Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya has launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate. She hopes to win the Republican nomination for the Minnesota seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen.

Michele Tafoya, a Republican, is aiming to flip an open seat in Minnesota currently held by Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.

During her remarks in a U.S. Senate debate today, Representative Jasmine Crockett sounded the alarm over data centers. Crockett stated, "They're polluting our water."

Her choice of campaign stops underscores her mission to drive up Black voter turnout in places where numbers have sagged for Democrats in recent elections.

State Rep. James Talarico received the LGBTQ+ caucus endorsement as U.S. Sen. John Cornyn secures major West Texas backing in U.S. Senate primary races.

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s poll shows her leading in the Democratic Senate primary, highlighting her statewide push and claims of broad support.

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The debate on Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. of Illinois candidates vying to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will air live on WBEZ and streamed on YouTube.

President Donald Trump battles Senate Republicans over the blue slip tradition that gives home state senators power to block judicial nominees.