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Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 30, 2024

A Unified Republican Congress Would Give Trump Broad Power for His Agenda
A G.O.P. House and Senate could advance Trump-backed legislation and nominees, but thin margins and the filibuster could pose roadblocks and cause Republicans political trouble.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 30, 2024

Harris's Coattails in New Hampshire May Be Helping Democrat in Governor's Race
Distrust of Kelly Ayotte, the Republican candidate, on abortion and strong support for Kamala Harris in the state may be helping keep the race close despite Ms. Ayotte's advantages.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 30, 2024

What if Democrats Win the White House and Congress on Tuesday?
If Democrats win the White House and Congress, they might finally make lasting changes to voting rights and abortion access.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 29, 2024

A Harris Presidency Is the Only Way to Stay Ahead of A.I.
We must make sure that superintelligent machines remain aligned with human values and interests as they use their powers to go off in their own directions.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 29, 2024

A Conservative Case Against Trump
In a choice between misfortunes, one is clearly worse.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 29, 2024

Why Dan Osborn Is a Potential ‘Shock to the System'
Michelle Goldberg went to Nebraska and found political hope in an independent.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 29, 2024

What We Learned From Democrats' Ads for Senate
What's the strategy of Democrats in U.S. Senate races in red and purple states? David Leonhardt, a senior writer at The New York Times who runs The Morning daily newsletter, looks at their ads.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 28, 2024

Elecciones en EE. UU.: quedan 8 días y las encuestas nacionales están más reñidas
Los sondeos estatales se mantienen estables, y dos nuevas encuestas en Texas y Nebraska muestran que el control del Senado podría estar aún en juego.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 28, 2024

Democrats Won the Ad War. Will It Be Enough?
Here's what we learned after analyzing 3.7 million election ads.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 28, 2024

In Montana, Republican Tim Sheehy Tries to Outrun Jon Tester, and Scrutiny
The novice Republican candidate's honesty has come into question in a race that could decide Senate control.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 28, 2024

Adam Schiff, Not Yet a Senator, Deploys to Bolster Potential Future Colleagues
With his election in California all but assured, the prominent Donald Trump antagonist is spending the final days of the race trying to help Democrats in the battlegrounds over the finish line.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 28, 2024

Republicans Cling to Slim Leads in Nebraska and Texas Senate Races
In Nebraska, Dan Osborn, an independent, is in a tight race with Senator Deb Fischer, and in Texas, Representative Colin Allred is four percentage points behind Senator Ted Cruz.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 28, 2024

State of the Race: National Polls Tighten With 8 Days to Go
State polls remain steady, and two new polls in Texas and Nebraska show Senate control may still be in play.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 28, 2024

Crazy Is Beginning to Sound Like an Understatement
Election Day can't come soon enough.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 28, 2024

We analyzed 3.7 million election ads. Here's what we learned.
See the states where

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 27, 2024

Nevertheless, Ted Cruz Persists
Many voters see the Texas senator as their unapologetic fighter.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 26, 2024

Democrats Finally Did What Sherrod Brown Asked For. It Might Be Too Late.
Why Democrats in the Midwest are losing ground.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 26, 2024

The Rise of Kamala Harris Is Atypical and Distinctly American
The rise of Kamala Harris, the tenacious child of high-achieving immigrants, is atypical. But her story is also distinctly American.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 26, 2024

The World According to Kamala Harris
The rise of Kamala Harris, the tenacious child of high-achieving immigrants, is atypical. But her story is also distinctly American.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 26, 2024

Can Sherrod Brown Survive in a State That's Turning Against Him?
Why Democrats in the Midwest are losing ground.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 26, 2024

‘The Interview': John Fetterman Says Trump Is Stronger Than Ever
The senator discusses the "astonishing" support for the former president in Pennsylvania, his rift with progressives over Israel and his own position in the Democratic Party.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 25, 2024

Dan Osborn Is Building a Model for Taking on Republicans in Red States
Nebraska's Senate race is far closer than anyone predicted.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 25, 2024

