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Democratic retirements create fresh challenge for hopes of winning back the Senate

New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision to not seek reelection marks the latest bit of tough luck for Senate Democrats, who face an increasingly challenging midterm election map as they fight to climb out of the minority.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1h

Democrats see silver lining in wave of Senate retirements

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen was the latest to reveal she would not seek reelection on the heels of similar announcements from Sens. Gary Peters and Tina Smith.

New York Magazine on MSN · 18h

Senate Retirements Make Midterms Harder for Democrats

Democrats should benefit from a stiff midterm breeze in 2026. But with a tough landscape and three seats open, it’s unlikely they can flip the Senate.

GOP, Senate and shutdown

NBC News on MSN · 15h

Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near

After meeting with his conference, the Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Democrats divided on whether to shut down government or vote with GOP

Trump needs Senate Democrats’ votes, but they are still weighing whether to use this rare point of leverage and risk taking blame for a shutdown.

NPR · 1d

House GOP passes spending bill, sending plan to avert government shutdown to Senate

The bill puts significant pressure on Democrats in the Senate, whose votes will be needed in order to avoid a shutdown. The federal government runs out of money at the end of the day on Friday.

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Pete Buttigieg will announce he won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, source says

SAUGATUCK, Mich. (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to announce that he will not seek an open U.S.

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Pete Buttigieg, a Possible 2028 Contender, Won’t Run for Senate in Michigan

The former transportation secretary, who moved to Michigan from Indiana in 2022, had been seen as the most prominent ...

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Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate, leaving door open for possible White House bid

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday he won't seek an open Senate seat in Michigan next year, keeping the door open for a possible White House bid in 2028.

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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he won’t run for Senate or governor in Michigan

In a blog post, Buttigieg wrote that he "seriously" considered running for office in 2026 but that the Democratic Party has a ...

Buttigieg expected to announce he won't run for U.S. Senate in Michigan

By passing on bids for the Senate and governor in Michigan, Pete Buttigieg has a path to mount a second run for the White ...

Axios Sneak Peek on MSN1d

Scoop: Rep. Chris Pappas eyes newly open Senate seat

Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) is "definitely considering" running to replace Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in 2026 after she ...

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U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas 'strongly considering' run to replace Jeanne Shaheen in Senate

A source familiar with his thinking said U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, D-NH, is “strongly considering” a run for Senate to replace ...

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After Shaheen decision, who could run for US Senate in New Hampshire?

After Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision against making another run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, potential contenders are ...

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Shaheen’s Retirement Opens Competitive Senate Seat in 2026

New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen will not run for reelection in 2026, opening up a competitive seat and complicating ...

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