United States Senate

Family of Laken Riley Endorses Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia Senate Race

The family of Laken Riley, the 22-year-old nursing student killed in February 2024 on the University of Georgia campus by an illegal immigrant, endorsed Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) for U.S. Senate, praising his role in championing legislation named in Riley’s honor and aligning themselves with his bid to unseat Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in 2026.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: Surrounded by members of Congress and the family of Laken Ril

North Carolina DMV Hits All DEI Targets, Misses Road Safety Goals

North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles achieved 100 percent of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) benchmarks in 2024 but failed to meet several core performance goals related to safety, infrastructure, and fiscal responsibility, according to the Department of Transportation’s most recent annual report.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper speaks during the lighting ceremony for the U.S. Capito

Senate Overrides Obama Veto of 9/11 Saudi Bill

The Senate acted decisively Wednesday to override President Barack Obama’s veto of Sept. 11 legislation, setting the stage for the contentious bill to become law despite flaws that Obama and top Pentagon officials warn could put U.S. troops and interests at risk.

Saudi's newly appointed King Salman (R) shakes hands with US President Barack Obama at Erg

Loretta Sanchez May Enter Senate Race for Barbara Boxer’s Seat

alifornia Attorney General Kamala Harris could soon have a serious competitor in the race for outgoing Senator Barbara Boxer’s seat. After announcing that she is “seriously considering” running for the U.S. Senate in 2016, multiple congressional sources have revealed that Loretta Sanchez could announce her candidacy after Easter, according to Politico.

Loretta Sanchez (Jae C. Hong / AP)