In an announcement that has reverberated throughout Washington, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D‑NH) declared in a heartfelt video message that she will not run for a third six‑year term in the Senate during the 2026 election cycle. This unexpected decision arrives at a time when every Senate seat is critical to determining the balance of power, and it immediately places pressure on the Democratic leadership as they grapple with an increasingly divided caucus. Continues…