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Tim Walz, Minnesota and United States Senate

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.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

Tim Walz Contemplates 2026 U.S. Senate Bid in Minnesota

Democratic vice-presidential nominee also could run for another term as the state’s governor.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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.

Flanagan, United States senate and Minnesota

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Flanagan, White enter US Senate race in Minnesota; Ellison says he is 'not in or out'

ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s lieutenant governor and a failed 2024 candidate have both announced bids for a 2026 congressional seat after U.S. Sen. Tina Smith announced on Thursday that she will not be running for re-election in 2026.

USA Today · 1d

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan enters US Senate race after Tina Smith exits

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan posted on X Thursday morning that she hopes to represent the North Star State in Washington D.C., announcing her bid to replace Smith. Meet Peggy Flanagan: Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan uses platform to highlight Indigenous issues "I love Minnesota,

CBS Minnesota on MSN · 1d

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan says she'll run for U.S. Senate after Sen. Smith rules out reelection

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. Senate on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be seeking reelection next year.

Brooke Rollins, Senate and Agriculture Secretary

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US Senate confirms Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA

The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Brooke Rollins, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump and former White House policy advisor who has expressed doubt about climate change, to lead the U.

The New York Times · 1d

Senate Confirms Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary

In a rare show of bipartisan support for a Trump cabinet nominee, Ms. Rollins sailed through the confirmation process and will now lead the agency responsible for securing the nation’s food supply.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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.

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Utah AG Derek Brown joins 25 others asking the U.S. Senate to pass fentanyl legislation

The HALT Fentanyl Act would permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs to combat the opioid crisis ...

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Senate Republicans push a new tax to ensure EV fairness

For years, converting from a gas-powered car to adopting an EV has been a tempting proposition for many drivers out on ...

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Senate votes to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as top U.S. intelligence official

Gabbard overcame initial skepticism from some Republican senators about her nomination, underscoring Trump's grip on the ...

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader aims to end debate on RFK Jr. nomination. What 'cloture' means

U.S. Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand voted against RFK Jr.'s nomination for DHHS Feb. 6. Another ...

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Senate Judiciary Committee Votes To Approve Kash Patel—What To Know About Trump’s FBI Nominee

Patel is a controversial nominee, having long raged against the so-called Deep State and prioritized his loyalty to Trump.

Senate Democrats want answers on Trump federal employee buyout offer

Two Democratic senators on Tuesday said they had asked the White House for key details about the Trump administration's ...

Current, former USAID employees sue Musk, arguing Senate should’ve confirmed him

Current and former employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) sued Elon Musk and his cost-cutting ...

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