Democrats face an uphill battle to recapture a U.S. Senate majority in the November 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans are defending just two seats seen as competitive by nonpartisan analysts and hold a 53-47 majority.

The U.S. Senate reconvened Monday afternoon for a possible funding bill as the federal government shutdown moved one day closer to a record 35 days, set in 2019.

The federal shutdown enters its 36th day and the history books by breaking the 35-day record set in 2018-2019.

The attorney and cryptocurrency advocate — who last year mounted an unsuccessful bid to unseat US Senator Elizabeth Warren — has been pitching himself to party officials as a nominee who can bring a r

Republican senators joined the Democrats' effort to end President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian, Brazilian and global imports.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 2, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Servic) High temperature: 78 degrees (1974) Low temperature: 14 degrees (1951) Precipitation: 0.

Rep. Sharice Davids said she is considering a run for the U.S. Senate as Kansas Republicans push to redraw her congressional district.