Monday 2 November 2026

Senate

Organization · 14 stories in 30 days · 5 this week

How the coverage leans

170 articles from 33 outlets, last 30 days

Peak: Fri 30 Oct, 40 articles

The coverage is spread across the spectrum. Left-leaning outlets ran 68 of these articles, right-leaning ones 46.

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How many of these 14 stories also name them · + follows in place

Coverage timeline

  1. Politics · United States

    U.S. midterm elections approach with Congress control at stake

    Voters are heading to the polls in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, with control of Congress on the line. The outcome could hinge on a handful of closely contested races, especially in the House and Senate.

  2. Politics · United States

    Trump says he would use veto power if Democrats control Congress

    President Trump indicated he would exercise strong veto power if Democrats gained control of Congress after the midterm elections. This suggests a potential increase in legislative gridlock if the two parties are divided.

  3. Politics · United States

    Trump holds final rallies in Iowa and Kansas before midterms

    President Donald Trump held campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas on Sunday, closing out a final push for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. The events come amid concerns about Republican losses in key Senate races.

  4. Politics · United States

    Congressional debate over permanent daylight saving time stalls

    Efforts to make daylight saving time permanent have stalled in Congress, leaving Americans to observe the annual clock change. The outcome matters because it affects daily routines and energy use across the country.

  5. Politics · United States

    Senate unlikely to act on permanent daylight saving time bill

    The Senate is expected to delay action on a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, despite pressure from President Trump. This could keep the current practice of changing clocks twice a year in place for now.

  6. Politics · Australia

    Michelle Landry to retire, opening seat for Matt Canavan in lower house

    Michelle Landry has announced she will not seek re-election in her Queensland seat of Capricornia. This creates a potential opening for Matt Canavan to move from the Senate to the House of Representatives, though he has not formally declared a bid.

  7. Politics · United States

    Trump visits Iowa to appeal to farmers ahead of Senate race

    President Trump addressed farmers in western Iowa during a campaign event, aiming to influence their voting behavior in a key Senate race. The visit highlights the Republican effort to maintain support in a politically significant agricultural state.

  8. Politics · Canada

    Former broadcaster Pamela Wallin resigns from Senate

    Pamela Wallin, a former broadcaster appointed to the Senate by Stephen Harper, has resigned from the Upper Chamber. The resignation marks a shift in Canada's political landscape and affects Senate representation.

  9. Politics · Czechia

    Czech pro-Western opposition wins Senate election

    Pro-Western opposition parties won the most votes in the Czech Senate elections, marking a setback for Prime Minister Andrej Babis' ruling coalition. The result is a significant political challenge to the government in its first major test since taking power.

  10. Politics · United States

    Democrats face mixed signals ahead of 2026 midterm elections

    Media outlets report conflicting views on the likelihood of a Democratic wave in the 2026 midterms, with some citing polling and spending trends, while others highlight Republican resistance and tight races. The outcome remains uncertain and could affect control of Congress and the 2028 presidential race.

  11. Politics · United States

    Democrats seek to win back working-class voters in Ohio

    Democrats are targeting working-class and union voters in Ohio, a state that shifted toward Republicans under Trump. The effort is part of a broader campaign to reclaim support in a key battleground ahead of the November election.