Former NBC NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya won Minnesota's US Senate Republican primary, securing the party nomination and setting up a general election face-off against lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan.
Progressive Democrats are scoring primary upsets against heavily funded establishment rivals, signaling a historic decline for corporate Democrats as working-class voters demand economic relief and reject corporate money in politics.
Angie Nixon, a progressive state representative and DSA member, won the Democratic US Senate primary in Florida with 56.1% of the vote, defeating heavily funded Alexander Vindman, despite his $16.3m war chest. Nixon will face Republican Ashley Moody in the general election.
Progressive state representative Angie Nixon defeated Alexander Vindman in the Florida Democratic US Senate primary. Despite a massive fundraising disadvantage, Nixon secured the nomination and will face Republican incumbent Ashley Moody in the November general election.
Alaskans head to a non-partisan primary featuring incumbent Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola, whose competitive race is targeting a key Senate seat to influence control of Congress.
The US Senate delayed a vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act until September, drawing frustration from crypto advocates and executives with the 2026 midterms approaching.
Senator Bernie Sanders urged Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic CEOs to halt AI development, warning that models have reached critical risk thresholds involving bioweapons and loss of control.
The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 vote on Saturday, securing President Donald Trump's control over the Department of Justice following a contentious confirmation fight.
A US Senate vote advancing tougher sanctions on Russia threatens crude supplies and raises energy security concerns for India, though immediate impacts remain unlikely.
The US Senate confirmed former Republican congressman David Brat as the new US ambassador to Australia, ending a nearly 20-month vacancy. Brat's priorities include critical minerals, defence cooperation, and AUKUS.
The US Senate confirmed former Republican congressman David Brat as the new US ambassador to Australia, ending a nearly 20-month vacancy for the diplomatic post in Canberra.
US Senate Majority Leader John Thune has filed cloture on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, setting up a key procedural crypto bill vote for September after previous negotiations stalled.
The US Senate has postponed voting on the CLARITY Act until September due to unresolved disputes over banking, ethics, and illicit finance, despite pressure from crypto executives and Republican lawmakers.
The US Senate approved a bill allowing President Trump to impose 100% tariffs on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas, such as China and India. Named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, the legislation passed 86-11 and awaits House approval.
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, with Senator Bill Cassidy casting the deciding vote after Republican opposition and intense debate over DOJ policies.
Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, has been confirmed as US attorney general by a 50-49 Senate vote, overcoming bipartisan concerns over Justice Department politicisation.
The US Senate passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting the nation's energy sector and granting the President authority to levy 100% tariffs on major oil and gas buyers like India and China.
The US Senate passed a temporary spending bill to fund the federal government through December 11, avoiding a shutdown ahead of November elections and barring fund-shifting to the Border Patrol.
The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General in a 50-49 vote early Saturday morning. Former personal attorney for Donald Trump, Blanche faced a contentious confirmation fight over loyalty and a controversial IRS settlement fund.
The US Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan sanctions package 86-11 targeting Russian energy revenues, oligarchs, and the shadow fleet, allowing tariffs up to 500% on Russian imports and penalizing nations like China and India that buy Russian energy.
A multi-topic news digest featuring UAV detections near Moscow, US Senate sanctions on Russia and Iran, political updates from Colombia and the US, and diplomatic developments regarding Ukraine.
Former Virginia congressman David Brat has been confirmed by the US Senate as the next US ambassador to Australia, ending an 18-month vacancy following Caroline Kennedy's departure.
The US Senate's delay of a crypto market structure bill vote until September risks pushing innovation offshore and giving hubs like Hong Kong and Singapore an advantage, industry leaders warn.
The US Senate delays voting on the CLARITY Act, a crypto market regulation bill, until September due to Democratic opposition, impacting the crypto industry's legislative priorities.
