Sherrod Brown launches Senate comeback bid in Ohio
Republicans head into the 2026 midterm elections holding 53 seats in the chamber.
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New Capitol Police chief faces DC takeover, member security
strategic locations several years ago as a pilot program, upon review by the Capitol Police Board there has been insufficient return on investment for this program," House appropriators wrote in fiscal 2026
Recapping Trump’s deceptive tariff claims
Meanwhile, the Budget Lab at Yale University projected that all of the 2025 tariffs announced through Aug. 6 would raise at most $2.7 trillion over the 10 years between 2026 and 2035.Â
With Justice grants rescinded, nonprofit will shut down
The $2.9 million grant was set to end in September 2026, and the nonprofit said it lost out on $2.1 million in funding because of its termination.Â
Trump willing to meet with Democrats before shutdown deadline
A continuing resolution or some kind of fiscal 2026 spending legislation would need 60 votes in that chamber; Republicans have fewer than that with 53 seats and the vote of Vice President JD Vance.Â
Ohio Senate: Brown decision shifts race out of Solid Republican
Jon Husted in the 2026 Ohio Senate race, according to Jeremy Pelzer of Cleveland.com.
Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn is running for governor
With her announcement Wednesday, Blackburn becomes the third senator seeking to leave the chamber for their state’s governor’s mansion in 2026.
Budget maneuvers expected to reduce NIH funding opportunities
The National Institutes of Health will be able to fund fewer research grants in fiscal 2026, even if Congress provides increased funding for the agency, due to Trump administration budget maneuvers.
Former football coach Derek Dooley steps onto Georgia Senate field
Jon Ossoff in one of the most-watched contests of 2026.
Senators begin recess after giving up on nominations deal
Intense bipartisan discussions began while senators were dual-tracking the $188 billion fiscal 2026 appropriations package that passed late Friday, the other outstanding piece of business that had been
Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down this fall
The move comes the day after the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a fiscal 2026 Labor-HHS-Education spending bill that did not include funding for public broadcasting, which the organization referenced
Danny Davis won’t seek reelection in 2026
Illinois Rep. Danny K. Davis is announcing Thursday that he will not seek another term.
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.
Kamala Harris decides against run for California governor in 2026
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has decided against a 2026 gubernatorial run in California.
Texas Republicans release draft map targeting several Democratic House seats
political science professor at Baylor University, said Trump’s role in driving the Texas redistricting "can’t be understated" as the administration seeks to shore up House Republicans’ majority ahead of 2026
This is the No. 1 job for Republicans this August
Growth and the overall increase in prices and wages under Trump will be key in the 2026 election.
Jared Golden’s first job on the Hill? Working for Susan Collins
Though his name has been floated in recent years as a potential contender for statewide office, including as a challenger to Collins, he once again reaffirmed he would be running for his House seat in 2026
Former Rep. Wiley Nickel ends Senate bid in North Carolina after Cooper’s entry
North Carolina now appears set for a marquee Senate election in 2026, with Cooper likely to face Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley.
Former Gov. Roy Cooper enters Senate race in North Carolina in boost to Democrats
"Governor Cooper is a formidable candidate who will flip North Carolina’s Senate seat, and his announcement is the latest indication that the Republicans’ Senate majority is at risk in 2026,’’ Minority
Georgia Rep. Mike Collins enters GOP primary to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff
Jon Ossoff in what could be the most competitive Senate election of 2026.