor, where it was not immediately clear whether he would be confirmed given that he can afford to lose only two senators on a party-line vote.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

Max Miller Shrugs Off Trump's Warning and Pushes Ahead in Ohio
Republicans hoped a shove from President Trump would persuade the embattled congressman to drop his re-election bid in the face of abuse allegations. It hasn't happened.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

Todd Blanche Clears Committee Vote, Paving Way for Attorney General Confirmation
Todd Blanche's nomination now advances to the Senate floor, where he is expected to be confirmed, even though several Republicans have not yet committed to supporting him.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

Michigan U.S. Senate Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Michigan primary election.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

Michigan Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Michigan primary elections.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

Virginia Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Virginia primary elections.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

Kansas Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Kansas primary elections.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

Virginia U.S. Senate Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Virginia primary election.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

Kansas U.S. Senate Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Kansas primary election.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 04, 2026

A Voters' Guide to the Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary
Times Opinion convened a panel of experts to help voters make sense of the race.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 03, 2026

Trump, Graham Dominate Senate Race: 5 Takeaways from South Carolina Debate.
The legacy of Lindsey Graham loomed over the field to replace him in a debate Monday. All eyes were on his sister, Darline, who was endorsed by President Trump.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 03, 2026

Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary Has Become the Party's Ugliest Race of the Summer
The Democratic Senate primary will pit the old guard against a rising coalition.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 03, 2026

Todd Blanche Wins Over G.O.P. Holdouts on AG Confirmation After Assurances on Trump IRS Deal
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis expressed support after Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, issued a memo abandoning part of a deal the Justice Department had struck with President Trump.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 03, 2026

Republican Holdouts Say They'll Back Blanche After Assurances on I.R.S. Deal
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis expressed support after Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, issued a memo abandoning part of a deal the Justice Department had struck with President Trump.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 03, 2026

Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump's I.R.S. Deal
Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president's immunity from tax scrutiny.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 03, 2026

Michigan Looks Left
We're sizing up tomorrow's primary contest.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 03, 2026

Could Democrats Take the Senate?
Michigan's primary is crucial for Democrats seeking a Senate majority. Shane Goldmacher, our national political correspondent, explains why they must defend the key seat and why Republicans see an opportunity.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 03, 2026

Ohio Senator Calls Former Son-in-Law Accused of Abuse Unfit for Office
Senator Bernie Moreno, Republican of Ohio, broke his silence about allegations of domestic abuse his daughter has made against Representative Max Miller.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 02, 2026

She Voted for a Justice Who Overturned Roe. Now it Haunts Her on the Trail.
Senator Susan Collins, who supports abortion rights, endorsed Brett Kavanaugh's nomination for the Supreme Court. It has emerged as a major issue in her campaign for re-election.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 02, 2026

Five Big Moments in Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary
Divisions over Israel and high-profile endorsements have shaped the closely-watched race between a progressive former public health official and a more moderate member of Congress.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 01, 2026

Mitch McConnell, Still Hospitalized, Misses Signature Kentucky Political Picnic
Senator Mitch McConnell's ongoing hospitalization meant he missed his final chance to attend the signature western Kentucky event while in office.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Aug 01, 2026

Trump Calls for $1.8 Billion Fund Over Blanche Attorney General Fight
The president vowed to push for the payout fund if Senate Republicans fail to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, reigniting a dispute over the settlement.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 31, 2026

What Worries Democrats as the Midterms Heat Up
There's a lot going right for the Democrats. Here's what could go wrong.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 31, 2026

Trump Escalates Feud With Senate Over Blanche
The president's comments threw the confirmation of Todd Blanche, his pick to be attorney general, further into doubt.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 31, 2026

Why Mitch McConnell Isn't Giving Up His Senate Seat
Democrats are demanding that the Kentucky Republican resign. Others who were sidelined for far longer faced no such calls, but times are changing.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 31, 2026

Todd Blanche's Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at Risk
Todd Blanche's approach has collided with the jury-of-two reality in the Senate that has, thus far, kept him from the prize he covets: the stability and status conferred by a Senate confirmation.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 31, 2026

Amid Talk of a Party Switch, Fetterman Vows ‘Never'
Changing one's affiliation is rare in the Senate, but it can have big consequences. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he is staying put as a Democrat.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 31, 2026

G.O.P. Kills Bid to Expand I.V.F. Access in the Military
In a notable shift, Republican senators voted unanimously against a proposal to expand the military's coverage of fertility treatments.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 30, 2026

What We Know About Dr. Fauci Pleading the Fifth in Senate Hearing on Covid Origins
In a three-hour Senate hearing this week, Dr. Fauci invoked his constitutional right to stay silent, leaving people confused about many of the issues raised.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 30, 2026

Fauci and the Democrats Have a Lot to Answer For
Would you rather be famous or infamous?

