United States — United States Senate & United States — Democratic Party (United States)
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United States — United States Senate: The chamber whose control is at stake in the 2026 elections; outcome will shape legislative agenda.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Party seeking to gain at least four Senate seats to win majority; fielding competitive candidates in traditionally red states.
Aug 07, 2026 · 8 articles
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United States — United States Senate: The United States — Michigan race is pivotal for control of the Senate. El-Sayed's nomination increases uncertainty about the outcome.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): The primary highlighted internal divisions between progressives and moderates. The party must now unify behind El-Sayed to retain the United States — Michigan Senate seat.
Jun 25, 2026 · 164 articles
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United States — United States Senate: Control of the Senate is at stake; the primaries affected the competitiveness of key races.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): The party's internal divisions were highlighted by Nixon's upset, complicating its efforts to win Senate control. The United States — Florida race is now seen as less winnable.
Aug 19, 2026 · 41 articles
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United States — United States Senate: The seat being contested; control of the chamber is a key issue.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Party sees a potential pickup opportunity in United States — Texas; Talarico's lead boosts hopes of flipping the seat.
Jul 27, 2026 · 21 articles
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United States — United States Senate: Failed to advance the NDAA due to partisan divisions over the Iran war.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Led the blockade of the NDAA to protest the Iran war, asserting congressional war powers.
Jul 14, 2026 · 25 articles
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United States — United States Senate: The United States — Kansas Senate primary will determine the Republican and Democratic nominees for the U.S. Senate seat.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): The party is defending the governorship and competing in primaries for governor and U.S. Senate.
Aug 03, 2026 · 12 articles
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United States — United States Senate: The Senate is the primary actor, unveiling and likely voting on the stopgap funding bill to avoid a shutdown.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Democrats secured exclusions and delays, aiming to avoid a shutdown and block the grants rule.
Aug 02, 2026 · 27 articles
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United States — United States Senate: The Senate was the central arena for the standoff, ultimately adjourning without passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. It did confirm Todd Blanche, pass Russian sanctions, and approve a funding bill.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Democrats opposed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act and the slimmer voter ID bill, contributing to their failure. They supported the bipartisan funding bill.
Aug 08, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Senate: Democrats need to gain four seats to win majority; competitive primaries in key states.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Central actor; record primary turnout boosts party morale and prospects for November, though internal divisions remain.
Aug 12, 2026 · 20 articles
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United States — United States Senate: The Senate must now consider the bill; its approval is uncertain due to the 60-vote threshold.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Democrats overwhelmingly opposed the bill, criticizing the process and lack of negotiation.
Jul 21, 2026 · 14 articles
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United States — United States Senate: The Senate's uncertain consideration of the bill will determine its ultimate fate.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Most Democrats opposed the bill due to the voter ID provision, calling it a poison pill.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Senate: Debate over NDAA and Israel provisions could delay passage of defense authorization.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Deepening rift over Israel policy ahead of midterms, with progressive lawmakers challenging traditional bipartisan support.
Apr 20, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Senate: Control of the Senate may be affected by the outcome of this race.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Lost its nominee in a key race; must quickly select a replacement to retain competitiveness.
Apr 20, 2026 · 187 articles
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United States — United States Senate: The Senate must also pass the budget resolution; its Republican majority faces challenges in securing enough votes.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Democrats uniformly oppose the Republican budget resolution and related bills, benefiting politically if the legislation fails.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Senate: Republicans are selecting a nominee to challenge incumbent Senator Mark Warner, though the race is not considered competitive.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): The party is holding primaries to select candidates, aiming to flip Republican-held seats and potentially regain control of the House.
Aug 04, 2026 · 18 articles
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United States — United States Senate: Will consider the House bills; outcome uncertain.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Minority party that opposed the bills, citing spending and war concerns.
Jul 15, 2026 · 85 articles
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United States — United States Senate: Confirmed Clayton along party lines, ending a leadership vacuum. The vote reflects partisan divisions over intelligence and election issues.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Opposed Clayton's confirmation, citing concerns about his refusal to acknowledge Biden's 2020 win and potential politicization.
Jul 15, 2026 · 187 articles
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United States — United States Senate: Will consider the bill next; its passage is uncertain, with opposition from some senators.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Mixed support; 95 Democrats voted against the bill.
Jul 14, 2026 · 51 articles
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United States — United States Senate: Senate primaries in United States — Florida, United States — Alaska, and United States — Wyoming are selecting nominees. The outcome will influence the Senate composition, though the House is the primary focus.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): The Democratic Party faces a critical test in United States — Florida, needing to gain three seats to retake the House. Primary results, including Angie Nixon's upset win, signal internal dynamics but overall prospects remain uncertain.
Aug 17, 2026 · 58 articles
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United States — United States Senate: Stalled on the Save America Act; Trump lashed out at Senate for not passing it.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Democrats criticized Trump's refusal to sign the bill and used it to argue that the president is not prioritizing affordability for American families.
Jun 24, 2026 · 81 articles
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United States — United States Senate: The Senate is a key hurdle for the SAVE America Act, which has stalled there. Its decision will determine the bill's future.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): The Democratic Party opposes the SAVE America Act, arguing it could disenfranchise voters. Their opposition is a key obstacle.
Aug 17, 2026 · 24 articles
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United States — United States Senate: Control of Senate at stake in this race.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Scrambling to manage fallout; Senate control at risk.
Jul 06, 2026 · 135 articles
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United States — United States Senate: The United States — Oklahoma City Senate race is part of the broader 2026 midterm elections, with the outcome potentially affecting the balance of power in the chamber.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): The party is selecting a U.S. Senate nominee from Thomas and Priest, with the winner to challenge Republican Kevin Hern in the general election.
Aug 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Senate: Race outcome could affect Senate control.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Party faces internal tension over handling of the controversy.
Aug 24, 2026 · 9 articles
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United States — United States Senate: The body that must confirm Blanche; its members' votes determine the outcome, with key Republicans undecided.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Democratic senators uniformly oppose Blanche, criticizing his record and actions.
Jul 14, 2026 · 94 articles
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United States — United States Senate: The Senate committee's vote sets a precedent for contempt proceedings and reflects partisan divisions over COVID accountability.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Democrats defend Fauci and criticize the process as a distraction, aiming to counter Republican narratives.
Aug 06, 2026 · 38 articles
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United States — United States Senate: Confirmed Blanche by a narrow margin, reflecting deep partisan divisions. The vote highlighted the Senate's role in checking executive power, though the outcome favored the administration.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Democrats unanimously opposed Blanche, using the confirmation fight to highlight concerns about the Justice Department's politicization. The issue may be used in election campaigns.
Jul 28, 2026 · 429 articles
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United States — United States Senate: The Senate is relevant for impeachment proceedings and confirmation of officials. Its composition could influence the outcome of investigations.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): The Democratic Party is the primary actor, planning and initiating investigations into Trump-linked entities. This strategy could reshape the political landscape and affect market sentiment if it leads to regulatory actions.
Aug 08, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Senate: The Senate is also contested in the midterms, with Democrats seeing an opportunity to gain control. The political climate favors them.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): The Democratic Party is gaining ground ahead of the midterms, with voters favoring them on economic management and cost of living. They are seen as better positioned to challenge Republican majorities.
Jul 24, 2026 · 95 articles
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United States — United States Senate: Narrowly split; also in play in midterms, affecting legislative agenda.
United States — Democratic Party (United States): Poised to gain House majority; meeting may open avenues for cooperation but also signals potential oversight battles.
Aug 23, 2026 · 6 articles
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