Trump, GOP senators ‘rowing in the same direction’ despite some differences
With the 2026 midterm election cycle just around the corner, House and Senate Republicans have been eager to avoid offending those very voters.
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Capitol Ink · 119th Congress
Capitol Ink and McConnell: Capping a unique relationship
Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s announcement last Thursday that he will not run for reelection in 2026 had us dipping into our archives. And dipping into the inkwell.
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.
Mitch McConnell says he won’t seek an eighth term in 2026
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, left, gets a high-five from Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., as they wheel past each other at the Senate subway elevator in the Capitol on Thursday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
House GOP group wants to pump brakes on big spending cuts
The letter was signed by seven other Republicans — including five eligible to vote on the House floor — and including some likely to face tough races in 2026.
Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig weighs run for Senate
Gonzales moved Minnesota to itslist of Battleground Senate states for 2026. Democrats facea difficult Senate map for 2026.
Tina Smith will not seek reelection in 2026
Democrats already face a difficult Senate map for 2026.
Trump to huddle with Modi, sandwiched between Arab leader meetings
aggressive implementation of tariffs on imports will have an impact India’s economy, with Morningstar DBRS analysts noting in a Feb. 3 white paper that the Modi government’s recently released fiscal 2026
Senate confirms Gabbard to be director of national intelligence
As DNI, she would be involved in any effort to renew Section 702 when it comes due for reauthorization in 2026. Sen.
Senate Finance advances Greer to be US trade representative
Greer signaled during the hearing that he would suggest changes to the USMCA ahead of its scheduled 2026 review.
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announces run for New Mexico governor
She is the first former Biden Cabinet secretary to formally announce a 2026 campaign, but at least two others are considering bids.
House GOP preps all-in-one budget blueprint for committee vote
The Senate plan is to take up a separate fiscal 2026 budget resolution after the initial reconciliation package is signed into law that would lay the groundwork for the more complex tax bill.
Graham unveils budget blueprint ahead of markup next week
Senate Republicans are aiming for a second budget resolution, starting with fiscal 2026, later this year that would contain reconciliation instructions for the expected tax package.
USTR pick Greer would open markets to offset tariff retaliation
The agreement is up for review in 2026, and Trump issued a memo on Jan. 20 ordering USTR to begin taking public comments on the agreement.
Key GOP vote on RFK Jr. faces high-stakes primary
Kennedy Jr. faces a clear path forward to a full Senate confirmation thanks in large part to a key yes vote from a GOP physician-senator facing a 2026 primary challenge.
Podcasts · 119th Congress
The road to a comeback goes through Fox, podcasts and social media, Dems say
As Democrats begin their march toward the 2026 elections under an incessant barrage of executive orders from the White House and criticism from their own base, the party is still trying to coalesce around
Trump’s tariffs, nominees and budget plans dominate Congress this week
Because we’ve got a tough … mid-presidential year election coming up in 2026, and we cannot lose the House or the Senate, because then the president will be dead in the water."
Gary Peters will not seek reelection in 2026
Gretchen Whitmer is ineligible to seek a third consecutive term in 2026. Ambitious members of both parties could now opt for the Senate race instead. Michigan Rep.
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