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Blackburn on AI Kendrick Lamar clip backlash: It wasn’t ‘intended to offend’

17 October 2026 at 21:50
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is defending herself after coming under fire for sharing a video — which seemed to be AI-generated — in which she appeared in the place of rapper Kendrick Lamar during his 2025 Super Bowl LIX halftime show performance. In a clip Fox 13 Memphis’s Rob Sneed posted to Instagram Friday, the…

Susan Collins Criticizes Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment as ‘Very Telling’

17 October 2026 at 22:07
Ms. Collins, a Republican running in a crucial race, said the debate remark by Troy Jackson reflected how he treated women. Mr. Jackson defended his comment.

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Senator Susan Collins and Troy Jackson took part in a debate in a race that could be critical in the battle for control of the Senate.

Schumer: ‘Trump just gave Putin the best birthday gift he’ll get this year’

17 October 2026 at 17:06
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) accused President Trump on Saturday of giving Russian President Vladimir Putin “the best birthday gift” after he waived new sanctions on Russia days before they were set to take effect. “By giving the Russian economy life support Trump’s deal with the devil keeps getting dirtier,” Schumer wrote in a…

How Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the Midterms

17 October 2026 at 13:33
Four battleground congressional districts in the state reveal fault lines that are echoing nationwide.

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To see the dynamics shaping the midterms, look no further than Pennsylvania.

How Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the Midterms

17 October 2026 at 10:01
Four battleground congressional districts in the state reveal fault lines that are echoing nationwide.

© Rachel Wisniewski for The New York Times

To see the dynamics shaping the midterms, look no further than Pennsylvania.

How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the Senate

16 October 2026 at 23:40
Alaska could play a pivotal role in Democrats' efforts to reclaim control of the Senate. In a debate, Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan faced questions about rising fuel costs driven by the war with Iran and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola pushed back against allegations that she mistreated staff members. Geoff Bennett discussed the race with Lori Townsend of Alaska Public Media.

Collins says she doesn’t regret RFK Jr. vote, tried to block Hegseth

16 October 2026 at 16:52
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) does not regret voting for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation as secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), reaffirming her position in a Thursday debate. “I agree with him on some issues; I don’t with others,” Collins said. “He was very helpful in expediting the release of the low-income eating assistance…

Peltola, Sullivan spar in fiery final Alaska Senate debate: ‘Let’s have some decorum’

16 October 2026 at 15:46
Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D) and Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) sparred Wednesday in a fiery final debate for Senate in Alaska.  They tackled the Iran war, economic woes and fisheries in an hourlong debate hosted by Alaska Public Media in partnership with Alaska’s News Source and KTOO. Sullivan, who’s seeking a third term, and Peltola,…

Carville: Republicans could lose House, Senate despite ‘huge financial advantage’

16 October 2026 at 15:28
Democratic strategist James Carville said Thursday that Republicans are “highly likely” to lose House control next month, despite a significant financial advantage and several successful redistricting measures. Carville, in an appearance on NewsNation’s “Cuomo,” doubled down on his analysis giving Democrats the leg up with the midterm elections just more than two weeks away. He…

Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ during Maine Senate debate

16 October 2026 at 12:53
Democrat Troy Jackson asked incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to “shut up” during a Thursday debate, as tensions boiled over with just more than two weeks until the midterm elections. The pair was briefly interrupted by an anti-data center protester who began yelling as Collins continued to speak. “So, this is obviously one of Troy’s…

GOP senators press Pentagon over Ukraine’s loss of Starshield data 

16 October 2026 at 11:00
Four Republican senators have joined their Democratic colleagues in pressing the Trump administration for information about whether Pentagon officials ordered restrictions on Ukraine’s access to the satellite-based Starshield network, which Ukrainian officials said limited their ability to intercept Russian drones. Ukraine needs access to fast Starshield data speeds to operate drones along with fixed-wing and…

Fish, Oil and Corruption: 6 Takeaways From Alaska’s Senate Debate

16 October 2026 at 08:28
The Republican incumbent, Dan Sullivan, and his Democratic challenger, Mary Peltola, veered from serious discussion of high prices and economic challenges to blistering personal attacks.

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Senator Dan Sullivan, the Republican incumbent, right, and Mary Peltola, the Democratic challenger, during the debate in Anchorage, Alaska, on Thursday night.

Elon Musk Spends Heavily to Back Ken Paxton’s Senate Bid in Texas

16 October 2026 at 05:51
The world’s richest person, who has become the biggest known midterm donor, gave $158 million to a group that quickly spent that much to help Mr. Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas.

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Elon Musk lives in Austin and has major business interests in Texas.
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