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Senate Retirements Make Midterms Harder for Democrats

Democrats should benefit from a stiff midterm breeze in 2026. But with a tough landscape and three seats open, it’s unlikely they can flip the Senate.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 2d

Democrats’ Path to Reclaiming the Senate Just Got Harder

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a three-term Democratic senator, said she wouldn’t run for re-election in 2026.

Newser on MSN · 2d

Senate Democrats Take Another Hit on the Chin

Jeanne Shaheen, a three-term senator from New Hampshire, will not run for reelection in 2026, reports the New York Times. "It was a difficult decision, made more difficult by the current environment in the country—by President Trump and what he's doing right now.

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USA TODAY · 3d

How Congress could vote to avert – or allow – a government shutdown

A Republican-sponsored continuing resolution to keep the government operating was approved by the House. It faces a close vote in the Senate.

POLITICO on MSN · 4h

Senate moves ahead on shutdown votes

Democrats agreed to speed up consideration of the bill to allow a vote on Friday in exchange for votes on four amendments.

U.S. News & World Report · 12h

The Latest: Senate Works to Avert Partial Government Shutdown Ahead of Midnight Deadline

The Senate approaches a key test vote Friday afternoon as lawmakers work to avoid a partial government shutdown, with Democrats confronting two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.

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Democrats have to defend another open seat in uphill battle to win Senate majority

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s departure will add another Senate seat for Democrats to defend without an incumbent after Sens. Gary Peters of Michigan and Tina Smith of Minnesota ...

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Former Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo announces run for state Senate

Carrillo is the second person to declare their candidacy for Senate District 26, which represents parts of L.A. County.

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WATCH LIVE: Senate to vote on Republican funding bill as shutdown looms

Democrats have only painful options: allow passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions, or vote no and give Trump free rein. Senate Democratic ...

When will the Senate vote on the spending bill? Will it need Democratic support?

It's up to the Senate to pass the spending bill and get it to President Donald Trump’s desk to avert a possible government shutdown.

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Here's who is considering running for the open U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota

Multiple people have either tossed their hat into the ring, or confirmed they are at least considering doing so, for the U.S. Senate following Sen. Tina Smith's announcement she will not be running ...