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Derek Dooley, Senate and Georgia

Republican Derek Dooley, ex-football coach, launches Senate bid in Georgia

Dooley, whose father was a legendary University of Georgia coach himself, hopes to bridge the divide between allies of Gov. Brian Kemp and Donald Trump.

The Associated Press on MSN · 34m

Former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley announces 2026 Senate bid in Georgia

Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley announced his 2026 Republican bid for the U.S. Senate in Georgia.

USA Today · 3h

Derek Dooley, son of Vince Dooley, announces bid to unseat Jon Ossoff in U.S. Senate

Dooley will challenge incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff and compete against Republican Representatives Buddy Carter and Mike Collins in the primary.

Senate, Kentucky and McConnell

The Associated Press on MSN · 46m

Mitch McConnell's legacy comes under fire in Kentucky race to replace him in the Senate

Republican Nate Morris warmed up a recent crowd of party faithful by gushing about President Donald Trump and recounting his own life’s journey

USA Today · 1d

Senate candidate Nate Morris says he's 'going to trash McConnell's legacy' at Fancy Farm

Lexington businessman Nate Morris is one of three high-profile Republicans vying to replace outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell.

Yahoo · 1d

Kentucky GOP Senate candidates vie for spotlight with well-placed zingers at Fancy Farm

The top three Republican candidates hoping to represent Kentucky in the U.S. Senate — former Attorney General Daniel Cameron, U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and Lexington businessman Nate Morris — have been taking snipes at each other on the campaign trail this summer as they barrel toward the May 2026 primary,

Trump, Senate and nominations deal

The Press Democrat · 2h

Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'

The Senate is leaving Washington Saturday night for its monthlong August recess without a deal to advance dozens of President Donald Trump’s nominees.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Senators leave Washington without Trump nominees deal

Senate Republicans left Washington for the summer without a deal to quickly confirm dozens of nominees — but they are vowing to come back this fall and change the rules to clear the partisan logjam. Majority Leader John Thune locked in the plan shortly after meeting with GOP senators Saturday night.

Roll Call on MSN · 1d

Senators begin recess after giving up on nominations deal

President Donald Trump gave Senate Republicans permission to begin their August recess Saturday night, shortly before Democratic and Republican leaders agreed to quickly vote on seven final civilian nominees but none of the more than 100 still pending on the calendar.

Republican Dooley jumps into Georgia's Senate race while touting support for Trump and taking aim at Ossoff

Son of legendary Georgia football coach launches Senate campaign while highlighting his support for President Trump and ...

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Republican Senate candidates seeking to replace McConnell aim to define themselves at Fancy Farm

A renowned Kentucky picnic turned into a rapid-fire Republican political skirmish on Saturday, as three candidates competing ...

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'Astronomical': Senate Dems rip GOP's sneaky plan

Two Democratic senators on Monday tore into their Republican counterparts for "sneaking" a provision into their party's ...

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Senate GOP readies ‘nuclear’ option, set for August break after nominations deal falls apart

The Senate is set to finally begin its August recess without a deal on nominations as Republicans are intent on moving ...

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Senate GOP threatens confirmations rule change amid Democrats' "path of obstruction" on Trump's nominees

Senate Republicans are mulling a possible rule change to allow them to more swiftly confirm President Trump's nominees amid ...

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Republicans consider changing Senate rules to speed confirmation of Trump nominees

The GOP leader is facing his own pressure from Trump, who has publicly called on Republicans to cancel the August recess to ...

Which way will the Senate swing in 2026? Minnesota is on the table

From the South to the Great Lakes, contested primaries and open Senate seat battles will determine who's serving for President Trump's last two years.

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Longtime Senate staffer takes the helm at Army Corps

Adam Telle has spent most of his career on Capitol Hill working for senior Republicans who secured appropriations for Corps' ...

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'Drag him out': Senate Republicans call on Powell to lower rates after poor jobs report

Senate Republicans demand that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell lower interest rates after a subpar July jobs report, with ...

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