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Dan Sullivan, Another Dan Sullivan and an Ex-Congresswoman Face Off in Alaska's U.S. Senate Primary
The crowded 16-candidate field includes two candidates with identical names, with the outcome potentially determining control of the U.S. Senate.
Fox News Shifts Texas, Michigan Senate Races to Toss-Up Status
The network moved both races from their previous lean ratings, signaling heightened competitiveness with less than three months until Election Day.
House Republican on USS Abraham Lincoln Concerns: 'I Don't Make Much of It'
Rep. Pat Fallon dismissed reports of crew mental health struggles and supply shortages aboard the carrier, which has been deployed for an extended period in the Middle East.
White House Credits Trump Policies for Historic Crime Decline as DNC Passes Nonbinding ICE Resolution
The Democratic measure urging Congress to abolish the agency drew broader committee support than an abolition proposal, while crime statistics show nationwide declines.
Illegal Immigrant From Colombia Sentenced to 3 Years for Using Stolen Identity to Vote for Decades
Carlos Felipe Jaramillo-Grajales admitted to using a U.S. citizen's identity since 2003, casting ballots in multiple elections including 2020, according to DHS.
Florida Democratic Socialist House Candidate Downplays Label, Emphasizes 'People-Centered Policies'
The candidate is part of a broader effort by progressive challengers to reframe democratic socialist messaging ahead of competitive Florida races.
Questions About Schumer's Future Grow as Democratic Candidates Call for Change
Progressive candidates winning primaries in Illinois, Maine and Michigan say they will not back his bid for another term as Senate leader.
Vought Rejects Pledge That DOJ Will Always Act Independently of White House
The OMB nominee's response to a direct question about departmental autonomy draws scrutiny from both parties during confirmation hearing.
Republicans Won the Redistricting Competition. Don't Tell That to this California Congressman
The party that controls state legislatures often gains structural advantages in drawing congressional maps, and data shows Republicans have secured more favorable district boundaries heading into upcoming elections.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Returns to Congressional Testimony for First Time Since Leaving Government
The former NIAID director faced questions about the origins of COVID-19 and his agency's response during a tense hearing before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.