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Eight Congressional Incumbents Lose Primaries Across Both Parties This Cycle

The losses include Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Cornyn, along with four House Democrats, spanning Texas, Louisiana, Kentucky and New York.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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AOC's Primary Win Reignites Speculation Over 2028 White House Bid, Schumer Challenge

The New York Democrat easily defeated primary challengers while far-left candidates backed by Mayor Mamdani swept three key congressional races in NYC.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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Speaker Johnson Says He Will Push SAVE America Act Through Reconciliation 3.0

The House GOP leader says the voter ID bill, which has stalled in the Senate, could only pass through a special budget process that bypasses the filibuster.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Gives Final Approval to Landmark Housing Bill Aimed at Lowering Costs

The 358-32 bipartisan vote sends the legislation to President Trump, who is expected to sign it Wednesday after Senate passage 85-5.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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Mamdani's Socialists Upset Incumbent Dems in House Primary Sweep

Three democratic socialist candidates backed by the NYC mayor won Democratic primaries, defeating two sitting House members including Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Zohran Mamdani's Picks Take Key House Primaries Amid a Broad Battle Over Democrats' Direction

New York City mayor-backed candidates won three competitive congressional primaries, defeating incumbents and establishment favorites in districts that were among his strongest in last year's mayoral race.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 5 min read
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Senators Brace for Another Government Shutdown After Spending Talks Stall

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins canceled markup of four bills as negotiations with Democrats on defense and nondefense spending top lines remain deadlocked.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Republicans Prepare $22 Million Ad Blitz to Lock In Florida and Virginia Redistricting Wins

The Congressional Leadership Fund announces new reservations in two states where recent redistricting battles gave Republicans an edge, as both parties position for November House races.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rep. April McClain Delaney Wins Bitter Primary to Keep Her Maryland House Seat

The $23 million race became a flashpoint for Democratic divisions over Trump, money in politics and immigration, with former Rep. David Trone unable to reclaim his old seat.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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Brooklyn Coffee Shop That Targeted Jewish Congressman Faces DOJ Probe After Reported Tax, Health Code Issues

The civil rights investigation comes as records show Poetica Coffee and its owner owe New York State hundreds of thousands in unpaid taxes.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 5 min read