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Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields Will Not Seek Re-Election After Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes District

The Democrat, whose seat was among those targeted by the NRCC after Trump won the newly drawn district by 32.1 points in 2024, will instead run for state Senate.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 3 min read
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Top Virginia Dem Dinged for On-Air Correction of State's Voter ID Law; Opponent Demands Answers

Republican Senate challengers say Mark Warner's error on national television raises questions about his fitness to protect election integrity.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 3 min read
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Mark Warner Corrected on Air About Virginia Voter ID Laws; Republican Challengers Seize on Error

The Democratic senator said Virginia requires photo ID, but ABC News anchor Jon Karl noted voters can use utility bills and other documents without photographs.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Narrowly Backs Allowing Troops, Pentagon Workers to Carry Personal Guns on Military Bases

The 215-214 vote approves Rep. Jeff Crank's amendment establishing a presumption that installation commanders approve requests from qualified personnel.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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House GOP Leaders Push Forward With a Procedural Vote Amid Member Uncertainty

The afternoon vote will determine whether a slate of conservative priorities moves to the House floor for debate, with whip counts still fluid heading into Tuesday.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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Ossoff Warns Donors Campaign Is Falling Behind Despite $68.7 Million Raised Since 2025

The Georgia Democrat has one of the largest Senate war chests in the country, yet his campaign emails claim he urgently needs funds to keep ads on air.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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The Memo: Lebanon Crisis Takes Center Stage With White House Meeting

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun seeks to distance his government from Hezbollah while demonstrating resolve against Israel in high-stakes Washington visit.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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N.J. Governor Says Thousands of Noncitizens Mistakenly Added to Voter Rolls

The disclosure comes as election integrity debates continue across the country, though full details of the error remain limited.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Panel Advances Jay Clayton's Nomination to Lead US Intelligence Agencies

The former SEC chairman would oversee the Office of the Director of National Intelligence if confirmed by the full Senate.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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Thune Says Republicans Would 'Welcome' Fetterman If He Switches Parties

The South Dakota senator's comments come as progressive Democrats have grown more critical of Israel's military operations in Gaza.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 4 min read