Congress · 119th Congress
Hill added $34 billion in unrequested defense program funds
↵↵The vast majority of the funding items in fiscal 2026 cost $15 million or less, according to the new report, which was shared exclusively with CQ Roll Call.
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Congress · 119th Congress
Members split on plan to use reconciliation again to boost defense
But passing a second measure in 2026 could be a daunting task for congressional Republicans, particularly with a razor-thin margin in the House.
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
GOP hawks show contrast with Trump on European allies
Ukraine aid question↵↵Wicker also noted that the fiscal 2026 NDAA authorizes more spending on the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which has bankrolled new U.S. weapons and services for Ukraine.
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
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
In the Spotlight: Tim Kaine
Abigail Spanberger as the Democratic candidate, may be an early predictor of the 2026 midterms.
Why Cornyn is still at risk of losing in Texas
Texas Sen. John Cornyn is seeking a fifth term in 2026. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
Senate Democrats face difficult, but not insurmountable, path to majorityÂ
The 2026 Senate class includes 13 seats currently held by Democrats and 22 seats held by Republicans. That should give Democrats plenty of opportunities to flip GOP seats.
Senate tables Schumer’s motion for a vote on Epstein files
Schumer, D-N.Y., had filed the cloture motion on his Epstein amendment to the fiscal 2026 NDAA.
Trump unveils ‘Department of War’ — but Hill may have a say
Democrats may push back as soon as next week, when both the House and Senate are expected to debate their fiscal 2026 NDAAs. Sen.
Joni Ernst announces she won’t seek reelection in 2026
After a tremendous amount of prayer and reflection, I will not be seeking reelection in 2026," Ernst said in a video posted Tuesday on her social media accounts.
Seven and counting? Tally of open Senate seats continues to climb
Collins’ decision is more important to her party than her other colleagues’ plans, because she might be the only Republican who can win a Senate election in Maine in 2026.
Hegseth gets bipartisan pushback for defense spending strategy
Senate appropriators from both parties denounced Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Wednesday for relying on Republicans’ partisan budget reconciliation bill to meet his spending objectives in fiscal 2026.
As House members run for Senate, their seats become prime targets
"The [Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee] is confident we will keep these seats in Democratic hands come 2026 because House Republicans and their candidates have proven they are incapable of doing
Defense budget increase hinges on reconciliation success
Epic spending proposal Trump heralded the $1 trillion defense budget for fiscal 2026 last month.
Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr enters race to succeed Mitch McConnell
House Democrats, however, have the seat on their initial list of 2026 targets, calling it a district "in play." Democratic Rep.
Ken Paxton launches primary challenge to John Cornyn in Texas
But the 2026 contest is his first campaign following the passage of a bipartisan update to the nation’s gun laws, which Cornyn negotiated with Connecticut Democratic Sen. Christopher S. Murphy.
Capitol Ink · 119th Congress
Capitol Ink and McConnell: Capping a unique relationship
Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s announcement last Thursday that he will not run for reelection in 2026 had us dipping into our archives. And dipping into the inkwell.
Mitch McConnell says he won’t seek an eighth term in 2026
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, left, gets a high-five from Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., as they wheel past each other at the Senate subway elevator in the Capitol on Thursday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)