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Democrats blast coming congressional redistricting session: ‘This is illegal’
For now, Republicans are pushing forward.
Former members of Congress visit Rice to discuss politics, public service and civil dialogue
Students at Rice had the opportunity to engage directly with former members of Congress from different political parties during a two-day campus visit that emphasized civil dialogue, public service and the role of politics in everyday life.
Government Comes After Costco, Walmart, and Sam’s Club’s Business Model
Congress should think long and hard before moving S. 4147 forward.
KAMIKURA: Weaponization of religion in U.S. politics
In the U.S. Constitution, written in 1787, the founders did not mention any god. In god's absence on paper, the founders reinforce the separation of church and state. The First Amendment, passed in 1789 and ratified in 1791 in the Bill of Rights, states that Congress may not do anything to legislatively restrict the free practice of religion. But in the current political climate, the state and church are becoming increasingly intertwined.
In this era of political violence, candidate security costs are higher, new report says
Security spending for congressional and presidential campaigns has jumped fivefold over the past decade as an increasingly hostile political environment has led to escalating threats against public officials, ranging from doxing to assassination plots, according to a report released Thursday.
Automatic military draft registration takes effect in December. Here’s how it would work
Young, eligible men will be automatically registered for the military draft pool starting in December as part of a measure tucked into the annual defense policy bill Congress signed into law late last year.
‘A clear and present danger to the country": Democratic Congresswoman on calls for Pres. Trump to be removed from office
Republicans block effort to halt Trump's war with Iran after 'civilization' threat
House Democrats tried to force a vote on a war powers resolution during recess. Senate Democrats will launch a more serious attempt to rein in Trump when Congress returns next week.
Abortion Pill’s Safety Called into Question in Congressional Actions Based on Misleading Data — The Monitor
False claims about the safety of mifepristone are driving legislative and investigative action in Congress, even as major medical organizations and decades of clinical evidence support the drug’s safety. And competing interpretations of what censorship and free speech mean are impacting how health misinformation is moderated.
Coös County health center CEO says new rural health funds not enough to counteract Medicaid cuts
Edward Shanshala, CEO of Ammonoosuc Community Health Services, said when Congress passed its massive tax cuts and spending law last year, he and his colleagues made the difficult decision to shut down the organization’s clinic in Franconia in anticipation of the law’s impacts. Shanshala doesn’t think a new tranche of federal funding will be enough […]
Hector Mujica: Why I'm taking the fight to Florida's 28th Congressional District
Senate bid ends as campaign shifts focus to winnable House race
Health Subcommittee: Healthier America: Legislative Proposals to Improve Public Health
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
Sen. Graham seeks congressional review of any peace deal with Iran
Sen. Lindsey Graham said in a post on X that he looks forward to the architects of the proposal, including Vice President JD Vance, coming to Congress and explaining how the deal meets America’s national security objectives.
Chris Collins puts more than $900K toward CD 19 campaign
The former New York Congressman put substantial skin the game.
The importance of NCAR: voices from science, congress and film
NCAR, the National Center for Atmospheric Research, is a trusted and esteemed scientific institution, and it’s in the heart of the Boulder community. Under the Trump administration, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget has announced plans to dismantle NCAR, citing it as a source of “climate alarmism.” KGNU’s ...
Dunlap fields questions from voters during Bangor town hall
In a wide-ranging town hall conversation in Bangor Tuesday night, Democratic 2nd Congressional District Candidate Matt Dunlap said he will not be accepting money from Political Action Committees and will prioritize issues that matter to Mainers.
Half of US States Are Now in Revolt Over Money in Politics
Idaho became the 25th state Wednesday to formally urge Congress to propose a constitutional amendment that allows federal and state legislative bodies to have greater authority over the flow of money in US politics.
