U.S. Senate

Government & Politics October 2, 2026

US Senate leaves nation’s capital in advance of midterms with much still undone

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 1, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. senators departed Capitol Hill on Wednesday night for…

Government & Politics October 1, 2026

US Senate Dems block bill curbing congressional stock trading, calling it too weak

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 30, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans did not gain any support Wednesday…

Opinion September 19, 2026

Don’t Muddy Recruitment For Our Critical FBI

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Growing up, our Cub Scout Pack Leader went on to become the FBI Director. A classmate joined the agency. And…

Government & Politics, National Government August 10, 2026

US Senate leaves town for recess after passing stopgap spending bill, blocking photo ID for voting

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 8, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate adjourned for its summer recess early…

Government & Politics, National Government August 3, 2026

US Senate panel advances bill to reject Education Department transfers

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 31, 2026 WASHINGTON — A bipartisan effort to rein in President Donald Trump’s…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, National Government June 23, 2026

Mildly blue or a blue tsunami? 9 states will decide if Dems flip control of U.S. Senate

by Jacob Fischler and Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 22, 2026 Democrats are growing hopeful they can recapture the…

Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant on opposite sides of a purple drawing of the State of Georgia

Opinion June 8, 2026

Are Georgia Senate Primaries Worth The Runoff?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In my last column, I examined the role of the runoff in Georgia gubernatorial races. What lessons can we learn…

The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Government & Politics, National Government June 5, 2026

Republicans push $70B for immigration enforcement through US Senate, with no limits on ICE

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a nearly $70 billion package…

Government & Politics, National Government May 6, 2026

US Senate GOP wants $1 billion for security for Trump’s ballroom in immigration bill

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans released a roughly $70 billion spending…

Government & Politics, State Government April 29, 2026

US Senate spending panel hails Education programs Trump has targeted for cuts

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 28, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. senators across the aisle pushed back Tuesday against…

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Opinion October 16, 2026