Republicans hold all the keys as second Trump term begins
They will need to do that soon, since the 2026 midterm elections are approaching more quickly than you think.
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Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Stand by me
Byron Donalds, R-Fla., is making known to campaign donors and others that he’s running for governor of the Sunshine State in 2026. DeSantis, the Republican incumbent, is term-limited.
Vought gets chilly reception from Senate Homeland Security Democrats
Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., asked Vought what he would do in the future about the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a law set to expire at the end of fiscal 2026 that provides hundreds of millions of dollars
Reconciliation debate to test ‘tax cuts for the rich’ narrative
Extending the individual cuts for all income levels would cost $4.2 trillion from 2026 to 2035, with the top 1 percent by household income — starting at $743,000 for a family of two — taking home about
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the races: Immigration politics hit the Hill
Blue states and Blue Dogs: Meanwhile, in the House, ideological divisions and new district lines are some of the factors shaping the 2026 landscape.Â
Key dates to watch in 2025 for the 119th Congress
is the beginning of a new president’s term, the release of Trump’s budget request is almost certain to be delayed, but the first Monday in February remains a marker for the budget process for fiscal 2026
‘At this point, I have no hope’: Injured officers, Democrats still waiting for Jan. 6 plaque
But Democrats invested in the issue said the clearest path they see to dedicating the plaque is to win back the majority in 2026.
Why Trump’s boast of newly found friends could prove fleeting
Chip Roy, be hit with a 2026 primary challenger more in line with his populist views. "I hope some talented challengers are getting ready in the Great State of Texas to go after Chip in the Primary.
Campaigns · 118th Congress
At the Races: Deck the House with boughs of chaos
Trump allies have been leaning heavily into primary threats as we gear up for the 2026 election cycle.
How McConnell could remain a thorn in Trump’s side next Congress
One Republican source with Senate ties said that the chamber "will be the bigger challenge for Trump," noting that all House members will be up for reelection in 2026.
Campaigns · 118th Congress
At the Races: The truth about trifectas
Martin Heinrich declined to say whether he might run for governor in 2026 to succeed term-limited fellow Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Syria chaos could complicate lawmakers’ holiday endgame
Many Republicans — especially House members worried about a 2026 primary challenge — also must consider President-elect Donald Trump’s call for the U.S. to stay out of what is happening in Syria.   Â
White House rule would expand coverage of anti-obesity drugsÂ
The Congressional Budget Office estimated in October that a policy authorizing Medicare to cover these drugs would increase federal spending by about $35 billion between 2026-2034.
Rep. Greene to helm new ‘DOGE’ subcommittee in House
Trump has said he wants his new agency, nicknamed DOGE, to complete its work by July 4, 2026, after examining all federal departments and agencies and recommending ways to cut costs.
Trump, GOP claim mandate, look to capitalize on ‘upper hand’
The 2026 midterm elections will be less than two years away, meaning Republicans, who will control both chambers in the new Congress, will need to quickly begin crafting partisan bills to pass under reconciliation
Future of Medicare drug price negotiations murky under Trump
The Biden administration said those negotiated prices, which take effect Jan. 1, 2026, would have saved Medicare $6 billion if they were in effect last year.
Incoming Senate chairs expected to rein in infrastructure dollars
With the current law expiring in 2026, negotiations for the next reauthorization could begin as soon as next year for the new committee leaders.
Trump goes big on tariffs, floats business relocation penalty
Powell’s second term as chair is up in 2026.
Fact-checking Vance’s health policy claims
The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the bill would have increased the number of uninsured individuals by 23 million in 2026 relative to the existing health care law.
Emergency veterans bill appears to be on a fast track
would also be mandated to submit a report on the status of funds made available for compensation, pension and benefits for the current and next two fiscal years every 90 days until the end of fiscal 2026