Congress

Mamdani Opposes Brooklyn Democratic Party Rule Changes Ahead of Leadership Vote

Proposed changes would add 25 or more voting members to the party's executive committee weeks before reformers who won 22 district leader seats in June take their seats.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, August 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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Existing White House Bunker Undermines Need for East Wing Renovation, Officials Reportedly Say

Three former officials tell The Washington Post that a subterranean facility already exists within the White House complex.

By Diane Park · Monday, August 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Alaska Senate Race's Absurd Name Problem Gets Even Harder to Untangle

Three candidates named Dan Sullivan are competing in Alaska's Senate contest, with prosecutors now investigating whether one is part of a plot to confuse voters.

By James Callahan · Monday, August 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Angry Ohio Voters Could Turn Their State Purple Again

Economic anxiety and frustration with federal policies have sparked a wave of grassroots activism in a longtime Republican stronghold.

By Diane Park · Monday, August 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

William Lawrence's 2013 Arrest Resurfaces in Michigan House Race Against Rep. Tom Barrett

The progressive challenger defeated establishment-backed Democrats in the Democratic primary and now faces a competitive general election that could help determine control of Congress.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, August 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Iowa Senate Candidates Zero In on Cancer Crisis as Key Race Tightens

The race between Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson to replace retiring Sen. Joni Ernst has emerged as unexpectedly competitive, with both candidates focusing on the state's elevated cancer diagnosis rates.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, August 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Thune-Aligned Groups Unleash Historic $500 Million War Chest to Defend Senate Majority

The Senate Leadership Fund and affiliated groups have raised more than any other Senate effort in history with less than three months until the 2026 midterm elections.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, August 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

AI's Massive Appetite for Power, Water Ignites Fight in High-Stakes Texas Senate Race

Both Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico have unveiled competing plans to add guardrails to the data center boom consuming Texas resources.

By Diane Park · Monday, August 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Congress

Democratic Senator Tests 2028 Waters After Fighting to Free MS-13 Suspect

Sen. Chris Van Hollen visited El Salvador to advocate for suspected gang member Abrego Garcia before discussing potential presidential bid in NBC interview.

By James Callahan · Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Pressure Mounts on Ethics Committee to Speed Up Misconduct Probes as Midterms Loom

The bipartisan push comes amid investigations into three House members, including two Republicans and one Democrat, raising questions about the panel's secretive process.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 3 min read