In Wisconsin's Senate Race, the Republican Highlights Baldwin's Sexuality
Eric Hovde is closing out his challenge to Senator Tammy Baldwin, a low-key Midwesterner, with a new attack ad that appears to want to make sure voters know she's gay.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 25, 2024

Middle East War Hits Home in Michigan, Threatening Slotkin in Tight Senate Race
Anger among the battleground state's sizable contingent of Arab American voters about violence in Gaza and Lebanon could hurt the Democratic congresswoman in a close contest.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 25, 2024

Harris Has Targeted Racism and Sexism While in Office. She Doesn't Broadcast It.
As vice president, Kamala Harris often tried to use government to target racism and sexism.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 25, 2024

Late Lawsuit Could Shape Political Ad Wars in Final Days of Campaign
House Democrats are suing to stop Republicans from using a legal loophole to bolster their Senate candidates.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 25, 2024

Beyond Trump vs. Harris: These Races Will Shape Our Future
About those other Election Day matchups …

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 25, 2024

Beyond Trump vs. Harris: Control of Congress Comes Down to These Races
About those other Election Day matchups …

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 25, 2024

Times Reporter Carl Hulse Has Covered 20 Election Cycles and Counting
Carl Hulse has covered congressional campaigns for four decades. Much has changed, but one thing remains constant: Journalists must be ready for the unexpected.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 24, 2024

As Election Day Nears, Democrats Test Just How Powerful Abortion Really Is
They hope the issue helps their candidates. But some voters may support Republican candidates as well as abortion-rights ballot measures.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 24, 2024

Sam Brown, G.O.P. Senate Candidate in Nevada, Gets Late Support From His Party
A Republican group supporting Senate races says it will spend $6.2 million on TV, radio and digital ads beginning this weekend.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 24, 2024

Elon Musk, R.F.K. Jr. and the Unconfirmables of a Second Trump Administration
Back in the White House, Trump would get input from a bestiary of nihilists, destructionists and even criminals.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 24, 2024

Abortion Is at the Center of Ohio's Senate Race as Brown Battles for Survival
Senator Sherrod Brown has spent his decades in Congress establishing a track record as a populist champion on economic issues. But in the closing days of his re-election race, abortion has become a key emphasis.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 23, 2024

Nervous? Maybe This Pre-Election Quiz Will Calm You Down.
Time for your pre-election quiz.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 23, 2024

What Biden and Trump's Nominees for Federal Judges Could Tell Us About the Election
Judges have vast influence over the biggest political questions. An analysis of President Biden and Donald J. Trump's nominees found stark differences that could emerge again after November.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 23, 2024

Harris? Trump? Vance? Walz? It's Campaign Quiz Time.
Time for your pre-election quiz.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 23, 2024

Nebraska Senate Race Tightens as Osborn Gains
Dan Osborn, a labor leader and mechanic who is running as an independent, is making Republicans sweat with his dark horse bid to oust Senator Deb Fischer. Can he turn the buzz into votes?

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 23, 2024

Democrats Keep the Dream Alive in Texas
A tightening in the polls for the Senate race, and millions from George Soros, has rekindled old hopes of turning Texas blue. But demographic changes alone may not be enough to flip the state, party organizers say.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 19, 2024

Vulnerable Senate Democrat Promotes Trump Ties in New Ad
The spot, which says that Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania had "sided with Trump" on trade and tariffs, was quickly denounced by the Trump campaign.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 19, 2024

Split-Ticket Voters Buoy Democrats in Key Senate Races
In the battleground state of Arizona and other important pockets of the country, polling suggests that voters backing the former president are eschewing Republican Senate candidates.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 18, 2024

New York Man Who Brought Knife to Jan. 6 Riot Pleads Guilty to a Felony
Christopher D. Finney was charged after federal investigators found images of him during a search of a "militia" group chat, prosecutors said.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 18, 2024

Brown's Ohio Ad Seizes on Moreno's Unwise Remark About Abortion Rights
Bernie Moreno, his Republican rival, said women older than 50 are "crazy" for caring about abortion rights. A series of Ohio women who fit that description have much to say in response.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 18, 2024

