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GOP super PAC increases its spending for Sen. Jon Husted in tough Ohio race

The $14 million addition from Senate Leadership Fund brings the group’s Ohio total to $93 million following concerns about Husted’s campaign against Democrat Sherrod Brown.
Sen. Jon Husted.
Sen. Jon Husted.
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Trump announces $54 billion Alaska LNG investment from South Korea

Senate Democrats block bill on data centers, led by Jon Husted, R-Ohio, calling it “toothless.”
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.
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From clean energy warrior to ‘wall of shame,’ James Talarico reverses on a fossil fuel money pledge

The Texas Senate candidate has adopted a different posture on energy as a statewide figure than he did earlier in his career.
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico speaks in Dallas on Sept. 10, 2026.
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico speaks in Dallas on Sept. 10, 2026.
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Congressional staff planned official trip with luxury stops in Italy and France weeks before election

Exclusive: The weeklong staff trip, including stops at a Ferrari factory and Champagne, was canceled after NBC News asked about the itinerary.
A detail view shows Ferrari factory signage, a yellow shield bearing the black prancing horse and Italian tricolor stripes, mounted on a concrete wall.
A detail view shows Ferrari factory signage, a yellow shield bearing the black prancing horse and Italian tricolor stripes, mounted on a concrete wall.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to skip congressional hearing on rogue AI agents

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said it is “unfortunate” that Altman and his company won’t participate in Wednesday’s hearing but that the company will provide written answers.
Josh Hawley.
Josh Hawley.

Senate Democrats block Husted-led bill on data centers, calling it ‘toothless’

The bill aims to prevent data centers from spiking local utility costs. Republicans accused Democrats of playing political games, noting the bill passed the House 417-3.
Jon Husted speaks
Jon Husted speaks

Democrats eye Nebraska as an opportunity to take a Senate seat away from Republicans

The party hopes they might be able to swipe both a Senate and a House seat from Republicans in this solidly red state.
 Sen. Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn, participate in a debate
 Sen. Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn, participate in a debate
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Republicans go after Jack Smith for Trump probes at Senate hearing

President Donald Trump met at the White House with leaders of major U.S. artificial intelligence companies and unveiled a new AI-powered government website.
Jack Smith.
Jack Smith.
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GOP senator wrongly accuses Jack Smith of perjury about attending an NBA game

Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt’s attempted gotcha moment went awry when he appeared to mix up the Atlanta Hawks and Iowa Hawkeyes.
Eric Schmitt.
Eric Schmitt.

After summit with tech titans, Trump calls for ‘tremendous self-regulation’ by AI companies

Trump also unveiled America.gov, a website that will feature an AI-powered tool meant to help Americans navigate government services.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.

Jack Smith defends Trump probes in Senate hearing filled with GOP insults

The former special counsel testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee amid the Justice Department’s pursuit of those involved in investigations into Trump.
Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies.
Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies.