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  1. early and often
    Senate Dems Reproductive Health Presser
    Senate Retirements Make Midterms Harder for DemocratsDemocrats should benefit from a stiff midterm breeze in 2026. But with a tough landscape and three seats open, it’s unlikely they can flip the Senate.
    By Ed Kilgore
  2. early and often
    GOP Likely to Hold Senate, No Matter What Trump DoesA Trump backlash could help Democrats retake the House in 2026, but the Senate landscape is too pro-Republican.
    By Ed Kilgore
  3. the body politic
    Pete Hegseth Is a TestInside the Senate’s torturous debates over Donald Trump’s worst Cabinet nominee.
    By Rebecca Traister
  4. politics
    What’s Going on With Pennsylvania’s Senate Race?Senator Bob Casey officially conceded the race to former hedge-fund CEO Dave McCormick after the state completed its recount.
    By Nia Prater
  5. politics
    Where Does Control of the U.S. Senate Stand?Republicans are set to take control of the Senate, but outstanding races in Arizona, Nevada, and Pennsylvania will define the extent of their power.
    By Nia Prater
  6. early and often
    What a GOP Senate Takeover Would Mean for the CountryA Republican-controlled Senate could be a moderating influence on a second Trump administration or a big obstacle to a Harris administration.
    By Ed Kilgore
  7. early and often
    A Democrat Could Make Rick Scott Spend It All in Florida’s Senate RaceThe richest man in the Senate is having to dig deep into his pockets to hold off Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in a surprisingly close race.
    By Ed Kilgore
  8. early and often
    Jerome Powell Testifies Before Senate Banking Committee
    Kamala Harris Gives Senate Democrats a Ray of Hope for 2024Until Biden withdrew, Democrats had all but given up on keeping the Senate in their hands. Now, it’s still an uphill climb but a real possibility.
    By Ed Kilgore
  9. early and often
    wes moore endorses alsobrooks
    Senate Democrats Have No Margin for Error in NovemberDemocrats actually lead in polling of every very competitive Senate race. But one stumble on a difficult landscape and they’re back in the minority.
    By Ed Kilgore
  10. poll position
    Trump-vs.-Biden Polls: Will Ticket-Splitting Hurt Joe?Several Senate Democratic candidates in battleground states are running ahead of the president. But the gaps may not last.
    By Ed Kilgore
  11. politics
    Senator Menendez Arraigned On Further Charges In New York City
    Bob Menendez’s Possible Legal Defense: My Wife Did It!Unsealed court documents reveal how the senator may negotiate his upcoming bribery trial.
    By Nia Prater
  12. politics
    Judge Orders New Jersey to Stop With the Terrible Ballot DesignA win for Andy Kim and sanity.
    By Nia Prater
  13. bad ideas
    Tammy Murphy
    Tammy Murphy Has Stopped Her Once Unstoppable New Jersey Senate CampaignAs it turns out, New Jersey Democrats weren’t all that into the idea of giving the governor’s wife a Senate seat — and backed Andy Kim instead.
    By Chas Danner
  14. early and often
    Former President Trump Holds A Campaign Rally In Ohio
    Nasty Ohio GOP Primary Could Hurt Party’s Odds of Flipping SenateA winnable race against Sherrod Brown has been complicated by rumors about the sex life of Trump’s candidate Bernie Moreno, which may help Matt Dolan.
    By Ed Kilgore
  15. politics
    Senate Lawmakers Address The Media After Their Weekly Policy Luncheons
    Who Will Replace Mitch McConnell As GOP Senate Leader?John Cornyn and John Thune are the favorites, but they’re not the only candidates.
    By Nia Prater
  16. politics
    Senate Republicans Are Finally Sick of Tommy TubervilleSeveral of his Senate colleagues challenged his block on military nominations by forcing a vote Wednesday evening.
    By Nia Prater
  17. politics
    Fetterman Is Confronting Robert Menendez on Escalators NowAccording to a report, the two senators exchanged words on Tuesday, as Fetterman continues to call for his colleague’s resignation.
    By Nia Prater
  18. early and often
    Senator Menendez Charged With Acting As an Agent of EgyptThe senator, who is already facing corruption charges, allegedly conspired to act on behalf of Egypt while helming the Foreign Relations Committee.
    By Nia Prater
  19. politics
    John Fetterman Really, Really Wants Menendez to ResignThe Pennsylvania senator has continued to call out his New Jersey colleague.
    By Nia Prater
  20. politics
    Menendez Keeps Bleeding Support From Top DemocratsBob Menendez entered a not guilty plea in federal court Wednesday as top Senate leaders are now calling for his resignation.
    By Nia Prater
  21. early and often
    U.S. Senators Can Now Vote in SweatpantsMajority Leader Chuck Schumer is reportedly ridding the upper chamber of its dress code, but only for senators.
    By Chas Danner
  22. early and often
    A Blake Masters–Kari Lake MAGA War Is Brewing in ArizonaTrump ultras Blake Masters and Kari Lake both lost as Arizona ticket-mates in 2022. Next year they could be rivals for Kyrsten Sinema’s Senate seat.
    By Ed Kilgore
  23. early and often
    Raphael Warnock Is the Exception in Georgia, Not the RuleThe pastor turned politician defied the odds again, but Georgia is still barely a purple state.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  24. politics
    What a Difference 10 Years Makes: The Senate Votes to Protect Same-Sex MarriageThe legislation received support from several Republican senators, including Mitt Romney, who once openly opposed same-sex marriage.
    By Nia Prater
  25. 2022 midterms
    Ron Johnson Survives, AgainThe most-frustrating Republican senator to Democrats defeats Mandela Barnes, thanks in no small part to highlighting his liberal past.
