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jns.orgpolitics8 hrs ago
Schumer urges Platner to withdraw from Maine Senate race
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand called on Graham Platner to end his campaign. The request came after allegations of sexual assault were reported by Politico.
cnbc.comworld8 hrs ago
Unverified report claims Sen. Mitch McConnell on life support
An independent journalist stated that the 84-year-old Kentucky senator is on life support. The claim remains unconfirmed by McConnell's family or Senate office.
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nbcnews.compolitics8 hrs ago
Democratic Senate nominee in Maine takes break after sexual assault allegation
Graham Platner announced Monday he would pause campaign activities after a woman alleged he forced her to have nonconsensual sex. He denies the claim and said he would reflect on his candidacy.
zerohedge.combusiness9 hrs ago
Senate Candidate Platner Denies Assault Allegations; Endorsements Withdrawn
Sen. Ruben Gallego and Rep. Ro Khanna withdrew their endorsements of Graham Platner on July 6, 2026. The moves followed sexual assault allegations against the populist Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.
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politics9 hrs ago
Maine Democratic Senate Nominee Denies Assault Allegation; Two Lawmakers Withdraw Endorsements
Sen. Ruben Gallego and Rep. Ro Khanna rescinded support for Graham Platner after a woman accused him of sexual assault in 2021. Platner denied the claim and said he would reflect on his campaign.
world12 hrs ago
Maine Senate Candidate Denies Sexual Assault Allegation from Former Girlfriend
@politico reported July 6 that a woman who dated Graham Platner accused him of sexual assault. Platner called the claims false and said the campaign is reflecting on its path forward. The candidate has faced earlier controversies over comments and treatment of women.
Abc Newspolitics12 hrs ago
Kentucky Senator Remains Hospitalized as Senate Recess Continues
Staff for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell said the senator is continuing his recovery in a hospital during the Senate recess. No further details on his condition have been released.
politics12 hrs ago
House Oversight Chair Questions Senate Support for SAVE America Act as Funding Concerns Persist
James Comer on Sunday challenged Republican senators to support the voter ID legislation, saying those unwilling to back it are too weak for the chamber. Sen. Thom Tillis called the bill dead over funding and implementation gaps.
politics14 hrs ago
Michigan Democratic primary narrows to two candidates after third drops out
The Michigan Senate Democratic primary is now a contest between a moderate U.S. representative and a former county health director. A state senator ended her campaign on Sunday, citing poll and fundraising shortfalls.
abcnews.go.compolitics9 hrs agoUpdated
Supreme Court Ends Limits on Coordinated Spending Between National Parties and Candidates
The Supreme Court ruled this week in NRSC v. FEC that national party committees may coordinate spending directly with candidates. The decision lifts prior caps on joint expenditures in Senate races.
Rapplerworld22 hrs ago
Senate Returns Sealed Duterte Tax Records to BIR, Defers Opening Decision
The Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte opened on July 6, 2026. Presiding officer Chiz Escudero directed that a sealed box of her tax records be returned to the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Either side may seek a subpoena for the documents later.
Rapplerworld23 hrs ago
Senate sets 16-vote threshold to convict vice president in impeachment trial
The presiding officer ruled that 16 votes are required to convict the vice president. The decision follows a 2000 Supreme Court precedent and allows parties to seek review from the high court.
politics17 hrs agoUpdated
Philippine Senate Opens Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
The trial centers on allegations of misused funds and threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. It is the first impeachment proceeding against a sitting vice president.
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flipboard.compolitics19 hrs agoUpdated
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspends Senate campaign, leaving two Democrats in primary
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination on July 5. The exit narrows the August 4 primary to Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed for the seat vacated by Sen. Gary Peters.
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abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Justice Department investigates Alaska Senate candidate over name similarity
The Justice Department has opened an inquiry into a candidate whose name matches the incumbent senator. Officials are examining whether the filing could involve wire fraud or efforts to affect the election process.
