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News Articles: senate

Republican candidates Buddy Carter, Mike Collins, John Coyne, Derek Dooley, and Jonathan McColumn faced off in a debate on Sunday, April 26, 2026, for Georgia's US Senate Republican seat in Washington. Screenshot

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  • Elections

Georgia U.S. Senate Republican candidates face off in debate

The race among Republicans vying to take on Georgia's incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is heating up.

April 27, 2026
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By:
  • Orlando Montoya
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., seen here at his confirmation hearing on March 18, was confirmed to run the Department of Homeland Security.

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  • Politics

Markwayne Mullin confirmed as the next secretary of Homeland Security

The Oklahoma Republican comes to the helm in the midst of a shutdown that has left some 100,000 of the department's more than a quarter-million employees working without pay.

March 23, 2026
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By:
  • Ximena Bustillo and
  • Sam Gringlas
Jon Ossoff and Tulsi Gabbard in a side-by-side view.

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  • News

Gabbard tells senators President Trump told her to attend Fulton County elections warehouse raid

On Wednesday, the Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified in front of a Senate committee about her role in the January raid on a Fulton County elections warehouse.

March 18, 2026
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By:
  • Chase McGee
Frank Costello, the powerful New York crime figure, sits patiently during testimony before the Kefauver Senate investigating committee in 1951.

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  • Television

75 years ago, a viral TV moment ignited America's obsession with the Mafia

Crooked contracts, bribery, shady characters. In 1951, millions tuned in to watch the Kefauver organized crime hearings, showing the power of television.

March 16, 2026
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By:
  • Steve Drummond
Georgia Access is the state’s health insurance marketplace, where Georgians can compare plans and during open enrollment.

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  • Health Care

Shopping for ACA coverage? What Georgians should look for as health care premiums face uncertainty

As open enrollment continues, health experts say Georgians should carefully compare ACA premiums, deductibles, and provider networks as federal subsidies face an uncertain future.

December 12, 2025
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By:
  • Pamela Kirkland
Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., speaks during a news conference with immigration experts, DACA recipients and DREAMers to mark the 13th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in Washington, D.C., on June 11, 2025.

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  • USPS

Democrats push Homeland Security Department on DACA recipients

After the agency called on DACA recipients to self-deport, Democrats are asking for answers on how mass deportations are affecting the group of immigrants also known as 'DREAMers.'

September 03, 2025
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By:
  • Ximena Bustillo
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., Tuesday.

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  • World

Marco Rubio defends foreign affairs cuts and Trump's Russia talks in Senate hearing

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is defending major cuts in the foreign affairs budget as he testifies on Tuesday before the Senate committee where he used to serve.

May 20, 2025
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By:
  • Michele Kelemen
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter speaks at a Trump campaign rally at the Savannah Civic Center on Sept. 24, 2024.

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  • Politics

Georgia congressman Buddy Carter launches 'MAGA warrior' GOP bid for 2026 Senate race against Ossoff

The Southeast Georgia lawmaker becomes the first Republican to enter the U.S. Senate race against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff.

May 08, 2025
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
Jon Ossoff at a town hall

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  • Politics

'Do not forget your power as citizens.' Ossoff holds town hall

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff held a constituent town hall in Marietta, Ga., on Friday.

April 25, 2025
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis
Andy Brown takes a break on top of what remains of a tree that destroyed his SUV when it fell during Hurricane Helene on in Augusta, Ga., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

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  • News

Georgia Senate wants further boost to spending on Hurricane Helene relief

Georgia's state Senate wants to boost spending on Hurricane Helene relief even more, including creating a grant program that could provide aid to individuals. The state Senate voted 55-1 Wednesday to amend Georgia's current state budget running through June 30.

February 27, 2025
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By:
  • Associated Press
Workers bring boxes of pizza into the U.S. Capitol ahead of a Senate "vote-a-rama" on Feb. 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

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  • Politics

Senate adopts budget resolution after marathon vote-a-rama. Now what?

The Senate's budget framework is at odds with the House's approach, and both chambers ultimately have to be on the same page to get the legislation across the finish line.

February 21, 2025
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By:
  • Barbara Sprunt
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., delivers remarks following the weekly policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 11, 2025.

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  • Politics

Trump backs House's approach to budget plans to implement his agenda

The chambers are at odds about the best way to approach President Trump's legislative priorities, which could set them up for a showdown.

February 19, 2025
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By:
  • Barbara Sprunt and
  • Deirdre Walsh
Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee to serve as the next director of the FBI, testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

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  • Politics

Kash Patel, facing questions about his independence, says FBI reform is his focus

Kash Patel, President Trump's pick to run the FBI, answered questions Thursday in a public hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

January 30, 2025
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By:
  • Ryan Lucas and
  • Elena Moore
In this file photo, Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, center, listens during a bill hearing in Maryland, Jan. 23, 2020, in Annapolis, Md. After winning Tuesday's Democratic primary, Alsobrooks will face former Gov. Larry Hogan, the Republican winner, in November.

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  • Elections

Maryland Democrats pick Angela Alsobrooks to take on Hogan for open U.S. Senate seat

The former two-term governor's win in Tuesday's primary gives Republicans a chance at a Senate seat in deep blue state. Hogan will face Democrat and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.

May 15, 2024
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By:
  • Matt Bush
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters following Democratic strategy session, at the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.

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  • Politics

Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill, sending legislation to the House

The Senate passed a bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.

May 10, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
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