Heard On The Hill · 119th Congress
Photos of the week | February 6-12, 2026
A hearing on the Epstein files, ICE oversight, the attorney general's testimony and Buddhist monks highlighted the week in Congress.
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Campaigns · 119th Congress
Democrats close year emboldened by 2025 electoral successes
As we approach the 2026 midterms, here's a look back at the big campaign moments of the past year: Democrats sweep the governors' races↵↵Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, both members of
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Another health care election?
↵↵Both parties have been talking about affordability, as the cost of living, for now, looks poised to become the top campaign issue for 2026.
Health · 119th Congress
Senate panel sees opening, however slight, for health care deal
"I'm hoping that we can find a bill that can get 60 votes that can fix the problem with these changes for Jan. 1, 2026."
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: The new Republican resisters
But after this month's off-year election results that saw Democrats win big, the 2020 results might be a better indicator of what might happen in 2026, Roll Call elections analyst Nathan L.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Back to our regularly scheduled programming
↵↵That measure could be a chance for centrist lawmakers to flex their deal-making muscles on an issue that Democrats have signaled they will try to make central to their affordability agenda in 2026.Â
Campaigns · 119th Congress
Democratic opposition to Senate deal runs party’s ideological gamut
None of the eight is up for reelection in 2026, while Durbin and Shaheen are both retiring. ↵↵Ossoff's "no" vote drew swift criticism from Republicans.
Zohran Mamdani elected New York’s first Asian American and Muslim mayor
Now, every House Democrat incumbent and candidate will co-own Mamdani’s disastrous record in the 2026 midterms," Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said in a statement Tuesday after the race was called.
USDA says it can’t use contingency fund for food stamps
The contingency fund is not available to support FY 2026 regular benefits, because the appropriation for regular benefits no longer exists," the memo says.
4 takeaways from Senate and House fundraising reports for the third quarter
Nearly a year out from the 2026 midterms, the latest federal fundraising reports show challengers outraising several vulnerable House and Senate members in key races.Â
Justin Pearson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ challenging Rep. Steve Cohen in primary
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, center, seen here at last year's Democratic National Convention in Chicago, is running for Congress in 2026.
Lawmakers’ health care, government shutdown claims
KFF has since updated that analysis, finding that the average increase would be 114 percent in 2026.
Maine Democrats tout ‘outsider’ approach to unseating Collins
The minority party faces a difficult Senate map in its quest to win the majority in 2026, and defeating Collins would be key to any Democratic hopes of flipping the chamber. Â
Kennedy to testify before Congress next week amid CDC tumult
Kennedy is scheduled to appear Sept. 4 for a hearing on the president’s 2026 health care agenda, according to the committee’s website, where he’ll likely face questions about the departure of Susan Monarez
RNC Chair Michael Whatley announces Senate bid in North Carolina
With his entry into the Senate race, Whatley will try to keep North Carolina Republicans’ winning streak in statewide federal elections going into 2026.
CBO finds health agency cuts would result in fewer new drugs
The analysis, requested by Senate and House Democrats, will likely become a main talking point for them during the fiscal 2026 appropriations process.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the races: Summertime madness
The battle for the House is shaping up to be the centerpiece of the 2026 midterms.
Hannah Pingree, daughter of Maine congresswoman, enters race for governor
Jared Golden said he would not seek statewide office in 2026 and would instead run for reelection to his competitive 2nd District seat.Â
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: One big beautiful campaign
Jared Golden, who represents a Maine district carried three times by President Donald Trump, has decided to run for reelection, likely setting up a 2026 matchup with Republican former Gov.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Democrats go back to school
Starting gate Off-year redistricting: Wisconsin joins the list of states that could see new congressional maps ahead of the 2026 elections, after a pair of lawsuits were filed last week challenging