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US senators grill airline officials about fees for seats and checked bags
Read full article: US senators grill airline officials about fees for seats and checked bagsA U.S. Senate subcommittee has held a hearing to question the growing use of airline fees to charge passengers for things like early boarding and better seats.
Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde concedes defeat to Democrat Tammy Baldwin in US Senate race
Read full article: Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde concedes defeat to Democrat Tammy Baldwin in US Senate raceWisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has conceded defeat in the race narrowly won by Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, saying he will not pursue a recount.
Pennsylvania courts get lawsuits over ballot-counting in Senate contest headed toward a recount
Read full article: Pennsylvania courts get lawsuits over ballot-counting in Senate contest headed toward a recountRepublicans are going to court in Pennsylvania amid vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick, with the contest headed toward a state-mandated recount.
Pennsylvania Senate contest headed toward a recount, and possibly litigation
Read full article: Pennsylvania Senate contest headed toward a recount, and possibly litigationThe U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania between Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick is headed for a statewide recount, as counties continued Wednesday to sort through outstanding ballots and the campaigns jousted over which ones should count.
John Cornyn loses longtime bid to be next Senate Majority Leader to John Thune
Read full article: John Cornyn loses longtime bid to be next Senate Majority Leader to John ThuneCornyn has for years signaled he wanted to succeed his close ally GOP leader Mitch McConnell. He lost in a vote decided by the Republican members of the Senate.
Why AP called the Arizona Senate race for Ruben Gallego
Read full article: Why AP called the Arizona Senate race for Ruben GallegoThe Associated Press declared Democrat Ruben Gallego the winner of Arizonaās U.S. Senate seat after vote updates on Monday and over the weekend increased his statewide lead and closed off any remaining paths to victory for Republican Kari Lake.
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz scored big wins in Texas, but the president-elect outperformed the senator on his own turf
Read full article: Donald Trump and Ted Cruz scored big wins in Texas, but the president-elect outperformed the senator on his own turfCruz beat his challenger by 9 points, while Trump prevailed over his by 14 points. Still, Cruz performed better this year than he did in 2018
Trump rebuilds Democrats' 'blue wall' states with red bricks. Especially Pennsylvania
Read full article: Trump rebuilds Democrats' 'blue wall' states with red bricks. Especially PennsylvaniaRepublicans landed historic victories in Pennsylvania, winning the battleground stateās valuable presidential electoral votes, posting a two-seat gain in its U.S. House delegation and sweeping all four statewide offices on the ballot, including a U.S. Senate seat.
The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majority
Read full article: The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majorityRepublican Donald Trump won North Carolina, capturing one of the seven heavily contested battlegrounds while votes in six other swing states are still being counted.
Election Day updates: South Texas continues dramatic shift toward Donald Trump, GOP
Read full article: Election Day updates: South Texas continues dramatic shift toward Donald Trump, GOPTexas might not be a swing state, but many of its races will have major consequences to the national political landscape and on the lives of everyday Texans.
In final days of Senate race, Cruz courts Latino voters along the border and Allred rallies in his hometown
Read full article: In final days of Senate race, Cruz courts Latino voters along the border and Allred rallies in his hometownBoth candidates are making their closing arguments at the culmination of a heated and expensive race which could decide control of the U.S. Senate.
The struggle for Senate control goes down to the wire as spending shatters records
Read full article: The struggle for Senate control goes down to the wire as spending shatters recordsBillions of dollars in ads are raining down on voters across the Rust Belt, Rocky Mountains and American southwest as the two major political parties struggle for control of the U.S. Senate.
Colin Allred courts Black voters in the final days of his bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz
Read full article: Colin Allred courts Black voters in the final days of his bid to unseat Sen. Ted CruzWith stops in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley, Allred hopes to make the race competitive by running up the tally with the core of the Democratic base.