Preserving access for vulnerable communities should be a top priority in Congress
By Tony Henderson As both a minister and as president of the NAACP Denver, I believe access to high-quality, accessible health care is a right that should be afforded to each and every one of us. To that end, Medicare Advantage has become a critical component of our health system, helping secure access to care […]
Republican wins runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
Republican Clay Fuller, a former prosecutor endorsed by President Donald Trump, on Tuesday won a runoff election in Georgia to replace conservative firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Republican wins runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
Clay Fuller, a district attorney backed by President Donald Trump, defeated Shawn Harris in the deeply red district vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats
Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump’s supporters
Cook Political Report's New York U.S. House race ratings unchanged from January
Cook still only labels one race a true "tossup" — Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in the 17th Congressional District.
Broadening the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Engagement In South and Central Asia - United States Department of State
On April 6, the United States signed a bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Tajikistan under the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy (AFGHS). This breakthrough MOU marks the first bilateral health cooperation signed in the South and Central Asia region and aims to protect Americans from infectious disease threats while strengthening U.S.-Tajikistan relations. Through the MOU worth $78 million and working with Congress, the […]
Swalwell campaign denies online claims that congressman behaved inappropriately with staffers
A spokesman for Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate, on Tuesday denounced online claims that the congressman had inappropriate relationships with young congressional staffers.
Live Results: Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Republican Clay Fuller will try to close the deal with Georgia voters on Tuesday to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress, while Democrat Shawn Harris seeks an upset.
Yarbrough speaks with Lone Star Politics after opponent in TX-32 ends campaign for GOP nomination
After businessman and pastor Ryan Binkley ends his campaign for the GOP nomination in the 32nd Congressional District, Trump-endorsed Jace Yarbrough will take on the Democrat in the November election. The newly-drawn district was designed to favor Republicans by state lawmakers. Yarbrough takes questions from Lone Star Politics about his conservative views and his priorities if elected to office.
Dallas State Senator Nathan Johnson talks about his run for Texas Attorney General
Texas Senator Nathan Johnson, D – Dallas, is running against former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski in the May 26th primary runoff election after neither candidate received fifty percent of the vote. The winner will take on whoever wins the Republican nominee in November; either Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton, R – Galveston, or Congressman Chip Roy, R – Austin.
Supreme Court clears path to wipe Bannon conviction
The former presidential adviser was convicted of defying a congressional subpoena
Georgia congressional election pits Fuller against Harris
The winner would need to run again in separate primaries and a general election later this year to keep the seat
Richard Lamondin pivots from congressional run to SD 38 challenge, drawing early party support
After months engaging voters in CD 27, Richard Lamondin is redirecting his campaign to a closely watched Miami-Dade Senate seat.
Three Ways Trump’s Iran Deadline Could Play Out Tonight
Plus, Steve Bannon’s conviction for contempt of Congress is poised for dismissal.
Georgia Runoff Puts Trump Influence to the Test in MAGA Stronghold
By Nathan Layne April 7 (Reuters) - Voters in northwest Georgia go to the polls on Tuesday in a congressional race between a moderate Democrat and a Republican backed by President Donald Trump, in a test of Trump's sway over his base and a possible barometer for the November midterms. The two-way ...
Government shutdown enters eighth week as Johnson faces GOP revolt over DHS funding deal
The partial government shutdown has now lasted eight weeks with Congress on recess until 13 April
Voters may see unfamiliar names on their primary ballots. Here's why
As early voting starts, some voters may find themselves in a new congressional district.
Democrats hope to increase liberal control of battleground Wisconsin's Supreme Court
Democrats are hoping to increase liberal control of the state Supreme Court in battleground Wisconsin in an election that has focused largely on abortion rights as cases affecting congressional redistricting, union rights and other hot button issues also await
Georgia congressional election pits Trump-backed Clay Fuller against Shawn Harris
Republican Clay Fuller faces Democrat Shawn Harris in a special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
Columbia stands to lose tens of millions as White House reopens push to cut science funding
Columbia stands to lose tens of millions in federal funding for fiscal year 2027 if Congress accepts a new budget request from President Donald Trump, released on Friday, which seeks to cut over $15 billion from federal science agencies.
