USDA says it can’t use contingency fund for food stamps
The contingency fund is not available to support FY 2026 regular benefits, because the appropriation for regular benefits no longer exists," the memo says.
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Texas Republicans allege Smithsonian broke lobbying law on shuttle
approached the Senate Appropriations and Rules committees expressing opposition to the reconciliation law language and urging the House Appropriations Committee to include an amendment in the fiscal 2026
North Carolina gets new House map that could help GOP gain additional seat
in North Carolina is part of a nationwide redistricting push this cycle by President Donald Trump and his allies, who are seeking to bolster Republicans’ chances of maintaining their House majority in 2026
Rating change: Sununu’s entry boosts Republican chances in New Hampshire
Sununu announced a comeback bid in New Hampshire on Wednesday, boosting Republican chances of winning the seat near the core of the fight for Senate control in 2026.
John Sununu launches Senate comeback bid in New Hampshire
Sununu will run for his old seat in 2026, he announced Wednesday.
In Texas special election, Democrats try to beat opponents – and voter confusion
Then the following month, voters will go to the polls again to select candidates for the November 2026 ballot, this time under the new district lines.
North Carolina Republicans advance new map targeting Rep. Don Davis
Republican-led effort in North Carolina is part of a nationwide mid-decade redistricting push by Trump and his allies, who are seeking to bolster the GOP’s chances of maintaining its House majority in 2026
Trump suggests no need for another ‘big, beautiful bill’
And the cards were already stacked against the effort, given the amount of time and energy that completing fiscal 2026 appropriations was going to take — a task that has only grown larger as a result of
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)
In the Spotlight: Gary Peters
What’s New: Peters was one of the first members of the 119th Congress to announce his retirement, declaring in late January that he would not run for a third term in 2026.
4 takeaways from Senate and House fundraising reports for the third quarter
Nearly a year out from the 2026 midterms, the latest federal fundraising reports show challengers outraising several vulnerable House and Senate members in key races.Â
Touting drugmaker deal, Trump encourages employer IVF coverage
Officials said the fertility drug will be available via TrumpRx, the administration’s direct-to-consumer website that it says will go live in 2026.
USDA’s Rollins says food stamp funding to dry up in two weeks
CRS said the account is estimated to have $25.2 billion in permanent appropriations in fiscal 2026, up from the estimated $24.4 billion in fiscal 2025.
Latino Victory Fund backs 4 new House Democratic candidates
A progressive PAC dedicated to strengthening Latino political power is endorsing four Democrats who are seeking to flip battleground House districts in 2026.
Moulton launches Senate primary challenge to Markey in Massachusetts
Seth Moulton, an Iraq War veteran who came to Congress after defeating a nine-term incumbent in a primary, is challenging another fellow Democrat in 2026: Sen. Edward J. Markey.
For political progeny, family business can be a balancing act
Candidates have congressional connections Already more than a half-dozen congressional progeny are seeking office in the 2026 midterms, including Stefany Shaheen, daughter of New Hampshire Democrat Sen
DNC launches ad campaign on health insurance costs as shutdown fight drags on
The ads, shared first with CQ Roll Call, focus on notices that health insurance providers are set to send out this month detailing premium costs for 2026 plans.Â
Senate passes NDAA after securing amendments deal
The 77-20 vote late Thursday to pass the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act came after a marathon voting session on amendments.
2026 could be breakout year for blue-collar Democratic women
From left, Deb Haaland, JoAnna Mendoza and Kaela Berg are among the Democratic women from blue-collar backgrounds running for office in 2026. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call; Mendoza for Congress/Facebook; Kaela for Congress/Facebook)
Justin Pearson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ challenging Rep. Steve Cohen in primary
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, center, seen here at last year's Democratic National Convention in Chicago, is running for Congress in 2026.