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Senate race to replace Durbin boasts ‘at least a dozen’ serious contenders
Expect announcements from Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Lauren Underwood within hours and days ...
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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton becomes first major Democrat to launch Senate bid to replace Durbin
Stratton’s announcement in an early morning video comes just a day after Sen. Dick Durbin announced he’s stepping down from ...
Texas Senate hears bill to ban undocumented students from in-state tuition rates, aid
Texas lawmakers are weighing a bill to bar students without legal status from in-state tuition, financial aid — potentially ...
Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in Senate, announces he won’t seek reelection
Dick Durbin, the longtime second-ranking Democrat in the Senate, announced plans to retire at the end of next year, setting ...
House Republican enters race for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat, setting up high-stakes GOP primary
Rep. Andy Barr is jumping into the race to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell in the November 2026 elections.
John Cornyn Asks State Department Nom How US Can Encourage Students From 'Key Allies' To Study In US
During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing prior to the congressional recess, Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke about encouraging foreign students from allied nations to study in the United ...
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces bid for U.S. Senate seat
Illlinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton launched her campaign to represent Illinois in the United States Senate.
Federal judge for the Abrego Garcia case had a contentious Senate confirmation
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis is the latest judge at odds with the Trump administration. In a scathing rebuke, she has ...
D.N.C. Will Send More Cash to Red States, Aiming to Strengthen Party’s Reach
A 50-state program announced by the Democratic Party seeks to build on past efforts and help recruit candidates to take on ...