Texas GOP Senate primary heading to runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and AG Ken Paxton, CBS News projects

CBS News projects Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will advance to a runoff in the Texas Republican Senate primary, with neither clearing 50% of the vote. Paxton, now in his third term as attorney general, is challenging Cornyn, now serving his fourth term, who has also been in Republican leadership. The … Read more

GOP Sen. John Cornyn fights for political survival as Democrats choose their path in Texas

The first polls have closed in Texas, where voters are set to decide two hotly contested primaries for the Senate that could determine whether the state is in play in the general election. Sen. John Cornyn faces strong headwinds in his bid for a fifth term, with state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley … Read more

‘A disaster’: Sen. Tillis criticizes Noem’s leadership at DHS

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing ‘A disaster’: Sen. Tillis criticizes Noem’s leadership at DHS 06:36 UP NEXT Trump says he ‘might have forced Israel’s hand’ in striking Iran first 01:11 Noem says there are no plans for agents to be at polling sites … Read more

Watch: Sen. Whitehouse slams Noem for luxury jet purchase by DHS

Watch: Sen. Whitehouse slams Noem for luxury jet purchase by DHS – CBS News Watch CBS News Rhode Island Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse questioned the Department of Homeland Security’s plans to acquire a “luxury jet” during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing where Kristi Noem is testifying. Source link

Sen. Kelly calls ayatollah death ‘good thing,’ slams lack of ‘plan’

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Shooting at Austin bar leaves at least 3 people dead 00:25 Now Playing Sen. Kelly calls ayatollah death ‘good thing,’ slams lack of ‘plan’ 01:10 UP NEXT Three U.S. service members killed in Iran operations 00:23 Lindsey Graham: It’s ‘not … Read more

Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on

The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 1, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: Joining us now is Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, good morning.  SEN. CHRIS MURPHY: Good morning.  MARGARET BRENNAN: You have called for Congress to return … Read more

Sen. Tom Cotton says

Sen. Tom Cotton, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said after the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the U.S.-Israeli military operation, there’s “not a simple answer” as to who will lead the Iranian people. Source link

Sen. Lindsey Graham says it is not the job of the U.S. to determine Iran’s next leader

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said during an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that it is not the United States’ job to pick Iran’s next leader and that the U.S. should not put boots on the ground after Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a series of pre-dawn strikes by U.S. … Read more