Thune to ramp up midterm campaign stops as Senate Republicans push to hold on to majoritySenate Majority Leader John Thune is set to travel to states with key Senate races in the coming weeks as the GOP fights to hold on to its majority in the upper chamber.CBS News6d agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Thunemidterm elections
Sen. John Fetterman says it's "entirely possible" Democrats take back Senate, says "let's revisit after the midterm" on his plansDemocratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said that it's "entirely possible" his party wins control of the Senate in the midterm elections, while leaving the door open on his own political future.CBS News8d agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Fettermanmidterm elections
Key GOP senator privately says party is in "fight for our lives" in midterms, but sees path to holding onto SenateWith just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.CBS News12d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetTim Scottmidterm elections
Rep. Salazar tells Trump on Hispanic voters: "Preserve that fortune that you have brought" to the GOPGOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida warned in a campaign ad last week that President Trump's immigration enforcement policy has "gone too far."CBS News15d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentMaria Elvira Salazarmidterm elections
In campaign ad, GOP congresswoman says Trump's immigration enforcement has "gone too far""The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.CBS News18d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentMaria Elvira Salazarmidterm elections
Transcript: Rep. Don Bacon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.CBS News22d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyDon BaconSpencer CoxAndy Beshearmidterm elections
House Democrats targeting 12 new GOP-held districts, including Lauren Boebert and NRCC Chair Richard Hudson's seatsWith 90 days until the midterm elections, House Democrats are expanding the map of Republican-held congressional districts they believe they can potentially flip this fall.CBS News2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentRichard Hudsonmidterm elections