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Johnson Launches Six-Week Campaign Blitz to Protect House Majority
Speaker Mike Johnson will visit more than 40 congressional districts across 22 states in the final weeks before Election Day, as Republicans race to defend their House majority.
Hatcher Scrubs Trump From Tennessee Race as Rural Fuel Costs Bite
The Republican nominee for Tennessee's 5th district removed Trump references from his campaign as diesel prices hit record highs in his rural district.
Senate Leaves Daylight Saving Bill Stranded as Clocks Fall Back Nov. 1
The House-passed Sunshine Protection Act sits dormant in committee while 19 states wait for federal permission to ditch the twice-yearly time change.
Democrats Favored to Win House in 2026, Prediction Markets Show
Traders give Democrats a 91 to 93 percent chance of claiming the 218 seats needed for a majority, driven by Trump's weak approval ratings.
Two House Democrats Defect on GOP Vote, Drawing Leadership Fury
Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden sided with Republicans on a procedural vote, handing Speaker Mike Johnson a narrow win and prompting Democratic leaders to threaten discipline.
Prediction Markets Favor Democrats to Take House With Two Months Left
Kalshi's prediction exchange prices Democrats at 85% to win control after trading 22.3 million contracts on House control
Ingraham Warns GOP to 'Get Act Together' as Senate Seats Slip
Fox News host Laura Ingraham and Republican operative Ned Ryun cautioned that GOP candidates face unexpected vulnerability in Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, and Alaska ahead of November elections.
Mills Loses Primary as GOP Distances Over Ethics Probe
The Florida Republican, facing House Ethics Committee investigation, fell to challenger Ryan Elijah by 12 points — abandoned by Trump and DeSantis in the final stretch.
Congress and State Capitals on the Line in 2026 Midterms
Voters will decide all 435 House seats, 33 Senate seats and dozens of state offices on Nov. 3, 2026, setting the legislative agenda for the next two years.
Progressive Lawrence Wins Michigan Primary, Faces GOP Rep. Barrett in November
William Lawrence, a 35-year-old climate activist, secured the Democratic nomination in Michigan's 7th District, setting up a closely watched swing-seat battle against Rep. Tom Barrett
Cleaver Faces GOP Challenge from Brattin in Missouri's 5th District
U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver will face Republican state Sen. Rick Brattin in November for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District seat.
Virginia Democrats Pick Luria for Kiggans Rematch in Key House Race
Former Rep. Elaine Luria raised nearly $4.7 million for her bid to reclaim the battleground seat she lost in 2022.
Emmer Says Foot Surgeries, Not Grave Illness, Behind Health Speculation
The House Majority Whip told Gokhshtein Media he is not gravely ill and has undergone multiple foot surgeries for ongoing injuries.
Kay Granger, Texas Republican Who Chaired House Appropriations, Dies at 83
Granger served nearly three decades in Congress, chaired the powerful House Appropriations Committee and was Fort Worth's first female mayor.
House AI Bill Hands Regulatory Edge to Tech Giants, Squeezes Startups
Reps. Jay Obernolte and Ted Lieu's bipartisan bill would create a federal AI oversight body—one critics say is built to favor incumbents over challengers.
Kean Jr.'s Return Changes House GOP Math on Key Finance Votes
The New Jersey Republican's expected return in weeks could swing votes on appropriations and digital asset legislation
Pelosi Backs Chan for House Seat—Securing Her Bay Area Legacy
The endorsement for California's 11th District solidifies Pelosi's influence in Bay Area politics and directs fundraising to a key ally
Supreme Court Backs Virginia GOP Map, Sets Off Campaign Cash Fight
Court's refusal to reinstate Democrat-backed congressional map locks in Republican advantage through 2026, triggering millions in defensive spending
Rep. Wilson Eyes Reelection Despite Missing 28% of Votes—Lobbyists Love the Certainty
The 83-year-old Florida Democrat's absenteeism creates a predictable landscape for education lobbyists with ties to her committee seat
Luna's Bid to Oust Swalwell Signals House Dysfunction, Threatens Crypto Policy
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's move to remove Rep. Eric Swalwell over assault allegations exposes legislative gridlock, creating uncertainty for digital asset reforms