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Rapplerpolitics2 days ago
Marcos Says He Would Appear at Own Impeachment Trial
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he would want to testify if facing impeachment. His comments come days before the Senate begins the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
politics2 days ago
Philippine Senate to Open Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday
The trial begins at 2 p.m. on July 6 with senators serving as judges. Proceedings will run Monday through Wednesday for the first three weeks before shifting to Tuesday through Thursday.
politics2 days ago
Philippine Senate to Begin Impeachment Trial of Vice President
The Philippine Senate is scheduled to open an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. The proceedings center on corruption allegations and statements directed at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
nypost.compolitics2 days ago
Democratic Resolution Seeks to End Senate Filibuster and Consider Supreme Court Expansion
A House resolution introduced by several Democratic caucus leaders calls for ending the 60-vote filibuster threshold and examining structural changes to the Supreme Court. The measure was referred to the House Judiciary Committee and has little chance of advancing in the current…
abcnews.go.compolitics2 days ago
Supreme Court Allows States to Count Late Mail Ballots
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 29 upheld Mississippi's law allowing non-military mail-in ballots received after Election Day. The Alaska Supreme Court issued a separate ruling the same day on a Senate ballot challenge.
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cnbc.compolitics2 days ago
Soros Family Members Donate Over $1.6 Million to Congressional Candidates
At least 11 members of the Soros family have given maximum contributions totaling more than $1.6 million to House and Senate candidates. The donations come from relatives beyond patriarch George Soros and his son Alex.
Washington Examinerpolitics2 days ago
President Trump Greets Senate Majority Leader Thune at Ellsworth Air Force Base
President Donald Trump arrived in South Dakota on July 3, 2026, and exchanged greetings with Senate Majority Leader John Thune before delivering remarks at Mount Rushmore. The visit occurred on the eve of Independence Day amid prior legislative friction.
manilatimes.netpolitics3 days ago
Senator Marcoleta reported P112.9 million in 2025 campaign spending
Senator Rodante Marcoleta filed a Statement of Contributions and Expenditures showing P112.9 million spent on his winning Senate bid. He reported zero donations in the filing but later stated he received P75 million from unnamed supporters.
manilatimes.netpolitics3 days ago
Ombudsman orders dismissal of former Senate sergeant-at-arms
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal of former Senate sergeant-at-arms Mao Aplasca. The order follows an administrative case linked to a May 13 shooting inside the Senate building.
Los Angeles Timespolitics3 days ago
President Trump-backed candidates advance in Senate primaries as spending plans remain unclear
President Trump has backed challengers who defeated several Republican incumbents in Senate primaries. A super PAC aligned with the president holds hundreds of millions in cash but has not detailed how much it will spend before November.
slate.compolitics3 days ago
Justice Department Investigates Alaska Senate Candidate Over Name Similarity
The U.S. Department of Justice opened a probe into Dan J. Sullivan's campaign amid allegations he seeks to confuse voters with a name matching incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. The move follows state court rulings that kept the challenger on the August primary ballot. @ABC reported…
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yna.co.krworld3 days ago
French Senate Passes Agricultural Bill Easing Water Storage and Livestock Expansion After Environment Minister Apologizes for Outburst
Monique Barbut apologized after an outburst on July 2 during debate over water storage and livestock rules. Le Monde reported the incident occurred after she was accused of lying. The bill would ease irrigation storage and farm expansions.
Abc Newstechnology3 days ago
Australian Prime Minister Condemns Senate Delay on Child Social Media Ban Changes
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized senators for referring amendments to an eight-week inquiry. The changes would expand enforcement powers for the existing ban on accounts for children under 16.
politics4 days ago
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race during a New York Times interview. El-Sayed leads polls and holds backing from Bernie Sanders in one of the cycle’s competitive contests.
nbcnews.compolitics4 days agoUpdated
Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed on Thursday in the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters. The move is her first contested Senate primary endorsement this cycle.
politics4 days ago
Australia Introduces Legislation Limiting Gambling Ads on TV and Radio
The federal government introduced a bill on July 2 that restricts gambling advertisements on television and radio during certain times, adds an online opt-out feature, and bars notable people from sponsored content. The measure faces an eight-week Senate inquiry after falling sho…
Nbc Newspolitics4 days ago
Prosecutors Investigate Alaska Senate Candidate Named Dan Sullivan
State and federal prosecutors are examining whether a U.S. Senate candidate sharing the name of the Republican incumbent may be part of a scheme to confuse voters in Alaska. The inquiry focuses on the campaign's possible role in voter confusion.
