Texas Senate passes GOP-favored congressional map
Summary The Texas Senate approved a new Republican-leaning map Saturday. The map aims to give the GOP five additional House seats. Governor Greg Abbott expected to sign the bill into law. Democrats criticize map as racially discriminatory, vow legal…
Husted leads Brown in early 2026 Senate poll
Summary Emerson College poll: Jon Husted leads Sherrod Brown. Husted at 50%, Brown at 44%, 7% undecided. Race for the last two years of Vance’s term. Poll comes over a year before the 2026 election. Husted backed by Trump; Brown is Democratic hopeful.…
Innis and Manzur join N.H. U.S Senate race
Summary Dan Innis and Karishma Manzur enter the NH Senate race. Two competitive primaries shaping GOP and Democratic fields. Innis is a GOP state senator and businessman. Manzur is a Democratic Party Rules Committee member. Both vie for an open seat…
Colorado Senate passes 4 bills in budget session
Summary The Colorado Senate approves four bills Friday morning. Bills address billion-dollar state budget gaps. Special session called due to federal tax changes. Legislation includes budget controls and program funding. Bills now sent to the state House…
Judge rules Trump Lawyer Alina Habba served illegally
Summary Federal judge rules Alina Habba unlawfully serving. Habba was Trump’s former lawyer. Served as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey. Ruling made Thursday by a federal judge. The decision questions the legality of Habba’s appointment.…
Plant-based Council supports Ag BIO Act in Senate
Summary The Plant Based Products Council supports the Ag BIO Act. The bill aims to boost U.S. bioeconomy growth. Supports scaling biomanufacturing capacity and markets. Reauthorizes USDA loan programs for bio projects. According to James Glueck,…
Ossoff and GOP rivals speak at Georgia Chamber Luncheon
Summary Sen. Jon Ossoff attended the Georgia Chamber luncheon. Two GOP candidates also highlighted the event. Event focused on Georgia congressional races. Candidates presented platforms to the business community. Luncheon signals start of 2026…
Donations surge after Sherrod Brown’s Senate bid
Summary Sherrod Brown announces 2026 Senate run in Ohio. Over $3.6 million raised within 24 hours. Campaign backed by labor and national Democrats. Faces Republican incumbent Jon Husted in the election. Brown emphasizes advocating for Ohio workers’…
US Senator urges Australia to boost defence spending
Summary Senior Democrat senator leads US delegation to Australia. Praises the Albanese government for defence spending. Calls for Australia to increase its defence budget further. Emphasizes the importance of strong US-Australia defence ties. Urges…
Sen. Katie Britt named 2025 crime stopper of the year
Summary Sen. Katie Britt receives 2025 Crime Stopper award. Awarded by Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. Recognized for supporting crime prevention initiatives. Celebrated for commitment to community safety efforts. Honored for leadership in law…