San Diego Politics Show: CA-48 candidate Marni von Wilpert
The latest episode of the San Diego Politics welcomed Councilwoman Marni von Wilpert on to discuss her 48th Congressional District campaign.
Trump's next budget once again calls for massive cuts to science
Congress rejected huge cuts to science in 2026, but Trump is trying again.
Texas Congressman Accused of Pursuing a Second Subordinate With Lewd Texts
A news report linked Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas, who has admitted to an affair with an aide, to another series of sexual texts with a different aide, raising a dilemma for the House G.O.P.
MS Lawmakers Deliver Wins for Small Business, But More Work Remains
This year's session ended on Sunday, April 5.
Gene Editing Institute Receives $500K Federal Grant to Expand CRISPR Learning Lab
ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute has received a $500,000 federal grant secured by Delaware’s congressional delegation to expand its Learning Lab, a hands-on program that introduces high school and college students to gene editing. The Learning Lab is powered by CRISPR in a Box™, a teaching toolkit developed by Institute scientists that lets students try gene […]
What to expect in Georgia's special congressional runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller were the top two vote-getters in the March 10 special election, but neither candidate received the vote majority needed to avoid Tuesday's runoff.
Gov. DeSantis says Samuel Alito writing opinion in case that will drive congressional redistricting
The outcome is allegedly beyond doubt, even as timing is a question mark.
Bannon wins Supreme Court order that could void contempt of Congress conviction
Bannon served a four-month prison term after a jury convicted him in 2022
Supreme Court Clears the Way for Dismissal of Bannon Conviction
Stephen K. Bannon, a former close aide to President Trump, was convicted for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena related to the investigation into the Jan. 6 attack.
Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction
Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon has won a Supreme Court order that’s expected to lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress
Supreme Court paves way for Steve Bannon contempt case to be dismissed
Bannon, a Trump ally and podcaster, already served a four-month prison sentence for defying congressional subpoenas to testify about the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Democrats are eager to flip Issa’s seat. But his Republican successor is a ‘formidable opponent’
Leading Democrats are throwing personal jabs to distinguish themselves in a crowded primary for the competitive district that could tilt who controls Congress.
Amid Trump support, prediction markets face political headwinds
Concerns about illegal gambling have prompted lawmakers to introduce proposals in Congress and the California Legislature to crack down on prediction markets, which are growing in popularity.
America’s Diplomat Shortage Is a Self-Inflicted Wound
The White House’s struggles to negotiate an off-ramp in Iran are a reminder of how crucial skilled diplomacy can be. Yet the State Department appears intent on purging and politicizing the ranks of the nation’s top envoys. Congress has a duty to push back.
Philly’s competitive U.S. House race narrows — but big questions loom
With about six weeks to go until Election Day, these are the big questions as three top candidates vie for the congressional seat held by retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.
Inside Jim Jordan’s quiet preparations for a GOP leadership void
The Ohio Republican will be well-situated if Republicans lose the House majority.
Threats inside and out loom for Colorado’s Republicans
Colorado Republicans made strides in 2024 despite an insidious state chairman who tried to defeat successful Republican candidates. Newly elected U.S. Reps. Gabe Evans, Jeff Hurd and Jeff Crank fought off unethical opposition from their own state party chairman, making the Colorado congressional delegation a 4-4 partisan split. Strong state legislative leadership resulted in the […]
Sen. Tim Kaine says Congress will 'have a hard time' reviewing Trump's military budget request
The Virginia senator told "Meet the Press" he and other members of the Senate Armed Services Committee would be "taking a look" at the request over the next few weeks.
Opinion: Trumpification of American Politik has spawned incivility
Trump's Cabinet members treat every Congressional hearing as an audition before their watchful performance director.
No experience needed? Novices, newcomers dominate field in SC’s open coastal seat in US Congress.
SC’s 1st Congressional District race is packed with outsiders — just five candidates have ever held elected office. Mark Sanford’s surprise entry is reshaping an already crowded primary and making the path tougher for lesser-known hopefuls.
