2026 Senate Overview (Jan. 22, 2026): Alabama – Kansas
Alabama. Open; Tommy Tuberville (R) running for governor. Primary May 19. Runoff (if necessary) June 16. Trump unexpectedly endorsed 1st District Rep. Barry Moore in the GOP primary, giving the congressman from Enterprise a big boost in the crowded race. Moore, a favorite of the Club for Growth, is running against state Attorney General Steve […]
2026 Senate Overview (Jan. 22, 2026): Kentucky – New Mexico
Kentucky. Open; Mitch McConnell (R), not seeking re-election. Primary May 19. With Trump keeping his distance from the GOP primary so far, the race has not developed significantly. Former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron still polls well ahead of Rep. Andy Barr and Lexington businessman Nate Morris, but he remains at a significant financial disadvantage […]
2026 Senate Overview (Jan. 22, 2026): North Carolina – Wyoming
North Carolina. Open; Thom Tillis (R) not seeking re-election. Primary March 3. Runoff (if necessary) May 12. Former Gov. Roy Cooper may represent Democrats’ best chance at flipping a Senate seat this fall. Cooper is universally known, left office relatively popular, and has demonstrated fundraising ability, pulling in $24 million for his campaign through the […]
Report Shorts (January 22, 2026)
California’s 1st District. The special election to replace the late-GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa will be August 4, the latest possible date that could be set by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in accordance with state law. It’s technically possible that a new member could get elected in the June 2 primary, but it’s unlikely that a […]
FCC says late-night and daytime talk shows must give candidates equal time
The 2026 mid-term elections are fast approaching and as candidates start to push harder to win votes, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set out new rules for candidate interviews. The agency now says any talk show, be they daytime or late-night, that hosts a political candidate must offer equal time to the opposing candidate. This effectively […]
Qatari-donated plane to be used as Air Force One to arrive this summer: Report
The Boeing wide-body luxury jet that Qatar is donating to the White House for use as Air Force One is slated to arrive this summer, according to The Wall Street Journal. The report indicates that President Donald Trump wants the plane’s exterior painted in red, white and blue, potentially to coincide with America’s 250th birthday […]
‘Make America Go Away’ hats go viral; Walz decries protesters interrupting church service
In this Media Miss Minute, protesters are using President Donald Trump’s iconic MAGA hats to push back against his plan to take over Greenland. Plus, Minnesota’s Democratic governor is speaking out against a recent anti-ICE protest that interrupted church. Media Miss by the right: ‘Make America Go Away’ red caps become symbol of defiance A […]
States pushing immigration reforms, but are still limited by federal authority
As states head into their 2026 legislative sessions, immigration remains a hot topic. Some states are looking to help federal immigration enforcement while others are trying to push back. But how much power do states really have when it comes to immigration enforcement? State powers Overall, very little. “Effectively, none,” David Bier, director of immigration […]
Jury refuses to convict Uvalde school officer targeted in school shooting case
After weeks of testimony, jury deliberations and even a key witness changing her testimony mid-trial, the trial of a former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer has ended. The jury found Adrian Gonzales not guilty, acquitting him of all 29 counts of child endangerment or abandonment. Prosecutors alleged Gonzales failed to protect the children inside a classroom […]
