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Flanagan, White enter US Senate race in Minnesota; Ellison says he is 'not in or out'

ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s lieutenant governor and a failed 2024 candidate have both announced bids for a 2026 congressional seat after U.S. Sen. Tina Smith announced on Thursday that she will not be running for re-election in 2026.

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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan says she'll run for U.S. Senate after Sen. Smith rules out reelection

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. Senate on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be seeking reelection next year.

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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announces run for U.S. Senate, Rep. Ilhan Omar considering

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan says she will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, the first Democrat to jump into what could be a crowded field to replace outgoing Sen. Tina Smith. “I love Minnesota and my intention is to run for the United States Senate and continue to serve the people of this state,

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RFK Jr.’s Health Secretary Confirmation Live Updates: Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick—McConnell Votes ‘No’

RFK Jr. will become Trump's health secretary, after winning over some GOP senators wary of his anti-vaccine views.

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RFK Jr. sworn in as head of HHS following 52-48 Senate vote

This story has been updated.Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now Health Secretary of the United States. | The full Senate voted 52-48 today to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

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When is RFK confirmation vote as HHS secretary?: What to know about full Senate vote

Senators voted on a party-line Wednesday to advance President Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as secretary of the Health and Human Services Department. Kennedy, the anti-vaccine guru who has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats,

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McConnell's mental acuity targeted by Trump after ex-Senate leader joins Dems against Cabinet nominees

The GOP's recent and longest-serving Senate party leader has stood in opposition to his conference multiple times, ...

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‘Frightening bulls—t’: Senate Dem attacks Trump’s plan to ‘smash free speech’

"Trump and Vance have done more to smash free speech in America than any other Administration in our lifetime." ...

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Senate Democrats create new portal for Trump whistleblowers

U.S. Senate Democrats grappling with President Donald Trump's sweeping actions targeting federal agencies on Monday launched ...

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There will be another open Democratic Senate seat in 2026 midterms

Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday she won't seek re-election in 2026, forcing the Democratic Party to defend ...

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Senate Finance Committee approves Jamieson Greer, Trump's choice to be top U.S. trade negotiator

The Senate Finance Committee approved President Donald Trump’s choice to be America’s top trade negotiator Wednesday, largely ...

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Arizona, 13 other states file suit against Musk's DOGE, citing 'reckless' behavior

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a multi state lawsuit seeking to stop Elon Musk from what she calls an unlawful ...

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Senate confirms Brooke Rollins, longtime Trump ally, as agriculture secretary

Rollins served in the final year of Trump’s first term as acting director of the White House's Domestic Policy Council.

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Colorado Senate continues lengthy labor unions debate, with key gun bill facing another delay

The Colorado Senate slowly waded through debate on the first of two Democratic priority bills on labor union organizing and ...

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