Democrats eye 2028 for bigger health care push
WASHINGTON – As Democrats vie to take control of Congress in the midterms this fall, their main message on health care policy is fairly straightforward: undo Republicans’ Medicaid cuts and restore the health care subsidies that lapsed at the end of last year.
This Week in Politics: Early voting starts this week in New Jersey's special congressional election | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News
The political world is paying close attention to a race to fill Governor Sherrill's vacated congressional seat.
Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress?
As a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg had a lot of hype behind him when he launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year
Trump endorsed this MAGA congressman's twin. Will he make history?
Trever Nehls could replace his twin brother Rep. Troy Nehls, a loyalist to President Donald Trump. Can the MAGA heir apparent make history?
Congress gave money for global HIV work. The Trump administration isn't spending it
U.S. work combatting HIV/AIDS has saved millions of lives globally. Under the Trump administration, funding has been slow in coming and unpredictable, wreaking havoc on people trying to do the work.
In Alaska's U.S. Senate race, Peltola takes aim at 'crooked' political elites
If you follow Mary Peltola on social media, maybe you’ve noticed that the former Alaska congresswoman is talking about more than fish, family and freedom as she runs for U.S. Senate.
Power 4 college sports conferences react to Trump's latest executive order
Leaders of the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 support Trump's executive order on college sports and are pushing Congress to pass the SCORE Act quickly.
NIH would get $5 billion cut under Trump’s 2027 budget, but Congress unlikely to go along
The White House is asking Congress to cut $5 billion from the National Institutes of Health and downsize the number of institutes and centers from 27 to 22
Politics Friday: 3 congressional candidates vying for their party's endorsement
Friday at noon, a check-in on the only Minnesota congressional race guaranteed to send a new person to Washington. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst speaks with three candidates seeking to represent the 2nd Congressional District.
Trump Budget Seeks to Fund NASA’s Lunar Base, Cut Total Spending
The White House is once again asking Congress to cut NASA’s science budget nearly in half, mimicking an effort last year that was rejected by lawmakers.
White House proposes 12% cut to federal health agencies in 2027 budget request
Congress largely ignored President Trump's previous budget proposal, instead boosting federal health spending.
Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending, with 10% cuts elsewhere
Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs
The president’s fiscal 2027 budget request calls for Republicans to use a partisan process for enacting billions for the Pentagon.
Poll: Virginia voters narrowly support redistricting to favor Democrats
A slight majority of Virginia voters supports giving Democrats a temporary edge in congressional maps, but opponents are more motivated in new Post-Schar School poll.
Congressmembers give surprise visit to Otay Mesa Detention Center for health inspection
Two members of San Diego’s Congressional delegation visited the Otay Mesa Detention Center Thursday to follow up on months of complaints from people held inside.
Republicans in Congress announce plan to end DHS shutdown, but political battle continues
Kat Abughazaleh expands political network, keeps campaign office open as mutual aid hub after primary loss
On Thursday, Abughazaleh announced in a video that she will help campaigns "integrate mutual aid and direct action into their races," and she plans to help races across the country, "especially in the Midwest."
Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots
Democrats sued Wednesday to block President Donald Trump's latest executive order restricting mail voting, arguing that the U.S. Constitution empowers states and Congress, not the president, to determine who is eligible to vote by mail. The lawsuit marks the second round of battles over the president's power to control elections. Trump's opponents handily won the first round last year, blocking his initial executive order intended to reshape election procedures by convincing multiple federal judges that
Bypassing Congress, Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security
The DHS funding lapse had seemed likely to stretch into next week as the House is contemplating passing a Senate plan it had previously rejected to fund the bulk of the agency, but not its immigration enforcement operations.
Jeffries: Americans would ‘furiously react’ to cutting health care to pay for Iran war
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Americans would “furiously react” if Congress cut federal health care funds in order to fulfill a pricey Pentagon budget request amid the U.S.’s …
Poll: Congressional redistricting popular among Republicans, underwater with everyone else
Legislators are expected to convene later this month for a rare mid-decade reapportionment.
