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September 12, 2024

Top handicapper gives GOP's Tim Sheehy edge against Democrat Jon Tester in Montana race shift

The second political handicapper in a matter of days has shifted Montana's Senate race in favor of Republicans as incumbent Sen. Jon Tester falls behind.

September 11, 2024

Rogers addresses abortion amid Slotkin attacks: 'Michigan voters have already decided'

Republican Mike Rogers sought to dispel claims made by his Democrat opponent about his abortion stance in a new campaign ad on Wednesday.

September 10, 2024

Trump-Harris debate: Sen Rick Scott identifies 'biggest thing' that can help former president

Sen. Rick Scott said it would be ideal for former President Donald Trump if Vice President Kamala Harris "could talk 99% of the time" during Tuesday's Philadelphia debate.

September 9, 2024

Senate to swear in Menendez successor following NJ lawmaker's conviction, resignation

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J.,'s successor, George Helmy, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's former chief of staff, will be sworn into the Senate on Monday.

September 9, 2024

Dems face tight timeline to confirm Biden-Harris judges, surpass Trump legacy

Democrats face several obstacles in helping President Biden appoint more federal judges than former President Trump did during his term.

September 8, 2024

Trump needs to let Harris talk during the debate, 'something she's been reluctant to do': Sen. John Cornyn

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, discusses his expectations for the presidential debate, the priorities if he becomes the Senate GOP leader, government funding and the border on 'Fox News Sunday.'

September 7, 2024

Key Bolsonaro lieutenant blasts Biden for silence on Brazil's X ban: US has 'responsibility' to speak up

Allies and former officials of Bolsonaro's administration have urged international support in their mission to overturn the Brazilian Supreme Court's decision to ban social media platform X.

September 6, 2024

Political handicapper shifts Montana Senate to ‘leans Republican’ as Tester falls behind

Republicans now have the advantage in Montana's Senate race, according to one political handicapper, as Democrat incumbent Sen. Jon Tester slips behind in polling.

September 6, 2024

Senate GOP campaign chair 'concerned' over fundraising disparity but predicts who will win majority

Senate GOP campaign committee chair Steve Daines says the fundraising disparity is a concern as the Republicans work to win back the majority from the Democrats, but he predicts victory in November.

September 6, 2024

Senate GOP bracing for last-minute leader bids — potentially by key Trump ally

Steve Daines is speculated as a potential candidate for Senate GOP leader in November, but he isn't announcing any such bid just yet.