The zombie issue of a federal AI moratorium, for now, was put to bed in the National Defense Authorization Act, a key win for a handful of Senate Republicans.

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper filed Dec. 3 to run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, who announced in June that he would not seek a third term in office. Cooper, the state's former democratic governor and attorney general, officially launched his campaign in July.

The battle for endorsements has been a central focus of the Democratic U.S. Senate race between Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

DALLAS – U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s expected entry into the Texas Democratic Senate primary has reshaped 2026’s marquee contest and further thrust the Lone Star State into the national spotlight. Crockett,

U.S. Senate candidate Daniel Cameron, who has high name recognition but lags primary opponents in fundraising, has hired a new campaign manager.

Paul Finebaum won’t run for U.S. Senate after all. The ESPN analyst confirmed the news Tuesday, ending weeks of speculation that he might pivot from sports talk to politics.

The president withdrew Jared Isaacman’s nomination to lead the space agency in June, but senators of both parties appeared willing to give him a second shot at confirmation.

A significant number of politicians have already revealed they are not seeking reelection ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Paul Finebaum announced Tuesday that he will not be running for Tommy Tuberville’s seat in the United States Senate.