US Senator vs State Senator: Key Differences Explained
In the United States, legislative power is exercised at multiple levels: federal and state. Among elected officials, the title “senator” exists in both the US Senate at the federal level and state senates within each state’s government.…
Senator Jeanne Shaheen backs lifting Syria Caesar Act sanctions
Summary Senator Jeanne Shaheen hopes to lift the Caesar Act this year. Sanctions target Syria, aiming to support country stability. The US ended most of Syria economic sanctions in July 2025. Sanctions remain on Assad, terrorist groups, and regional…
Trump’s Montana U.S. Attorney pick faces Senate delay
Summary Trump’s nominee Kurt Alme for Montana U.S. Attorney confirmation delayed. Senate Democrats objected, blocking confirmation of 10 U.S. Attorneys. Alme served as Montana U.S. Attorney under the Trump administration previously. Senate…
Senate confirms Trump’s final judge pick in St. Louis
Summary The Senate confirmed the last of Trump’s four St. Louis nominees Tuesday. Judges have strong conservative backgrounds and GOP ties. Judge Maria Lanahan confirmed 52-45, key abortion ban litigants. Missouri’s Eastern District is now a…
Minnesota Senator Jeremy Miller to exit reelection
Summary Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. Announcement made via his official X (formerly Twitter) account. Miller expressed gratitude for his time in the Senate in a statement. He has served since 2010,…
Claire Koenecke completes internship with Senator rounds
Summary Pierre native Claire Koenecke completed summer internship. Interned in the Washington, D.C. office of Senator Mike Rounds. Claire is a political science and English major. Recognized in the Senate Congressional Record for her internship work. She…
Iowa’s Jim Carlin Launches Senate Run Backing Trump
Summary Jim Carlin is the first Iowa GOP Senate candidate in 2025. Served as Iowa State Senator from 2017 to 2023. Strongly loyal to Donald Trump and his conspiracy theories. Opposes election results, claims fraud in 2020 election. Carlin, who was then a…
Bill Hagerty Net Worth: Exploring the Senator’s Wealth and Investment Portfolio
Bill Hagerty has established himself as a prominent figure in American politics, known for his service as a U.S. Senator from Tennessee and a background steeped in business and diplomacy. His financial status, investment activities, and career…
Exploring Marsha Blackburn’s Net Worth and Investment Activities in Congress
Senator Marsha Blackburn has been a prominent figure in American politics for over two decades. Known for her conservative positions and active role in the U.S. Senate, Blackburn’s financial profile, including her net worth and earnings, has increasingly…
Mississippi DA Scott Colom to challenge Senator Hyde-Smith
Summary Scott Colom, Democratic DA in Mississippi, is running for U.S. Senate. He challenges incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in 2026. Colom criticizes Hyde-Smith’s support for Trump’s deficit-deepening bill. He promises higher wages and tax…