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At a Michigan campaign rally, Republican JD Vance blasted Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him 'very, very evil' and accusing him of empathizing with attackers over victims, while noting El-Sayed’s ties to Hasan Piker and past remarks about Vance’s family. El-Sayed had previously apologized for comments after a synagogue attack and for remarks tied to the 9/11 discussion.
Trump-backed Rep. Harriet Hageman won Wyoming's Republican Senate primary in an open-seat race, advancing to the general election to replace retiring Sen. Cynthia Lummis in a deep-red state after securing Trump's endorsement and defeating a field of four opponents.
Trump escalates pressure on Senate Leader John Thune to pass the SAVE America Act, aiming to require voter ID and citizenship proof and curb mail voting, but Senate Republicans remain divided and Thune rejects using reconciliation for SAVE. With Murkowski, Tillis, and Collins opposed and McConnell absent, passage before the midterms seems unlikely, even as the House pushes a reconciliation framework. Polls show Trump slipping among voters who prioritize the economy and inflation over election rules.
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego is under DOJ scrutiny after reports show he billed tens of thousands of dollars in campaign funds for family travel, including flights to Nantucket and the Caribbean, plus hotels and childcare, raising questions about the use of campaign money.
With the 2026 midterms looming, friction between Donald Trump and Republican senators is intensifying, as some GOP lawmakers push back against the president’s agenda, challenging party unity and shaping election-year strategy.
Senate Democrats, emboldened by their bloc, are blocking bipartisan bills as part of a hardball strategy to counter Donald Trump, signaling a shift toward aggressive opposition and party unity over compromise.
Georgia Republicans are scrambling to nominate a candidate to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026, with debates featuring Rep. Mike Collins, Derek Dooley, and Rep. Buddy Carter; Gov. Brian Kemp is backing Dooley as the field narrows.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills withdrew from the Democratic U.S. Senate race against Platner, citing a lack of campaign funds.
Illinois voters head to the polls in a Tuesday primary that will usher in a new generation of Democratic leaders for both the U.S. House and Senate amid near-record retirements opening multiple seats and reshaping the state’s congressional map.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has expressed support for a bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S., citing concerns about the platform being a tool of surveillance and propaganda for Beijing. The legislation aims to compel TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform within six months to maintain access to U.S. web-hosting services and app stores. However, the bill's path in the Senate is uncertain, with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer being noncommittal about bringing it up for a vote, and Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell considering potential changes or scrapping of the House bill. Critics have raised questions about the bill's constitutionality and its potential impact on Americans' free speech rights.
The Senate approved a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific, but the bill's prospects in the House are uncertain due to opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson. President Biden urged the House to move forward with the legislation, emphasizing the urgency of providing aid, especially to Ukraine. The bill faced opposition from some Republicans in the Senate, but ultimately passed with bipartisan support. However, the House's consideration of the bill remains unclear, with potential challenges from both conservative and progressive factions.
A bipartisan immigration agreement has been released by a trio of senators and the White House, granting the president extensive powers to crack down on illegal border crossings, including the ability to deny migrants the chance to request asylum. The deal, negotiated in exchange for more military aid to Ukraine, would toughen asylum access during spikes in illegal immigration, increase deportations, and not provide legalization for the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised the agreement as crucial for national security and plans to schedule the first vote on the measure for Wednesday, while Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell expressed gratitude and urged careful consideration.
Arizona GOP Chairman Jeff DeWit resigned after a leaked recording revealed him offering a job to U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake and asking her to name a price to stay out of politics. DeWit's departure has shaken up the Republican Party in a battleground state crucial for the battle for control of the White House and the U.S. Senate in the November election. The recording, leaked days before a fundraiser for the Arizona GOP, has sparked controversy, with Lake's Senate campaign accusing DeWit of attempting to bribe her. DeWit defended his actions as candid advice to a friend, while Lake's penchant for recording confrontations has added to the drama.
The Senate has advanced a stopgap spending measure in a 68-13 vote to extend government funding deadlines to March 1 and March 8, aiming to avert a partial government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed hope for bipartisan cooperation to pass the continuing resolution before Friday, while House Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in getting the bill through the House due to opposition from hardline conservatives and multiple absences among House Republicans. If passed, this would be the third short-term spending deal since September.
Senate negotiations on immigration policies to deter illegal border crossings have expanded to include discussions on Afghan evacuees, high-skilled visa holders' children, and work permits for asylum-seekers. The potential deal may also involve stricter asylum and deportation provisions, which have raised concerns among progressives and migrant advocates. The Biden administration and Senate negotiators have not reached a final agreement, with the main sticking point being the immigration parole authority. The administration has put revisions to the parole authority on the table, recognizing the need for compromise, while also considering harsher asylum laws and fast-track deportation programs.