Maryland voters embrace rare chance to help determine US Senate control
Read full article: Maryland voters embrace rare chance to help determine US Senate controlRepublican and Democratic voters in Maryland largely agree on one thing: the state's U.S. Senate race between Republican Larry Hogan and Democrat Angela Alsobrooks has unusually high stakes this year.
In final days of senate race, Colin Allred bests Beto OāRourkeās 2018 senate fundraising record
Read full article: In final days of senate race, Colin Allred bests Beto OāRourkeās 2018 senate fundraising recordColin Allred also continues to out raise Ted Cruz bringing in over $11.8 million in the first 16 days of October. Cruz raised $9.9 million in the same period.
Democrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate race
Read full article: Democrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate raceDemocrats backing Rep. Colin Allredās bid to defeat Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are investing $5 million in an ad campaign focused on abortion.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election DayPennsylvania voters are expected to play a pivotal role in the Nov. 5 general election, with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress and the state Legislature hanging in the balance.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona on Election Day
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona on Election DayVoters in Arizona have no shortage of competitive races to decide in the Nov. 5 general election, with control of the White House, the U.S. Senate and House and both chambers of the state Legislature in the balance.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina on Election Day
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina on Election DayNorth Carolina voters will cast ballots for president and governor in the Nov. 5 general election while many in the state are still dealing with the aftermath and massive destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.
Ruben Gallego divorce records unsealed but reveal little about Democratic Senate candidate
Read full article: Ruben Gallego divorce records unsealed but reveal little about Democratic Senate candidateDivorce records for Arizona's Democratic Senate candidate Ruben Gallego and his ex-wife, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, are now public.
Ted Cruz and Colin Allred to meet in the only debate in the Texas Senate race
Read full article: Ted Cruz and Colin Allred to meet in the only debate in the Texas Senate raceRepublican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred met Tuesday night in the only debate of their Texas Senate race that could help determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.
Maryland candidates debate abortion rights in widely watched US Senate race
Read full article: Maryland candidates debate abortion rights in widely watched US Senate raceDemocrat Angela Alsobrooks is highlighting former Gov. Larry Hoganās actions in office as evidence he isnāt as supportive of abortion rights as he now claims to be.
Lake blames Gallego for border woes, he vows to protect abortion rights in Arizona Senate debate
Read full article: Lake blames Gallego for border woes, he vows to protect abortion rights in Arizona Senate debateRepublican Senate candidate Kari Lake repeatedly reminded debate viewers of her three-decade career on Arizona television, looking to harness the connection she built with voters and overcome Democrat Ruben Gallegoās portrayal of her as a liar.
A Michigan Senate candidate aims to achieve what no Republican has done in three decades
Read full article: A Michigan Senate candidate aims to achieve what no Republican has done in three decadesFormer Representative Mike Rogers is attempting to become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate race in Michigan in 30 years.
Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred win would āmake all the differenceā
Read full article: Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred win would āmake all the differenceāJoining Sanders as he campaigns up and down the I-35 corridor are Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Greg Casar, and former El Paso congressman Beto OāRourke.
Senate Democrats boost Colin Allredās bid against Ted Cruz with multimillion dollar investment
Read full article: Senate Democrats boost Colin Allredās bid against Ted Cruz with multimillion dollar investmentThe late-cycle investment signals the party is taking Texas seriously ā a shift from past cycles.
Senate approves criminal contempt resolution against Steward Health Care CEO
Read full article: Senate approves criminal contempt resolution against Steward Health Care CEOThe U.S. Senate has approved a resolution intended to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a Senate panel.
Senate committee to vote to hold Steward Health Care CEO in contempt
Read full article: Senate committee to vote to hold Steward Health Care CEO in contemptMembers of a Senate committee looking into the Steward Health Care bankruptcy said they plan to vote next week to adopt two resolutions to hold Steward CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt after he refused to attend a hearing Thursday despite being issued a subpoena.
