Congress

Florida Democrats Score Upset in Tampa-Based state Senate Race

Democrat Brian Nathan defeats Republican state Rep. Josie Tomkow in Special Election for Florida Senate District 14, flipping a seat previously held by Lt. Gov. Jay Collins.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, March 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Republicans Say They Have a Path to End DHS Shutdown and Airport Delays

Proposal would fund most of Homeland Security while using reconciliation to address ICE and election provisions, though key hurdles remain.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, March 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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TSA, FEMA Officials Testify Before House on Impacts of DHS Shutdown

The hearing comes as the department has gone without funding for over a month amid partisan fights over ICE reforms.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, March 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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N.C. Senate's Top Republican Concedes in Primary Decided by 23 Votes

Phil Berger, who led the state Senate for 15 years and received Trump's endorsement, lost to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page in a recount.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, March 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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GOP Senator Introduces Bill to Close Medicaid Fraud Loophole, Allow State Prosecutions

Florida Sen. Ashley Moody's STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act would grant state attorneys general authority to prosecute fraud recipients, not just providers.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, March 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Rubio Testifies in Trial of Ex-Florida Congressman Allegedly Hired by Maduro Government

The Secretary of State took the stand in Miami federal court describing his 2017 conversations with David Rivera about a plan to persuade Venezuela's leader to step aside.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, March 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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Atlanta Airport Delays Become Political Flashpoint in Georgia Senate Race

Republicans criticize Sen. Jon Ossoff for voting against DHS funding as TSA agents work without pay during ongoing partial government shutdown.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, March 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Illinois Democrats Decline to Defend No Votes on Laken Riley Act After Student's Killing Tied to Repeat Offender

The killing of Sheridan Gorman, 18, by an alleged illegal immigrant with prior arrest has renewed scrutiny of Illinois Democrats' opposition to the Laken Riley Act.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, March 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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Manchin Urges Democrats to Stand Up to Senate GOP Amid Push to Nix Filibuster

Former West Virginia senator says at least 5-10 Democrats must pledge to oppose eliminating the 60-vote threshold as Republicans push SAVE America Act.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Fact-Checking Chuck Schumer's SAVE America Act Claims

Schumer said only 5% of Americans register to vote in person, but federal data shows the actual figure is between 11% and 42%.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, March 22, 2026 · 3 min read