Roger Marshall
Coverage of Roger Marshall in the Nexus archive.
- Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifts Kansas Senate race in Democrats’ favor
Sabato’s Crystal Ball reclassified the Kansas Senate race from 'safe Republican' to 'likely Republican' following Rev. Adam Hamilton’s Democratic primary victory. The analysis noted Hamilton’s $3.09 million fundraising lead over incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall as a significant factor.
- Pastor’s Senate primary win gives Democrats a ray of hope in deep-red Kansas
Pastor Adam Hamilton won a Senate primary in Kansas, positioning him as an underdog against Roger Marshall. Democrats believe the state could become competitive if the November environment favors them.
- Big money propels Dem megachurch pastor to victory in longshot Kansas Senate bid
Adam Hamilton, a megachurch pastor, won a crowded primary in Kansas Senate race against incumbent Senator Roger Marshall. Hamilton raised $4.1 million, while Marshall raised $6.2 million. Marshall criticized Hamilton as 'woke,' while Hamilton's campaign highlighted Marshall's voting record and limited local donations.
- Big money propels Dem megachurch pastor to victory in longshot Kansas Senate bid
Adam Hamilton, a megachurch pastor and political newcomer, won a crowded Kansas Democratic primary for Senate against 11 candidates. He faces incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall, who criticized Hamilton's 'woke' messaging but acknowledged a funding disadvantage. Both candidates have raised significant campaign funds, with Hamilton securing $4.1 million and Marshall $6.2 million.
- Marshall set to face pastor in Kansas Senate election
Sen. Roger Marshall is projected to win the GOP primary in Kansas and will face Democrat pastor Adam Hamilton in the November Senate election. Marshall seeks a second term, defeating Arch Naramore in the primary.
- Live results: Marshall seeks second Senate term in Kansas GOP primary
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall is projected to win the Kansas GOP primary for Senate re-election, facing one challenger, Pond Naramore. Pastor Adam Hamilton leads the Democratic candidates and has raised more funds than Marshall in the past quarter.
- ‘He should quit’: Republican senators sound alarms about Max Miller accusations
Republican senators including Bernie Moreno and Shelley Moore Capito called for Rep. Max Miller to resign over domestic abuse allegations involving his ex-wife and daughter. Miller denied claims of abuse, including pouring hot water on his ex-wife and holding a gun to her head, while some GOP lawmakers expressed grave concerns about the accusations.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Kansas state primary
Kansas Republicans will hold a primary to select a gubernatorial candidate amid a 60-year pattern of alternating party control of the governor's office. The race includes candidates endorsed by Donald Trump, while Democrats face competitive primaries for governor and U.S. Senate. A constitutional amendment to allow direct election of state Supreme Court justices will also be considered.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Kansas state primary
Kansas Republicans aim to retake the governor's office in a primary with multiple candidates, including Ty Masterson and Philip Sarnecki, while Democrats face competitive races for governor and U.S. Senate. The primary also includes a constitutional amendment proposal for direct election of state Supreme Court justices.
- WATCH: Democrats admit when they'd eliminate the filibuster as SAVE Act fight heats up
President Donald Trump urges Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, while Democratic senators avoid endorsing its outright removal, advocating exceptions for specific measures. Lawmakers debate the filibuster's application, with some Democrats supporting its elimination for constitutional violations or voting rights legislation.
- WATCH: Democrats admit when they'd eliminate the filibuster as SAVE Act fight heats up
President Trump is urging Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, but Democratic senators oppose an outright removal, instead supporting exceptions for specific legislation. Republican lawmakers acknowledge the lack of votes to remove the filibuster, while Trump claims Democrats would eliminate it if they regained power.
- Health care price transparency bill gains bipartisan support in Congress
A bipartisan group of senators in Congress is advancing the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act, which would require hospitals to publicly disclose standard charges. The bill aims to increase competition and reduce costs for patients, though the American Hospital Association opposes it due to administrative burdens.
- Filing of bipartisan Senate bill boosts momentum for office of men’s health
The Men’s Health Act, a bipartisan bill to establish an office of men’s health within the Department of Health and Human Services, will be introduced in the U.S. Senate by Ruben Gallego with co-sponsorship from Roger Marshall. The bill requires a Government Accountability Office study on men’s health in the U.S., followed by coordinated research and awareness efforts.
- Republican senator rails against AI data centers
Senator Roger Marshall supports local moratoriums on AI data centers in Kansas, citing infrastructure strain and limited job creation. He opposes tax incentives for such projects and warns about AI and quantum computing's potential to undermine security technologies.
