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Former Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl Dies at 84 — 2dFormer Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) died after a battle with dementia. He was 84. Kyl was sworn in to the Senate in 1995 and retired in 2013. He returned to the Senate… — by Sandra Rhodes

Senate Agriculture Panel Advances Farm Bill on 12-11 Party-Line Vote — 1dClerk recorded 12 ayes, 11 noes as Senate Agriculture advanced Farm Bill 2.0 on Sept. 16, reversing an August 10-11 failure amid a SNAP cost-share fight.

Tom Gallagher A straight party line split on this makes it harder for rural communities that rely on steady farm supports.

Senate Panel Approves Bill Allowing Suits Over Government Pressure on Speech — 3dSenate Commerce voted 18-10 for a bill letting citizens sue officials who pressure firms to suppress First Amendment speech; full Senate and House still must pass it.

Italian Senate Clears Meloni Electoral Reform Bill 113-71 — 4dSenate passed Meloni's electoral reform 113-71 on Sept. 15, 2026, as opposition senators waved red and yellow "No to the fraud law" placards.

Marcus Bell Naming the prime minister candidate in advance at least gives voters a clearer choice on the ballot.

Senate Stalls AI ‘Kill Switch’ Proposal as Lawmakers Debate Regulation — 2dSen. John Kennedy’s push to require artificial intelligence companies to install emergency “kill switches” was blocked in the Senate after fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul objected… — by Andrew Powell

Priya Raman Forcing companies to build in emergency stops sounds reasonable on paper but risks slowing down useful AI development without clear evidence of the threat.

FBI Director Patel Testifies Amid Senate Scrutiny — 5dFBI Director Kash Patel testified Sept. 15, 2026 before the Senate Judiciary Committee, his first since 2025; Durbin called him the least qualified and most partisan director.

Elena Vasquez Durbin has a point that this director's background makes him seem too tied to one side.

McConnell returns to cast votes for narrow Republican majority — 5dThe Kentucky senator arrived by wheelchair Sept. 14 for his first floor vote since a June fall, restoring a needed presence for judicial nominees and a stalled farm bill under the GOP’s slim Senate edge.

Priya Raman He showed up in the wheelchair to do his job. That's what matters when the majority is this narrow.

McConnell returns after 90 days to cast decisive Senate vote — 5dWheeled onto the floor after 90 days away, the Kentucky senator broke a 47-46 cloture tally, pressed the farm bill, and kept drawing nearly $1 million in combined taxpayer pay through his absence.

Dana Whitfield Wheeling him in just to cast that vote highlights how thin the Senate margins are these days.

Viral meme claims both parties push Democratic agenda in Senate votes — 4dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Bipartisan Senators Criticize Pentagon Strategy Briefing — 2dColby gave no opening statement Sept. 17; Cramer said he just blew her up right from the beginning as Kelly cited 14,000-16,000 Iran targets, some civilian.

Jared Kim Both parties should demand straight answers on Iran and any domestic troop plans before moving forward.

Meme claims Senate votes with frail members advance Democratic agenda from both parties — 4dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

McConnell Returns to Senate for First Vote Since June Fall — 6dKentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, remains out after a June fall and pneumonia, with no concrete timeline for his return. Several officials have floated Sept. 14 as a target for his comeback when the Senate reconvenes, but his office has not confirmed a date and questions about his health and transparency persist.

Delaware Voters Pick Nominees in 33 Primary Contests — 6dDelaware's September primaries solidified major-party nominees for the U.S. Senate and a single House seat, with voting by mail and in person across the counties and campaigns intensifying ahead of the November general election. The state also hosts 33 contested races, including incumbent and open-seat contests at the state level, while Senator Chris Coons faces several challengers in the Democratic Senate race and Republicans select their contenders to vie for the seat.

Trump Nominates Serrano for Western Washington U.S. Attorney — 5dPresident Trump nominated Pete Serrano, who has served as interim U.S. attorney in Eastern Washington, to be the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, a move that faces persistent Senate opposition led by Sen. Patty Murray and questions about the nomination process. The confirmation fight highlights a broader pattern of friction over Trump-era appointments and the use of alternative routes when Senate confirmation stalls.

Senate Advances College Sports Bill 74-24 — 5dThe Protect College Sports Act is advancing in the Senate as supporters push to establish federal guardrails for college athletics, covering student compensation, scholarships, medical coverage and the transfer portal, while aiming to replace a patchwork of state laws. Backed by prominent coaches and bipartisan sponsors, the bill faces unclear odds to secure 60 votes and a timely floor vote before the recess, with a large lobbying push on both sides.

Harris Plans Michigan Senate Event With El-Sayed — 3dKamala Harris joins Abdul El-Sayed Tuesday in Michigan on Black maternal health after Mike Rogers skipped their debate, leaving El-Sayed at an empty podium.

Derek Foss Pushing to flip the Senate through events like this feels like the same old Democratic playbook.

Senators Ask FTC to Probe Amazon, Walmart AI on Made-in-USA Claims — 2dBaldwin and Scott on Sept. 17, 2026, asked the FTC to probe Amazon Alexa and Walmart Sparky after a report said Alexa refused a Made in USA filter because it would "redirect significant sales away from their largest seller base."

Jared Kim Amazon and Walmart should fix their AI tools to stop downplaying origin info even if they say improvements are already happening.

Texas Senate Hopeful Talarico Names Favorite Drag Queen — 5dDemocratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico quickly named Alyssa Edwards as his favorite Texas drag queen at a campaign event, a response that has sparked ongoing criticism and questions about his past remarks on drag, transgender issues, and youth performances. The coverage portrays the episode as part of a broader pattern of controversial comments and campaign missteps, with opponents and media outlets highlighting perceived creepiness and pushing back on his stance on drag and LGBTQ topics.

Some Republican Senate Candidates Skip Trump’s Convention — Sep 8, 2026

Sam Okafor Avoiding the convention might help in some states but it risks looking weak on party loyalty overall.

Pappas, Sununu sweep to victory in U.S. Senate primaries — Sep 9, 2026

Priya Raman These results suggest voters want experienced candidates over the challengers this cycle.

Early Voting Begins in Four States for 2026 Election — 2dVoters across Northern Virginia will face local ballot items, from Fairfax City’s consideration of a 1% local sales tax earmarked for school and transit projects to Loudoun County’s $356.5 million in bonds for schools, safety, and transportation, alongside three constitutional amendments on voting, abortion, and related rights. The ballot also features high-profile federal and state races, including U.S. Senate and House contests and a Prince William County special House of Delegates election, with early voting already underway in several states.

Republicans Signal Crypto Clarity Act Faces Senate HurdlesBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

New Hampshire Senate race tightens ahead of primary vote — Sep 8, 2026

Chris Pappas Defeats Progressive Challenger in New Hampshire Senate Primary — Sep 9, 2026

Sam Okafor This outcome suggests moderate Democrats still connect better with New Hampshire voters than the further left options.

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