A Candidate for U.S. Senate Says He Was Shot in War. Was He?
Tim Sheehy, a Republican running for U.S. Senate in Montana, says he has a bullet in his arm from Afghanistan. But new questions have been raised about his account.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 18, 2024

Nevada's Senate Rivals Spar in a Debate Heavy on Policy and Light on Fireworks
Senator Jacky Brown and her Republican challenger, Sam Brown, met for their only debate, focusing on the cost of living, abortion and other issues.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 17, 2024

Sam Brown, Republican Candidate for Senate in Nevada, Struggles for Traction
Mr. Brown, who has never held elected office, has found himself outpaced by Senator Jacky Rosen, the low-key and well-financed Democratic incumbent. A debate Thursday night presents a key test.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 17, 2024

The N.R.A. Cuts ‘A' Ratings for Congressional Candidates, Again
The group's latest ratings show a decline in top marks for the seventh straight election cycle, suggesting its influence is waning.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 16, 2024

For Ruben Gallego, the Campaign Trail Runs Through the Grand Canyon
The Democratic congressman, who is running for Senate in Arizona, hiked thousands of feet down to meet the Havasupai, a Native tribe, on their land, part of an extensive outreach effort in a competitive race.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 16, 2024

Takeaways From the Texas Senate Debate Between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred
Senator Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, Representative Colin Allred, packed a lot of attacks, mostly about policy, into a quick and combative hourlong debate.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 16, 2024

The Race That Could Tip Control of the Senate
Montana's three-term Democratic senator, Jon Tester, is facing a tough race with increasingly high stakes.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 16, 2024

Fast, Feisty and Plenty of Cancún: Takeaways From the Senate Debate in Texas
Senator Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, Representative Colin Allred, packed a lot of attacks, mostly about policy, into a quick and combative hourlong debate.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 15, 2024

Ted Cruz and Colin Allred Face Off in Texas Senate Debate
The candidates are meeting in what will most likely be their only debate matchup on Tuesday night, as polls show Mr. Cruz with a slight lead.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 15, 2024

Ted Cruz and Colin Allred to Face Off in Texas Senate Debate
The candidates will meet in what will most likely be their only debate matchup on Tuesday night, as polls show Mr. Cruz with a slight lead.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 15, 2024

The Hard Truth About Montana and Jon Tester's Senate Race
The state's changing electorate and America's polarized politics have turned Montana's Senate race into the most consequential of the year.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 15, 2024

Why Montana Is Slipping Away From Jon Tester
The state's changing electorate and America's polarized politics have turned Montana's Senate race into the most consequential of the year.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 14, 2024

Three Weeks to Go, and That's All Anyone Is Sure Of
It's been a long year. That won't stop it from being a very long 22 days.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 12, 2024

Tester's Fight for Political Survival Is Democrats' Last Stand on the Great Plains
Once able to win on the prairie, the Democratic Party sees the Senate race in Montana as a final test of whether it can still be successful in heavily rural states that have turned deep red.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 11, 2024

A Nebraska Senate Ad Lets One Mechanic Throw a Wrench at Another
Deb Fischer, the Republican incumbent, faces a stiff challenge from a union leader, Dan Osborn, running as an independent. Her latest ad calls him a "Democrat in disguise."

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 11, 2024

In Texas Senate Race, Cruz and Allred Duel Over Youth Sports Without Saying ‘Trans.'
Ted Cruz's re-election campaign has poured resources into attack ads that focus on transgender participation in youth sports. His Democratic opponent, Representative Colin Allred, responded with his own ad.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 11, 2024

Congress Must Assert Its Power Over the Supreme Court
Lawmakers must assert their power to reject the justices' interpretations of the Constitution and enact their own.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 11, 2024

Los republicanos podrían tomar el control del Senado, según una nueva encuesta
El Partido Republicano encabeza las contiendas claves al Senado en Montana, Texas y Florida, según las últimas encuestas de The New York Times y Siena College.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 10, 2024

Candidates Square Off on Courts, Policy and Party in Maryland Senate Debate
Larry Hogan, the Republican former governor, and Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic Prince George's County executive, sparred over whether to expand the Supreme Court and overhaul the legislative filibuster.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 10, 2024

