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Democrats are finally passing the torch in Congress to the next generation

ANALYSIS: Analysis: Democrats finally appear to be letting go of the gerontocracy and beginning to welcome a new generation, writes Eric Garcia

The Independent UK

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig announces campaign for Senate - Roll Call

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig launched her campaign for Senate, joining a growing field of Democrats seeking to succeed Sen. Tina Smith.

Roll Call

Will Senate Democrats cave to Trump to prevent a government shutdown?

Analysis: Democrats have two choices – let the government shut down or pass a spending bill rife with DOGE-style cuts, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

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Jeanne Shaheen Joins Growing List of Democrats Leaving Their Long-Held Senate Seats Vulnerable to Republicans

Three Democratic senators won't seek re-election in the next cycle, adding to the party's challenging scenario to regain control of the Upper House

Latin Times

Trump administration briefing: US backs Russia ahead of G7, Republican spending bill boosts defense

US has reportedly rejected Canadian proposal to tackle Russian ‘shadow fleet’, Republican bill trims everything aside from defense – key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance

The Guardian - US

‘I’m on the side of the workers’: the Minnesota senator calling out Trump and Musk

Tina Smith is leaving at the end of her term, and says she would call Musk a dick even if she had to face re-election

The Guardian - US

Republicans wrestle with Elon Musk while Democrats call him a ‘d***’ — and worse

ANALYSIS: Republicans want some restraint while Democrats, Eric Garcia reports, are making Musk their new boogeyman

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Senator calls Musk a ‘d***’ after DOGE boss asked federal workers to defend their jobs via email

Some agencies are already fighting Musk’s order, telling their employees to not respond

The Independent UK

Kash Patel tells FBI staff to ignore Elon Musk’s productivity email as signs of power struggles emerge in D.C.: reports

Elon Musk’s DOGE email ultimatum to federal workers may have revealed internal tensions in Trump administration

The Independent UK

Full list of Senate Seats Up For Grabs in 2026 As Mitch McConnell Becomes Later Senator to Opt Out of Re-Election Run

McConnell announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, ending his four-decade Senate career. He joins two other Senators who have announced their retirement.

Latin Times

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig weighs run for Senate - Roll Call

Add Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig to the list of Democrats considering bids to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith in Minnesota next year.

Roll Call

Sen. Tina Smith Of Minnesota Won't Seek Re-Election In 2026

Senator Tina Smith's decision not to seek re-election in 2026 creates a political challenge in Minnesota with implications for Senate majority dynamics.

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Democrats' Chances of Taking Back Senate in 2026 Narrow Further After Minnesota Senator Decides Not to Run

Minn. Sen. Tina Smith announced Thursday she will not seek re-election in 2026

Latin Times

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith Will Not Seek Reelection In 2026

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith's decision not to seek reelection in 2026 sets the stage for a competitive Democratic primary in a state that has shown signs ...

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At the Races: Talkin’ ’bout a Resolution - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including budget resolutions and retirements.

Roll Call

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith will not seek reelection in 2026 - Roll Call

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek a second full term next year, opening up a seat in a Democratic-leaning state.

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr’s testimony offers a ‘through the looking glass’ moment for Democratic senators

Confirmation hearing was a spectacle as Democrats tried to hold a mirror to the nominee, only for him to step through

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Sen. Smith Criticizes Kennedy Over Antidepressant-School Shooting Link

Senator Tina Smith criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for linking school shootings to antidepressants, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based discussio...

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Sen. Smith Questions Kennedy On Anti-Depressants And School Shootings

The confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delves into the debate on anti-depressants and school shootings, highlighting diff...

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Democrats in Congress largely stay on sidelines in DNC chair race

Many top Democrats, including most members of Congress, have refrained from publicly weighing in on the DNC chair election.

The Independent UK

Dozens of Congress members outperformed the stock market in 2024. Here’s who gained the most - and why

A report into the stock performance of members of Congress comes as legislation aimed at banning the practice has stalled

The Guardian - US

‘Ghost network’ of US healthcare providers amounts to fraud, lawsuit says

New lawsuit finds ‘staggering’ cases of people struggling to find mental health care coinciding with mental health crisis

Reason

California County Fines Man $120,000 for Refusing to Evict a Family From His Property

Plus, a look at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Tina Smith's plan to resurrect public housing in America.

The Guardian - US

AOC introduces legislation for low-cost housing programme backed by US funding

Together with Minnesota senator Tina Smith, the representative is trying to address the US ‘housing crisis’

The Independent UK

IVF is supposedly key to Trump’s campaign. JD Vance didn’t even show up to vote on it

Vance playing hooky comes with a hidden advantage for Democrats

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