HISTORICAL FACTS: John thune - The Untold Story

Can $1 billion buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no

Republicans enter the final month before the midterms with a major cash advantage but growing concern that late spending may not offset voter dissatisfaction over Trump, the cost of living and the Iran war. Trump-aligned groups are pouring money into competitive Senate and governor races, but the late ad buys…

The Economic Times · 47m ago

Senate GOP smashing political spending records in Texas with ad-buying binge for Ken Paxton

With the Senate GOP majority hinging on a red Texas, Republicans spent an eye-popping $122 million in September to support nominee Ken Paxton. But the polls have hardly budged.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 1

Ex-DHS Official Slams Donald Trump's Alleged Misuse of Border Cash Describing Scheme as Unprecedented

The Trump administration reportedly used $20 million moved into a CBP account to fund television adverts featuring Donald Trump before the 2026 midterm elections, prompting bipartisan criticism.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

‘The assumption is yes,’ Thune says of another leadership run

As the Senate tries to navigate its final business before the midterms, Republicans are facing another question — who will steer the ship once they’re done? So far, they’re not straying far from their current captain, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, with no viable rival emerging as yet.  “The assumption…

Roll Call · Sep 24

Permitting bill off until after midterms even as talks close in

Senate Environment and Public Works ranking member Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., said Thursday that the process of papering, selling and voting on a potential deal to take up legislation overhauling the federal permitting system will likely push consideration to the lame-duck session in November. Speaking at a news conference, Whitehouse said…

Roll Call · Sep 24

Permitting deal down to the wire as senators look to the exits

Senate negotiators expressed optimism over negotiations on legislation to overhaul the federal environmental permitting system, even as text remains elusive in what could be the final week in session before the midterm elections. This was expected to be a make-or-break week for a bill to streamline the process for greenlighting infrastructure projects, from…

Roll Call · Sep 23

Trump says administration is weighing diesel export restrictions

A diesel export ban is gaining steam as a possible lever the White House can pull, without the need for congressional action, to help contain skyrocketing prices that are causing economic shock waves and becoming a midterm campaign headache for Republicans. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he personally supports…

Roll Call · Sep 22

Stalled Senate Daylight Saving Bill Stirs Fears of Chaotic 1974 Failure Forcing Kids to School in Pitch Dark

The Sunshine Protection Act passed the House but has stalled in the Senate, where Republicans warn permanent daylight saving would repeat the failed 1974 push that darkened school runs.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Trump’s push to turn DC into a gilded bunker lays bare his increasing isolation

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump announced Sunday that his planned 'triumphal arch' would be the latest D.C. structure weaponized to satisfy his war-happy image. In reality, it reflects his administration's descent into irrelevance, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Before the final midterm whistle, Senate spends time on sports

The last thing the Senate does before the midterms could be a bill on college athletics. It’s been on the to-do list for a while, but as senators think about their closing message ahead of the election, not everyone is sure it’s the best call. Many Republicans blame Democrats for…

Roll Call · Sep 18