Smith is the second Democratic senator to announce their retirements ahead of the midterms in 2026, when the party wants to contend for the majority but faces obstacles.

Out of Senate leadership and serving likely his last term, Mitch McConnell has often found himself on an island among ...

In a speech earlier today, Vice President Vance downplayed the threat from Russia by warning European leaders they should be more concerned about the "threat from within." NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist ...

Legislation to let Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors sell its electric SUVs directly to people in South Carolina, where the ...

Ohio has a Republican trifecta and a Republican triplex. The Republican Party controls the offices of governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and both chambers of the state legislature. As of ...

Donald Trump has unveiled plans for sweeping new tariffs on trading partners. Don't forget to submit your questions below for a live recording of the Trump 100 podcast on Friday - and listen to ...