Democrats claiming Florida Senate seat is in play haven't put money behind the effort to make it so
Read full article: Democrats claiming Florida Senate seat is in play haven't put money behind the effort to make it soFlorida Democrats have been boldly proclaiming that Florida is in play for this year's November elections, but their campaign spending hasn't matched those claims.
National Dems target Texas, but focus remains on protecting Senate incumbents
Read full article: National Dems target Texas, but focus remains on protecting Senate incumbentsU.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz this November, but the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee has vulnerable incumbents to defend first.
Colin Allred responds to comparisons with Beto OāRourkeās campaign, defends his strategy
Read full article: Colin Allred responds to comparisons with Beto OāRourkeās campaign, defends his strategyAllred has run a more traditional campaign in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, focusing on targeted ads and moderate policy.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island's state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island's state primariesMore than five months after weighing in on the presidential matchup, Rhode Island voters will choose which candidates will face off in this fallās U.S. Senate election.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorses Colin Allred in US Senate race
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorses Colin Allred in US Senate raceAs the 2024 election heads into the home stretch, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred secured an endorsement from a high-profile elected official in Bexar County.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Massachusetts state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Massachusetts state primariesMassachusetts Republicans will choose candidates to challenge U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch in state primaries on Tuesday.
Connecticut Republicans tap restaurant owner Matt Corey to challenge Sen. Chris Murphy in a rematch
Read full article: Connecticut Republicans tap restaurant owner Matt Corey to challenge Sen. Chris Murphy in a rematchMatt Corey, a Connecticut entrepreneur who unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. House and Senate in the past, has won the Republican nomination to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy again.
Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono wins Democratic primary for third term, will face McDermott in general
Read full article: Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono wins Democratic primary for third term, will face McDermott in generalU.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and Hawaii's incumbent congressional representatives have won their state Democratic Party primary races.
Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US Senate
Read full article: Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US SenateDemocrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers have prevailed in their parties' primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
Michigan voters to choose party candidates for crucial Senate race in battleground state
Read full article: Michigan voters to choose party candidates for crucial Senate race in battleground stateNational attention has turned to Michigan for the presidential race, but voters will also have a major say in determining which major party controls Congress next year.
Colin Allred keeps Kamala Harris at arms length as he makes a play for the center
Read full article: Colin Allred keeps Kamala Harris at arms length as he makes a play for the centerU.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who is facing off against Allred in his reelection campaign, has worked to tie Allred to Harrisā political record.
Kari Lake wins GOP primary for closely watched Arizona Senate race, will face Gallego in November
Read full article: Kari Lake wins GOP primary for closely watched Arizona Senate race, will face Gallego in NovemberKari Lake has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona, setting up a fierce battle against Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego for a seat that could be crucial to deciding Senate control.
Senate candidate Bernie Moreno campaigns as an outsider. His wealthy family is politically connected
Read full article: Senate candidate Bernie Moreno campaigns as an outsider. His wealthy family is politically connectedRepublican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno of Ohio likes to portray himself as a political outsider in his race against Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown.
Judge declines to throw out charges against Trump valet in classified documents case
Read full article: Judge declines to throw out charges against Trump valet in classified documents caseThe federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against Donald Trump has refused to throw out charges against a co-defendant of the former president.
Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braunās choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pick
Read full article: Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braunās choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pickIndiana Republicans have rejected Sen. Mike Braunās choice for lieutenant governor, instead nominating a podcasting pastor with far-right views to be his running mate.
Trump endorses former Maryland governor Larry Hogan's Senate bid
Read full article: Trump endorses former Maryland governor Larry Hogan's Senate bidRepublican former Gov. Larry Hogan, one of former President Donald Trumpās fiercest critics in the GOP, has received Trumpās endorsement in his Maryland Senate bid.
Trump backs Sam Brown in US Senate race, widening momentum gap in crowded Nevada GOP field
Read full article: Trump backs Sam Brown in US Senate race, widening momentum gap in crowded Nevada GOP fieldFormer president Donald Trump has endorsed retired Army Capt. Sam Brown for U.S. Senate in Nevada over a crowded GOP primary field.
