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.
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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: Dems the breaks
About that House resolution: Several House Republicans, including at least three who are expected to face tough races in 2026, signed on to a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson pushing back on spending
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.
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.
House budget blueprint ready for close-up amid GOP ‘angst’
Details As currently drafted, the blueprint calls for raising the $36.1 trillion debt limit by $4 trillion, which could put off the next battle over the federal borrowing cap until after the 2026 midterms
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.
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
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
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.
Republicans hold all the keys as second Trump term begins
They will need to do that soon, since the 2026 midterm elections are approaching more quickly than you think.
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.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Stand by me
Byron Donalds, R-Fla., is making known to campaign donors and others that he’s running for governor of the Sunshine State in 2026. DeSantis, the Republican incumbent, is term-limited.
Transportation pick Duffy soars through confirmation hearing
The current authorization, which was greatly expanded to become the 2021 infrastructure law, expires in 2026.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the races: Immigration politics hit the Hill
Blue states and Blue Dogs: Meanwhile, in the House, ideological divisions and new district lines are some of the factors shaping the 2026 landscape.Â
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
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
Why Trump’s boast of newly found friends could prove fleeting
Chip Roy, be hit with a 2026 primary challenger more in line with his populist views. "I hope some talented challengers are getting ready in the Great State of Texas to go after Chip in the Primary.