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CBS Minnesota on MSN · 5h

Here's who is considering running for the open U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota

Multiple people have either tossed their hat into the ring, or confirmed they are at least considering doing so, for the U.S. Senate following Sen. Tina Smith's announcement she will not be running for reelection in 2026.

USA TODAY on MSN · 6h

Tim Walz considering 2026 run for US Senate in Minnesota

Former VP nominee Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, is exploring running in 2026 for the U.S. Senate seat that Democrat Tina Smith is vacating.

UPI News on MSN · 6h

Minnesota Democratic Sen. Tina Smith announces her pending retirement

Minnesota junior Senator Tina Smith on Thursday announced she won't seek another term in office during the 2026 general election.

Linda McMahon, Trump and Senate

Trump's pick for education chief, Linda McMahon, to face Senate hearing

President Donald Trump's choice to run the Department of Education, Linda McMahon, faces a U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday where Democrats are likely to grill her on the president's plans to shut the department outright.

NBC News on MSN · 10h

Linda McMahon grilled on Trump's plans for the Education Department at Senate confirmation hearing

Senators pressed Linda McMahon on what it would look like if the Department of Education were dismantled and how she would enforce civil rights laws during her confirmation hearing to be education secretary Thursday.

Wrestlezone on MSN · 8h

Triple H, Stephanie, & Shane McMahon Attend Linda McMahon's Confirmation Hearing

It was a family affair as Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and Shane McMahon were all present for Linda McMahon‘s confirmation hearing this morning. Earlier today, Linda McMahon testified in her confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Education in the United States.

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Senate votes to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

Kennedy managed to allay the concerns of several key GOP senators over his anti-vaccine activism. Mitch McConnell was the ...

Fierce Healthcare8h

RFK Jr. sworn in as head of HHS following 52-48 Senate vote

This story has been updated.Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now Health Secretary of the United States. | The full Senate voted 52-48 ...

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RFK Jr.’s Health Secretary Confirmation Live Updates: Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick—McConnell Votes ‘No’

RFK Jr. will become Trump's health secretary, after winning over some GOP senators wary of his anti-vaccine views.

11hon MSN

Senate confirms Brooke Rollins, longtime Trump ally, as agriculture secretary

Rollins served in the final year of Trump’s first term as acting director of the White House's Domestic Policy Council.

3hon MSN

Oregon, 13 other states sue to challenge billionaire Elon Musk’s access to sensitive government data

The lawsuit, filed in Washington, D.C., says the actions taken by Musk at the helm of DOGE can only be taken by a nominated ...

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Senate Democrats create new portal for Trump whistleblowers

U.S. Senate Democrats grappling with President Donald Trump's sweeping actions targeting federal agencies on Monday launched ...

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Senate Finance Committee approves Jamieson Greer, Trump's choice to be top U.S. trade negotiator

The Senate Finance Committee approved President Donald Trump’s choice to be America’s top trade negotiator Wednesday, largely ...

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Trump's nominee for Commerce secretary passes key vote in the Senate

President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, passed a key procedural vote in the Senate ...

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