Congress

Alaska Officials Ask Voters to Verify Citizenship After Data Error Affects Thousands

The Alaska Division of Elections sent letters to more than 3,000 registered voters after a data mix-up with the state DMV flagged potential non-citizens ahead of the August primary.

By Diane Park · Friday, July 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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Ken Paxton Touts His Efforts to Fight Voter Fraud. His Senate Opponent Is Now Accusing Him of Committing It.

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune reported that the attorney general voted in six elections from an address where he no longer lived, prompting a formal complaint and an allegation of hypocrisy from challenger James Talarico.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 24, 2026 · 5 min read
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Senate Republican Warns Public Growing Weary as Iran Conflict Nears Five Months

Defense Secretary Hegseth testified the operation has cost $37.5 billion so far, with 18 U.S. service members killed since fighting began.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Fox News Poll Shows Strong Support for Voter ID Laws and Mail-In Voting Amid Senate Stalemate

The survey finds 77% back photo ID requirements while 64% support universal mail-in voting, with partisan divides on each issue.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper's Campaign Spent $277K on Private Security, FEC Records Show

The six-figure security spending has become a flashpoint in the North Carolina Senate race as Republicans question the former governor's criminal justice record.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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DSA-Backed Candidate Oliver Larkin Challenges Rep. Jared Moskowitz in Florida Primary

The 33-year-old progressive, who backs abolishing the Senate and arresting Netanyahu under an ICC warrant, is the only socialist-endorsed House candidate running in a key swing district.

By Diane Park · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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GOP Lawmaker Pushes Legislation to Dissolve Congressional Black Caucus and Other Race-Based Groups

Rep. Nancy Mace's resolution would ban House caucuses organized around race, ethnicity or national origin, targeting some of Congress's most influential Democratic groups.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Thune Says He Can't Count to 50 GOP Votes on Reconciliation Framework

The Senate majority leader acknowledged Republicans lack the votes to advance a $95 billion House-passed budget resolution ahead of the Sept. 30 funding deadline.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Passes War Powers Resolution, 218-214; Senate Rejects Same Measure in Party-Line Vote

The House measure targets Trump's authority to use military force against Iran and Houthis, while White House Chief of Staff Leavitt links any Saudi normalization deal to acceptance of Abraham Accords framework.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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House GOP Wrangles Hardliners to Advance $95 Billion Spending Plan

The narrowly passed budget framework advances on a 216-214 party-line vote, with two Republicans and one independent joining Democrats in opposition.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 3 min read