‘I’m on the side of the workers’: the Minnesota senator calling out Trump and Musk Tina Smith is leaving at the end of her term, and says she would call Musk a dick even if she had to face re-election The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2025
Republicans wrestle with Elon Musk while Democrats call him a ‘d***’ — and worse ANALYSIS: Republicans want some restraint while Democrats, Eric Garcia reports, are making Musk their new boogeyman The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025
Senator calls Musk a ‘d***’ after DOGE boss asked federal workers to defend their jobs via email Some agencies are already fighting Musk’s order, telling their employees to not respond The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
Kash Patel tells FBI staff to ignore Elon Musk’s productivity email as signs of power struggles emerge in D.C.: reports Elon Musk’s DOGE email ultimatum to federal workers may have revealed internal tensions in Trump administration The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
Full list of Senate Seats Up For Grabs in 2026 As Mitch McConnell Becomes Later Senator to Opt Out of Re-Election Run McConnell announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, ending his four-decade Senate career. He joins two other Senators who have announced their retirement. Latin Times · Feb 20, 2025
Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig weighs run for Senate - Roll Call Add Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig to the list of Democrats considering bids to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith in Minnesota next year. Roll Call · Feb 18, 2025
Sen. Tina Smith Of Minnesota Won't Seek Re-Election In 2026 Senator Tina Smith's decision not to seek re-election in 2026 creates a political challenge in Minnesota with implications for Senate majority dynamics. Top News · Feb 13, 2025
Democrats' Chances of Taking Back Senate in 2026 Narrow Further After Minnesota Senator Decides Not to Run Minn. Sen. Tina Smith announced Thursday she will not seek re-election in 2026 Latin Times · Feb 13, 2025
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith Will Not Seek Reelection In 2026 Minnesota Senator Tina Smith's decision not to seek reelection in 2026 sets the stage for a competitive Democratic primary in a state that has shown signs ... Top News · Feb 13, 2025
At the Races: Talkin’ ’bout a Resolution - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including budget resolutions and retirements. Roll Call · Feb 13, 2025
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith will not seek reelection in 2026 - Roll Call Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek a second full term next year, opening up a seat in a Democratic-leaning state. Roll Call · Feb 13, 2025
RFK Jr’s testimony offers a ‘through the looking glass’ moment for Democratic senators Confirmation hearing was a spectacle as Democrats tried to hold a mirror to the nominee, only for him to step through The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2025
Sen. Smith Criticizes Kennedy Over Antidepressant-School Shooting Link Senator Tina Smith criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for linking school shootings to antidepressants, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based discussio... Top News · Jan 29, 2025
Sen. Smith Questions Kennedy On Anti-Depressants And School Shootings The confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delves into the debate on anti-depressants and school shootings, highlighting diff... Top News · Jan 29, 2025
Roll Call · Jan 29, 2025 Democrats in Congress largely stay on sidelines in DNC chair race Many top Democrats, including most members of Congress, have refrained from publicly weighing in on the DNC chair election.
The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025 Dozens of Congress members outperformed the stock market in 2024. Here’s who gained the most - and why A report into the stock performance of members of Congress comes as legislation aimed at banning the practice has stalled
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2024 ‘Ghost network’ of US healthcare providers amounts to fraud, lawsuit says New lawsuit finds ‘staggering’ cases of people struggling to find mental health care coinciding with mental health crisis
Reason · Sep 24, 2024 California County Fines Man $120,000 for Refusing to Evict a Family From His Property Plus, a look at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Tina Smith's plan to resurrect public housing in America.
The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2024 AOC introduces legislation for low-cost housing programme backed by US funding Together with Minnesota senator Tina Smith, the representative is trying to address the US ‘housing crisis’
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024 IVF is supposedly key to Trump’s campaign. JD Vance didn’t even show up to vote on it Vance playing hooky comes with a hidden advantage for Democrats
Roll Call · Sep 3, 2024 House readies to help bald eagle soar as national bird - Roll Call The bald eagle is poised to become the national bird of the United States if House members act on legislation this fall.
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024 How Harris and Walz’s policies actually differ from Biden’s Ariana Baio and Eric Garcia separate the rumors from the reality
Top News · Aug 7, 2024 Sen. Tina Smith Defends Gov. Tim Walz Against Liberal Label Sen. Tina Smith defends Gov. Tim Walz against GOP's liberal portrayal, highlighting his conservative roots and bipartisan support amidst Minneapolis unrest.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024 On board the Creed cruise: the unfathomable return of the ‘worst band of the 90s’ The long read: I took a cruise with thousands of fellow lunatics to find out how this much-mocked rock band became so beloved
Roll Call · Jul 25, 2024 Sanders may bring his populist brand to powerful Finance panel - Roll Call Unabashed progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders is hinting at throwing his hat in the ring for a soon-to-be-open Senate Finance Committee seat.