WATCH: Schumer at the DNC makes case Democrats will keep the Senate

5 races to watch that will decide control of the Senate

Senate Democrats head into Tuesday's elections defending a 51-49 majority; Republicans call it their best opportunity in a decade to gain ground.

Republicans Make Early Inroads in Their Fight to Keep the House Majority

Democrats picked up two seats in New York and defended others in Michigan and New Mexico, but Republican gains have narrowed their path, setting up a potential G.O.P. trifecta.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Republicans and Democrats watch each other's news

As the 2024 election approaches, CBS News asked Republicans and Democrats to watch each other's favorite news channels. The results reveal just how differently each side sees the nation's issues.

Watch Live: DA recommends resentencing in Menendez brothers' case

The Los Angeles County District Attorney announced he recommends the Menendez brothers be resentenced for the 1989 murder of their parents.

WATCH: The future of Trump’s criminal cases, civil judgments

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire looks at the uncertainty surrounding legal cases involving the president-elect.

Hakeem Jeffries says it's important to 'keep our foot on the gas pedal' for Democrats to flip House

NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ali Vitali sits down with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in a New Mexico Congressional district that could determine control of the House.

Politics - NBC News - October 15

Democrat Don Davis holds off Republican to keep North Carolina House seat

Rep. Don Davis (D) staved off a stiff challenge in North Carolina on Tuesday, securing a second term in a newly configured district that had been a top target of House Republicans, Decision Desk HQ ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Italian Senate passes law making it illegal to seek surrogacy abroad

Italy’s Senate approved legislation Wednesday criminalizing the seeking of surrogacy in other countries by Italian citizens. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni advocated for the policy, which is seen as ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Maine’s Jared Golden is ready to make things awkward for his fellow Democrats

Rep. Jared Golden may be the heir apparent to West Virginia’s Joe Manchin in trying to claw Democrats away from the left on issues like energy and the environment.

Politics - Politico - October 14

Democrats invest in American voters abroad hoping to make the difference

The votes of overseas Americans could make the difference in tight U.S. elections, and are being courted by Democrats and Republicans alike.

'The fear is gone': Democrats think they can make inroads in rural Pennsylvania

Democrats think they have a path to the White House that runs through cutting Trump's margins in rural counties in Pennsylvania.

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

Chuck Todd: This Democratic defeat — and the rise of Trump 2.0 — was a decade in the making

There’s something about an election that is both cleansing — especially for my pre-Election Day email inbox — and, most importantly, clarifying.

Politics - NBC News - 20 hours ago

Trump makes latest bid at moving hush money case to federal court

Former President Trump’s attorneys on Monday made their latest bid at moving his hush money criminal case to federal court, telling an appeals panel that a lower judge’s refusal to do so was ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Harris makes case to undecided voters in Fox News interview

In a combative Fox News interview, Vice President Kamala Harris made her case to undecided voters and said her presidency "will not be a continuation for Joe Biden’s presidency.” NBC’s Peter ...

Politics - NBC News - October 17

Liz Cheney helps Kamala Harris make case for Republican support

Vice President Harris campaigned across Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin on Monday, joined by former GOP congresswoman Liz Cheney who urged Republican-leaning voters to back Harris. Meanwhile, ...

Politics - NBC News - October 22

Harris can't make the case for herself because there isn't one

The closing weeks of a campaign are when opinions start to harden. Candidates and their surrogates make the last-minute cases for themselves. They narrow their focus to the issues that motivate ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Roblox’s stock named a top pick as analyst makes the case for a rebound

“We think Roblox has begun its transformation from a collection of games to a true platform,” Wedbush analysts wrote.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Racist comments at Trump NYC rally, Michelle Obama makes case for Harris

Reactions to insults hurled at Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally are still emerging as the former president heads to Georgia to campaign. This comes as Vice President Kamala Harris makes a ...

Yellen Makes Case for Strong Economy a Week Before Election

The Treasury Secretary hopes to reset the storyline and draw attention to the economic bounce-back under the Biden administration.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Harris Makes Her Final Case, and Trump Seizes on ‘Garbage’

Plus, refunds for canceled flights.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Goldman Sachs managing director makes the case for a modified low-volatility ETF

Laurene Azoulay describes an indexing approach that enables U.S. investors to broaden their global exposure with a low-volatility stock-selection strategy that encompasses three other factors.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Hovde faces high-stakes moment in bid to unseat Democrat in Wisconsin Senate race

Republican Eric Hovde is facing a critical moment in Friday's first Wisconsin Senate debate amid signs he's closing in on Democrat Sen. Tammy Baldwin in one of the country's most competitive races ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Can Democrats still win in rural states? Montana’s Senate race offers high-stakes litmus test

Jon Tester is fighting to keep his Senate seat amid the prospect that Democrats like him are now facing political extinction in the state. He was a young and little-known underdog. So Max Baucus, ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Democratic senators slam McDonald's for menu price hikes they say have outpaced inflation

Three senators are asking McDonald’s about its menu price hikes in recent years, arguing the increases are higher than they should be — even with inflation.

Scott holds 4-point lead over Democrat in Florida Senate race: Poll

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) holds a 4-point lead over Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in the Florida Senate race, according to a new poll. An Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey released on ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Democrats bet big on Texas, using Beyoncé's star power in bid to flip Senate seat

The Democratic Party are hoping to defeat Ted Cruz to keep control of the Senate, but it is an uphill battle.

CBS News poll finds Democrat Casey narrowly ahead in Senate race in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania voters are likelier to describe Casey's views as "reasonable" than "extreme."

Senate Democrat on Biden, Cuban comments about Trump supporters: 'I don't like it'

Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) on Friday criticized comments made in recent days by President Biden and entrepreneur Mark Cuban about former President Trump's supporters. The Vermont Democrat did not ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

3 Democratic senators want answers on Israeli strikes that killed Lebanese armed forces

Three Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee want answers from the Biden administration on Israeli strikes that reportedly killed members of the Lebanese armed forces (LAF), ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Democrats face uphill fight for Senate majority as Republican flips West Virginia seat

Republican victories in Florida and West Virginia means Democrats need Ohio, Montana and a surprise win in Texas. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan Senate seat over Republican Mike Rogers

Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin defeated GOP former Rep. Mike Rogers in the race for Michigan’s open Senate seat, NBC News projects.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

After G.O.P. Wins, Senate Democrats Eye Major Push to Confirm Biden Judges

The loss of the White House and the Senate majority will end Democrats’ ability to fill judicial vacancies come January. They say they want to confirm as many as possible in the coming weeks.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

WATCH: King Charles III yelled at by Indigenous Australian senator

Sen. Lidia Thorpe was escorted out of a parliamentary reception after telling King Charles III that Australia is not his land.

Senate and House races to watch that'll decide control of Congress

A handful of congressional races could decide who has control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Currently, Democrats control the Senate and Republicans control the House, but both ...

Watch live: McConnell holds presser after GOP flips Senate

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is holding a news conference Wednesday morning, just hours after the GOP was projected to flip the upper chamber. Republicans enjoyed a strong night ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

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