Sanders endorses Flanagan in Minnesota
Flanagan is running to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith in a state that former Vice President Kamala Harris won by just four points in 2024.
Coleman becomes latest House Dem retirement
Ex-members eye comeback bids in 2026
Utah Republicans won’t block new map for 2026
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Sanders endorses Flanagan in Minnesota
Flanagan is running to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith in a state that former Vice President Kamala Harris won by just four points in 2024.
Coleman becomes latest House Dem retirement
Coleman is leaving open a deep-blue seat in New Jersey that includes Trenton, Princeton and New Brunswick. Harris won the district by 24 points in 2024.
CISA clock starts again in CR
A legal shield that helps businesses share cyber threat information with the government would start up again under the Senate’s plan to reopen the government.