- WATCH: Lawmakers reveal where they stand on congressional term limits after recent health scares
Lawmakers are divided on implementing congressional term limits following recent health-related absences and deaths of senior members. Some argue voters should decide representatives' tenure, while others support term limits to prevent prolonged service. Recent events involving lawmakers like Chuck Grassley, Lindsey Graham, and Mitch McConnell have reignited the debate.
- WATCH: Lawmakers reveal where they stand on congressional term limits after recent health scares
Lawmakers are divided on implementing congressional term limits following recent health-related absences and deaths of senior members. Some argue voters should decide representatives' tenure, while others advocate for term limits to prevent prolonged service. Recent incidents involving Sen. Lindsey Graham's death and extended absences of Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Tom Kean Jr. have intensified the debate.
- GOP senator demands special counsel probe of Dr. Anthony Fauci over COVID-19 origins
Sen. Roger Marshall from the GOP called for a special counsel to investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci regarding the origins of COVID-19. He also sought to test the scope of former President Joe Biden's preemptive pardon of Fauci.
- Blackburn joins new GOP Senate task force targeting fraud in federal programs
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is part of a group of nine Republican senators launching a new Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force to examine fraud, waste, and abuse in federal programs. The task force aims to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen government accountability, according to Blackburn's office.
- Emotion and feelings: How Democratic Socialists' congressional insurgency could come back to bite them
Democratic Socialists of America achieved primary wins in New York, defeating representatives Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman. Moderate Democrats and Republicans criticized the leftward shift, warning it could harm the party's broader appeal and electoral prospects.
- Emotion and feelings: How Democratic Socialists' congressional insurgency could come back to bite them
Democratic Socialists of America achieved primary victories in New York, defeating Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman. Republicans and moderate Democrats criticized the wins as evidence of radicalization, while progressive leaders like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for Democratic Party transformation. The outcomes have intensified internal Democratic Party divisions and provided Republicans with a political narrative for the midterms.
- Sen. Roger Marshall says U.S. strikes on Iran are a ‘mop-up operation’
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall refers to U.S. strikes on Iran as a 'mop-up operation' and spoke at a roundtable discussion on soil health in Washington, D.C.
- GOP Sen. Marshall says additional U.S. strikes in Iran just ‘mop-up operation’: Full interview
Sen. Roger Marshall states that additional U.S. strikes in Iran are a 'mop-up operation' and believes the 'major' part of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran is complete, though he disputes claims by the Trump administration that the conflict is 'over'.
- Only Trump can end his own blockade
President Donald Trump's focus on a GOP voter ID bill is blocking Congress from passing a surveillance law and a bipartisan housing bill. House Speaker Mike Johnson met with Trump to address the legislative stalemate, but it remains unclear whether Trump will take action to resolve the impasse.
- A frustrated Trump unloads on Senate Republicans behind closed doors
President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Senate Republicans during a closed-door lunch, criticizing lawmakers who opposed his positions on the Iran war and a controversial elections bill. Trump refused to sign a bipartisan housing bill, escalating tensions with GOP senators who described the meeting as intense and contentious.
- USDA Secretary Rollins blames Biden border policies for screwworm threat
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins attributed six U.S. cases of New World screwworm to Biden administration border policies and Mexican cartels' inaction. The pests, which can harm livestock, were confirmed in South Texas and New Mexico. Rollins stated USDA staff focused on screwworm prevention has increased from 10 to over 120 full-time members since last year.
- USDA Secretary Rollins blames Biden border policies for screwworm threat
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins attributes six New World screwworm cases in the U.S. to Biden's 'open-border policies,' citing lax enforcement and Mexican cartel inaction. The pests, which harm livestock by laying eggs in animals, have been confirmed in South Texas and New Mexico. Rollins claims USDA staff focused on screwworm prevention has increased to over 120, despite concerns from Democrats about staff reductions under the Trump administration.
- Fragile relationship with House GOP has Senate Republicans warning 'something needs to change'
Senate Republicans are re-evaluating their relationship with House GOP due to dysfunction and miscommunications, particularly during the longest government shutdown on record. They agree that something needs to change as they move forward to fund immigration operations. Senate Republicans are readying to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the next three and a half years.
- Fragile relationship with House GOP has Senate Republicans warning 'something needs to change'
Senate Republicans are reevaluating their relationship with House GOP due to dysfunction and miscommunications, particularly during the longest government shutdown on record. They agree that something needs to change as they move forward to fund immigration operations. Senate Republicans are preparing to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the next three and a half years.