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AOC-backed Dem connected to Twin Towers bombing terrorist faces congressional pressure after primary win
Rep. Michael Lawler says he will seek a full investigation of Democratic primary winner Adam Hamawy over his ties to Blind Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman.
EMILYs List endorses Kathy Castor in re-election bid for redrawn CD 14
Castor has represented Tampa Bay in Congress for nearly 20 years.
Eli Manning's private equity firm acquires licensing company for NFL Flag in bet on youth sports
Eli Manning's Brand Velocity Capital announced a deal to acquire youth sports company RCX amid congressional bill to ban private equity from youth sports.
Connie Chan celebrates primary in Chinatown
Chinese-Americans yearn for historic SF congress seat.
Congressional candidates spar in NY-7 debate
Antonio Reynoso, Claire Valdez and Julie Won are running in the Democratic primary to succeed Rep. Nydia Velázquez.
What Saikat Chakrabarti got wrong about S.F. in his bid for Congress
Saikat Chakrabarti did not account for the fact that San Francisco has its own set of rules when it comes to running for office, Joe Garofoli writes.
Republicans Begin to Test the Limits of Trump’s Power by Flexing Their Own
The president’s unilateral and retributive style of governing is starting to hit a wall in both chambers of Congress.
Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress
Republicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress. The GOP could gain about 10 U.S. House seats in the upcoming November elections if the new voting districts perform as intended.
House passes resolution for first time to halt military action against Iran in rebuke of Trump
The House approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying the president as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long war that has reordered politics at home and abroad.
WATCH: Johnson says Trump wants U.S. allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
In a first, House votes to block Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran
The Senate advanced a similar war powers resolution last month on a procedural vote, reflecting growing impatience with a conflict Congress hasn’t authorized.
WATCH: Rubio said he’s never seen Trump fall asleep in a meeting. Rep. Lieu showed him the videos
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a tense exchange in a congressional hearing Wednesday over President Donald Trump dozing off in public appearances, like Cabinet meetings.
U.S. Congressman tells Endeavor Health to stop retaliating against unionizing nurses
Democratic Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is calling on Endeavor to reinstate two nurses who were allegedly fired from Evanston Hospital and to respect workers rights to organize.
U.S. Congressman tells Endeavor Health to stop retaliating against unionizing nurses
Democratic Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is calling on Endeavor to reinstate two nurses who were allegedly fired from Evanston Hospital and to respect workers rights to organize.
WATCH LIVE: Senate starts voting on legislation to fund immigration enforcement after 'weaponization' fund abandoned
EPA's Science Independence Under Congressional Fire
Congress scrutinizes Trump administration's dismantling of EPA's independent science office. Hear testimony Thursday on federal environmental research impact.
Senate Republicans drop Trump ballroom funding from immigration bill
Senate Republicans have formally removed funding for President Donald Trump’s ballroom security as part of their sprawling immigration funding package, according to revised legislative text released Wednesday.
Protect College Sports Act Hearing Testifies to Misplaced Priorities
Authors of the latest college sports bill highlighted its unique bipartisanship at a time of historic Congressional dysfunction and unpopularity.
Nick Saban asks Congress to 'bring order' via college sports bill
Nick Saban appeared in Congress to support the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, which aims to "bring order to a system that badly needs fixing" in the NIL and transfer portal era.
A rare Trump setback, a missing congressman and Spencer Pratt: 6 takeaways from the latest midterm primaries
The contours of a premier Senate race took shape in Iowa, while President Donald Trump’s endorsement streak ran into a roadblock there.
Missing Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. Wins Primary
Kean, who hasn’t been seen in months, said he would be “completely transparent” about the medical condition that has sidelined him.
5 things to know about California’s election, from Congress to the governor’s race
You won't see a Republican vs. Republican matchup in the California governor's race as Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton hold the top two spots.
Health groups lobby against chemical law changes
Public health and environmental advocates are pressing lawmakers this week to oppose industry-backed changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act.
‘Getting things done’: John Taylor swaps mayoral re-election bid for run at HD 109
His candidacy comes amid a broader political reshuffling in Miami-Dade, with multiple legislative seats opening due to term limits, higher-office bids and shifting congressional borders.
Millions use chatbots for mental health. Accountability can’t wait.
Congress should ensure innovation aligns with the principles we expect in every corner of healthcare: safety, transparency, accountability and trust.
