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- 1Amnesty Urges Senators to Probe Israeli Killings of US Citizens●Senators Must Demand Answers on Israeli Government’s Human Rights Abuses and Killing of U.S. Citizens in the Occupied West Bank
Amnesty International USA is calling on US senators to demand answers from the Israeli government over human rights abuses in the occupied West Bank, including the killings of American citizens. The advocacy group wants lawmakers to press for accountability and transparency regarding cases where US nationals have died at the hands of Israeli forces or settlers.
- 2Paxton-Talarico Texas Senate race set to shatter spending record▼Paxton-Talarico contest on course to demolish Texas record for campaign spending in a U.S. Senate election
The Republican primary contest between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn-allied rival-turned-challenger in Texas is on track to break the state's all-time record for campaign spending in a U.S. Senate election. Reporting from Houston Public Media highlights the escalating cost of the race, with both camps pouring unprecedented sums into advertising and outreach as the election draws attention statewide and nationally.
- 3Whatley dismisses poll showing Cooper leading Senate race▼Whatley blasts 'trash poll' for showing big Cooper lead in U.S. Senate race
North Carolina Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley attacked a new poll as a 'trash poll' after it showed Democrat Roy Cooper with a large lead in the state's U.S. Senate race. The comments highlight early tension in what is expected to be one of the most competitive and expensive Senate contests of the 2026 midterm cycle, with both parties treating North Carolina as a key battleground.
- 4Iowa Democrat Josh Turek Says Senate Race Is About Rising Costs▼Iowa U.S. Senate Candidate Josh Turek (D) Says Upcoming Election Is About Rising Costs
Josh Turek, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Iowa, said the upcoming election is fundamentally about rising costs for everyday Americans. He framed affordability as the central issue of the contest, arguing that voters' frustration with prices will shape the outcome. His remarks come as economic concerns continue to dominate campaign messaging ahead of the election.
- 5Iowa Senate Candidate Turek Demands Campaign Finance Reform▼U.S. Senate Candidate Josh Turek (D-IA) Calls for Campaign Finance Reform After Trump Administration Aired Taxpayer-Funded Ads.
Josh Turek, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Iowa, is calling for campaign finance reform after criticizing the Trump administration for airing ads funded by taxpayer money. Turek argues the spending gives incumbent politicians an unfair advantage and is pushing for stricter rules on how public funds are used in political messaging ahead of the Senate race.
- 6US House Passes BRACE Act on Battery Recycling▼Battery Recycling for America's Competitive Economy Act: U.S. House of Representatives Passes BRACE Act (H.R. 9615)
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Battery Recycling for America's Competitive Economy Act, known as the BRACE Act (H.R. 9615). The legislation aims to strengthen domestic battery recycling as part of a broader push for supply chain competitiveness and clean energy materials. Analysts note it could shape the battery and critical minerals industry, with attention now turning to the Senate.