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 30, 2026

Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power
In standing in the way of Todd Blanche, President Trump's choice for attorney general, a liberated Senator John Cornyn is wielding his leverage.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 30, 2026

Trump Threatens to Withdraw Blanche as Attorney General, Dealing Blow to Nomination
President Trump's threat followed a day of fruitless negotiations with two Republican holdouts, Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 30, 2026

Trump's Nominee to Oversee VOA, Sarah B. Rogers, Suggests Return of Journalists on Leave
The statement by the nominee, Sarah B. Rogers, signaled a stark reversal of the president's earlier efforts to shutter Voice of America and other federally funded news groups.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 30, 2026

Trump's Effort to Gut Education Dept. Rebuked by Senate Committee
The bipartisan bill is a long way from becoming law, but it represents the strongest opposition yet from Congress to the administration's agenda.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 30, 2026

The Fauci Interrogation, and the Diary
Readers react to Dr. Anthony Fauci's dramatic hearing before a Senate committee. Also: Betting on elections; happy in the muck.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 30, 2026

Why Democrats Won't Stop Forcing Votes On Trump's Iran War Powers
Even after winning approval of a measure calling on President Trump to end the war, they continue to call votes to force Republicans to answer for it.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 30, 2026

Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Give Judiciary Control of Some Courthouses
A new bipartisan bill comes after years of complaints from the courts that the General Services Administration is a bad landlord.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 30, 2026

How Haley Stevens's Accent Became a Flashpoint in Michigan's Senate Race
How the politics of raised a's and disappearing g's briefly came to dominate the Michigan Senate race.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 30, 2026

Not Everyone Wants Year-Round Daylight Saving Time
Some Orthodox Jews oppose a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, and farmers and some sleep experts are also opposed.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

Senators Cornyn and Tillis Force Delay of Blanche Nomination Over Trump's IRS Deal
John Cornyn and Thom Tillis accused the nominee for attorney general of refusing to put on paper his promise to kill aspects of the deal he cut to settle President Trump's suit against the agency.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

Tributes, and Politics Too, at Lindsey Graham's Funeral in South Carolina
A gathering of South Carolina's political elite paid tribute to the late senator's career against a backdrop of a highly competitive race to replace him.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

What We Really Learned From the Fauci Hearing
Show trials are bad for democracy.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

Senators Cornyn and Tillis Threaten to Block Blanche Nomination Over Trump's IRS Deal
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis accused the attorney general nominee of refusing to put on paper his promise to kill aspects of the deal he cut to settle President Trump's suit against the agency.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

Vote on Blanche in Doubt After Senators Express Skepticism Over I.R.S. Provision
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis accused the attorney general nominee of refusing to put on paper his promise to kill aspects of the deal he cut to settle President Trump's suit against the agency.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

Obama Endorses Josh Turek in Iowa Senate Race With Basketball Video
The former president is trying to help Josh Turek net a Senate seat in Iowa, which Democrats see as one of their best pickup opportunities of the midterms.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

Why Republicans Aren't Funding the Texas Senate Race Yet
The peculiar dynamic is playing out in Texas, where the fate of the Republican nominee, Ken Paxton, will help decide which party controls the U.S. Senate.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

Lindsey Graham's South Carolina Funeral: What to Know
The senator's funeral services are in Columbia, the capital. His remains will be buried Wednesday afternoon in Pickens County, S.C., where he was born and raised.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

Fauci Accuses Senator Rand Paul of ‘Obsession' During Senate Hearing
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci accused Senator Rand Paul of having an "unhinged obsession" with him during a Senate hearing on Wednesday on the origins of Covid-19.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

With Blanche Nomination at Stake, Payouts to Trump Allies Continue
A seven-figure settlement is announced two days before a scheduled Senate committee vote on Todd Blanche's nomination to be attorney general.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

Sanctions Bill Would Give Trump Sweeping New Tariff Powers
A bipartisan bill in the Senate would allow President Trump to impose tariffs on the biggest importers of Russian energy.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

Why Are We Polling Now?
A poll is a snapshot of a given time in the election cycle. Polls shared months before an election enable our readers to have access to the same information campaigns and political leaders have about public sentiment.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

Can Anyone Spare a Buck For Texas?
One of America's most competitive Senate races features a surprising dynamic: No Republicans are spending money yet.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

Watch Live: Fauci Testifies Before Senate Committee
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci testifies before the Senate Homeland Security Committee about the origins of Covid-19.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

What to Know About Lindsey Graham's South Carolina Memorial
The senator's funeral service will be held in Columbia, the capital. His remains will be buried in Pickens County, S.C., where he was born and raised.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 29, 2026

Why Some Orthodox Jews Oppose Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Orthodox Jewish leaders have lobbied against the Sunshine Protection Act since it was passed by the House of Representatives in July, joining an unlikely coalition of opponents.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 28, 2026

Senate Advances Graham's Russia Sanctions Bill
As Washington remembered Senator Lindsey Graham, his colleagues cleared away a hurdle to passage of his long-stalled bill to penalize Moscow.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 28, 2026

Trump Pays Tribute at Lindsey Graham's Funeral
President Trump paid tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham in a memorial service at the National Cathedral on Tuesday.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 28, 2026

What's Going on With Mitch McConnell? Kentucky's Governor Has Questions.
Gov. Andy Beshear called on Senator McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June, to prove his capacity to serve, or resign.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 28, 2026

Senators Forge a Deal on Graham's Bill to Advance Russia Sanctions
Senators announced a breakthrough on the long-stalled measure as Senator Lindsey Graham, its main champion, was memorialized.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 28, 2026

Graham and Netanyahu Worked Together to Denounce International Criminal Court
Senator Lindsey Graham helped to coordinate a group of lawmakers to rebuke the I.C.C., which was investigating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Jul 28, 2026

Trump Loved Graham, Not So Much His Beloved Senate
The South Carolinian relished serving as a "bridge" between the institution he revered and the president, but now that bridge is gone.

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