Former US Army doctor Adam Hamawy will win Democratic House primary in New Jersey, CNN projects
Adam Hamawy, a retired US Army combat surgeon and sharp Israel critic, will win the crowded Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, CNN’s Decision Desk projects.
Supreme Court rules Alabama may redraw congressional maps to oust a Black Democrat
The decision clears the way for the governor and state lawmakers to redraw their congressional voting map with six districts that favor Republicans and one that favors a Democrat.
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections
The Supreme Court is allowing Alabama to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, blocking a lower court ruling that the map intentionally discriminates against Black people
Breaking down New York's proposed redistricting amendment
A constitutional amendment poised for first passage in the New York state Legislature this week could help Democrats gain up to four congressional seats in 2028 if ultimately approved by voters, experts say.
Voices of the Voters: National Politics Drives 48th Race
At stake is a congressional seat that could determine if the House of Representatives enters the next two years with a Republican or Democratic majority.
5 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries in California, Iowa and beyond
Democrats are banking on a rare chance to regain ground in Iowa, a rural state that has repeatedly eluded them in recent years. Republicans, meanwhile, are grappling with a New Jersey congressman whose unexplained absence could put their already slim majority at risk.
L.A. Rep. Jimmy Gomez reportedly faces House investigation over sexual misconduct allegations
The investigation came after the New York Post reported that the five-term congressman had been spotted kissing a much younger congressional staffer from a different office in 2023.
WATCH: Schumer met says he with Platner after report on explicit texts, 'we're going to beat’ Collins
WATCH LIVE: Senate Democratic leaders may address Bill Pulte for DNI, 'anti-weaponization fund'
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to tap his housing finance director as acting director of national intelligence, saying Bill Pulte is “a partisan thug with no experience in intelligence.”
Politics professor discusses some congressional races on the ballot
WATCH LIVE: Senate GOP leaders hold news conference as Trump weighs dropping weaponization fund
Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them
The party won voter approval last year to redraw the state's congressional map to create five more winnable U.S. House seats. But some Democrats now worry that they could be locked out of the November ballot in one of those districts, near San Diego.
Live Results: New Jersey midterm primaries
New Jersey voters will nominate candidates for both chambers of Congress in a state primary on Tuesday, including in one key battleground district that could decide control of the U.S. House.
Live Results: South Dakota midterm primaries
South Dakota’s governor, the speaker of the state House, the state’s lone representative in Congress and a businessman will face off in a competitive Republican primary for governor on Tuesday.
The Latest: Rubio testifies before Congress for the first time since the start of the Iran war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces a litany of questions Tuesday about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world
Democrats running in Utah’s congressional primary share their views on political corruption, water resources
The four Democrats in Utah's 1st Congressional District primary election share views on affordability, water resources and political corruption.
Restrictions on prediction market bets by US troops part of draft defense bill
Members of the US military may soon be barred from using prediction markets to bet on global events if a draft defense policy bill passes Congress and becomes law. The proposal comes after a high-profile case where a US special forces soldier is accused of using classified information to place bets tied to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Health officials oppose US plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans overseas
Healthcare officials in the U.S., including former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials, on Monday warned Congress against adopting a proposed policy to treat Americans exposed to Ebola in Kenya or countries in the European Union.
New Jersey Democrats pick opponent in district where US Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent
Democrats testing their chances in a right-leaning New Jersey battleground district are picking their nominee in a House primary to take on Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr., who’s been absent for months from Congress as he deals with an unspecified medical issue
Congress summons Roger Goodell to testify about NFL’s TV deals
Federal attention towards the NFL’s broadcast deals is not going away. On Monday, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell asking him to testify at a June 10 committee hearing regarding the league’s media rights practices, according to a report by Dan Murphy of…
Kennedy's comments on public health draw reaction from congressional candidate Shaheen
Congressional candidate Stefany Shaheen is calling out Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for comments he made last week during a visit to New Hampshire.
This GOP congressman is running unopposed in Tuesday’s primary. He’s been missing from Washington for nearly three months
GOP Rep. Tom Kean is running unopposed in his primary on Tuesday, seeking a third term in one of the nation’s most competitive seats.
Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The Trump administration has signaled to Republican congressional leaders that it plans to drop the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, though it was unclear how firm or permanent that plan is, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
WATCH: Thune says Trump administration dropping anti-weaponization fund is 'best way to handle'
Democrats zero in on an anti-corruption message: From the Politics Desk
Plus, more members of Congress are in danger of losing in the next round of primaries.
