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Feinstein not running for reelection, setting up contentious Senate primary

Tuesday, February 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., announced Tuesday that she will not run for reelection after her term is up in early 2025 but will continue serving until then.Feinstein, 89, has served in the Senate since 1992, winning several senior posts along the way. However,... Read More.

Florida Senate approves bill to give DeSantis control of Disney special district

Friday, February 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Florida lawmakers on Friday approved a bill that would give Gov. Ron DeSantis the ability to appoint a board to run Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District – the self-governing region that encompasses the company's theme parks outside Orlando.The bill, HB 9B, passed... Read More.

California Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee to announce Senate run by end of month

Friday, February 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- California Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee plans to formally announce she's running for Senate by the end of the month, ABC News confirmed Friday.A source with knowledge of her plans said Lee plans to officially launch her campaign to coincide with Black History... Read More.

Key Senate Democrat wants details on probes overseen by arrested former FBI official

Thursday, February 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee wants more information about investigations overseen by the former head of the FBI New York Field Office Charles McGonigal.McGonigal, who was the special agent in charge of counterintelligence in the FBI's New York Field... Read More.

Adam Schiff is running for California Senate seat

Thursday, January 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- California Rep. Adam Schiff on Thursday announced he will run for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat in 2024 -- though the longtime congresswoman has not yet announced whether she will retire or seek reelection.Schiff, a prominent Democrat and former House Intelligence Committee chairman,... Read More.

Live Nation President Apoligizes To Taylor Swift And Her Fans During Senate Hearing

Wednesday, January 25 by Pulse of Radio

Live Nation’s President and CFO Joe Berchtold apologized to Taylor Swift and her fans for the Eras Tour ticketing debacle during a Senate Judiciary Committee held in a hearing on January 24th. In her opening statement, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said, “As million of Taylor... Read More.

Ticketmaster’s Taylor Swift ticket fiasco spurs new Senate hearing

Tuesday, January 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- It was a Ticketmaster meltdown that sent millions of Taylor Swift fans spiraling: lockouts, delays, hours of confusion and soaring aftermarket prices amid reports of scalpers.During the November presale for Swift's upcoming "Eras" tour, Ticketmaster was forced to halt purchases for her... Read More.

Indiana Republicans face blessing and curse in jockeying for 2024 Senate seat

Monday, January 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — A game of political musical chairs is unfolding in Indiana ahead of the 2024 campaign cycle as some of the state's most high-profile Republicans begin to lay the groundwork for new prospects amid a competitive national Senate landscape.The looming shuffle kicked off... Read More.

Rep. Ruben Gallego announces 2024 bid for Kyrsten Sinema’s Senate seat

Monday, January 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Arizona Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego announced Monday he is launching a bid for U.S. Senate to unseat independent Kyrsten Sinema."I have been deeply humbled by the encouragement I have received from the people of Arizona, and today I am answering the call... Read More.

Senate antitrust committee gets a date for Ticketmaster hearing following Taylor Swift debacle

Wednesday, January 18 by ABC News

A date has been set for the upcoming hearing for Ticketmaster after senators wanted to investigate the alleged monopoly critics say Ticketmaster has on the ticketing industry.Billboard reports that hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 24, at 10 a.m. ET and has been... Read More.

California Rep. Katie Porter announces 2024 Senate bid

Tuesday, January 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democratic Rep. Katie Porter announced on Tuesday morning her candidacy for California's Senate seat -- currently held by fellow Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving female senator in history.In her announcement video posted to Twitter, Porter said it's time for new leadership... Read More.

Stabenow’s surprise retirement pushes Michigan closer to center of 2024 Senate map

Thursday, January 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced Thursday that she will retire at the end of her term, opening up her seat in 2024 and moving her battleground state closer to the heart of the Senate map in two years, when her party... Read More.