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Sen. Thune to Critics: "What Could We Have Done Differently?"1 source — 23h

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Jared Kim They controlled the Senate for years and still couldn't deliver results on this.

Talarico, Cornyn Meet for Senate Transition — 2dSen.-elect James Talarico met with outgoing Sen. John Cornyn to discuss the transition and opportunities to work together for Texas. Cornyn congratulated Talarico after his win over Ken Paxton and said he considers helping the incoming senator with the transition his responsibility.

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Tom Gallagher Hope their talks lead to real cooperation on Texas priorities instead of gridlock.

Texas lawmaker files $17 billion household rebate bill — 21hTexas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez has proposed one-time $1,500 payments to households as part of Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa’s affordability agenda, funded by a $17 billion withdrawal from the state’s rainy day fund. The plan would require a two-thirds vote in each chamber, faces substantial Republican opposition, and does not specify whether recipients must be U.S. citizens.

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Rachel Meyers Payments should require proof of citizenship or the whole idea risks rewarding non-taxpayers.

Palantir hires former Sen. Jon Tester who opposed Patriot Act — 2dA tech giant in Democrats' crosshairs has recruited one of their former senators.

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Incoming Democrats Back Van Hollen Over Schumer For Leadership — 6hIncoming freshman and young Democratic senators want to replace Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer with 67-year-old Democratic Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

First Fetterman Challenger Announces Candidacy — 1dA Democratic Socialist from Philadelphia has announced his intention to unseat Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) in the 2028 election. Ahmed Moor, a Palestinian American writer and busi… — by Sandra Rhodes

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White House Warns Democrats Over Planned Probes — 3dIncoming House Oversight Chair Robert Garcia says Democrats will investigate President Donald Trump’s family, including Donald Trump Jr.’s financial ties to defense contractors and Jared Kushner’s Saudi investment, amid allegations of conflicts of interest. Republican Sen. John Curtis supports examining presidential family members’ finances while also calling for continued scrutiny of Hunter Biden, saying investigations should follow the facts regardless of party.

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Sen. Chris Murphy Leaves Hospital, Misses Weeks of Votes — Nov 4, 2026Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy was discharged from the hospital after suffering a small hemorrhagic stroke and will spend several weeks in rehabilitation, missing Senate votes while he recovers. His doctors report significant progress and expect a full recovery.

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Ahmed Moor Announces 2028 Fetterman Senate Challenge — 2dPalestinian American progressive Ahmed Moor has launched a Democratic primary challenge to Sen. John Fetterman for Pennsylvania’s 2028 Senate seat, campaigning on affordability, civil liberties and accountability. The bid underscores Democratic discontent with Fetterman’s pro-Israel stance and occasional breaks with his party; Fetterman has not said whether he will seek reelection.

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Sam Okafor This early challenge feels like a waste of time. Fetterman should run again and let voters decide instead of letting progressives pick the nominee now.

Republicans Capito and Rounds Secure Senate Reelection Wins — Nov 4, 2026Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito won a third term representing West Virginia, defeating Democrat Rachel Fetty Anderson. In South Dakota, Republican Sen. Mike Rounds also won reelection, beating independent Brian Bengs.

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Sen. Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke, Recovery Expected — Nov 1, 2026Sen. Chris Murphy, 53, is awake and alert after a Saturday stroke at his son's hockey game, with full recovery expected per Nov. 1 staff statement.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Weiser announces first Colorado cabinet appointments — 3dColorado Gov.-elect Phil Weiser named Fort Collins’ former mayor Jeni James Arndt director of rural advancement and nominated Republican state Sen. Cleave Simpson as agriculture commissioner, alongside other cabinet picks including budget director Dominick Moreno and water adviser Scott Steinbrecher. He also announced his first Governor’s Office hires, including senior state government leaders to oversee cabinet operations and other priorities.

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Senate Schedules Hearing for Trump FCC Nominee — Nov 3, 2026Sen. Ted Cruz is moving to advance President Trump’s FCC nominee Danielle Thumann Severs, which could expand Republicans’ commission majority and heighten concerns about a potentially all-Republican FCC. Democrats argue a GOP nominee should be paired with a qualified Democratic commissioner, while Sen. Ron Wyden warns that a partisan commission could face legal challenges.

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Oregon Democrats Expected to Expand Legislative MajoritiesPolitics — 4dAn OPB documentary revisits Oregon Sen. Richard Neuberger and his political legacy, including his warning about Nazi persecution and his landmark 1954 election. In the 2026 election, Oregon voters returned Gov. Tina Kotek to office, with preliminary results pointing to expanded Democratic majorities in both chambers of the Legislature.

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Sen. Rick Scott Targets Education Costs in Rescuing America Project1 source — Oct 30, 2026

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Marcus Bell We should be careful that any plan to cut education expenses doesn't end up limiting access or lowering standards for students who need help most.

How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.