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Senate Majority Leader John Thune is intensifying his campaign efforts across multiple battleground states to help Republicans retain their narrow Senate majority. Facing a competitive map and internal party tensions, Thune plans stops in North Carolina, South Carolina, and other key states, while acknowledging the race is a 'jump ball.'
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, remains hospitalized for more than three weeks with few details about his condition, though his office says he’s improving and staying engaged with staff on Kentucky and Senate matters. GOP leaders say they’ve spoken with him recently, and a circulating brain-dead rumor has been debunked, while emergency-services audio references CPR at his Washington address on the day of his hospitalization but does not name him. The Senate is out of session and no return date has been announced.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was reportedly found unconscious at his Washington home on the day he was hospitalized; he remains in the hospital and is said to be working with staff on Senate and Kentucky matters, with no votes planned this week as he continues recovery from recent health episodes.
Live updates show Sen. Mark Warner declining to endorse Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader, warning leadership chatter could ease if Democrats win in 2026; the feed also notes a TSA staffing crisis amid a DHS shutdown with hundreds of screeners quitting and pay losses, ongoing fights over DHS funding and potential recess, a bipartisan PREDICT Act to bar members from trading on prediction markets, and Trump’s Capitol Hill appearance shaping housing and energy policy debates.
Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page defeated North Carolina Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger in a tightly contested GOP primary after a full recount, ending Berger’s 25-year hold on the Senate. Page led by 23 votes after provisional counts and the result was confirmed, leaving Republicans with a Senate supermajority (the House remains one vote short). Berger plans to finish his term, while Page will take the Guilford and Rockingham counties seat.
A bill to fund Homeland Security failed again in Congress, as long TSA lines and two-hour waits at major airports highlight security funding concerns and put pressure on lawmakers to resolve the funding dispute.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s formal bid to run Minnesota governor triggers discussion of a potential Democratic Senate leadership shakeup, with her seen as a possible successor to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer amid Durbin’s retirement from the No. 2 spot; the live updates also cover Clinton contempt votes, the Republican Study Committee’s push for a second party-line megabill, and ongoing DHS funding talks that could avert or trigger a partial government shutdown.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faces internal and external criticism over his handling of a bipartisan shutdown deal, with liberals demanding his resignation, but he remains focused on the 2026 midterms and potential to regain Senate majority, while maintaining his leadership position amid ongoing party debates.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faces significant backlash from his own party after voting against a government funding bill, with critics citing a lack of strategic planning and leadership, amid ongoing Democratic infighting and concerns about his future leadership.
Senator Chuck Schumer faces increasing calls to step down as Senate Democratic leader after a vote to end the government shutdown saw some Democrats voting against his wishes, highlighting internal party divisions and leadership challenges amid a turbulent political climate.
The US government shutdown continues into another week as Senate leaders and the White House remain locked in a standoff, with limited signs of progress despite ongoing bipartisan discussions among rank-and-file senators.
Senator Ted Cruz announced his support for Rick Scott over fellow Texan John Cornyn in the race for Senate GOP leader, continuing his opposition to Mitch McConnell's leadership. Cruz, who has long advocated for a change in GOP leadership, previously supported Scott's challenge against McConnell in 2022. The leadership vote, which could go to a runoff, is conducted by secret ballot among current and incoming senators.
Donald Trump's allies are attempting to influence the Senate Republican leadership race by supporting Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader over John Thune or John Cornyn. This move aims to ensure congressional leaders align with Trump's agenda. Despite being an underdog, Scott has received endorsements from key Trump supporters, including Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The push complicates the transition from Mitch McConnell's leadership, with Senate Republicans facing pressure to support Scott or risk political retribution.
Rick Scott's renewed bid for Senate leadership is gaining momentum, reflecting a desire for change among voters who are disillusioned with traditional Republican politics. Despite past setbacks, Scott's outsider status and alignment with Donald Trump have bolstered his appeal, especially after Trump's recent electoral success. Scott's disciplined approach and history of conservative governance in Florida position him as a strong contender against establishment figures like John Cornyn and John Thune, with endorsements rapidly accumulating in his favor.
Senator Rick Scott, backed by Trump-aligned conservatives including Elon Musk, is gaining momentum in the race for GOP Senate leader. Despite Trump's lack of a formal endorsement, Scott has received support from several senators and former presidential candidates. The election to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate Minority Leader will be held via secret ballot, with Scott competing against John Thune and John Cornyn. Trump has urged candidates to support recess appointments to expedite confirmations, a stance Scott has endorsed.