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Americans have only elected 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
Florida Republicans have settled on Byron Donalds, a congressman, as their candidate for governor, and that now makes eight Black major party nominees for governors this year
Americans have only elected 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
Florida Republicans have settled on Byron Donalds, a congressman, as their candidate for governor, and that now makes eight Black major party nominees for governors this year.
Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Dan Sullivan lead in Alaska primary for US Senate
Incumbent Sullivan is running for third term while Peltola is fighting to flip seat and aid Democrats retake control of Congress
Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan Advance in Key Alaska Senate Contest
The Democratic former congresswoman and the incumbent Republican senator will face off in November. Whether a potential spoiler candidate with the same name as the senator qualifies alongside them has not been determined.
Wahab has narrow lead in race to replace Eric Swalwell in Congress
Regardless of who wins Tuesday’s race, Wahab and Hernandez are set to face off again in November in the race for a full term that begins in January.
David Jolly wins Democratic nomination for governor, will face Republican Byron Donalds
Byron Donalds, a Republican congressman, easily defeated his GOP challengers to win the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Former Congressman David Jolly won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. They face each other in November.
Tijerina touts efforts to lower property taxes. Reality is more complicated
Tijerina is trying to oust longtime Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar in South Texas.
Sen. Slotkin presses Hegseth, Caine to commit to keeping U.S. military out of the midterm elections
“I’d ask you to confirm a simple statement: the Department of Defense will not send Federal troops to the polls or to seize election materials of any kind,” Slotkin wrote to Hegseth and to Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in letters Tuesday.
CDC’s new director is pressed to do something about its zombie programs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still has an Alzheimer’s disease program. Congress appropriated $41 million to it this year. There’s just no one staffing it.
Sen. Slotkin presses Hegseth, Caine for
The Pentagon said in an email that it will respond directly to Slotkin, as it does with all congressional correspondence.
Sen. Slotkin presses Hegseth, Caine for
The Pentagon said in an email that it will respond directly to Slotkin, as it does with all congressional correspondence.
Sen. Slotkin presses Hegseth, Caine for
The Pentagon said in an email that it will respond directly to Slotkin, as it does with all congressional correspondence.
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries in Florida, Alaska and more
Tuesday's contests will help shape the fiercely contested midterms this fall to determine control of Congress, where Republicans have a narrow edge, and offer a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term.
Dan Sullivan, another Dan Sullivan and an ex-congresswoman face off in Alaska's U.S. Senate primary
Alaska voters are choosing candidates for November's general election in a series of primary contests Tuesday, including a U.S. Senate race that will be among the most closely watched in the nation this fall.
Stop treating small business owners like criminals
Rep. Warren Davidson called on Congress to permanently repeal the Corporate Transparency Act through the National Defense Authorization Act to protect small businesses from burdensome reporting req…
New York Republican congressman rips Hochul policies for sending businesses ‘don’t come here’ message
Rep. Mike Lawler says Kathy Hochul's data center moratorium tells companies to go elsewhere, worsening New York's out-migration and tax burden.
Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump's grip on adopted state
Florida voters cast ballots Tuesday for Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, U.S. Senate and several congressional races. The primaries will define a midterm ballot set to test President Donald Trump’s grip on his adopted state.
How California's midterm election could shape national political conflicts
In some congressional races and key battles over ballot issues, California Democrats' left-leaning wing and its more centrist forces are clashing.
Congress wants to depoliticize disaster aid. Politics may stand in the way.
A bipartisan push to stymie partisan discrimination in disaster assistance could be complicated by election-year politicking.
CDC’s new director is pressed to do something about its zombie programs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has several programs funded by Congress that lack staff to operate them.
Redistricting scrambles Florida primary as Alaska awaits Dan Sullivan v Dan Sullivan
Today’s contests will help shape the fiercely contested midterms this fall to determine control of Congress
Hiltzik: The Democrats' age revolt took down a progressive leader
Rep. John Larson fought hard in Congress to protect Social Security. Will his much younger successor play the same role?
