A proposed Senate rules change that could be debated as soon as early next week would place President Donald Trump's Federal Reserve Board nominations on a fast-track, if it is approved by the Republican-controlled chamber,

The move suggests national Republicans want to quickly unify behind Hinson to ensure the now-open Senate seat stays in GOP hands in 2026.

"Ashley Hinson will be an outstanding Senator, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement," Trump wrote of Hinson. "SHE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!"

In a memo Thursday the NRSC, which is backing incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, described Hunt's campaign as without a "tenable pathway."

Hinson, who said she is "honored" to have Trump's support, announced her intention to run earlier this week "vowing to be President Trump's strongest ally in the Senate," according to her news release about her candidacy. She represented Iowa's 1st District from 2021 - 2023 and Iowa's 2nd District from 2023 to now due to redistricting.

Scott Colom was once blocked by Cindy Hyde-Smith for a judge position. Now he is running against her in Mississippi for U.S. Senate.

John E. Sununu, a former Republican senator from New Hampshire, is considering a potential 2026 campaign for the US Senate seat he once held, according to multiple media reports.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appearing before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday and is expected to face tough questions after his ousting of the new Centers of Disease Control and Prevention director.

A Democratic district attorney is the latest to announce his bid for U.S. Senate in Mississippi, challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. Scott Colom said he was running for U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections in a Sep. 3 video on X formerly known as Twitter, that criticized Hyde-Smith.

The race for the DFL nomination between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig has become a proxy for the bigger battle playing out between moderate and progressive wings of the party.