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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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
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.
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
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
Annie Kuster wants to lead by example. That’s why she’s retiring from Congress
I think the consequences of his policies are going to result in a swing back in 2026 and in 2028. So I’m going to stay involved, but not on the ballot.
Campaigns · 118th Congress
At the Races: Deck the House with boughs of chaos
Trump allies have been leaning heavily into primary threats as we gear up for the 2026 election cycle.
Trump-endorsed stopgap funding plan goes down to defeat
But in this case, they appear to be in widespread opposition to pushing off the next round of debt limit battles until after the 2026 midterms.
Don’t count out Roy Cooper in 2026
ANALYSIS — Watching popular governors flame out in Senate races cycle after cycle might cause Democrat Roy Cooper to pause before entertaining a Senate run in North Carolina in 2026.Â
Syria chaos could complicate lawmakers’ holiday endgame
Many Republicans — especially House members worried about a 2026 primary challenge — also must consider President-elect Donald Trump’s call for the U.S. to stay out of what is happening in Syria.   Â
White House rule would expand coverage of anti-obesity drugsÂ
The Congressional Budget Office estimated in October that a policy authorizing Medicare to cover these drugs would increase federal spending by about $35 billion between 2026-2034.
Trump pick for DOT head Duffy has empty transportation resume
Duffy would have discretion over the remaining infrastructure funds from the law, which expires in 2026.
Future of Medicare drug price negotiations murky under Trump
The Biden administration said those negotiated prices, which take effect Jan. 1, 2026, would have saved Medicare $6 billion if they were in effect last year.
Incoming Senate chairs expected to rein in infrastructure dollars
With the current law expiring in 2026, negotiations for the next reauthorization could begin as soon as next year for the new committee leaders.
What happened and what’s next after the 2024 elections?
Looking to 2026 While the dust is still settling on the 2024 elections, the baseline for the 2026 midterm elections has been set.
Campaigns · 118th Congress
At the Races: The big sort
ICYMI It’s 2026 somewhere: The crypto-backed political network Fairshake and its affiliated super PACs announced this week they have already secured $78 million for the 2026 midterm elections.
GOP wins put rollback of Biden energy policies in play
Cruz’s reelection means he will be among the primary lawmakers negotiating the next version of this bill before the current one expires in 2026.
Some GOP lawmakers air northern border crossing concerns, too
The country announced earlier this year that it is seeking to reduce the number of temporary residents from 6.5 percent of Canada’s total population to 5 percent by 2026, though the full impact of that