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Mike Collins, United States Senate and Jon Ossoff

Trump ally Mike Collins launches key battleground state bid to flip Democrat-held Senate seat

Conservative lawmaker Mike Collins enters Georgia's 2026 Senate race against Jon Ossoff, showcasing his Trump endorsement and record as author of the Laken Riley Act.

USA Today · 4d

Georgia Congressman Mike Collins launches bid for Jon Ossoff's U.S. Senate seat

Collins is known for co-authoring the Laken Riley Act, which focuses on deporting immigrants who commit crimes after crossing the border illegally.

Roll Call on MSN · 4d

Georgia Rep. Mike Collins enters GOP primary to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff

Rep. Mike Collins on Monday became the latest Georgia Republican to launch a bid to defeat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in what could be the most competitive Senate election of 2026. Collins, who founded a trucking company and is currently serving his second term in the House,

Trump, Senate and confirmations

USA TODAY on MSN · 2h

Senate confirms Trump's pick to oversee higher ed, a man tied to for-profit colleges

The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump ’s pick to oversee higher education policy, a man with deep ties to the for-profit college industry, by a 50-to-45 vote on August 1.

The Washington Post · 9h

Senate delays August recess for now as Trump presses for more confirmations

A stalemate over the pace of confirmations has delayed the Senate’s yearly August recess for now as President Donald Trump declares that his nominees “should NOT BE FORCED TO WAIT.”

FOX News on MSN · 15h

Senate GOP threatens to 'grind it out' through August as Trump nominees face Democratic delays

Senate Republicans push through Trump nominees as Democrats use delaying tactics, with GOP leaders threatening to cancel August recess to confirm pending appointments.

Massachusetts, cell phones and State Senate

WNYT.com · 2h

Massachusetts Senate votes to ban cell phones for students in public schools

The Massachusetts State Senate has passed a bill instituting a statewide ban on cell phones in public schools. This includes Berkshire County.

Western Mass News on MSN · 5h

State Senate passes bill to ban cell phones during school day

A state-level push to take cell phones out of the hands of students during the school day is now one step closer to becoming a reality.

WCVB Channel 5 on MSN · 1d

Mass. State Senate approves cellphone ban in schools statewide

The Massachusetts State Senate approved a bill Thursday that would ban cellphones in schools across the state. The legislation requires public school districts to adopt a cellphone-free policy by the beginning of the next school year in 2026.

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GOP senator threatens suspension of federal funds to city in his own state

Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno will seek suspension of federal funds to Cincinnati if the city doesn't "come up with a plan to ...

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MAGA Lawmaker Misspells Name of State in Senate Campaign Launch

Republican Georgia Congressman Mike Collins launched a Senate bid this week, but the campaign kickoff included one ...

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Senate passes bill to boost oversight of Fort Gordon housing

A bill just passed by the Senate will bring the most defense construction funding to Georgia in the past 15 years.

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U.S. Senate candidate Josh Weil withdraws from 2026 race, citing medical condition

Weil issued a statement that said he’s noticed an increase in symptoms tied to a condition called Rhabdomyolosis, in which ...

Can GOP shock Dems in Aug. 5 special election to succeed Ruggerio in RI Senate?

A special election will be held in Rhode Island Senate District 4 on Aug. 5 to replace the late Dominick Ruggerio. Republican Alex Asermely and Democrat Stefano Famiglietti, both attorneys from North ...

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