Tim Johnson, Senator Who Came Back From an Aneurysm, Dies at 77
One of the last Democrats from the Great Plains to be elected to national office, he built his career on delivering benefits to his home state, South Dakota.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 10, 2024

Garvey's M.L.B. Teams Are Contenders. His Senate Campaign? Not So Much.
As his old teams — the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres — battle in the playoffs, the onetime all-star Steve Garvey finds himself an underdog in his Senate race against Adam Schiff.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 10, 2024

Los números no favorecen a los demócratas en el Senado
Una encuesta del Times/Siena sugiere que los republicanos podrían ganar la mayoría en el Senado en las siguientes elecciones.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 10, 2024

Milton's Path of Destruction, and a First Biden-Netanyahu Call in Months
Plus, the Kenyan police battle gangs in Haiti.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 10, 2024

Supreme Court Reform Is in the Air
Say no to court packing — and yes to term limits.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 10, 2024

Why Democratic Senate Control Seems to Be Slipping Away
A Times/Siena poll shows Jon Tester behind by seven points in Montana, while Colin Allred trails Ted Cruz by four in Texas.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 10, 2024

Republicans Appear Poised to Take Control of Senate, New Poll Shows
The latest polling from The New York Times and Siena College shows Republicans leading in key Senate races in Montana, Texas and Florida.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 09, 2024

Lake and Gallego Spar Over Immigration and Abortion in Arizona Senate Debate
At times, Kari Lake, the Republican candidate and close ally of Donald Trump, veered into personal attacks. Ruben Gallego, the Democrat, needled her over frequent visits to Mar-a-Lago.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 09, 2024

It's Crunchtime for Kari Lake in Arizona's Senate Race
The Republican firebrand trails in the polls and faces a large financial disadvantage. Wednesday night's debate may be her last big chance to land a blow against her Democratic opponent.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 09, 2024

Maryland Senate Race Becomes a Slugfest as Both Parties Eye High Stakes
Larry Hogan, the popular former Republican governor, and Angela Alsobrooks, the Prince George's County executive, both describe their race as critical to the future of the Senate.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 04, 2024

Biden Urges Congress to Replenish Disaster Relief Funds Quickly
The president said a Small Business Administration program needed to help business owners recover from Hurricane Helene was set to run out of money in weeks, before Congress reconvenes.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 04, 2024

For Congress, Disaster Funding Has Its Own Perils
Congressional leaders deferred a debate over sending federal money to respond to Hurricane Helene until after the election, delaying a potentially messy political fight.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 03, 2024

Fact-Checking JD Vance and Tim Walz
How factual have Senator JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz been during the campaign? Linda Qiu, a New York Times reporter who looks at some statements made by politicians and public figures, checks some of their claims.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 02, 2024

Mayorkas Warns of FEMA Funding Shortfall After Hurricane Helene
The homeland security secretary said FEMA, which is dealing with the destruction from Hurricane Helene, would need more money to respond to another major storm.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 02, 2024

Mayorkas Warns of Funding Shortfall for Rest of Hurricane Season
The homeland security secretary said FEMA, which is dealing with the destruction from Hurricane Helene, would need more money to respond to another major storm.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 02, 2024

Vance Says Trump Delivered ‘Stability'
Senator JD Vance defended Donald J. Trump's time in office during the vice-presidential debate.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 01, 2024

Could Republicans Gain a Senate Seat After the Menendez Scandal?
Curtis Bashaw, a hotel owner, is competing to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate against Andy Kim, a Democratic congressman.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Oct 01, 2024

Who Is the Republican Running to Replace Menendez?
Curtis Bashaw, a hotel owner, is competing to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate against Andy Kim, a Democratic congressman.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 30, 2024

Tester's Senate Fate Could Make or Break a Harris Presidency
With Democrats waging an uphill battle to hold the Senate, the vice president, should she win, could end up facing a Republican firewall with veto power over her cabinet, court picks and legislation.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 30, 2024

Nothing to See Here but Upgrades
Eric Adams gives new meaning to the concept of the frequent-flier program.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 30, 2024

