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McMorrow addresses deleted social media posts and residency questions in CNN interview
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Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow defended now-deleted social media posts and responded to questions about where she lived and voted in 2016 during an on-air exchange with CNN’s Manu Raju, after CNN’s KFile reported she removed about 6,000 posts. McMorrow is competing in a three-way Democratic primary on Aug. 4 and the winner is expected to face Republican Mike Rogers in the November general election.
Senator John Fetterman voiced concerns about the growing acceptance of socialism within the Democratic Party during a podcast appearance. He described the shift as a dangerous trend that could alarm many Americans. Fetterman also highlighted views from immigrants who have experienced socialist systems.
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The Senate Banking Committee plans to mark up the CLARITY Act next week, but Democratic demands for conflict-of-interest rules and banking opposition to stablecoin rewards threaten to derail the effort. Negotiators reached a compromise on stablecoin yields earlier this month, yet banks argue the language still permits evasion. A long-delayed vote on the bill, which aims to clarify digital asset oversight between the SEC and CFTC, now hangs in the balance.
After winning the Texas Democratic U.S. Senate primary last month, state Rep. James Talarico announced a record $27 million fundraising haul for the first quarter of 2026—the largest ever for a Senate candidate in an election year's opening quarter. The grassroots-driven funds, mostly small donations, bolster his general election bid against the winner of the ongoing GOP primary runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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A new Cook Political Report indicates shifting odds in favor of Democrats in several U.S. Senate races ahead of November's midterms. Analysts cite President Trump's declining approval ratings and energized Democratic voters as key factors. However, retaking Senate control remains an uphill battle.
Maine Governor Janet Mills has launched an attack ad against her Democratic primary rival for US Senate, Graham Platner, spotlighting his 2013 Reddit posts about women and sexual assault. The ad features Maine women reacting negatively to the comments. Platner's campaign dismissed the ad as desperate.
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Republicans in the US Senate plan to vote this week on the SAVE America Act, a bill pushed by President Trump requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. The measure aims to prevent noncitizen voting, described as rare by experts, but could disenfranchise millions lacking documents. Its passage faces hurdles due to the filibuster.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspends U.S. Senate campaign
Alhamisi, 30. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 21:09:13Michigan Senate candidate McMorrow faces scrutiny over deleted tweets
Alhamisi, 23. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 20:13:29DHS secretary Mullin attacks Schumer over ICE and Border Patrol remarks
Alhamisi, 23. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 06:42:07Senate adopts $70 billion budget blueprint for ICE funding
Jumatano, 22. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 20:40:59Treasury secretary defends IRS Direct File cancellation in Senate hearing
Jumamosi, 11. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 06:40:21Maine Democratic Senate candidate links past tattoo and Reddit posts to infantry culture in CBS interview
Ijumaa, 10. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 16:50:52Trump endorses Lindsey Graham after Paul Dans drops out of primary
Jumanne, 7. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 18:29:13Daily Wire: Platner holds polling edge over Mills in Maine’s Democratic Senate primary as campaigns trade attacks
Jumatatu, 23. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 13:14:51Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary
Ijumaa, 20. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 17:01:09Texas Democrat James Talarico says undocumented students he taught were among his “most patriotic”