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Column | Anger is a defining character trait for both parties, new study shows
An updated Pew study shows that, with the change in administrations and party power in Congress, Democrats are now at record levels of anger toward government.
Threats pile up as Indiana Republicans confront pressure from Trump on redistricting
Republicans in the Indiana Senate are facing threats as President Trump pushes for lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map
Threats pile up as Indiana Republicans confront pressure from Trump on redistricting
Republicans in the Indiana Senate are facing threats as President Trump pushes for lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map
What's next for WA health care buyers?
People who buy their own insurance off the ACA marketplace face premium increases if Congress doesn't extend pandemic-era tax credits.
How the Supreme Court’s support of Texas redistricting emboldened Democrats in California and elsewhere
The Supreme Court’s endorsement of how Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map is offering hope to California Democrats as they prepare to defend their map in court this month – and emboldening other states to move ahead.
Idaho Congressman Fulcher introduces bill extending private, short-term health care coverage
Idaho Republican Congressman Russ Fulcher is hoping to expand the use of private, short-term health insurance.
Running Out of Time, Republicans in Congress Still Lack a Health Plan
Top Republicans have said they want to produce a proposal in short order to counter Democrats pressing for an extension of health care subsidies. They have not gotten far.
Indiana House sets up a showdown between Trump and Republican state senators over redistricting
The Indiana House approved new congressional maps designed to hand Republicans all nine of the state’s US House seats on Friday, setting the stage for a showdown next week in the state Senate.
Johnson Health Bill Next Week Unlikely to End Obamacare Standoff
Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing to unveil a Republican health care bill in the coming days for a vote by the end of the month, but the move is unlikely to resolve a congressional deadlock over expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Speaker Johnson under attack from his own as mood darkens in House GOP
Speaker Mike Johnson is a political survivor, weathering crisis after crisis since his unlikely ascent two years ago.
Guest column: Congress should work to lower health care costs
Congress has the power to make health care cheaper for Americans, argues guest columnist Clarissa Hoff They should use it.
This GOP Congressman Says Speaker Johnson Has “Failed to Lead” - CNN Political Briefing - Podcast on CNN Podcasts
Supreme Court hands Trump victory in fight over Texas congressional map
The decision marks the latest development in a battle between Republican and Democratic states that seek partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Supreme Court lets Texas use congressional map favored by Trump
Texas officials had asked the Supreme Court to revive the map, which was designed to help Trump's party keep control of Congress in midterm elections.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use a congressional map that will boost President Donald Trump’s effort to keep Republicans in control of Congress, blocking a lower court decision that found the new boundaries were likely unconstitutional because they were drawn based on race.
Congress told there needs to be “consequences” for NASA delays amid China’s rise
“The Artemis III mission and those beyond should be canceled.”…
Issa will run for reelection in California rather than move to Texas
Rep. Darrell Issa, whose San Diego-area district was redrawn to favor Democrats, said he would run for reelection in California rather than moving to Texas to run in a safe GOP seat.
Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it
A special congressional election in Tennessee this week highlights the power and consequences of partisan gerrymandering
Congress flails on health care as Obamacare deadline looms
Congress is almost out of time to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies that would avert skyrocketing health care premiums for tens of millions of Americans next year.
Congress flails on health care as Obamacare deadline looms
Congress is almost out of time to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies that would avert skyrocketing health care premiums for tens of millions of Americans next year.
‘One of the most troubling things I’ve seen’: lawmakers briefed on double-tap strike
Two top House lawmakers emerged divided along party lines after a private briefing with the military official who oversaw September’s attack on an alleged drug vessel that included a so-called double-tap strike that killed surviving crew members, with a top Democrat calling video of the incident that was shared as part of the briefing “one of the most troubling things” he has seen as a lawmaker.
NCAA-backed effort to reshape college sport regulations has hit a wall in Congress
House Republicans plans to vote on a bill regulating college sports has been scrapped due to divisions within their caucus
Mike Johnson races to finalize elusive GOP health care plan
The speaker said he expects to release a framework next week.
Schumer announces health care plan
A "clean" three-year extension of Obamacare tax credits is likely to fail on the floor next week.
Trump wants a health care deal. He’s leaving the details to Congress.
Several GOP lawmakers have proposals to address the year-end expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies.
Rand Paul is increasingly unplugged on Trump
In an interview with Reason magazine two weeks ago, Sen. Rand Paul of suggested that congressional Republicans were uncomfortable with much of what President Donald Trump was doing. But the senator said they were too “afraid” to do something about it.
Congress pulls major college sports bill after bipartisan backlash: 'Not ready for prime time'
The move to pull the SCORE Act by GOP leaders two hours before it was slated for a final vote was seen as a sign it didn't had enough support to pass.