Joe Manchin isn't a candidate 5 months before the election. But he still has time to change his mind
Read full article: Joe Manchin isn't a candidate 5 months before the election. But he still has time to change his mindIt's five months before the general election, and Joe Manchin of West Virginia isn't running for office.
Republican Curtis Bashaw's nomination fueling GOP hope in deeply Democratic New Jersey
Read full article: Republican Curtis Bashaw's nomination fueling GOP hope in deeply Democratic New JerseyCurtis Bashawās Senate nomination over Donald Trumpās preferred candidate in the New Jersey Republican Senate primary and the chance that Sen. Bob Menendezās independent campaign could split Democrats is fueling GOP hopes they can put a reliably Democratic Senate seat in play this fall.
Maryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaign
Read full article: Maryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaignFormer Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican running to flip a Senate seat that could determine control of the chamber, will once again skip the Republican National Convention.
After overlooking OāRourke, national Democrats show early confidence in Allred
Read full article: After overlooking OāRourke, national Democrats show early confidence in AllredSix years after Beto OāRourke nearly toppled Ted Cruz, Democrats outside Texas are expressing confidence in Colin Allredās 2024 challenge.
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey to seek independent reelection bid amid federal corruption trial
Read full article: Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey to seek independent reelection bid amid federal corruption trialU.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has filed to run for reelection as an independent even as he is on trial on federal bribery charges.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Montana presidential and state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Montana presidential and state primariesThe general election for a race that could determine the Senate majority begins right after Montana voters lock in their nominees in Tuesdayās primaries.
Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West Virginia
Read full article: Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West VirginiaRepublican voters have advanced strong Senate contenders in Maryland and West Virginia, giving the GOP a big boost in its push to claim control of Congressā upper chamber.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maryland's presidential and state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maryland's presidential and state primariesPresident Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump look to pad their delegate totals in Maryland as the presidential primary campaign enters its final weeks.
Senate races are roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza as campaign rhetoric sharpens
Read full article: Senate races are roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza as campaign rhetoric sharpensThe student protest movement over the war in Gaza is roiling Senate contests in an election year when control of the chamber is at stake in November.
Casey and McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contest
Read full article: Casey and McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contestDemocratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvaniaās high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall.
Biden will send Ukraine air defense weapons, artillery once Senate approves, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Biden will send Ukraine air defense weapons, artillery once Senate approves, Zelenskyy saysPresident Joe Biden has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the U.S. will send badly needed air defense weaponry once the Senate approves a massive national security aid package that includes $60 billion for Ukraine.
Supreme Court denies request by Arizona candidates seeking to ban electronic vote tabulators
Read full article: Supreme Court denies request by Arizona candidates seeking to ban electronic vote tabulatorsThe U.S. Supreme Court has declined to consider a request by Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake to ban the use of electronic vote-counting machines in Arizona.
Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn't oppose elderly people voting
Read full article: Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn't oppose elderly people votingThe Republican candidate in Wisconsinās closely watched U_S_ Senate race emphasized this week that he doesnāt oppose elderly people voting after initially saying that āalmost nobody in a nursing home is in a point to vote.ā.
Anti-Trump Republican Larry Hogan navigates dangerous political terrain in pivotal Senate contest
Read full article: Anti-Trump Republican Larry Hogan navigates dangerous political terrain in pivotal Senate contestLarry Hogan has transformed Marylandās sleepy Senate race into a top-tier contest in the fight for the Senate majority.
Colin Allredās fundraising for U.S. Senate race surpasses OāRourkeās early 2018 pace
Read full article: Colin Allredās fundraising for U.S. Senate race surpasses OāRourkeās early 2018 paceU.S. Rep. Colin Allred raised over $9.5 million for his U.S. Senate campaign this quarter, surpassing Beto OāRourkeās 2018 first quarter sum of $6.7 million.