Wave of retirements and politics promise spending panel makeover
The House Appropriations Committee is set to undergo a major shake-up following the midterm elections, especially among its Republicans. With four members retiring, two running for Senate and four others in potentially tight reelection contests, nearly a third of the committee’s Republicans may not return in the next Congress. Democrats are looking at a lower […]
ActBlue May Have Misled Congress on Vetting Foreign Donations, Its Lawyers Warned
The Democratic fund-raising group is facing investigations from the Justice Department and congressional Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
Congress is in no rush to authorize Trump’s ballroom after judge’s ruling
The president doesn’t appear interested in seeking lawmakers’ approval for his $400 million project — and they’re not inclined to give it.
Trump goes on a revenge tour in Indiana after failed redistricting vote
Trump is backing GOP challengers to lawmakers who opposed a redrawn congressional map last year as allies pour in millions of dollars ahead of the May primary.
Hector Mujica enters CD 28 race, setting up potentially competitive challenge to Carlos Giménez
His switch from running for Senate to a Congressional bid follows polling that showed him within striking distance of the incumbent.
With Donald Trump's support in hand, Sydney Gruters launches run to succeed Vern Buchanan in Congress
She's in. Is the race over?
Politics News: Latest on Trump Administration, Congress, Elections and More
Find the latest political news stories, photos, and videos on NBCNews.com. Read breaking headlines covering Congress, Democrats, Republicans, and more.
Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS
The plan would fund DHS, except for immigration enforcement, through September. Republicans would then try to fund the whole agency for three years using a tactic that would not need Democratic votes.
The Anger Trailing Congress Around the Country
Even TMZ is channeling the national discontent.
GOP leaders declare path to end DHS shutdown — but enormous hurdles remain
Days after a messy intra-party blowup, President Donald Trump and GOP leaders are projecting unity on a plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security amid the longest-ever partial government shutdown.
Republican leaders in Congress say they'll pursue a path to ending the partial shutdown
The plan represents a return to what Republican senators had in mind when, early Friday, they passed a bipartisan funding agreement through unanimous consent.
Deal to end Homeland Security shutdown reached, GOP leaders say
Congressional Republicans announced a new deal to fund DHS, which has been shut down for weeks.
From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown
TMZ built its brand tracking celebrities. Now it is turning its attention to Congress.
From classroom to Capitol Hill, UF students help shape health policy
On any given day in the halls of Congress, Ryan Athay may meet with health advocates, research complex policy issues or help write legislation that could impact millions of lives. For Athay, a Master of Public Health student in the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, the experience is more than a line on a resume. It’s a front-row seat to policymaking in real time.
Byron Donalds backs Ron DeSantis' congressional redistricting push
Other states have pushed Democratic advantages.
Brian Ballard testifies he previously warned David Rivera's firm about disclosure concerns with Venezuela work
The prominent lobbyist testified against the ex-Congressman in a trial in South Florida.
Can Congress keep US sports teams from leaving their cities?
From Brooklyn to Oakland, relocations have left scars. US senators Bernie Sanders and Greg Casar now want to give communities a chance to fight back
Wisconsin judicial panel dismisses Democratic attempt to redraw congressional maps
MADISON, Wis. — A three-judge panel in Wisconsin on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Democratic voters that sought to redraw the battleground state’s Republican-friendly congressional boundary lines ahead of
From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown
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From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown
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Democrats try new tactic to win a House seat in Utah — running as progressives in a red state
For decades, Democrats' only chance of getting elected to Congress from the conservative state of Utah was by convincing voters that they were sensible moderates. But the political landscape has changed, thanks to a redistricting shakeup that created a deep blue district anchored by Salt Lake City.
Spotlight Now: Civil Beat politics editor Chad Blair
Civil Beat’s Chad Blair says Derek Kawakami’s LG bid energizes 2026, as Sylvia Luke faces scrutiny and key congressional races take shape.