Political dirty tricks upend midterm races across the country
Each one of these schemes could have an outsized impact on control of Congress.
Florida Primary Underscores State’s New Identity as a Republican Juggernaut
Republicans hold every statewide elected office and have drastically swung voter registration in the state. A newly gerrymandered congressional map has added four Republican-leaning seats.
Progressive Florida Dem Senate candidate wants to ‘assess’ congressional leadership
Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump's grip on adopted state
Florida voters cast ballots Tuesday for Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, U.S. Senate and several congressional races
2 Dan Sullivans face off in Alaska's US Senate primary, which also features a former congresswoman
A U.S. Senate contest featuring a former congresswoman and a challenger with the same name as the incumbent headlines Alaska’s primary
Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump's grip on adopted state
Florida voters cast ballots Tuesday for Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, U.S. Senate and several congressional races.
2 Dan Sullivans face off in Alaska's US Senate primary, which also features a former congresswoman
A U.S. Senate contest featuring a former congresswoman and a challenger with the same name as the incumbent headlines Alaska's primary.
2 Dan Sullivans Face off in Alaska's US Senate Primary, Which Also Features a Former Congresswoman
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska voters are choosing candidates for November's general election in a series of primary contests Tuesday, including a U.S. Senate race that will be among the most closely watched in the nation this fall. The campaign featured over a dozen contenders in each of the top ...
See Zach Nunn speak at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox
Zach Nunn, the Republican candidate for Iowa's 3rd congressional district, takes the stage at the 2026 Des Moines Register Political Soapbox.
Live Results: California special election to replace former Rep. Eric Swalwell
With two Democrats competing on the ballot, the seat in California’s 14th Congressional District is guaranteed to remain under Democratic control and further narrow an already fragile Republican majority in the chamber.
Oregon congresswoman proposes program to support first responder mental health
Salinas’ bipartisan proposal is similar to a 2017 law that provided funding for mental health programs for law enforcement.
'Hateful': Leaders from both parties slam far-right House candidate Dan Bilzerian's antisemitic attacks
Elected officials from both sides of the aisle have taken to social media to denounce antisemitic postings from Florida congressional candidate Dan Bilzerian.
Candidate Chris McGowan urges 'prudent use of arms' at Register's Soapbox
Republican Iowa 4th Congressional District candidate Chris McGowan spoke to voters during the Des Moines Register's Political Soapbox Aug. 17.
House Ethics committee investigating CA congressman
The announcement follows a New York Post story from two months ago
Congressional hearing in Biddeford examines ICE shooting
Political leaders and activists testified Monday at a special hearing in Biddeford regarding the July 13 shooting death of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero by an ICE agent.
US midterm election betting races past 2024 congressional total, data shows
The group forecast that total wagers on the 2026 midterms could reach $1.6 billion if betting activity accelerates at the same pace as it did in 2024.
Nancy Mace Unveils Tattoos as She Prepares to Leave Congress
The South Carolina Republican previously discussed getting inked because of "the pain that I need to feel."
Trump council’s Randy Levine: Congress must act to fix college sports
College sports need certainty. Student athletes need protection. Universities need a sustainable system. It is time to pass the Protect College Sports Act in both the Senate and the House.
Eric Jones Calls for a New Politics to Fight Corruption, Corporate Power and Rising Costs
Democratic challenger Eric Jones has initiated a campaign for Congress against longtime incumbent Representative Mike Thompson, with his platform emphasizing political reform, the mitigation of corporate influence, and the amelioration of economic inequality.
Congress Funded Global Health. The Office of Management and Budget Is Trying Not To Spend It.
Two PIH experts analyze what is happening to global health funds that aren’t being spent as they were allocated by Congress.
In Idaho, an insurer says health care costs may rise after hospital taps Congress’s billing tool
Blue Cross argues that Post Falls ER & Hospital is out-of-network for insurers and relies on an arbitration process created by Congress.
