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Sen. Tina Smith Of Minnesota Won't Seek Re-Election In 2026

Senator Tina Smith's decision not to seek re-election in 2026 creates a political challenge in Minnesota with implications for Senate majority dynamics.

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Democrats' Chances of Taking Back Senate in 2026 Narrow Further After Minnesota Senator Decides Not to Run

Minn. Sen. Tina Smith announced Thursday she will not seek re-election in 2026

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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 ...

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At the Races: Talkin’ ’bout a Resolution - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including budget resolutions and retirements.

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Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith will not seek reelection in 2026 - Roll Call

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek a second full term next year, opening up a seat in a Democratic-leaning state.

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RFK Jr’s testimony offers a ‘through the looking glass’ moment for Democratic senators

Confirmation hearing was a spectacle as Democrats tried to hold a mirror to the nominee, only for him to step through

The Guardian - US

Sen. Smith Criticizes Kennedy Over Antidepressant-School Shooting Link

Senator Tina Smith criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for linking school shootings to antidepressants, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based discussio...

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Sen. Smith Questions Kennedy On Anti-Depressants And School Shootings

The confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delves into the debate on anti-depressants and school shootings, highlighting diff...

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Democrats in Congress largely stay on sidelines in DNC chair race

Many top Democrats, including most members of Congress, have refrained from publicly weighing in on the DNC chair election.

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Dozens of Congress members outperformed the stock market in 2024. Here’s who gained the most - and why

A report into the stock performance of members of Congress comes as legislation aimed at banning the practice has stalled

The Independent UK

‘Ghost network’ of US healthcare providers amounts to fraud, lawsuit says

New lawsuit finds ‘staggering’ cases of people struggling to find mental health care coinciding with mental health crisis

The Guardian - US

California County Fines Man $120,000 for Refusing to Evict a Family From His Property

Plus, a look at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Tina Smith's plan to resurrect public housing in America.

Reason

AOC introduces legislation for low-cost housing programme backed by US funding

Together with Minnesota senator Tina Smith, the representative is trying to address the US ‘housing crisis’

The Guardian - US

IVF is supposedly key to Trump’s campaign. JD Vance didn’t even show up to vote on it

Vance playing hooky comes with a hidden advantage for Democrats

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House readies to help bald eagle soar as national bird - Roll Call

The bald eagle is poised to become the national bird of the United States if House members act on legislation this fall.

The Independent UK

How Harris and Walz’s policies actually differ from Biden’s

Ariana Baio and Eric Garcia separate the rumors from the reality

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Sen. Tina Smith Defends Gov. Tim Walz Against Liberal Label

Sen. Tina Smith defends Gov. Tim Walz against GOP's liberal portrayal, highlighting his conservative roots and bipartisan support amidst Minneapolis unrest.

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On board the Creed cruise: the unfathomable return of the ‘worst band of the 90s’

The long read: I took a cruise with thousands of fellow lunatics to find out how this much-mocked rock band became so beloved

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Sanders may bring his populist brand to powerful Finance panel - Roll Call

Unabashed progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders is hinting at throwing his hat in the ring for a soon-to-be-open Senate Finance Committee seat.

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Klobuchar staying put, not interested in Menendez’s Finance slot - Roll Call

One of the most senior Democrats eligible to replace Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., on the Finance Committee is not interested in the seat.

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Names circulate for Finance panel seat if Menendez leaves - Roll Call

The conviction of Sen. Bob Menendez on bribery charges has renewed interest in who might replace him on the powerful Finance Committee.

Reason

The Stop Comstock Act Doesn't Go Far Enough

Upcoming legislation would repeal parts of the 1873 law that could be used to target abortion, but the Comstock Act's reach is much more broad than that.

The Independent UK

Why Democrats are suddenly so concerned about a law from 1873

The conservative playbook Project 2025 — which many believe lays out policy for a second Trump term — makes clear that Republicans intend to start using the rarely-invoked law again

The Guardian - US

Democrats move to repeal 1873 law they say could pave way for national abortion ban

The Comstock Act, largely unenforced in recent history, could be used to restrict abortion drugs in post-Roe US

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Minnesota Senator Urges Comcast to ‘Return to the Negotiation Table’ With Diamond Sports Group

‘My constituents are furious’ that they can’t watch Twins games, Tina Smith tells Brian Roberts

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