Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Sitting tight in Texas
The count: 7 points↵↵That's the Democratic advantage on the congressional generic ballot, according to an Economist/YouGov poll released this week.
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Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Of voters and Venezuela
↵↵At the Races is back for 2026, with the midterm election year upon us.
White House · 119th Congress
Trump praises ‘rational’ Mamdani during warm Oval Office meeting, shifting tone
↵↵Republicans have responded to his win by continuing to tie vulnerable Democrats across the country to his progressive policy stances, a sign the new mayor could be a top bogeyman for the GOP in 2026.
Zohran Mamdani elected New York’s first Asian American and Muslim mayor
He was born in Uganda to Indian-origin parents – filmmaker Mira Nair and academic Mahmood Mamdani – and moved to the U.S. when he was 7 years old.Â
WIC becomes a political football in shutdown
Gore ANALYSIS ― The Trump administration has said while the federal government is shut down, tariff revenue will be used to fund a key federal program that provides food aid and other services to nearly 7
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Slowdown and shutdown
The money will go toward a field effort to reach 1 million voters in both states through digital ads, mail and an early vote campaign.Â
Recapping Trump’s deceptive tariff claims
(The tariffs that went into effect on Aug. 7 also range from 10 percent to 50 percent, depending on the country of origin.)
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Redrawing the majority?
Beto O’Rourke, a past Senate candidate who may run again in 2026, said of Newsom during an event hosted by the Center for American Progress on Tuesday.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: A speedy special electionÂ
Trump’s political team recently launched Kentucky MAGA, a super PAC with the aim of defeating Massie in the 2026 Republican primary.
Long-term stopgap measure sets up partisan clash
Still, after accounting for nondefense cuts, overall spending would drop by $7 billion compared to last year’s level, according to the GOP aides.
Key dates to watch in 2025 for the 119th Congress
As part of the remembrances, Carter will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda from the afternoon of Jan. 7 through the morning of Jan. 9, congressional leaders announced.
Campaigns · 118th Congress
At the Races: Full House
Starting gate 2026 is here: We’re only a month removed from this year’s elections, but Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has already drawn a challenger for 2026. Former Rep.
Campaigns · 118th Congress
At the Races: Donate now, shop later
Doug Burgum’s presidential campaign said this week it will mail $20 Visa or Mastercard gift cards to the first 50,000 people who donate just $1 to his campaign in the billionaire’s bid to make the Aug.
Biden district Republicans hold their fire on debt ceiling bill
"You’re talking about Manchin’s spending proposal, pre-pandemic spending levels, and then capping it at 1 percent over the next 10 years," he said, referring to centrist Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va.
Congress · 117th Congress
After four-hour debate, Senate begins voting on budget bill amendments
The so-called vote-a-rama follows Senate adoption of a motion to proceed to the bill just after 7:30 p.m. Saturday, with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the 50-50 tie.
Video · 117th Congress
Biden warns Putin of ‘significant’ US cyber capabilities
nuclear superpowers agreed to have their administrations engage in further discussions, including on what comes next for arms reduction with the New START Treaty that is currently extended until early 2026