South China Morning Postpolitics4 days ago
Philippine Senator Links School Shooting to Online Extremist Network
A senator told a Senate hearing that investigators are examining whether an online extremist network influenced two students who carried out a June 22 shooting at a public school in Tacloban City. The attack killed three students and injured 20 others.
cnbc.compolitics4 days ago
Trump Cancels Housing Bill Signing Over Senate Dispute With Johnson
President Trump scrapped a planned signing ceremony for bipartisan affordable housing legislation two weeks ago. The move came amid efforts to pass the SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote.
cnbc.compolitics4 days ago
Republican Senate Nominees in Six Battlegrounds Form Independent Super PACs; Democratic Nominees Retain Centralized Structure
Republican candidates or presumptive nominees in Maine, Iowa, Alaska, Ohio, North Carolina and Michigan have established their own well-funded super PACs for the 2026 midterms. The shift reduces reliance on the Senate Leadership Fund and departs from prior practice.
foxnews.compolitics4 days ago
Republican Senate Candidates Form Their Own Super PACs
Several Republican Senate candidates are creating independent super PACs rather than depending on a national party committee. The shift gives candidates direct control over fundraising and spending decisions.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics4 days ago
Australian Government Faces Senate Setbacks on Three Policy Measures
The government lost votes on gambling advertising reform, social media enforcement changes, and aged care assessment rules. It will introduce its own aged care legislation during the winter recess.
world3 days agoUpdated
Emergency Crews Respond to Cardiac Arrest Call at Senator’s Residence
Medics were dispatched before 9 a.m. on June 14 after a report of an unconscious person at a senator’s home. The senator was later hospitalized and reported to be engaged with Senate business the following day.
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nbcnews.compolitics5 days ago
Former Democrat Micah Jones to Face Democrat in November for Open Massachusetts House Seat
Micah Jones, who served in Afghanistan and later became an attorney, is the Republican nominee for Massachusetts's 6th congressional district. The seat opened after Rep. Seth Moulton opted to run for Senate instead of reelection. Jones will face voters on Nov. 3 after an unoppose…
cnbc.compolitics5 days ago
Soros Advisor, Warren Join Call Backing Democrat Challenging Hyde-Smith in Mississippi Senate Race
Michael Vachon discussed fundraising and name recognition for Democrat Scott Colom during a call with Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith's campaign criticized the involvement of out-of-state donors.
Rapplerpolitics5 days ago
Senate Hearing Examines Tacloban Shooting and Online Group 764
Senator Risa Hontiveros led a July 1, 2026 hearing on the Tacloban City school shooting and online extremist recruitment. Experts described grooming layers in games and private platforms. Rappler reported testimony from psychologists, police, and cybersecurity specialists.
CoinDeskfinance6 days ago
Senate Bill Would Give Commerce Department Authority to Block Adversary AI Transactions
Two Republican senators introduced legislation Tuesday that would expand the Commerce Department's powers to restrict transactions involving artificial intelligence technology linked to foreign adversaries. The measure also seeks to preserve public access to open-source AI softwa…
zerohedge.comfinance6 days ago
Colorado Democrats Hold Primaries Tuesday for Governor, House, Senate Seats
Voters decide contests for governor and two U.S. House seats plus one state Senate seat. Several races feature challenges from candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America.
cnbc.comfinance6 days ago
House Republicans Block Defense Bill Vote to Force Senate Action on Voter ID Rules
Fourteen House Republicans joined Democrats to defeat a procedural motion that would have advanced the annual defense policy bill. The standoff centers on attaching voter identification requirements to the measure.
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Fox Newspolitics6 days ago
Collins Holds Narrow Lead Over Platner in Maine Senate Race
Republican Sen. Susan Collins leads Democratic challenger Graham Platner by three points in a new Fox News poll of Maine registered voters. Among highly motivated voters, Platner holds a nine-point advantage.
