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8 takeaways from the Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas primaries
Voters in Texas, Arkansas and North Carolina went to the polls on Tuesday, officially kicking off the 2026 midterm elections.
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Kristi Noem set to face lawmakers amid immigration funding clash
↵↵The hearings, Tuesday at the Senate Judiciary Committee and Wednesday at the House Judiciary Committee, take place as the Department of Homeland Security remains unfunded through the regular fiscal 2026
Heard On The Hill · 119th Congress
Photos of the week | February 20-26, 2026
President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and the "Doggi Gras Pawrade" highlighted the week in Congress.
Congress · 119th Congress
Tillis ‘unleashed’
His frustration has reached several bubbling points the first few weeks of 2026 alone over statements and decisions made regarding U.S. efforts to obtain Greenland, the Federal Reserve, and most recently
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GOP hawks show contrast with Trump on European allies
Ukraine aid question↵↵Wicker also noted that the fiscal 2026 NDAA authorizes more spending on the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which has bankrolled new U.S. weapons and services for Ukraine.
Bipartisan talks to end shutdown gaining steam, senators say
Republicans involved in the discussions have said much of the talks are centered on next steps for the appropriations process, as both chambers have fallen behind in passing the annual funding bills for fiscal 2026
Joni Ernst announces she won’t seek reelection in 2026
After a tremendous amount of prayer and reflection, I will not be seeking reelection in 2026," Ernst said in a video posted Tuesday on her social media accounts.
RNC Chair Michael Whatley announces Senate bid in North Carolina
With his entry into the Senate race, Whatley will try to keep North Carolina Republicans’ winning streak in statewide federal elections going into 2026.
Former Rep. Wiley Nickel ends Senate bid in North Carolina after Cooper’s entry
North Carolina now appears set for a marquee Senate election in 2026, with Cooper likely to face Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley.
Former Gov. Roy Cooper enters Senate race in North Carolina in boost to Democrats
"Governor Cooper is a formidable candidate who will flip North Carolina’s Senate seat, and his announcement is the latest indication that the Republicans’ Senate majority is at risk in 2026,’’ Minority
Three Toss-up races headline new Senate ratings for 2026
ANALYSIS – The 2026 election cycle began in November with a historically small universe of competitive Senate races.
Lawmakers hope to modify crucial dates in reconciliation bill
A few of the package’s health provisions took immediate effect, but implementation of the bulk of them begins between 2026 and 2028.
Serious legislating hits a low point
ground on the Medicaid cuts and voted no, only to undercut his own message by caving to President Donald Trump’s threats of a primary challenge and declaring he wouldn’t be running for reelection in 2026
Vulnerable North Carolina GOP Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection
"Even Tillis admits the GOP plan to slash Medicaid and spike costs for families is toxic — and in 2026, Democrats will flip North Carolina’s Senate seat," Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesperson
Former Rep. Wiley Nickel running for Senate in North Carolina
Tillis, who is currently in his second term, is viewed as one of the most vulnerable senators on the 2026 ballot: Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales rates the race as a battleground.
Gary Peters will not seek reelection in 2026
Gretchen Whitmer is ineligible to seek a third consecutive term in 2026. Ambitious members of both parties could now opt for the Senate race instead. Michigan Rep.
How the decline of personal political brands hurts Senate Democrats
Looking ahead to 2026 The struggle to overperform could be a warning sign for some senators up for reelection in 2026.Â
Kirsten Gillibrand gets Schumer’s nod to lead DSCC
Kirsten Gillibrand would lead the Senate Democratic campaign arm for the 2026 midterm cycle.
Nickel won’t run again for House, eyes 2026 Senate bid instead
Wiley Nickel of North Carolina said Thursday he will explore running for Senate in 2026.