Senator Joe Manchin (D., W. Va.) is reportedly looking to leave the Senate, which could jeopardize Democrats' chances of taking the chamber in 2020. 
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) laid into Democratic leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) for his vote against confirming a federal judge who was previously praised by Schumer as "outstandingly qualified" and a "great guy," calling it further proof that Schumer's votes are not based on qualifications but rather opposition to President Donald Trump. 
Democrat Stacey Abrams gave a seeming glimpse of her political future Friday in Texas, repeating her claim she "won" the Georgia governor's race but saying she isn't the actual governor "yet." 
Democrat Stacey Abrams announced Tuesday she would not run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia, despite months of recruiting by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.). 
Sensing the lack of a Democratic candidate willing to challenge Sen. Susan Collins (R., Maine), a "queer feminist mermaid" named Bre Kidman—politically mobilized by the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation fight—has filed to enter the race. 
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D., Mich.) praised colleague Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.) for her "real courage" while being targeted like past "civil rights icons" in light of yet another controversy over her anti-Semitic rhetoric. 
