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Updated 30/10/2026, 11:40:27 UTC

Senate is drawing attention across 5 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

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Alaska's Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general

WorldNPR20m ago2 outlets

Alaska's Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general

Alaska's governor ordered an investigation into claims that Dems recruited a spoiler candidate to confuse voters. And, Hegseth ousted an Army general as the U.S. prepares for potential attacks on Iran.

Maine’s data center revolt will decide who controls the Senate

TechnologyThe Verge40m ago

Maine’s data center revolt will decide who controls the Senate

Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, was midway through defending her record during the final debate of the midterms when an audience member cut her short. "I'm terrified," a man shouted. "AI data centers are destroying our climate. They are poisoning our water." Collins brushed off the outburst, tying the man to her Democratic challenger, […]

Here are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election Day

PoliticsNPR Politics3h ago

Here are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election Day

The competitive map for control of the U.S. Senate has expanded considerably in the final days before Election Day. Here's a ranking of those competitive races from most likely to flip to least likely.

BusinessCNBC7h ago

DOJ escalates Alaska Senate lawsuit over dueling Sullivan candidacies

Alaska's election could determine which party has a majority in the Senate. GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a strong challenge from Democrat Mary Peltola.

Trump returns to South Carolina as Senate race tightens

PoliticsNPR Politics13h ago

Trump returns to South Carolina as Senate race tightens

President Trump returned to South Carolina - the second time in eight days. The amount of attention and money its U.S. Senate race is getting is raising questions about how red the state really is.

Alaska's all-important Senate race is roiled by a report on alleged spoiler candidate

PoliticsNPR Politics13h ago

Alaska's all-important Senate race is roiled by a report on alleged spoiler candidate

New reporting alleging Democratic efforts to prop up a spoiler candidate has roiled Alaska's all-important U.S. Senate race.

Senate Election Results 2026 Live

PoliticsNPR Politics16h ago

Senate Election Results 2026 Live

View live results for the 2026 United States Senate elections.

WorldAl Jazeera17h ago

US Muslims concerned but resilient as ‘hate’ attacks target Abdul El-Sayed

Muslim advocates say the best way to respond to hate is to elect the Democratic candidate in Michigan to US Senate.

Fishing is a key issue in Alaska's tight U.S. Senate race

PoliticsNPR Politics18h ago

Fishing is a key issue in Alaska's tight U.S. Senate race

Alaska's U.S. Senate race is embroiled in an emotional fight over fish. Many in the state rely upon salmon to feed their families but those fish and others are increasingly hard to find.

WorldAl Jazeera21h ago

As US midterms approach, farmers decide what to plant and how to vote

In Arkansas, rising costs spurred farmer Hallie Shoffner’s long-shot Senate campaign. Will farmers back her?

WorldAl Jazeera1d ago

Trump demands Alaska candidates be removed over alleged ballot scheme

A New York Times investigation links Democratic operatives to a namesake candidate in Alaska’s Senate race.

BusinessCNBC1d ago

French Senate backs ‘Rioters Pay’ bill that could make protesters pay $11,000 fines

More unrest is expected this weekend, following weeks of violent protests across the country – but the bill has drawn criticism.

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