House Democrats emerge from retreat hopeful about 2026 but aware of challenge
A path to victory While Democratic senators face a daunting map in 2026, House Democrats have reason for optimism.
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Trump signs stopgap spending measure, averting shutdown
Closing the books Clearing the yearlong stopgap measure Friday, Thune said on the floor earlier in the day, would allow Congress to close the books on last year’s business and move on to fiscal 2026 spending
Pentagon to unveil cuts alongside fiscal 2026 budget request
Pentagon leaders plan to roll out their recommended cuts to military spending alongside their budget request for fiscal 2026, the Defense Department indicated in a newly released letter to Congress.Â
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announces retirement in New Hampshire
"Today, after careful consideration, I’m announcing that I have made the difficult decision not to seek reelection to the Senate in 2026," Shaheen, 78, said in a video posted Wednesday on social media.
House Democrats decamp to Virginia for annual retreat as stopgap fight plays out
Underscoring Democrats’ plans for the next two years is their goal to win control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections.
As Democrats face leadership vacuum, Republicans look for new boogeymen
Musk is likely an appealing target for Democrats in the early days of the 2026 cycle because he is less popular than the president.
States want to move funds pulled from green projects to hard infrastructure
That bill, which expires in 2026, began as a typical surface transportation reauthorization bill but was greatly expanded by $550 billion in new spending.
Vance pitches separate cuts package as House GOP preps CR vote
House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., said the rescissions package would likely be separate from fiscal 2026 appropriations, which will also feature spending cuts.
Initial 2026 House race ratings show more Republicans in Toss-up seats
ANALYSIS — Even though the midterms are 20 months away, it’s not too early to project that the headliner of the 2026 elections will be the fight for the House majority.
Long-term stopgap measure sets up partisan clash
At the same time, Democrats pointed out that a nearly $23 billion "advance" appropriation for the VA’s fiscal 2026 costs associated with the new toxic-exposure benefits law was missing from the text.
DCCC announces 26 vulnerable members for Frontline program in 2026
House Democrats on Thursday identified 26 incumbents considered most vulnerable in the 2026 midterm elections.
Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath explores run for governor in Georgia
Gonzales rates the 2026 gubernatorial election in Georgia as a Battleground race. Republicans could have a contested primary in the race to succeed Kemp.
Slotkin leads return of the national security women for Democrats
But as the party turns toward 2026 and into 2028, it’s entirely unclear what type of candidate Democratic primary voters will be looking for to win a presidential race again.
Trump’s speech, spending talks to dominate this week in Congress
Johnson also said in his Sunday show appearances that he envisioned the process looking different for fiscal 2026, which begins on Oct. 1, with efforts to solidify the cuts made by Musk and the office
DCCC announces leadership roster for 2026 cycle
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced its leadership team for the 2026 cycle on Thursday. Washington Rep.
Craig, on defense over Democrats’ agriculture priorities, eyes Senate run
House Agriculture Committee ranking member Angie Craig, with one eye on a Senate run in 2026, faces a daunting task in delivering legislative benefits to her constituents in the next two years.
Senate confirms Greer to be the US trade representative
Greer signaled during the hearing that he would suggest changes to the USMCA ahead of its scheduled 2026 review.
Democrats dust off 2018 playbook with attacks on potential Medicaid cuts
Now, months after a bruising election that saw Donald Trump and Republicans swept back into power, Democrats are seeking to revive that playbook ahead of the 2026 midterms, accusing Republicans of targeting
House budget, disapproval measures headline congressional schedule this week
The week also has an array of less contentious agenda items, one of which is a bill to authorize a congressional time capsule for the county’s semiquincentennial in 2026.
Town halls give frustrated Democrats chance to vent about Trump and Musk
Similar confusion and frustrations played out at town halls across the nation last week and could have major implications for the 2026 midterm elections.