Eric Adams Gives New Meaning to Frequent-Flier Program
That doesn't mean the charges will stick.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 29, 2024

La hora de la verdad para la injerencia electoral: octubre es el mes de la malicia
Las autoridades de EE. UU. están intensificando sus advertencias sobre la injerencia extranjera en las elecciones, centrándose en tres adversarios principales: Rusia, China e Irán.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 28, 2024

Trump Voters Drive a Rise in Ticket Splitting
Ticket splitters in key presidential battlegrounds and Ohio tend to be supporters of Donald J. Trump who are skeptical of his picks for Senate, polling shows.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 28, 2024

Democratic Senate Candidates Lead in Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin, Polls Find
Strong showings in new Times/Siena College polls leave a narrow path open for Democrats to keep hold of the chamber, but Republicans maintain an advantage with the map.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 27, 2024

G.O.P. Candidates, Looking to Soften Their Image, Turn to Their Wives
Ads featuring candidates' families have long been a campaign staple. But they have taken on new urgency, especially for vulnerable Republicans, in a year when reproductive rights are a pivotal issue.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 27, 2024

Democrats See a Chance to Beat Trump on Judicial Confirmations
They hope to use the time after the election to approve judges, but Senator Durbin says their aggressive efforts have already produced a remarkable demographic shift on the federal courts.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 27, 2024

The Best Way to Keep Congress From Getting Things Done
Supporters of the filibuster argue that without unlimited debate, democracy succumbs to silence. Or something.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 26, 2024

Biden Signs Stopgap Spending Measure to Keep Government Open
The bill averts a campaign-season shutdown but ensures another spending fight in Congress during its lame-duck session in December.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 26, 2024

Democrats Seek Another Opening in a Challenging Senate Map
New investments in Texas and Florida show how the party is reaching to keep its majority alive.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 26, 2024

Crunchtime for Election Interference: October Is the Month of Mischief
U.S. officials are stepping up their warnings about foreign interference in the election, focused on three main adversaries: Russia, China and Iran.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 26, 2024

Republican Candidates Keep Straying Into Dangerous Territory: Abortion
In a campaign they would like to center on the economy and the border, Republican candidates keep drifting back to abortion rights, an issue that favors Democrats.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 25, 2024

Congress Passes Short-Term Spending Bill to Avert a Shutdown
In a pair of votes in quick succession, the House and Senate moved to keep federal funding flowing through Dec. 20. But they punted a bigger spending fight to the end of the year.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 25, 2024

House Passes Short-Term Spending Bill to Avert a Shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson again turned to Democrats to supply the bulk of the votes to keep federal funding flowing through Dec. 20.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 25, 2024

Senate Report Details Secret Service Failings at Trump Rally Shooting
A Senate committee report on the Secret Service's inability to protect the former president at a July event depicts a lack of individual responsibility among those charged with planning.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 25, 2024

House to Vote on Short-Term Spending Bill to Avert a Shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson is once again turning to Democrats to supply the bulk of the votes to keep federal funding flowing through Dec. 20.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 25, 2024

Kushner's Fund Has Reaped Millions in Fees, but So Far Returned No Profits
The son-in-law of former President Donald J. Trump has said he has intentionally moved slowly to invest investors' money, which came primarily from foreign entities.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 24, 2024

Bernie Moreno Under Fire Over Comments About Suburban Women
Mr. Moreno, a Republican running for Senate in Ohio, suggested that older women shouldn't care about abortion because they were too old to have children, comments Nikki Haley pointedly criticized.

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 24, 2024

Manchin Won't Endorse Harris After Her Call to End Filibuster Over Abortion Rights
"Shame on her," Joe Manchin, the independent senator from West Virginia, said after Kamala Harris reiterated her support for ending the Senate practice. "She knows the filibuster is the Holy Grail of democracy."

Politics - U.S. Senate
Sep 24, 2024

Harris Reiterates Support for Ending Filibuster to Protect Abortion Rights
"I've been very clear: I think we should eliminate the filibuster for Roe," the vice president said in a radio interview, renewing a call she and President Biden have made in the past.

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