Maryland lawmakers reach budget deal after debate influenced by fiscal uncertainty, US Senate race
Read full article: Maryland lawmakers reach budget deal after debate influenced by fiscal uncertainty, US Senate raceMaryland lawmakers have reached an agreement to resolve differences over proposed tax and fee increases.
Casey, McCormick to appear alone on Senate ballots in Pennsylvania after courts boot off challengers
Read full article: Casey, McCormick to appear alone on Senate ballots in Pennsylvania after courts boot off challengersDemocratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick will be the only names on ballots for the office in Pennsylvaniaās April primary after a ruling by the stateās highest court.
Trump got the candidate he wanted in Ohio's Senate primary. But can Bernie Moreno win in November?
Read full article: Trump got the candidate he wanted in Ohio's Senate primary. But can Bernie Moreno win in November?Donald Trump got what he wanted when former car dealer Bernie Moreno won the Republican Senate primary in Ohio.
Abortion story from wife of Nevada Senate hopeful reveals complexity of issue for GOP candidates
Read full article: Abortion story from wife of Nevada Senate hopeful reveals complexity of issue for GOP candidatesWhen the wife of Nevada Senate candidate Sam Brown spoke about an abortion she had in Texas right before they met, some Republicans welcomed the disclosure.
North Dakota voters will decide whether 81 is too old to serve in Congress
Read full article: North Dakota voters will decide whether 81 is too old to serve in CongressNorth Dakota voters will decide in June whether to prevent people from running for Congress if they're old enough to turn 81 during their House or Senate term.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio's presidential and state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio's presidential and state primariesThe most high-profile election in Ohioās primary on Tuesday will be the Republican contest to take on the stateās Democratic U.S. senator.
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego begins TV ads as the Arizona US Senate race takes shape without Sinema
Read full article: Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego begins TV ads as the Arizona US Senate race takes shape without SinemaDemocratic congressman Ruben Gallego has started airing the first television ads of his Arizona U.S. Senate campaign.
Save Our Signal! Politicians close in on votes needed to keep AM radio in every car
Read full article: Save Our Signal! Politicians close in on votes needed to keep AM radio in every carPoliticians are closing in on the required number of votes needed to pass federal legislation that requires AM radios in every new car.
Democrat Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey set to compete for California Senate seat
Read full article: Democrat Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey set to compete for California Senate seatRepublican former baseball star Steve Garvey and Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff will compete in November for the U.S. Senate seat long held by the late Dianne Feinstein.
South Dakota Sen. John Thune jumps into race to succeed McConnell as Senate leader
Read full article: South Dakota Sen. John Thune jumps into race to succeed McConnell as Senate leaderSouth Dakota Sen. John Thune is entering the race to be the next Republican leader of the U.S. Senate after Sen. Mitch McConnell steps away from the post in November.
How a congressmanās challenge to New Jerseyās first lady is shaking up a key Senate race
Read full article: How a congressmanās challenge to New Jerseyās first lady is shaking up a key Senate raceIn New Jersey, the Senate seat held by Democrat Bob Menendez has become competitive because he was indicted last year on federal corruption charges.
āIāve made no secret of my intentionsā: Cornyn poised to launch bid to succeed McConnell as Senate GOP leader
Read full article: āIāve made no secret of my intentionsā: Cornyn poised to launch bid to succeed McConnell as Senate GOP leaderSen. Ted Cruz held back when asked if he would back Cornyn. āOh, thereāll be plenty of time to assess those questions,ā he told reporters.
Abortion rights could complicate Republican Larry Hogan's Senate bid in deep blue Maryland
Read full article: Abortion rights could complicate Republican Larry Hogan's Senate bid in deep blue MarylandRepublicans hoping to pick up an open U.S. Senate seat in deep blue Maryland have the most competitive candidate theyāve had in decades.