Congress

Texas Republican Congressman Faces New Calls to Resign After Texts Revealed

NBC News released a video showing messages that discuss a pending ethics inquiry, prompting criticism from Democrats and some GOP leaders.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, February 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Governor Moore Vows to Continue Redistricting Push After Senate Declines to Advance Map

Moore said he will pursue a new congressional map despite the Maryland Senate voting not to consider the proposal, citing demographic shifts and the need for fair representation.

By James Callahan · Monday, February 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Rep. Anna Luna Criticizes GOP Senator’s ‘Bartending’ Swipe at AOC After Munich Appearance

Luna said the remark reduced a congressional colleague to a stereotype, while the senator defended it as a joke about a recent event.

By James Callahan · Monday, February 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Only a Fraction of House Seats Remain Competitive after 2022 Redistricting

Analysis shows roughly 4% of the 435 districts are classified as competitive, a decline linked to maps drawn by Republican‑led state legislatures.

By James Callahan · Sunday, February 22, 2026 · 3 min read
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Texas GOP Senate Candidate Calls for ‘Next Generation of American First Patriots’ to Lead

Republican hopeful Mike Hunt says the party must hand leadership to younger conservatives as he launches his 2026 Senate campaign.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, February 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Poll Finds Voters Cite Data Centers as Next Major Issue, yet Lack Clear Opinion

57% of respondents say data‑center expansion will dominate politics, but only 28% feel they know how to vote on related policies.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, February 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Why Do GOP Leaders Call Dem Criticism of Trump‑Backed Voter ID Bill ‘Nonsense’?

House Republicans say the legislation protects election integrity, while Democrats argue it would suppress turnout among minority voters.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, February 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

GOP Warns Democrats Using DHS Funding Lapse to Stall Senate Vote on Voter ID

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is delaying a scheduled vote on a bill requiring photo ID for federal elections.

By Diane Park · Thursday, February 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Walz Says He’d ‘Rather Eat Glass’ Than Fill Klobuchar’s Senate Seat

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz refuses to appoint a temporary replacement for Amy Klobuchar’s vacant Senate seat before the 2026 election.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, February 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Voter ID Bill: GOP Secures 50 Votes, 60-Vote Hurdle Remains

The vote count suggests a potential procedural path forward for the bill despite Democratic opposition and the 60-vote filibuster threshold.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · 3 min read