Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Sitting tight in Texas
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has placed the district on its list of targets for 2026.
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Policy · 119th Congress
After stalled health deal, voters want Congress to deliver
↵↵Lawmakers included a slate of restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers in the fiscal 2026 appropriations law enacted late last month.
Congress · 119th Congress
White House rejects Democrats’ DHS demands to unlock funding bill
promptly rejected a Senate Democratic proposal for restraints on federal immigration agents Wednesday, saying those talks should occur on a separate track from negotiations on a $1.3 trillion fiscal 2026
Congress · 119th Congress
New alcohol advice emerged from competing forces, Hill pushback
The House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee, in a report accompanying their fiscal 2026 bill, urged HHS in its bill report to completely defund the panel.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
2026 congressional midterm calendar: When each state is voting
↵↵As we look ahead to key primary contests of 2026, it's important to remember that most fields have not yet been set and there's time for more candidates to jump in.
Congress · 119th Congress
House passes second spending package with more bills in pipeline
The House easily passed a package of two fiscal 2026 appropriations bills with broad bipartisan support Wednesday, teeing up a second set of long-delayed spending bills for the Senate to consider.Â
Congress · 119th Congress
White House signaled a domestic pivot, but Trump had other plans
The goal: Cool voter heartburn by convincing them that 2026 would be better for their wallets and retirement accounts, driven by the kicking in of the massive Republican-led domestic tax and spending bill
Campaigns · 119th Congress
Eight(ish) California predictions for 2026
↵↵Retrospective on monstrous wildfires↵↵Be prepared for California's largest story from 2025 to carry over into 2026.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Of voters and Venezuela
↵↵At the Races is back for 2026, with the midterm election year upon us.
Congress · 119th Congress
US capture of Maduro rests on criminal case
↵↵[Related: Press Conference: Donald Trump Discusses the Capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela – Jan. 3, 2026]↵↵However, in a press conference Saturday Trump did not rule out the continued presence of
Campaigns · 119th Congress
Cynthia Lummis will not run for reelection in 2026
↵↵She's the fifth Republican senator to decide against running for reelection to the chamber in 2026.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
Doggett calls it quits after Supreme Court sanctions new Texas map
Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett is retiring after the Supreme Court allowed Texas to use a new Republican-drawn map for the 2026 elections.
Heard On The Hill · 119th Congress
December brings reelection reflection — and safety fears
↵↵As filing deadlines for the 2026 elections approach in more and more states, it's not just current members who could be deterred but would-be candidates eyeing their first bids for office as well.
Congress · 119th Congress
Bipartisan health subsidy bill adds income caps, anti-fraud measures
↵↵Because the tax credits and premium prices remain unsettled as open enrollment approaches closing for most states on Dec. 15, the bill would extend the plan year 2026 enrollment period until May 15,
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.
Congress · 119th Congress
Defense contractors fight back against NDAA repair language
↵↵The issue is among the last unresolved matters facing House and Senate negotiators who aim to reconcile before December the House and Senate fiscal 2026 NDAAs.Â
Campaigns · 119th Congress
Special election runoff in Texas’ 18th District set for Jan. 31
The filing deadline to compete in the 2026 primary is Dec. 8, while early voting in the runoff will be held from Jan. 21-27.
Congress · 119th Congress
Biofuels standards put farm, oil state members on opposite sides
↵↵So far, the EPA's proposal for the 2026 and 2027 RFS mandates has drawn the support of farm-state lawmakers — who often find themselves at odds with the Trump administration over issues such as trade
Special election for Texas’ 18th District heads to all-Democratic runoff
After the runoff, voters will head to the polls in March to select their nominees for the November 2026 ballot, this time under the new district lines.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
12 things I think I think after Tuesday’s elections
Republicans still have the advantage to hold the Senate in 2026 ↵↵Despite Democrats' sweeping gains this year, it's not immediately clear whether they'll be able to win in Republican-leaning states such