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Democrats Build Massive Cash Advantages in Key Senate Races, Outpacing Republicans in Multiple Battleground States

Candidates like Jon Ossoff and James Talarico have amassed war chests worth tens of millions, though Republicans point to party committee advantages heading into the fall.

By James Callahan · Thursday, July 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Set To Consider Todd Blanche's AG Nomination After Federal Judge Questions His Fitness to Practice Law

Judge Kathleen Williams referred Blanche to New York State disciplinary officials, including for potential disbarment, just two days before the Senate confirmation hearing.

By James Callahan · Thursday, July 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Democrats Boycott Committee Hearing on Fraud as Republicans Press Witnesses

All Democratic members of the Senate Homeland Security Committee except Ranking Member Gary Peters were absent from Wednesday's hearing, prompting Republican criticism that Democrats are avoiding scrutiny of alleged fraud cases in Minnesota and California.

By Diane Park · Thursday, July 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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On the Road With Speaker Johnson and His 1,477 Unread Texts

House Republican leadership communications practices come under scrutiny as records show significant volume of unopened messages during recent legislative session.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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Jack Smith Thrust Back Into Spotlight at Blanche Hearing Over Exposed Senators' Messages

Sen. Kennedy pressed Acting AG nominee on how Smith's team obtained text messages from 44 lawmakers during Trump election probe, with DOJ confirming investigation.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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AOC Offers Rare Praise to Late Sen. Graham for Backing AI Porn Bill Now Stalled in House

The DEFIANCE Act, which passed the Senate unanimously in January with bipartisan support, would allow victims of nonconsensual AI-generated deepfake pornography to seek up to $250,000 in damages.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Democrat Calls on Party to Embrace 'Socialist' Label, Citing Environmental Regulation

Rep. Gwen Moore of Wisconsin said Democrats should stop being 'shy' about the term, while other prominent Democrats have publicly opposed socialist ideology within the party.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 3 min read
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House GOP Scrambles to Tee Up Reconciliation 3.0 While Facing Competing Pressures

Party leaders aim for a third straight party-line budget vote before midterm campaign season intensifies, but internal divisions over spending and deficit priorities threaten the timeline.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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Live Updates: Todd Blanche, Jay Clayton Face Senate Confirmation Hearings

The pair of Trump nominees appeared before committees amid ongoing Middle East tensions and questions about their qualifications for key administration posts.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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Sen. Adam Schiff Questions AG Nominee Todd Blanche During Confirmation Hearing

The California Democrat pressed the nominee on his previous representation of former President Donald Trump and positions on DOJ independence.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 4 min read