Democrat Gabe Vasquez keeps it low key in a pivotal swing seat
Vasquez’s district is key to both parties’ hopes of winning the House majority in 2026.
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Duffy to lay out transportation funding plan amid cutback push
Republican lawmakers have called for a return to tradition when the current authorization expires in 2026.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: House by the numbers
Vance said his focus will be to “fully enact the MAGA mandate and President Trump’s vision” and help build the necessary war chest to “keep and grow our Republican majorities in 2026.”
Republicans’ fragile majority and Democrats’ fragile image
ANALYSIS — From the balance of power on Capitol Hill to the early jockeying in the 2026 midterm elections, there’s no shortage of political news and nuances. So let’s run down a few hot topics.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: We don’t need no Education (Department)
Speaker likes the midterm map: At a Punchbowl News event this week, Speaker Mike Johnson expressed optimism about defying trends and expanding the House GOP majority in 2026.
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.
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.
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
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.
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)
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Talkin’ ’bout a Resolution
She is the first former Biden Cabinet secretary to formally announce a 2026 campaign, but at least two others are considering bids.
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.
Rail accuses truck industry of coasting on highway tax ‘subsidy’
The current authorization expires in 2026, but lawmakers said they’ll begin discussions long before expiration.
GOP senators fall in line behind Trump’s nominees, even the contentious ones
Jon Ossoff, perhaps the most vulnerable Democratic senator facing reelection in 2026, voted to support two of Trump’s nominees, although he didn’t vote on four nominees whom some other swing-state Democrats
Voting in House dipped in 2024 as several members dealt with health issues
Prior to winning a 12th term last fall, the Tucson-area congressman announced that he would not run for reelection in 2026.
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.
Vulnerable lawmakers begin 2026 cycle with modest war chests
Senators facing the most competitive reelection fights on the initial 2026 battleground map are mostly beginning the cycle with modest war chests that are likely to grow as they transition into campaign