#Senate rankings: 5 seats most likely to flip

#Senate rankings: 5 seats most likely to flip

The Senate battlefield is increasingly locked in as Republicans turn their attention from the primaries to the November contests in a bid to turn the chamber red. Much has changed in the four months since The Hill last updated this space, including retirements, surprise candidacies and primary wins. Republicans have settled on nominees in key states as they look to…

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#Biden FAA nominee confirmed after 19-month vacancy

#Biden FAA nominee confirmed after 19-month vacancy

President Biden’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was confirmed Tuesday after 19 months of the agency not having a Senate-confirmed head. Michael Whitaker, a former deputy FAA administrator, was confirmed in a 98-0 Senate vote, ending the over-a-year span in which the agency had no Senate-confirmed chief. Whitaker enters the position as…

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#Arizona Senate race creates political headache for Democrats

#Arizona Senate race creates political headache for Democrats

Senate Democratic leaders face a thorny path in Arizona’s Senate race, where Democrat Ruben Gallego could potentially square off against not only a Republican, but also Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I), a former member Democrat. Some Arizona Democrats expect Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) will support Gallego, even if behind the scenes, noting the animosity many in the…

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#Trump endorses Lake in Arizona Senate race

#Trump endorses Lake in Arizona Senate race

Former President Trump endorsed Kari Lake, an ardent supporter of his, in the Arizona Senate race on Tuesday evening.  “When I’m back in the White House, I need strong fighters like Kari in the Senate. She is a fighter. She’s strong and she’s good. She’s got a great heart by the way,” Trump said in a…

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