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Elizabeth Warren jumps into Democratic primary battles across the country

Warren endorsed three Senate candidates this week and saw another win a primary, as she elevates fellow “fighters” and bucks party leaders in a key race.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks at a town hall in Lowell, Mass., on March 18, 2025.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks at a town hall in Lowell, Mass., on March 18, 2025.

Trump-appointed prosecutor subpoenas Comey; Mullin's nomination advances in Senate

Top intelligence officials testified before the House today after giving similar testimony in the Senate yesterday about the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office on March 17, 2026.
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office on March 17, 2026.
1d ago

Bipartisan talks to end Homeland Security standoff get serious as shutdown drags on

The talks come as Senate Majority Leader John Thune threatened to nix the upcoming two-week Easter recess unless negotiators strike a deal.
People wait in line for TSA.
People wait in line for TSA.
2d ago

Trump's DHS pick Mullin advances by one vote after Sen. Fetterman votes yes

Republican Rand Paul opposed Mullin, but Democrat John Fetterman crossed the aisle to give the nominee a one-vote margin in the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
Markwayne Mullin 3/05/25
Markwayne Mullin 3/05/25
2d ago

Trump's DHS pick Markwayne Mullin gets grilled on 'anger issues' and foreign travel

Mullin is expected to be confirmed as Homeland Security secretary, but he's lost one Republican vote in the committee's chairman, Republican Sen. Rand Paul.
Markwayne Mullin
Markwayne Mullin

Democrats walk out of Pam Bondi briefing on Epstein files over subpoena compliance

The Republican-led House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the attorney general Tuesday. The Justice Department called it "completely unnecessary."
Pam Bond arrives for a briefing with members of the House Oversight and Reform Committee in Washington.
Pam Bond arrives for a briefing with members of the House Oversight and Reform Committee in Washington.
2d ago

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Senators clash with Trump's homeland security nominee; intel officials testify on top threats

Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul, R-Ky., engaged in a heated back-and-forth over comments Mullin had made about the Kentucky senator.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., nominee to be secretary of Homeland Security, testifies during a Senate hearing on March 18, 2026.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., nominee to be secretary of Homeland Security, testifies during a Senate hearing on March 18, 2026.
3d ago

Republican leaders reject demands for public hearings on Trump's war with Iran

While Democrats say public hearings are necessary, House and Senate leadership say briefings behind closed doors are sufficient and avoid risking the operation.
Speaker Johnson Holds His Weekly Press Conference On Capitol Hill
Speaker Johnson Holds His Weekly Press Conference On Capitol Hill

Daniel Biss wins fierce House primary as Democrats fight over Israel and four Illinois open seats

Donna Miller, Melissa Bean and La Shawn Ford also won open Democratic primaries in a quartet of Chicago-area House races partly defined by disagreements over Israel.
Daniel Biss
Daniel Biss
3d ago

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Illinois election results roll in for key House and Senate primaries

NBC News projects that Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic primary for the seat held by Sen. Dick Durbin, who is retiring after five terms.
Residents cast ballots for the November 8 election at an early voting site on Oct. 18, 2016 in Chicago.
Residents cast ballots for the November 8 election at an early voting site on Oct. 18, 2016 in Chicago.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic Senate primary in Illinois

NBC News projects that Stratton, who was backed by Gov. JB Pritzker, defeated two sitting members of Congress after an expensive race.
Illinois Democratic Senate candidate Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton.
Illinois Democratic Senate candidate Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton.
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