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DHS, Democrats and Senate Minority Leader

GOP warns Democrats using DHS shutdown to stall Senate voter ID push

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., guaranteed that the SAVE America Act would get a vote, but the current funding fight in the Senate could derail a swift vote.

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Senate Democrats make counteroffer on DHS funding as shutdown continues

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Senate Democrats send counteroffer to White House amid DHS shutdown

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White House says Trump has had no direct talks with Democratic lawmakers recently on shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump has had no direct talks with the Democratic lawmakers recently concerning a government shutdown, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday.

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DHS shutdown drags into 4th day as Senate Democrats block funding over ICE reforms

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Rep. Sorensen sees no end in sight to partial government shutdown

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White House and Democrats still ‘far apart’ on ICE negotiations as DHS shutdown drags on

“In terms of the written offer that was transmitted from the Democrats, the parties are still pretty far apart,” a White House official told the Deseret News.

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Democrats' DHS shutdown halts ICE oversight they demanded

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Partial shutdown over DHS funding continues

Texas, early voting and Senate

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Trump withholds endorsement in fiery GOP Senate primary as early voting begins in Texas

Trump remains undecided on the Texas Senate primary as Cornyn faces MAGA challengers Paxton and Hunt in a competitive Republican race ahead of March 3 voting.

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What to know about the Texas Senate primaries

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Early voting begins today in Texas for 2026 primaries. Here’s what to know

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Texas Election Season Is Getting Spicy

Both parties’ Senate primary races are kicking into high gear.

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Houston residents head to the polls as early voting begins in Texas

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Local races on the minds of Arkansans hitting the polls on the first day of early voting

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Candidates begin final push as early voting for primary election starts across Texas

On Tuesday, candidates began their final push to win their party's nomination for the midterm elections in November.

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Texas early voting begins, multiple ballot propositions on GOP, Democratic ballots

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Early voting for Texas Primary begins

Washington, Senate and income tax

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Controversial ‘millionaire tax’ passes Washington Senate

A highly controversial tax on millionaires is one step closer to becoming law. After nearly four hours of debate Monday, the Washington State Senate voted 27-22 to pass Senate Bill 6346, which would impose a 9.

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Washington state passes millionaires' tax—what to know

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Washington Senate OKs income tax on millionaires

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Ferguson outlines his requirements for WA ‘millionaires tax’

OLYMPIA — A day after the Senate passed a revised income tax bill, Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday called it a “good start” and for the first time detailed his conditions for signing it, including $1 bil...

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WA governor confident millionaire tax will pass despite disagreements with democrats

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GOP leaders broach $2.3 billion in tax rebates, property tax credits

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Washington state Senate approves tax on personal income over $1M

Passage of the bill followed a three-and-a-half hour debate on whether this will make for a fairer tax code or harm the economy and incite an exodus of Washington’s wealthy residents.

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Washington Senate passes 9.9% tax on income over $1 million; bill heads to House

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State Senate passes 'Millionaires Tax,' sending it to the House

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Trump's election bill tops 50 Senate votes, but Democrats could still block it

The SAVE America Act to require proof of citizenship nationwide to vote has now topped 50 votes in the Republican-controlled Senate.

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When is the Senate voting on the SAVE Act? What does it require to vote

When does the Senate vote on the SAVE America Act today? Here's when and what to know about impact on voting rights and what is required to vote.

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The 10 races that will decide control of the US Senate

In the fight for control of the US Senate, the majority may come down to which factor carries more weight: the map or the environment.

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Oregon Republicans walk out of Senate ahead of vote on transportation referendum

Republicans in the Oregon Senate staged a walkout Wednesday afternoon ahead of a scheduled vote on a bill to reschedule a referendum on controversial transportation tax and fee increases from November to May.

Louisiana Senate primary poll shows Fleming, Letlow, Cassidy in tight race

A Louisiana Republican Senate primary poll shows Treasurer John Fleming, Rep. Julia Letlow and incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in a tight race.

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Electability and enthusiasm: How the Texas Senate primaries are testing the direction of both parties

In Texas, a pair of US Senate primaries set for early next month have emerged as an early gauge of the direction of both political parties and sparked a sharp debate over what it will take to win the reliably Republican state in November.

What's the main thing in Maine's Senate race?

Democrats see Maine as one of their best chances to flip a Republican senate seat in this autumn's midterm elections. We look at Democrats vying to replace Sen. Susan Collins, as well as Collins' chances at winning another term in office.

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Nearly $100 million spent on campaign advertising for Texas Senate seat, report says

Texas Senate race heats up: Cornyn trails Paxton as $98 million+ spent, runoff looms and campaigns gear up for November showdown.