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Report: Jared Kushner and Democratic Leader Jeffries Meet With House Control at Stake in November
The private New York meeting between Trump's outside adviser and the potential Democratic House speaker signals White House outreach as both parties court crossover votes ahead of midterm elections.
Scott Says 'There's No Doubt' Darline Graham Is Qualified to Be Senator
The South Carolina Republican defended his fellow GOP candidate following her debate slip-up on national security questions.
Alaska Republicans Work to Educate Voters About Duplicate Sullivan Name in Senate Race
Incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a potential Democratic plant candidate sharing his name, complicating Alaska's Senate race ahead of November ranked-choice voting.
Why Democrats Still Have a Shot at Winning the Senate
With 20 Republican-held seats up in 2026 compared to 14 for Democrats, the map presents opportunities despite historical midterm trends favoring the opposition party.
White House Races Into History as Freedom 250 Grand Prix Roars Through DC Streets
The first-ever IndyCar street race in the nation's capital draws top drivers including Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist for a 1.7-mile circuit near the White House.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, Former U.S. Senator From Kansas Dies at 94
The Republican lawmaker served four terms in the Senate and was the first woman elected to a full term representing Kansas in Congress.
Alaska Democratic Senate Hopeful Mary Peltola Missed Nearly One-Fifth of State House Votes, Records Show
The former Democratic congresswoman missed 794 of 4,265 state legislative votes during her five terms from 1999 to 2009, and 36.67% of Bethel City Council meetings from 2011 to 2013.
Sen. Jim Banks Pushes Seven-Part Immigration Package to Codify Trump Priorities Before Midterms
The Indiana Republican wants Congress to lock in policies on birthright citizenship, H-1B visas and commercial driver's licenses before the midterm elections.
Police Raid at Penn State Fraternity House Raises Campus Safety Questions
Officers responded to reports of an incident at a campus fraternity house, with one student initially believing the arrival was a prank.
Top 5 Most Heated Moments as Progressives Spar Over Who Is Farther to the Left in Final Dem Senate Debate
Massachusetts Democratic candidates Ed Markey and Seth Moulton clashed over transgender athletes, ICE abolition, and how to counter Trump in their final debate.