With Trump’s focus abroad, Republicans push for midterms pivot to economy
Some of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress are warning that the party needs to sharpen its affordability message to voters heading into the 2026 elections — or risk big losses that would shackle him for the rest of his second term.
Mandela Barnes signals support for redrawing Wisconsin congressional maps
Democratic candidate for governor Mandela Barnes is signaling support for redrawing congressional boundaries in Wisconsin.
Stop propping up sickness and start propping up health
The COVID-era subsidies have resulted in increased federal spending with little to no improvement in health outcomes, and Congress should allow them to expire as scheduled to encourage competition,…
Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing of sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information, which could have endangered American troops and mission objectives, when he used Signal in March of this year to share highly-sensitive attack plans targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to four sources familiar with the contents of a classified Inspector General report that was sent to Congress Tuesday night.
Hopes fade in Congress for a health care deal before premiums are expected to soar
Congress has less than a month before health insurance premiums are set to spike for millions of Americans, but hopes of a deal to mitigate the rising costs have made little progress. NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports on the pessimism on Capitol Hill over a deal being reached.
Lula and Senate Tensions Continue Over Court Pick
Tensions between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government and Congress continued to escalate Tuesday, when Senate leader Davi Alcolumbre canceled a hearing for Supreme Court nominee Jorge Messias.
Hawley pitches new health care tax plan
The Missouri Republican is proposing making it easier for more tax payers to deduct medical expenses — and has pitched Donald Trump on the idea.
Students Advocate For More Science Funding
A national student-led effort shows how early-career researchers are engaging Congress on federal science funding amid continued uncertainty over FY 2026 appropriations.
OPENING ARGUMENTS: Republicans tout politics, critics say racial gerrymandering
By Colleen Steffen TheStatehouseFile.com December 2, 2025 Over and over, critics of Indiana House Republicans’ proposed new congressional map were met with the same phrase from Rep. Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn, at Tuesday’s hours-long hearing of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee. “We have drawn these maps to create a Republican political advantage.” Smaltz authored House Bill
Pittsburgh’s People of Year 2025
Whatever may be happening at the national level, progressives in Pittsburgh are undeterred. The local Democratic Party has shored up and built on its base. Prominent left-leaning candidates now hold office everywhere from the county to Congress. Following November’s blue wave election, high off-year turnout propelled even more local progressives into office. Among their number […]
Republicans avoided a nightmare in Tennessee. Their electoral picture is still scary
Republicans avoided disaster on Tuesday night by winning a special election in a solidly red Tennessee congressional district.
Republicans want a health care plan. They don’t know what will go in it.
House and Senate Republicans need to build consensus around a health care proposal by the end of next week if they want to compete with a Democratic plan.
College sports bill heads to final vote despite GOP defections
The 210-209 vote paves the way for House passage as soon as Wednesday.
What to watch for in Tennessee tonight: From the Politics Desk
Plus, hopes in Congress for a health care deal fade.
Hopes fade in Congress for a health care deal before premiums soar in January
Billions of dollars in tax credits under the Affordable Care Act are poised to expire at the end of the year. Lawmakers in both parties say they're nowhere close to a deal to renew them.
States Step Up to Regulate Digital Asset ‘Business Activity’ Within Their Borders
As Congress and federal financial regulators work to expand the legal playing field for crypto trading and transactions, states are stepping in regulate
'Good job,' Trump tells Hegseth amid criticism over boat strikes
President Donald Trump is backing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid escalating criticism from Congress over military strikes on alleged drug boats.
Ex-U.S. House candidate Adem Bunkeddeko running for N.Y. state comptroller
He joins a field of Democrats challenging longtime incumbent Tom DiNapoli.
Indiana maps drawn 'purely for political performance' of GOP, bill author says
The author of Indiana's new congressional redistricting bill acknowledged the maps are "politically gerrymandered" but defended them against accusations of illegal racial gerrymandering.
Rep. Chip Roy suggests government 'fully intervene' with college sports
While discussing the SCORE ACT, Rep. Chip Roy suggested that Congress 'fully intervene' with college sports to regulate issues like conference sizes
Thune says abortion language a sticking point in health care talks
Both parties need to settle on a strategy for the expiring Obamacare tax credits.
Live Results: Tennessee 7th Congressional District special election
Less than a month after Democrats scored a string of victories over Republicans in the Nov. 4 general election, the next test at the ballot box for both parties heading into the 2026 midterm season will be Tuesday in a Tennessee special congressional election on usually reliable GOP turf.
Capitol agenda: The health care talks to watch
Many lawmakers now view Jan. 30 as the real deadline to figure out what to do about Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Dr. Oz on Trump administration's health policy
Attempts are being made in Congress to work out how to advance a vote on health care subsidies and whether to extend them.
Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and Republican fears of an upset
Tennessee’s 7th congressional district is usually an easy win for Republicans. But Tuesday’s special election gives Democrats hope for an upset as they test just how far their recently successful message of affordability can take them.
Why Republicans are sweating Tuesday’s special election in ‘Trump Country’
The surprisingly competitive race in Tennessee’s ruby-red 7th Congressional District is a high-profile test of voters’ attitudes about the president’s agenda.
Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into a special election in Tennessee. Here's why
Tuesday's special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District between Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps has attracted outsize attention and spending from both parties.
The health care talks to watch
Senators will be voting on health care in about a week. Their chances of success are not good.
Senate barrels toward failure on health care
A bipartisan breakthrough appears unlikely ahead of next week's scheduled votes.
'Silence is not an option': Kat Cammack sides with constituent who obtained restraining order against Cory Mills
Lindsey Langston of Columbia County said the troubled Congressman threatened to release intimate videos post-breakup.
Map unveiled as Indiana House gets down to redistricting business
Millions of Hoosiers would have different representation in the U.S. House under a proposed redrawing of Indiana’s congressional maps that aims to produce a 9-0 GOP delegation.
This organization is trying to use AI to reshape American politics
Using artificial intelligence to identify congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.
Congress set to vote on college sports bill that limits NIL, transfers
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote Monday, Dec. 1 on the SCORE Act to give the NCAA more authority to set rules on NIL and transfers.
Does Congress see war crimes in Venezuela?
Amid reports Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on a Venezuelan boat, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine about how Congress is handling oversight of the Pentagon.
White House gives new details on Trump’s health following exam
The White House released the results from the president’s October health exam on Monday.
Proposed redistricting map shakes up congressional races as candidates are drawn out
Several challengers, both Republicans and Democrats, face new political battles in their races for Congress.
At least 9 Indiana Republicans were targeted in swatting attacks amid redistricting pressure from Trump
The threats came after Trump publicly called on state lawmakers to pass new congressional maps that would benefit Republicans.
Congress begins final session of 2025 with healthcare (and a dash of AI policy) on the docket
At the top of lawmakers' economic agenda is a promised vote on healthcare left over from the 43-day shutdown fight. Also being debated are two limited AI measures that have a last chance for action in 2025.
André Carson drawn out of Indy House district in proposed redistricting map
Carson's home near downtown Indianapolis, currently in the 7th District, which he's held since 2008, would now be in the ninth congressional district.
Buddy Dyer says Bale Dalton is the best Democrat to take on Cory Mills
'I’m honored to support him, and I encourage others who want a steady, principled voice in Congress to join me.'
Monday Morning Politics; NJ's Congressional Race & Jersey City Mayoral Election; Holiday Travel, Then and Now; HIV Prevention Drugs | The Brian Lehrer Show
Monday Morning Politics; New Jersey's Congressional Race & Jersey City Mayoral Election; Holiday Travel, Then and Now; HIV Prevention Drugs
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee's special congressional election
Less than a month after Democrats scored big victories in the Nov. 4 general election, voters in a heavily Republican Tennessee congressional district will fill a vacant seat Tuesday in the closely divided U.S. House
FEMA workers reinstated after suspension and investigation over letter criticizing Trump’s overhaul of agency
A group of FEMA workers has been reinstated after three months of forced leave and an investigation into alleged misconduct for signing an open letter to Congress that criticized the Trump administration’s overhaul of the disaster relief agency and warned it could put American lives in danger.
Trump backs Hegseth amid report of repeated strike on boat
Calls from Congress for an immediate investigation into reports that war secretary ordered a second strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat
The biggest loser in this Supreme Court is Congress
The GOP justices are about to hand Trump a victory that they have been dreaming about since he was married to Ivana.
An independent effort says AI is the secret to topple two-party power in Congress
Using artificial intelligence to identify Congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.
Congress waits on Trump as December health sprint begins
The president injected more uncertainty last week, saying he doesn’t want to extend key insurance subsidies but understands it might be necessary.
Indiana lawmakers in state House to convene session with redistricting top of mind
Indiana lawmakers in the state House of Representatives are gathering Monday with the possibility of advancing redistricting legislation, increasing pressure on their Senate colleagues to get on board with redrawing the state’s congressional map
Reps Unite To Seek Increase In Space Science, Exploration Spending
A bipartisan House group has urged congressional appropriations leadership to fund certain space and science offices at the levels proposed by the Senate.
Lawmakers voice bipartisan support for congressional reviews of Trump's boat strikes
Lawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, citing a published report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order for all crew members to be killed as part of a Sept. 2 attack.
Protesters rally at Rep. Edwards’ owned McDonald’s over vote on SNAP, health care
Protestors gathered on Four Seasons Boulevard in Hendersonville at the McDonald's owned by Western North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards.