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Burgess Everett

Burgess Everett

Congressional Bureau Chief

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Burgess Everett has been covering the United States Senate since 2013, first at Politico, and now at Semafor as the Congressional Bureau Chief.

Republican group places seven-figure ad buy in Mississippi

Senate Leadership Fund’s plans are the latest sign that Republicans are worrying about the typically red state.
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss.
Kylie Cooper/Reuters

Why both parties are welcoming Trump in Iowa

Democrats are banking that the president’s presence helps them due to his unpopularity.
Josh Turek and Ashley Hinson
Nathan Layne/Reuters; Nathan Howard/Reuters

Poll shows big lead for South Dakota Republican Rounds

It’s a sign that any blue wave in November will have its limits.
Senator Mike Rounds
Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters

More Republicans break with Trump on Russia sanctions

‘Now is the time for us to turn up the pressure,’ said Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala.
Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa.
Burgess Everett/Semafor

The most awkward Senate delegation ever?

If Democrat Sherrod Brown wins an Ohio Senate seat, he would have to serve with Republican Bernie Moreno, who defeated him in 2024.
Bernie Moreno and Sherrod Brown
Kylie Cooper/Reuters; Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

Manchin to campaign with Collins in Maine

The former West Virginia senator wants to make sure the people of Maine understand how Susan Collins’ style of legislating benefits the state.
Joe Manchin and Susan Collins
Nathan Howard/Reuters

Thune enjoys surprisingly clear path back to GOP leader despite Trump’s attacks

Thune may actually run unopposed this year, regardless of how the midterms go.

US Chamber of Commerce makes midterm moves

The group is launching a new $250,000 issue advocacy ad in Iowa.

Senate Democratic candidates post ‘holy crap’ fundraising numbers

They’re cutting into Republicans’ midterm spending advantage across the map.

Trump doubling down on Russian diesel deal as Republicans run from it

The fuel exports from Moscow complete a trio of economic moves that are roiling his party.

Why one spoiler candidate is now trying to replicate his work nationwide

Aaron Day cost one Republican senator her race in 2016. These days he’s using AI to expand his work.

Top Democratic super PAC spends more in Michigan, Maine

Senate Democrats’ top super PAC is pouring nearly $7 million more into two major races.

Congress battle drifts deeper into red territory

The battle for Congress is shifting deeper into red territory as both parties deem some races essentially over.

More anti-Trump billboards hit the heartland

Home of the Brave is nearly doubling its billboard campaign in Michigan, Ohio, and Iowa.

Obama cuts ad in Mississippi Senate race

Democrats are hoping nominee Scott Colom delivers an upset in the deep red state in the November midterm elections.

‘Got to be more careful’: Paxton leaks prompt Republican handwringing

The Senate nominee’s campaign isn’t fatally wounded, but this week has exacerbated perceptions of disarray in a tight race.

Senate rules would change under sweeping bipartisan proposal

Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., want to make it easier for the body to pass popular bills.

Gallego rolls out ambitious plan to insulate workers against AI

The Arizona Democratic senator talked about his agenda with Semafor — but demurred on how he’ll handle 2028.