Washington Examinerpolitics6 days ago
Bar complaint filed against district judge over prior DOJ conduct
A government watchdog group filed a bar complaint Tuesday against a U.S. district judge, alleging dishonesty and interference with justice during her earlier Justice Department service. The filing references a DOJ report on selective FACE Act enforcement and statements made durin…
politics6 days ago
Senate Republicans Form Anti-Fraud Task Force to Review Federal Programs
Nine Senate Republicans have created a task force to examine fraud, waste and abuse across federal programs. The effort is intended to align with separate administration actions that have identified billions in questioned spending.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics6 days ago
Colorado Democrats hold primaries for governor, House and Senate seats
Voters decide nominees Tuesday in several Democratic contests, including the governor's race and a Denver-area House primary. The outcomes will set the party's candidates for November in a state that has favored Democrats in recent presidential elections.
Timepolitics6 days agoUpdated
Senator Gallego Billed Luxury Family Trips to Campaign Accounts, DOJ Opens Review
The Department of Justice is investigating Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego for possible campaign-finance violations tied to luxury travel and family expenses. Gallego’s office called the inquiry political retaliation and noted that a Senate ethics panel already dismissed related…
jns.orgpolitics6 days ago
Fetterman Says Democratic Party Has Shifted Toward Socialism After Progressive Primary Wins
Sen. John Fetterman said Sunday that recent wins by Democratic Socialists of America candidates represent a shift toward extreme positions. Two DSA-backed candidates prevailed in New York House primaries, and a controversial candidate won the Maine Senate primary in June.
politics6 days ago
Democratic Socialists of America Back Primary Challengers in Colorado Races
The Democratic Socialists of America is supporting candidates in several Colorado Democratic primaries scheduled for Tuesday. Races include the 1st Congressional District, the 8th Congressional District, and the U.S. Senate nomination.
abcnews.go.comtechnology7 days ago
House Passes Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act in 267-117 Vote
The U.S. House approved the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act on Monday by a 267-117 margin. The bill combines elements from 14 prior measures and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
abcnews.go.compolitics7 days ago
Video shows Texas Senate candidate traveling to Iceland with companion
A video posted on social media showed Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton boarding a flight to Iceland with a woman identified as Tracy Duhon. Texas Democratic Party officials criticized the trip ahead of the July 4 holiday.
msnbc.compolitics7 days ago
DNC Omits Maine Senate Nominee From Photo of Top Candidates
The Democratic National Committee left one Senate nominee out of a photo used in a fundraising appeal. The image showed five other Democratic candidates running in competitive races this cycle.
abcnews.go.compolitics7 days ago
House Republican Introduces Bill to Repeal 17th Amendment
Representative Keith Self introduced legislation ending direct election of U.S. senators by state legislatures. The bill has eight cosponsors and arises amid House-Senate Republican tensions over the SAVE Act. Repeal requires two-thirds majorities in Congress and three-fourths of…
Fox Newspolitics7 days ago
Democratic Senate nominee holds two-point lead over Republican incumbent in Maine poll
A New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll shows the Democratic nominee at 49 percent support and the Republican incumbent at 47 percent among likely voters. The survey, conducted June 19-26, found the race within the margin of error.
cnbc.compolitics7 days agoUpdated
Senate Ethics Committee Dismisses Complaint Against Sen. Ruben Gallego
The bipartisan panel found no evidence that Gallego violated federal law, Senate rules or standards of conduct. The complaint, filed in April by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, alleged campaign finance violations and sexual misconduct.
abcnews.go.compolitics7 days ago
Supreme Court Leaves in Place Reversal of Roy Moore’s $8.2 Million Defamation Verdict
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore’s request to collect an $8.2 million defamation judgment. The award arose from a 2017 Senate campaign advertisement by the Senate Majority PAC.
politics7 days agoUpdated
Poll Finds Platner and Collins Tied Within Margin of Error in Maine Senate Race
A New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena survey of 608 likely voters found Democratic nominee Graham Platner at 49 percent and Republican Sen. Susan Collins at 47 percent. The two-point margin falls within the poll's 4.8-percentage-point margin of error.
Washington Examinerpolitics8 days ago
Senate Committee Issues Subpoena to Fauci for COVID Origins Testimony
Sen. Rand Paul subpoenaed Anthony Fauci after the former official did not respond to a prior request. The move follows the senator's claim of new document access under the Trump administration. Paul also questioned a preemptive pardon issued by former President Biden.