In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is running for reelection in a new Florida district after Republicans redrew the congressional map.
In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is running for reelection in a new Florida district after Republicans redrew the congressional map.
Seedy foreign money shaping culture, politics
More than any political cycle in memory, the 2026 primary campaign season has been marked by frequent, and often hysterical, condemnations of the influence of the so-called “Israel lobby.” After the conspiratorial anti-Trump gadfly Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) lost his Republican congressional primary in northern Kentucky in May, he quipped about the Trump-endorsed former Navy […]
Concerns over conditions aboard the USS Lincoln, mental health impacts
Congressional lawmakers are demanding more information about conditions aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which is deployed in the Middle East. Democrats are raising questions about supply shortages, water contamination and deteriorating mental health.
Who will champion science in Congress?
In public academic institutions there’s a bit of wisdom that to get anything done, you need a champion. Not just a good idea that you forward to administrators in an email, but a person who’s going to…
Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don't tell that to this California congressman
President Donald Trump last year told GOP-controlled states to redraw their maps before this year's midterm elections to increase the number of winnable seats for Republicans in order to help the party hold onto the U.S. House.
Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don't tell that to this California congressman
The national redistricting competition between the parties means California’s conservative voters are going through the same thing as Democratic voters in Republican strongholds
Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don't tell that to this California congressman
The national redistricting competition between the parties means California's conservative voters are going through the same thing as Democratic voters in Republican strongholds.
Politics: With no end in sight, Iran war draws mixed opinions from tri-state congresspeople
After Vice President J.D. Vance said on Friday that lowering oil prices has become the new goal for the United States in its ongoing war with Iran, oil prices rose
Health insurance rates expected to climb again for Minnesotans in 2027
Thousands of Minnesotans could see higher health insurance costs next year as insurers seek rate increases across individual and small-group markets.
You want to join a clinical trial. What to know about the hurdles
HHS began an effort to streamline clinical research, and legislation is pending in Congress. But patients and providers face participation challenges.
Republicans worry their chances of keeping Congress are slipping away. Inside the Trump campaign plan to change that
President Donald Trump has finally given the green light to pour millions of dollars from his personal PAC toward boosting vulnerable Republicans in November, two people familiar with the plans told CNN.
Three takeaways from Joe Mitchell at the Register Political Soapbox
Republican Iowa 2nd Congressional District candidate Joe Mitchell laid out his anti-corruption platform during the Register's political Soapbox.
DeSantis says he doesn’t support Republican Rep. Cory Mills in Tuesday’s primary
The congressman is running for a third term under a cloud of controversy.
Growing threat to free speech: Bogus copyright claims making political stories disappear
In what media experts are calling a threat to free speech, bogus copyright complaints have led to the scrubbing of dozens of stories about a congressional candidate from Google search results.
US Rep. Russell Fry endorses Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Republican Senate runoff
Congressman Russell Fry says he’s supporting Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina’s Republican Senate primary runoff
APS science teacher selected as Albert Einstein fellow at Library of Congress
An Arlington educator was honored by county school leaders this week after being selected to participate in a prestigious federal fellowship program. Daniel Bernhardt, who teaches science at Swanson Middle School, has been selected as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow and appointed teacher in residence at the Library of Congress for the 2026-27 school
Miller-Meeks Visits Davenport Guns & Shooting Club for Shooting Sports Month
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) visited Davenport Guns & Shooting Club to celebrate Shooting Sports Month, meeting with owner Jeanelle Westrom and local constituents.
Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House resume ballroom construction
An appeals court ruled last week Trump must stop the White House ballroom's construction because Congress has not approved the project
Congress must stop the politicization of peer review and American science
American scientific leadership was built by allowing evidence to prevail over ideology.
Congress must stop the politicization of peer review and American science
American scientific leadership was built by allowing evidence to prevail over ideology.
