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N.Y. House Candidate Micah Lasher Responds to Jack Schlossberg's 'Status Quo' Criticism
Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy, has challenged Lasher's campaign approach in the competitive New York House race.
Ron Klain Defends Graham Platner's Tattoo Explanation, Drawing Fire From Jewish Organizations
The former Biden chief of staff called criticism of the Maine Senate candidate's disputed Nazi-linked ink a 'partisan attack,' prompting condemnation from multiple Jewish groups.
House Democrats Omar, McBride Mock Republican Mace After Primary Loss
Mace placed fifth in South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary, prompting online exchanges with Democratic colleagues who referenced her earlier comments and political positions.
Sen. Eric Schmitt's Diving Catch Makes ESPN's Top Plays During Congressional Baseball Game
The Missouri Republican laid out for a fly ball, bloody nose and all, propelling Republicans to their sixth straight win in the annual charity game.
White House and Congress Back Second Chances, But Advocates Seek Concrete Legislative Action
The bipartisan support for Second Chance Month highlights a gap between rhetorical commitment and the 44,000 legal barriers still blocking reintegration.
Graham Platner Wins Maine Democratic Primary, Setting Up General Election Challenge to Sen. Collins
The matchup between the moderate Republican incumbent and her Democratic challenger comes as party strategists eye potential Senate seat gains nationally in 2026.
Senate Appropriations Talks Stall as Collins, Murray Report Impasse on Fiscal 2027 Top-Line Spending
The Senate Appropriations Committee has canceled spending bill meetings for two consecutive weeks amid partisan disputes over defense versus domestic funding levels.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh Takes on a Starring Role in Maine's Senate Race
Sen. Susan Collins' 2018 confirmation vote for Kavanaugh—now the deciding vote to overturn Roe v. Wade—is emerging as a central issue in her 2026 re-election battle.
Poll: Voter Cynicism Remains a Potent Threat to Incumbents Across the Globe
The POLITICO Poll finds 71 percent of U.S. adults say politicians only look out for themselves, reflecting deep anti-incumbent sentiment on both sides of the Atlantic.
Missouri Senator Warns Immigration Policies Threaten Western Civilization After Securing ICE Funding Win
Schmitt's $350 million provision targeting sanctuary jurisdictions included in House-passed reconciliation package, aims to fund arrests of criminal illegal immigrants after release from custody.