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Democrats back Independents over own candidates in latest bid to beat Republicans

‘The Democratic Party’s brand is awful right now,’ said Dem strategist Josh Schwerin

The Independent UK

Here are the megadonors and dark money groups bankrolling John Cornyn and Ken Paxton’s Senate primary

The incumbent senator has dominated financially, thanks to an array of megadonors and dark money groups. The Tribune assembled a guide to the money behind the most expensive Senate primary ever.

The Texas Tribune

Nebraska Democratic Senate primary winner says she’ll drop out to support independent in general election

Cindy Burbank, who bested an alleged Republican plant, plans to step aside for Dan Osborn in general election

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Denise Powell leads in Democratic primary for crucial Nebraska ‘blue dot’ seat

Political activist Denise Powell clung to a narrow lead in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Nebraska’s open 2nd District after a contentious campaign that brought an influx of outside money and a blitz of increasingly negative attack ads to one of the nation’s most competitive House battlegrounds. With more than 51,000…

Roll Call

Democrats look to flip Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ as state holds primaries for House and Senate races

Candidates jostle to represent the second congressional district, and a Republican’s Senate seat looks ripe to flip

The Guardian - US

At the Races: Connecting the blue dot

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and…

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Four major races shift in favor of Democrats as Senate looks more likely to swing in their favor

Democrats see their fortunes improve in Ohio, Nebraska, Georgia and North Carolina

The Independent UK

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MAGA Republican endorses his Democratic wife for public office in Nebraska: ‘Susanne will be my one Democrat exception’

Pete Ricketts and Susanne Shore have been married for 28 years despite their opposing political views

The Independent UK

Minneapolis shooting galvanizes some Trump faithful in Senate GOP

A Senate GOP caucus largely loyal to Trump appears increasingly at odds with his immigration policies after a shooting in Minnesota.

Roll Call

Nebraska’s Osborn says he’s better prepared for 2026 Senate run

Nebraska independent Dan Osborn is again challenging a Republican senator in the deep-red state. He may be in for a different race this time.

Roll Call

GOP Senator Justifies Caribbean Bombings, Says 'Cartels Are Backed by Venezuela's Navy and Pose a Threat to the U.S.'

Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts defended ongoing U.S. military strikes targeting suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean, citing alleged ties between narcotraffickers and Venezuela's armed forces.

Latin Times

The most vulnerable senators of 2026, a year out from Election Day - Roll Call

Georgia’s Jon Ossoff and Maine’s Susan Collins top CQ Roll Call's list of the most vulnerable senators of the 2026 midterm elections.

Roll Call

Republicans Are Weighing An Extreme Option To End Government Shutdown, Risking Permanent Change To Senate Rules And Bipartisan Balance

As the government shutdown stretches into another week, Senate Republicans are openly considering the "nuclear option," eliminating the filibuster in a bid to force through a funding bill.

Benzinga

‘There’s an appetite for this brand of politics’: the independent politician making a bid for US Senate

Dan Osborn is challenging Republican incumbent Pete Ricketts in Nebraska to become a rare independent senator

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Dan Osborn bets on anti-establishment anger in a rematch against one of Congress’s wealthiest members

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Nebraska independent Dan Osborn makes another bid for Senate - Roll Call

Nebraska independent Dan Osborn, who waged a competitive bid for Senate in 2024, will challenge Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts next year.

Euronews

US lawmakers signal bipartisan support for Taiwan despite Trump's tariffs, criticism

Despite Trump’s 32% tariff and past criticism, Taiwan has vowed to boost defence spending and strengthen economic ties with Washington.

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Bipartisan Bill Targets Improper Federal Payments

Bipartisan bill aims to enhance federal spending transparency and accountability, aligning with DOGE initiatives for fiscal responsibility.

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Republican Lawmakers Support Push For Elections In Ukraine

Republican lawmakers support Trump's call for Ukrainian elections while navigating differing views on Zelenskyy's leadership and the conflict in Ukraine.

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Senate Intelligence Committee Chair And GOP Senator Break With Trump

Senate Intelligence Committee members diverge from Trump on TikTok ban. Biden's law gave ByteDance 270 days to sell TikTok to avoid a ban. Trump may seek a...

The Independent UK

Schumer slams Republicans for blocking ‘life and death’ bump stock ban after Supreme Court ruling

The failed attempt for a vote comes after the Supreme Court ruled that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms under the Trump administration ruled incorrectly in banning bump stocks

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Senate Republicans Block Bill To Ban Bump Stocks

Senate Republicans block bill banning bump stocks, sparking debate on firearm regulations.

Roll Call

Senate Democrats try maneuver to pass ban on 'bump stocks' - Roll Call

Senate Democrats tried Tuesday to pass a federal ban on so-called “bump stocks” that allow rifles to mimic the pace of automatic gunfire.

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Senator Ricketts Criticizes Biden's Border Policy

Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts criticizes Biden's border policies, rejects bipartisan bill, and calls for comprehensive measures to address national securi...

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Chinese Nationals Illegally Crossing Border Raises National Security Concerns

Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts expresses concerns about the surge in Chinese nationals illegally crossing the southern border, emphasizing national securit...

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