Politics
Senate Republicans Face Challenges in Key Races
Senate Republicans are considering last-ditch spending moves to secure their positions, including potential aid for Mississippi. Meanwhile, polls show Democrats leading three critical Senate races.
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The Hill
Polling numbers from nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report released Wednesday found Democrats leading in three seats critical to retaking the Senate majority in November. The survey, conducted in concert with Democratic firm New River Strategies and Republican firm GS Strategy Group
2026-10-21 20:14 UTC
The Hill
President Trump on Wednesday said his success in freeing an American wrongly imprisoned in Russia was related to his much-criticized decision to hold back on imposing sanctions on Russia aimed at strangling its ability to wage war in Ukraine. While acknowledging the trade-off, Trump insisted the U.
2026-10-21 20:15 UTC
Axios
Senate Republicans are weighing three last-ditch spending moves that would have been unimaginable six months ago: a cash infusion for Mississippi and even more money for South
2026-10-21 20:24 UTC