The second debate offered a stark contrast to the first one Monday, in which Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton attacked campaign front-runner, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, on everything from his campaign contributions to House bills he has sponsored.

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds hold "Vote Ashley" signs, Thursday, after Reynolds endorsed Hinson for U.S. Senate. The endorsement came during an event at the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre as part of Hinson's 99-county tour. (Caitlin Yamada, Sioux City Journal)

Ahead of a government shutdown deadline, Democrats, including John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, and several Republicans, voted 45-55 to block the package.

The hourlong debate came in wake of two deadly shootings involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis this month.

Government shutdown all but guaranteed as House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., says earliest action on Senate-passed spending bill is Monday, with two-thirds majority potentially needed.

The U.S. Senate voted Friday afternoon to pass an amended minibus appropriations bill that will temporarily fund major government agencies. The bill now returns to the House of Representatives.

Alex Vindman’s U.S. Senate campaign said it raised $1.7 million a day after launching, according to a Jan. 28 news release.

A Parkersburg man has filed for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in West Virginia. Alex Gaaserud, 33, calls himself a true conservative who supports fiscal responsibility, energy independence and expansion in the U.