Sen. Rand Paul questions border wall funding level needs - Roll Call Sen. Rand Paul says the Trump administration hasn’t justified its $46 billion request for construction of a border wall. Roll Call · May 20, 2025
Democrats are finally passing the torch in Congress to the next generation ANALYSIS: Analysis: Democrats finally appear to be letting go of the gerontocracy and beginning to welcome a new generation, writes Eric Garcia The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025
At the Races: Only the young - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including primary challenges and fundraising reports. Roll Call · Apr 17, 2025
Michigan lawmaker Mallory McMorrow joins competitive 2026 US Senate race State senator and Democratic rising star leaned into Trump-Musk criticisms when launching bid to succeed Gary Peters The Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2025
Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow enters race to succeed Peters in Senate - Roll Call Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow launched her campaign to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters on Wednesday. Roll Call · Apr 2, 2025
Jeanne Shaheen Joins Growing List of Democrats Leaving Their Long-Held Senate Seats Vulnerable to Republicans Three Democratic senators won't seek re-election in the next cycle, adding to the party's challenging scenario to regain control of the Upper House Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025
Democrats have another role in mind for Pete Buttigieg despite reports about Senate run Former transport secretary is also rumored to be weighing a 2028 presidential run The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025
Linda McMahon's nomination to be Education secretary clears Senate hurdle - Roll Call Education Secretary nominee Linda McMahon is one step nearer to confirmation after the Senate cleared a procedural hurdle Thursday. Roll Call · Feb 27, 2025
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith Will Not Seek Reelection In 2026 Minnesota Senator Tina Smith's decision not to seek reelection in 2026 sets the stage for a competitive Democratic primary in a state that has shown signs ... Top News · Feb 13, 2025
Vulnerable lawmakers begin 2026 cycle with modest war chests - Roll Call Fourth-quarter fundraising reports filed with the FEC show many vulnerable lawmakers starting the cycle with modest war chests. Roll Call · Feb 3, 2025
At the Races: Democrats take a stand - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including on Trump nominees and special elections. Roll Call · Jan 30, 2025
Commerce pick Lutnick defends tariffs, funding freeze - Roll Call Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick for Commerce Department head, told senators Wednesday he'll crack down on those who treat the U.S. “horribly.” Roll Call · Jan 29, 2025
Who else is going to retire from the Senate? - Roll Call Michigan Democrat Gary Peters won’t be the only senator to retire this cycle, at least according to almost a century of history. Roll Call · Jan 29, 2025
Pete Buttigieg Considering Senate Run In Michigan In 2026 Pete Buttigieg considers running for Senate in Michigan in 2026 after Sen. Peters' decision not to seek re-election, setting the stage for a competitive race. Top News · Jan 28, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025 Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters announces he won’t run again in 2026 Peters’s retirement gives Republicans a shot at a Senate seat in a state Donald Trump won
Top News · Jan 28, 2025 Michigan Sen. Gary Peters To Not Seek Third Term Michigan Senator Gary Peters' decision not to seek re-election in 2026 sets the stage for a competitive Senate race in a crucial battleground state.
Top News · Jan 28, 2025 Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters To Retire In 2027 Michigan Senator Gary Peters announces retirement, leaving open senate seat in upcoming election. Impact on Michigan politics and upcoming election cycle.
Latin Times · Jan 28, 2025 Democrats' Chances of Taking Back Senate in 2026 Take Huge Hit as Michigan Senator Announces Exit Gary Peters will not seek reelection to the Senate, potentially allowing the GOP to contest the seat
Roll Call · Jan 28, 2025 Michigan Sen. Gary Peters will not seek reelection in 2026 - Roll Call Michigan Sen. Gary Peters won’t seek reelection in next year, opening up a key seat in a swing state won twice by Donald Trump.
Roll Call · Jan 25, 2025 Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary - Roll Call The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem on Saturday as the next secretary of Homeland Security, which has a lead role in immigration enforecment.
Roll Call · Jan 24, 2025 Mexico and other countries could hamper Trump border plans - Roll Call President Donald Trump’s plans to seal the U.S.-Mexico border and conduct mass deportations might soon run into a major roadblock.
Roll Call · Jan 20, 2025 Senate panel advances Trump pick to lead Homeland Security - Roll Call A Senate committee on Monday evening advanced the nomination of Kristi Noem to become the next secretary of Homeland Security.
Top News · Jan 17, 2025 Governor Noem Addresses Rising Threat Of Homegrown Terrorism Governor Kristi Noem addresses US-based terrorism, emphasizing homegrown threats and the need for a comprehensive security approach.
Top News · Jan 17, 2025 Homeland Security Pick Kristi Noem Addresses Homegrown Terrorism Threat Kristi Noem, Homeland Security pick, emphasizes combating domestic terrorism and homegrown threats during confirmation hearing.
Roll Call · Jan 17, 2025 Noem touts state experience on national security issues - Roll Call Kristi Noem used her opening statement Friday to articulate a broader overview of her priorities if she becomes Homeland Security secretary.