2026 International Congress of Basic Science Opens in Beijing
The 2026 International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS 2026) opened on August 9 in Beijing, bringing together four Fields Medalists — Shing-Tung Yau, Maxim Kontsevich, Martin Hairer and Caucher Birkar — and Turing Award laureate Robert Tarjan, alongside Li Luming, president of Tsinghua University. More than 80 recipients of the Shaw Prize, Wolf Prize and Dirac Medal, some 400 internationally recognized scholars, and more than 800 researchers and students from over 30 countries and regions gather
Business and labor groups both backed Golden in 2024. Now they’re split over LePage v. Dunlap
With U.S. Rep. Jared Golden on his way out of Congress, the business and labor groups that united behind him are once again at odds in the 2nd District. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Republican Paul LePage in the race Thursday. In contrast, Democrat Matt Dunlap has the backing of several major unions. It’s […]
U.S. Chamber endorses LePage for Congress in Maine
At Sheridan Construction in Fairfield, U.S. Chamber representative Stephen McAllister said the group — the largest business organization in the world — was impressed by LePage’s business background and work to reform the permitting process.
Trump’s Kennedy Center Board Votes to Put His Name Back on the Building
The proposed inscription tests Judge Christopher Cooper's ruling that only Congress can rename the national memorial.
Trump-allied Kennedy Center board votes to put his name back on building
A judge ruled in May that only Congress could change the name of the performing arts venue, and that Trump's name must be removed.
He once defended Trump in Congress. Now he runs a California wine bar.
Devin Nunes made headlines constantly in the first Trump administration.
AOC freezes her eggs, mixing her personal life with politics
The 36-year-old congressmember’s decision to freeze her eggs — and share it publicly — marks another milestone in her personal and political evolution.
California Dem ripped for 'perverted agenda' ahead of fundraiser at risqué nightclub
Marni von Wilpert is hosting a congressional campaign fundraiser at a San Diego nightclub known for LGBTQ nightlife and adult-themed specials.
How San Francisco's ridiculous housing prices are defining the race to replace Pelosi
As San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan and Sen. Scott Wiener fight to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, their track records on affordable housing could be decisive in the tight race for Congress.
Chatbots are doing the work of Congress with little oversight
From writing speeches to sorting constituent mail, AI is spreading through Congress faster than the rules governing its use.
In redrawn FL-23, incumbent Rep. Lois Frankel battles political outsider Victoria Doyle
The 78-year-old from West Palm Beach — who has been in elected office since the mid-1980s and in Congress since 2013 — is facing a progressive challenger, Victoria Doyle, 60, a retired intellectual property attorney and local activist.
Congress Face-Plants on Surprise Health Care Bills
Lawmakers wanted to reform surprise billing so patients weren’t hit with unexpected charges. But they also created a parallel system with new middlemen that is increasing health care costs.
Downtown Portland is gaining an unsavory reputation. Businesses say safety concerns must be addressed.
People nodding off in doorways. Aggressive panhandling along Congress Street. Needles and other waste on sidewalks. What more can be done?
Nebraska business leaders push congressional delegation for stability, predictability
Nebraska business leaders are calling for greater predictability in trade and regulatory policy, citing concerns that broad-based tariffs could raise production costs and threaten future investment.
How Crowley’s win could impact the campaign for WI-03
Incumbent Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden expected Francesca Hong to win the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.
Pro-crypto PAC fabricates Miami Herald headlines to attack Florida Democrat
Protect Progress has disclosed spending more than $1 million to oppose Oliver Gilbert’s candidacy in Florida’s 24th Congressional District.
Sen. Darline Graham, Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff in South Carolina
A first-time candidate who was always close to her brother's political orbit, Darline Graham overcame skepticism about her lack of experience in her campaign to replace him, as she moved forward Tuesday as the top vote-getter to runner-up Norman.
Trump-backed Michael Alfonso wins crowded GOP primary for his father-in-law's former Wisconsin seat
Michael Alfonso, Sean Duffy's 26-year-old son-in-law, defeated a crowded field to win the Republican nomination for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District.
