Eric Schmitt passes on NRSC chair run

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) has passed on a bid to run the National Republican Senatorial Committee in 2026. Schmitt had emerged in recent weeks as a lead contender to take over for Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) atop the NRSC, but ultimately decided against potentially taking on the role, according to a top aide. “Senator Schmitt was extremely...