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Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)

The Maine Senate election.

Plus, the latest on President Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund.
2026 midterms

All Senate posts

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor throws a pass against South Carolina

The Protect College Sports Act passes the Senate.

Breaking down the bipartisan bill.
College Sports
Anthony Fauci testifies about Covid-19 in front of a Senate committee

Fauci’s diary and Senate hearing.

The doctor is back in the public eye.
Anthony Fauci
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stands during a Senate committee hearing.

Mitch McConnell’s health concerns.

Plus, one big story we didn't cover this week.
Mitch McConnell
The U.S. Capitol on September 30, 2025, hours before a partial government shutdown | REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY, edited by Russell Nystrom

The government shuts down.

Plus, how could a president theoretically seek a third term?
Government shutdown
Emil Bove looks at President Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York City — January 10, 2025 | ANGELA WEISS/Pool via REUTERS

The Senate confirms Trump's former attorney Emil Bove.

Plus, what does it mean when one country "recognizes" another?
Emil Bove
Image by Eric Haynes | Creative Commons

The Big, Beautiful Bill gets through the Senate.

What's in — and what's out — of the megabill, and part three of a reader question about Sudan.
Big Beautiful Bill
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer | wikimedia commons

Democrats split after short-term funding bill passes.

Plus, is the Tangle audience skewing left?
Senate
Can Senate Democrats prevent a government shutdown?

Can Senate Democrats prevent a government shutdown?

Plus, why doesn't Tangle feature libertarian perspectives?
Congress
Kash Patel (Image: AFP) and Dan Bongino (Image: Gage Skidmore | Flickr)

Kash Patel and Dan Bongino to lead FBI.

Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI head, and he appointed Dan Bongino deputy.
Kash Patel
Pete Hegseth, a former soldier and Fox News host, appears likely to be confirmed. Image: Gage Skidmore

Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing.

Hegseth's hearing had some fireworks, but he looks headed toward confirmation.
Pete Hegseth
Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) speaking at a 2019 rally in Harrisburg, PA | Wikimedia Commons

Pennsylvania's controversial Senate race.

Plus, did Kamala Harris only win states without voter ID laws?
Bob Casey