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Florida Democrats Score Upset in Tampa-Based state Senate Race
Democrat Brian Nathan defeats Republican state Rep. Josie Tomkow in Special Election for Florida Senate District 14, flipping a seat previously held by Lt. Gov. Jay Collins.
Senate Republicans Say They Have a Path to End DHS Shutdown and Airport Delays
Proposal would fund most of Homeland Security while using reconciliation to address ICE and election provisions, though key hurdles remain.
TSA, FEMA Officials Testify Before House on Impacts of DHS Shutdown
The hearing comes as the department has gone without funding for over a month amid partisan fights over ICE reforms.
N.C. Senate's Top Republican Concedes in Primary Decided by 23 Votes
Phil Berger, who led the state Senate for 15 years and received Trump's endorsement, lost to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page in a recount.
GOP Senator Introduces Bill to Close Medicaid Fraud Loophole, Allow State Prosecutions
Florida Sen. Ashley Moody's STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act would grant state attorneys general authority to prosecute fraud recipients, not just providers.
Rubio Testifies in Trial of Ex-Florida Congressman Allegedly Hired by Maduro Government
The Secretary of State took the stand in Miami federal court describing his 2017 conversations with David Rivera about a plan to persuade Venezuela's leader to step aside.
Atlanta Airport Delays Become Political Flashpoint in Georgia Senate Race
Republicans criticize Sen. Jon Ossoff for voting against DHS funding as TSA agents work without pay during ongoing partial government shutdown.
Illinois Democrats Decline to Defend No Votes on Laken Riley Act After Student's Killing Tied to Repeat Offender
The killing of Sheridan Gorman, 18, by an alleged illegal immigrant with prior arrest has renewed scrutiny of Illinois Democrats' opposition to the Laken Riley Act.
Manchin Urges Democrats to Stand Up to Senate GOP Amid Push to Nix Filibuster
Former West Virginia senator says at least 5-10 Democrats must pledge to oppose eliminating the 60-vote threshold as Republicans push SAVE America Act.
Fact-Checking Chuck Schumer's SAVE America Act Claims
Schumer said only 5% of Americans register to vote in person, but federal data shows the actual figure is between 11% and 42%.