Democrats who won in Trump districts brace for two years in the spotlight
That will allow the minority party to influence key legislative votes, and keep control of the House within reach in the 2026 midterm elections.Â
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Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs weighs governor run and potential clash with Trump pick
Andy Biggs is exploring a run for Arizona governor in 2026, setting up a potential battle on the right to lead one of the nation’s most consequential swing states.
‘DOGE’ formally established under White House
DOGE Service Temporary Organization" would be created — using authorities granted nearly 25 years ago — that would sunset on July 4, 2026, the same date the original, unofficial DOGE was scheduled to expire
These 12 Democrats voted for the GOP immigration bill dubbed the Laken Riley Act
Jeanne Shaheen The new top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, Shaheen up for a fourth term in 2026, although she hasn’t announced whether she plans to run again.
Trump inauguration: ‘American carnage’ gets a fresh coat of paint
Political observers say he has less than two years to accomplish most of his campaign promises, with congressional midterm elections — that traditionally have favored the party out of power — due in November 2026
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will succeed JD Vance in Senate
Husted’s appointment would run through November 2026, when a special election will be held for the final two years of Vance’s term.
Florida AG Ashley Moody picked for Rubio’s Senate seat
Florida will hold a special election in 2026 for the final two years of Rubio’s term – and while Moody could run to keep the seat, it appears she could have at least one Republican challenger.Â
Next Florida senator pursued conservative policies in courts
That experience on immigration, health, environmental and other issues is set to shape her approach in the Senate and potentially a 2026 election bid for the seat.
Transportation pick Duffy soars through confirmation hearing
The current authorization, which was greatly expanded to become the 2021 infrastructure law, expires in 2026.
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
The smallest initial Senate battleground ever?
At this early stage of the 2026 cycle, Inside Elections rates just five senators as vulnerable, including three Democrats (Georgia’s Jon Ossoff, Michigan’s Gary Peters and New Hampshire’s Jeanne Shaheen
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
How the decline of personal political brands hurts Senate Democrats
Looking ahead to 2026 The struggle to overperform could be a warning sign for some senators up for reelection in 2026.Â
The 2026 midterm elections are just around the corner
Democrats shouldn’t start counting their chickens before they’ve hatched in the 2026 fight for control of the House of Representatives.
An early look at House members who could be vulnerable in 2026
But Democrats and Republicans are already looking at the 2026 midterm elections. "[We’re] going to be on offense to hold our House GOP majority in 2026," North Carolina Rep.
An early look at potentially vulnerable senators in 2026
Nevertheless, if 2026 is to be a strong year for Senate Democrats, their path to retaking the majority requires them to make gains in states that have swung decidedly Republican in recent years.Â
Kirsten Gillibrand gets Schumer’s nod to lead DSCC
Kirsten Gillibrand would lead the Senate Democratic campaign arm for the 2026 midterm cycle.
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
Republican to-do list: Elect Mike Johnson and get to work
So, if there was a mandate in this last election, it won’t last long if Republicans can’t hold the House in 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.