Trump halts $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund amid bipartisan backlash
The announcement comes after Trump met with congressional Republicans over concerns about his settlement with the IRS.
THE WEEK OF JUNE 1, 2026
- White House seeks control over grants - Congress prepares annual defense bill - NSF reportedly slows research money
Jamie Dimon calls Coinbase CEO 'full of s--t,' vows to fight crypto-friendly bill in Congress
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon slams Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and vows an all-out industry fight against the crypto-friendly CLARITY Act in Congress.
New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s prolonged absence from Congress
The pressure is ratcheting up in the 7th Congressional District as Democrats are hoping to unseat Kean in their bid to regain control of Congress.
‘A question for Mainers to weigh’: Congressional Democrats speak out about latest media reports around Graham Platner
EPA’s new science office comes under Congress’ gaze
A senior agency official is scheduled to testify during a hearing.
California to play big role in fight for Congress. Tuesday's primary sets the stage
California redistricting could net Democrats an additional five House seats, a major factor in the fight for control of Congress. The upcoming primaries will set the stage for November's most critical match-ups.
How California Redistricting Shrunk the Competitive Map
The state now has just four congressional districts considered safe for Republicans, and four seen as competitive. The rest of its 52 members of Congress are all but certain to be Democrats.
Abilene political analyst discusses District 19, Senate races
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Political Analyst Paul Fabrizio is weighing in on recent local and state elections, discussing voter turnout, the race for Texas’s 19th Congressional Distri…
Rep. Derek Tran explains next steps following chemical tank crisis in Orange County
Democratic Congressman Derek Tran says oversight and an investigation is coming after a toxic chemical tank issue put his community in Garden Grove on edge for days.
I built a startup from scratch and still nearly died because of a broken healthcare system. That’s why I’m running for Congress
The American Dream isn't dead — but Washington is working overtime to kill it.
I built a startup from scratch and still nearly died because of a broken healthcare system. That’s why I’m running for Congress
The American Dream isn't dead — but Washington is working overtime to kill it.
The Arc of the Voting Rights Act
Louisiana Republicans erased a majority-Black congressional district.
Rep. Don Davis holds campaign rally in Rocky Mount
Rep. Don Davis, a congressional candidate in the North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, officially launched his campaign in the state’s most competitive district on Saturday in Rocky Mount. Davis said that he’s fighting to ensure that eastern North Carolina does not get left behind.
Congress has taken on Epstein. But lawmakers and survivors are still searching for accountability
Public demand and the increasingly outspoken calls from the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse have driven Congress to mostly set aside party politics in an effort to search for accountability.
How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress
Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes elected officials to prioritize party loyalty.
‘Passing the baton:’ Frederica Wilson reflects on her political career
Friday was a day of celebration in Miami Gardens for the Miami congresswoman’s long career.
Louisiana passes new congressional map to eliminate majority-Black district, give GOP another seat
Approval of the new House map came a month after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the state’s current map as an illegal racial gerrymander, weakening the landmark 1965 federal Voting Rights Act.
Linda Julien launches bid to succeed Oliver Gilbert on Miami-Dade Commission
Julien enters the race as speculation intensifies about Gilbert’s future in Congress.
Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District
A Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state’s previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race across the South.
Rep. Young Kim Introduces BOOST for American Business Act toStrengthen U.S. Economic Competitiveness Abroad
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the Building Overseas Opportunities & Strategic Trade (BOOST) for American Business Act to support American businesses abroad and protect critical American industries from foreign adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). American businesses competing in international markets too often lack a strong advocate in their corner.
Frederica Wilson will not seek re-election in CD 24
The Miami-Dade Democrat will leave Congress at the end of her ninth term.
South Carolina Democrats expected to celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting push
Democrats gathering this weekend in South Carolina are likely to be jubilant following the failure of a GOP-led effort to redraw House district lines more favorably to Republicans.
Politics: Statewide amendment battles begin; Bell, Bush tangle on tornado money
County election officials spent the past week certifying ballots for the August primary even as uncertainty looms over which congressional maps will ultimately be used.
Frederica Wilson confirms she won’t seek reelection
Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson told the Miami Herald she won’t seek reelection, reflects on District 24 legacy and plans to stay politically engaged.
He hasn’t been seen in Congress for months. Now Republicans are worried.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s New Jersey district is among the country’s most competitive, and his absence from the House since March has sparked increasing alarm in his party.
