S.D., develops contingency plans for government funding as lawmakers work to pass five-bill spending package and remaining funding bills before Jan. 30.

Democrats still face an uphill battle to net four seats and take control of the Senate, but they see a path amid Trump’s poor ratings on the economy and concerns about health care.

The most recent poll of the race shows a close election. The Pan Atlantic Research poll of 820 likely voters from November 29-December 7, 2025, showed Collins and Mills in a tie (43 percent each), while Platner led Collins by a single point (43 percent to 42 percent).

The Senate on Thursday greenlighted 97 lower-level nominees, marking the third tranche advanced by Republicans since they changed the chamber’s rules in September and one of their final acts of

President Donald Trump and Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent urged an end to the Senate filibuster rule ahead of an anticipated budget battle in January.

Democratic political outsiders are vying to unseat Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall — and end nearly a century of Republican control of the state’s U.S. Senate seats.

Bryce Reeves’ withdrawal leaves three Republican candidates vying for the nomination, but the possibility of major GOP names joining the fray remains.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is highlighting the raw numbers that made 2025 a uniquely grueling year to argue that Republicans were historically productive in passing President Donald Trump’s agenda.