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Senate Faces Tight Timeline to Pass Crypto and College Sports Bills Before Midterms

A procedural vote on the Clarity Act is scheduled for Tuesday, while a vote on college sports funding remains unscheduled amid Democratic concerns over presidential ethics exemptions.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, September 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Whip Barrasso Says Democrats Fear Rise of Progressive Candidates in Midterm Races

Speaking at the RNC convention in Dallas, Barrasso cited private concerns from Democratic colleagues about candidates like El-Sayed and Talarico becoming the party's standard-bearers.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Dem Senate Nominee Cooper Declines Socialist Pledge, Cites Need for Party Unity

Former Gov. Roy Cooper states the Democratic Party needs a 'wide spectrum' to defeat Republicans in North Carolina, rejecting the 'Promise to America' initiative.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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GOP Touts 'Big Beautiful Bill' Amid Mixed Results on Taxes, Aid, and Immigration

One year after enactment, the legislation has extended tax breaks and boosted enforcement, but CBO data shows a $3.4 trillion deficit increase and significant drops in SNAP enrollment.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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DDHQ Shifts Senate Odds to Democrats, Then Back to GOP: 'A Coin Flip'

The handicapper's brief move to 51 percent for Democrats highlighted the tightness of midterm races before reverting to a Republican edge.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Rules Committee Hearings Feature Member Proposals for Remote Voting and Ethics Reforms

Twelve members offered recommendations during the biennial 'member day' hearing, including allowing parents to vote via proxy and tightening ethics enforcement.

By Diane Park · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Missouri Secretary of State Faces Contempt Hearing Amid Redistricting Battle

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is set to appear before the state Supreme Court as judges weigh sanctions over the state's congressional map.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Panel to Probe Foreign 'Trojan Horses' as Singham Scrutiny Widens

The hearing examines how nonprofits and activist networks may serve as conduits for influence from China, Cuba, and Iran, expanding on financial investigations into a $591 million network.

By Diane Park · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed Defeats Progressive Challengers in Primary

The 76-year-old incumbent secured his sixth term bid, raising over $3.4 million compared to his opponents' combined fundraising efforts.

By James Callahan · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Stefany Shaheen, Daughter of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Wins New Hampshire House Primary

The 1st District seat, open due to Rep. Chris Pappas' Senate run, was won by Shaheen after a campaign that navigated both family name advantages and establishment backlash.

By James Callahan · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 3 min read