    By Ross Barkan
  26. early and often
    If You Really Love Democracy, You Can’t Love the U.S. SenateMitch McConnell and Kyrsten Sinema are big on respecting the Senate as an institution, but valuing democracy means working to minimize its impact.
    By Ed Kilgore
  27. early and often
    Senate Democrats Finally Get Their Big Climate, Health Care, and Tax Bill DoneAn overview of what’s in the Inflation Reduction Act and what last-minute changes were made.
    By Chas Danner
  28. early and often
    What the Hell Is Going on With Dr. Oz’s Senate Campaign?Oz is behind in polling and fundraising, and reportedly spent a significant portion of the first post-primary weeks out of state.
    By Nia Prater
  29. early and often
    Democrats’ Problems Go Beyond Joe ManchinThe West Virginia senator is more a consequence than the cause of the party’s failures.
    By Ross Barkan
  30. early and often
    6 Awful GOP Candidates Who Could Save the Democratic SenateA red wave is headed for the Senate in November. But troubled candidates like Mehmet Oz, Eric Greitens, and Herschel Walker could change the tide.
    By Ed Kilgore
  31. gun control
    Could the Senate Gun Bill Have Stopped Past Mass Shootings?Some measures in the Senate gun-deal framework could have potentially stopped violent young gunmen from carrying out past attacks.
    By Matt Stieb
  32. early and often
    10 GOP Senators Endorse Bipartisan Framework for New Gun-Safety ReformsThe measures are modest but would still represent the most meaningful reforms in decades — and it looks like they might really happen.
    By Chas Danner
  33. politics
    Fetterman on Stroke: ‘I Almost Died’The Democratic Senate candidate has yet to return to the campaign trail after suffering a stroke three weeks ago.
    By Nia Prater
  34. early and often
    Cargo Shorts Enthusiast John Fetterman Wins Democratic Senate RaceHe won days after suffering a stroke and may be Democrats’ best hope for flipping a Republican senate seat.
    By Nia Prater
  35. early and often
    Can Wild-Card Kathy Barnette Win Pennsylvania’s GOP Senate Primary?The McCormick-Oz showdown has been upended by a little-known rival. Now the Establishment and parts of Trump World are trying to stop her.
    By Nia Prater
  36. 2022 midterms
    Trump Endorses Oz in Pennsylvania’s Battle of the MAGA CarpetbaggersOz now has an advantage over another would-be MAGA champion, hedge-fund titan David McCormick. But the race could get ugly.
    By Ed Kilgore
  37. 2022 midterms
    Ohio’s MAGA Senate Candidates Put On a Show for TrumpMike Gibbons, Josh Mandel, Jane Timken, and J. D. Vance are jostling for a pivotal Donald Trump endorsement — but Trump might leave them hanging.
    By Ed Kilgore
  38. politics
    Democrats’ Control of Senate Iffy As Luján Recovers From StrokeThankfully, the New Mexico senator is expected to recover fully. But during his absence, some big Democratic initiatives must be put on hold.
    By Ed Kilgore
  39. 2022 midterms
    Democrats Need Republican Mistakes to Hang On to the SenateA normal midterm swing could help Republicans sweep close Senate races. But Trump and intraparty problems could help Democrats keep control.
    By Ed Kilgore
  40. 2022 midterms
    Biden’s Approval Rating Is Low But Still Higher Than Trump’sWith better skill than he’s shown lately and a bit of luck, Biden can mitigate 2022 midterm losses and bounce back in 2024.
    By Ed Kilgore
  41. 2022 midterms
    Will This Be the Year Senator Ron Johnson’s Luck Runs Out?He’s a loud-and-proud yahoo running for reelection in a battleground state, but that doesn’t guarantee he’ll be an easy target for Democrats.
    By Ed Kilgore
  42. politics
    What’s in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill?Here’s how the $1.2 trillion package, which is expected to be signed into law soon, will fund roads, bridges, water cleanup, and broadband internet.
    By Nia Prater
  43. vision 2020
    2020 Was a Victory That Quietly Crushed Democrats’ HopesWinning the White House and Congress was obviously better than losing, but many current Democratic struggles are rooted in 2020 underperformance.
    By Ed Kilgore
  44. republicans
    Tim Scott Knows What He’s DoingWhy Republican donors are so excited about the South Carolina senator.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  45. abortion
    Will Abortion Dominate the 2022 Midterms?It’s possible that, given the current and near-future actions of the U.S. Supreme Court, abortion could matter more than ever to pro-choice voters.
    By Ed Kilgore
  46. 2022 midterms
    Trump Favorite Herschel Walker Officially Running for U.S. Senate in GeorgiaWalker is arguably a carpetbagger with some extra personal baggage, but he may be better known in Georgia than incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock.
    By Ed Kilgore
  47. what reckoning?
    The Senate Wants to Give Us a Lot More CopsLast year’s so-called reckoning with race is curdling into a bipartisan love fest for the police.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  48. politics
    What Is Kyrsten Sinema’s Deal?The senator from Arizona puzzles and irks her fellow Democrats in equal measure.
    By Tom Zoellner
  49. politics
    Silly Season Arrives in Senate As Major Legislation AdvancesGet ready for “messaging amendments” and “vote-a-ramas” as pointless debate precedes passage of the infrastructure bill and the budget resolution.
    By Ed Kilgore
  50. bipartisan infrastructure deal
    Yes, Sick or Quarantined Senators Could Blow Up Infrastructure VoteThe final version requires 60 yea votes, meaning Lindsey Graham’s 10-day quarantine could potentially jeopardize the bill, with August recess looming.
    By Ed Kilgore
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