Why power conferences aren't all-in on Congress' latest college sports fix
Touting the bipartisan work the proposal, power conference leaders nonetheless are reserving endorsements on the Protect College Sports Act
Political newcomer Ethan Agarwal challenging longtime Congressman Ro Khanna
Wisconsin congressional delegation sends letter urging Trump for FEMA funding
The letter was signed by seven members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, excluding Sen. Ron Johnson.
Bessent: Nothing 'untoward' about Trump appearing on $250 bill
The treasury secretary said his department has been preparing in case Congress approves legislation creating the $250 bills
Fireweed pitch: Unwinnable Democrats should back GOP, independents
If Democrats cannot win the 1st U.S. Congressional District race in Montana, the party is better positioned backing select moderate Republicans or independent candidates who can advance at least some of the agenda. That’s what Fireweed Campaigns, a self-described politically independent Helena-based firm with only Republican clients pitched to a room of approximately a dozen ‘Democrat-adjacent’ strategists mixed with representatives during a quiet strategy meeting in Anaconda in the summer of 2025.
Lawmakers Push IRS To Issue 'Prompt' Tax Guidance For Marijuana Businesses Now That Rescheduling Is Happening
A group of congressional lawmakers are pressing federal officials to issue “prompt guidance” on tax issues for marijuana businesses in light of the Trump administration’s move to federally reschedule cannabis. A new letter, led by Reps. Steven Horsford (D-NV and Steve Cohen (D-TN), notes that “state-legal cannabis businesses have been denied ordinary business tax deductions […]
Rural Health Transformation: Insights from States
The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) will provide $50 billion to states over the next five years to transform rural health care. States received award decisions in late 2025 and are moving fast, with funding deadlines and reporting requirements already on the horizon. This program is rolling out as rural areas face significant federal Medicaid cuts over the next decade. What does this mean for Congress? Join the Bipartisan … Continued
Democrat infighting erupts as Colin Allred is slammed for defeating LGBTQ congresswoman
Democratic infighting eruped after Colin Allred's runoff win over Rep. Julie Johnson, with Equality Caucus co-chairs criticizing his primary challenge.
US Rep. Jared Moskowitz announces where he’ll seek reelection in redrawn Florida
Looking at a redrawn congressional map, Moskowitz will run in a coastal GOP-friendly district stretching from South Beach to Delray Beach.
Former U.S. Senator Richard Burr on his political career, politics now, and his new focus on K-12 education strategy
Burr spent 28 years in Congress — serving first in the U.S. House, before ascending to the upper chamber. Once there, he chaired the Senate Intelligence Committee.
The Republican assault on Obamacare has created a healthcare bloodbath
Since Congress let enhanced premium subsidies expire, Obamacare enrollment has fallen and healthcare costs have soared.
Massie Visits Greene in Costa Rica for Fishing and ‘Spicy’ Political Talks
The two Republican critics of President Trump – Thomas Massie, who lost his House primary last week, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress – met up in the tropics.
Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
Two key senators involved in a long-simmering debate over fixing college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers and create a “Lane Kiffin Rule” to restrict coach movement during the season.
How the latest congressional effort to 'save' college sports could impact Nevada and MW
Congress' latest effort to "save" college sports was unveiled Wednesday whenSenators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) announced plans for a bipa
Congressman Murphy meets with small business leaders in Greenville
Congressman Greg Murphy met with small business leaders in Eastern Carolina today to discuss taxes and healthcare.
After two decades in Congress, Al Green will leave the Capitol in January. What’s next?
At 78, Green’s political career is likely to end when he leaves office in January. He said he would devote the remainder of his term to progressive causes.
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
The state's Republican leadership filed an emergency appeal with the justices a day after a three-judge court refused to let the state use a map it adopted three years ago that has a majority Black population in just one of its seven congressional districts.
Rep. Christian Menefee defeats Rep. Al Green in primary runoff fueled by redistricting
Under previous maps, Green and Menefee had served in neighboring districts before the state's Republican lawmakers redrew the state's congressional maps in an effort to create more Republican-leaning seats.
A massive college sports bill is coming — here’s what it targets
Sens. Maria Cantwell, Ted Cruz are pushing a bill into Congress that seeks to bring order to the coaching carousel, tackle transfers, protect athletes
In Alabama Case, Supreme Court Faces First Major Test of Voting Rights Act Ruling
Republican leaders in the state have asked the justices to clear the way for a congressional map that a lower court found discriminated against Black voters.