Cyberattacks on US water systems raise alarms, but Congress faces hurdles on a fix
After recent cyberattacks targeted water systems, local leaders are urging Congress to boost protections before a more serious breach disrupts drinking water supplies.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ENTERTAINMENT ($MSGE) Releases Q4 2026 Earnings
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ENTERTAINMENT ($MSGE) posted quarterly earnings results for Q4 2026 on Wednesday, August 12th. The company reported earnings of -$0.13 per share, beating estimates of -$0.42 by $0.29. The company also reported revenue of $196,320,000, beating estimates of $169,951,125 by $26,368,875.You can see Quiver Quantitative's $MSGE stock page to track data on insider trading, hedge fund activity, congressional trading, and more.
Trump plays down Air Force One plane switch as criticism grows over ‘decoy’ passengers
President says Secret Service wanted him on ‘different plane’ due to threat as Democrats call for congressional briefing
Congressmen propose expanding Medicare reimbursement for radiologist assistants
Reps. John Joyce, MD, R-Pa., and Mike Thompson, D-Calif., recently reintroduced the latest iteration of the Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act, also known as MARCA.
Cooke wins Democratic primary in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District
Cooke is making her second run against Van Orden, who defeated her in the 2024 general election.
Inside Iowa Politics: What Sen. Ernst wants to do before leaving office
Sen. Joni Ernst confirmed what she wants to accomplish before she leaves Congress.
Inside Iowa Politics: What Sen. Ernst wants to do before leaving office
Sen. Joni Ernst confirmed what she wants to accomplish before she leaves Congress.
Van Orden to face Cooke again in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District race
Van Orden, who is seeking a third term representing western and central Wisconsin, narrowly defeated Cooke by about 11,000 votes in 2024.
Dems eye pick-up in Wisconsin swing district as Rep Van Orden set for rematch in key House race
Rebecca Cooke won Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary, setting up a rematch with Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden this fall.
Rebecca Cooke Wins Democratic Primary for Key Wisconsin House Seat
Ms. Cooke, a three-time congressional candidate, held a huge fund-raising edge in a western Wisconsin race that Democrats consider pivotal to their hopes of flipping the House.
Republican survives primary on Tim Walz's old congressional turf as Dems eye seat flip
Brad Finstad faced challengers Gregory Goetzman and Oliver Morlan in the Minnesota 1st Congressional District Republican primary on Tuesday.
Trump DOJ formally stakes out bold claim that presidential advisers outside government are protected by privilege
Communications that President Donald Trump has with advisers who don’t even work for his administration can be protected by executive privilege, the Justice Department said in a memo Monday evening that comes amid lawsuits and a possible Democratic takeover of Congress.
Live Results: Alabama midterm U.S. House primaries after redistricting
Voters in four of Alabama’s seven congressional districts will select U.S. House nominees Tuesday under a new map that eliminates one of the state’s two majority-Black districts currently represented by Democrats.
The political power of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's egg freezing
In showcasing the balancing act of career ambitions and fertility, the congresswoman is once again flexing her political prowess.
Ocasio-Cortez faces a crossroads in politics
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is at a career and life crossroads that many women face at the age of 36, even without the pressure of a potential White House run. The congresswoman, still l…
From Curiosity to the Frontiers: ICBS Honors Four Women Scientists
Among the nine recipients of the ICBS Medal awarded at the 2026 International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS), four are women: Claire Voisin, Andrea J. Liu, Bao Zhenan, and Zhuang Xiaowei. Shing-Tung Yau, chair of ICBS, highlighted this in his opening address, noting that 'women researchers are contributing to every stage of scientific progress through their distinctive intellectual perspectives and sustained dedication.'
Democrats Plan New Push to Defeat Max Miller in Ohio After Abuse Accusations
The party’s congressional campaign arm added Mr. Miller’s opponent, Brian Poindexter, to its highly competitive “Red to Blue” list.