Iowa’s Republican Senate candidate not attending JD Vance event
A spokesperson for Rep. Ashley Hinson, who is campaigning on bipartisanship, cited previously scheduled events but declined to say what they are.
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Jay Jacobs gets his first-ever challenger for state Dem chair
JACOB’S LADDER: Otsego County Democratic Chair Caitlin Ogden is launching a bid for the top spot in the state party — the first time its current chair, Jay Jacobs, has had a challenger during his lengthy tenure. Jacobs, who also serves as Nassau…
Trump’s arch will harm historic sites but must proceed, federal officials say
National Park Service officials acknowledge that President Donald Trump’s planned arch would harm dozens of historic sites but say it must move forward anyway.
Senate Republicans manage to advance farm bill with McConnell’s return
The measure still faces significant challenges as Democrats demand changes to SNAP provisions.
Susie Wiles, Trump’s chief of staff, says she is cancer-free
Wiles had continued working at the White House while undergoing treatment.
House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe subpoena
Billionaire Leon Black held contempt over Epstein investigation subpoena; Black denies any wrongdoing or any knowledge of Epstein's behavior.
How to argue about regulating AI
Will regulation let China get ahead, or save us from doomsday?
The House is heading home ahead of the midterms even earlier than planned
A move to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will now probably be considered after the November elections.
In leaked recording, Nebraska Senate candidate criticizes some Trump voters
Dan Osborn has carefully sought to maintain an independent profile to attract crossover voters of both parties in the typically red state.
Former congressman Sander Levin endorses El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan
In a statement, Levin said he was aligned with El-Sayed on climate change, trade, health care and other issues despite his “significant disagreement” with El-Sayed’s views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Democratic fundraising machine under GOP investigation is fighting back
A law firm representing ActBlue reviewed its donation history and met with congressional investigators to present its evidence that the Democratic fundraising platform did not mislead Congress.
Spanberger is bullish about Virginia House races even without a favorable map
An unusual fundraising alliance among Virginia Democrats highlights how the state can still help determine balance of power in the House this fall even though redistricting efforts were nullified by a court ruling.
Takeaways from a disruptive primary election season
Six months of primaries offer pointed insights into how voters feel heading into the November midterms.
Trump told Republicans to talk about him. Data shows they aren’t listening.
A Post analysis of more than a million social media posts shows that GOP candidates are largely ignoring the president’s midterm advice.
The midterms are over. Sort of.
Most Americans don’t live in competitive House districts, so who will represent them in Congress next year was likely decided in the primary.
Senate control could hinge on this ex-lawmaker’s ability to win back working-class voters
Democrat Sherrod Brown is seeking to return to the chamber two years after losing his seat when many blue-collar voters embraced Donald Trump.
Trump’s third surgeon general nominee, Nicole Saphier, to face Senate
Chris Klomp, vying for the health department’s No. 2 slot, and Timothy Westlake, the pick for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, will also face questioning.
Department of Investigation eyes NYPD disability pensions
HELP! I’VE FALLEN AND I CAN GET UP: A report from the New York City Department of Investigation confirmed today what many political watchers have long suspected — that the city’s police pension system is ripe for abuse. The Police Pension Fund…
Democrats help turn back Trump impeachment resolution
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) introduced the measure without the blessing of his party’s leadership.
Iran war cost $38 billion through July, report says
The U.S. is expected to spend $2 billion to $3 billion per month as the war continues, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Pennsylvania teen died of ‘rare and severe’ complication of measles, coroner says
Pennsylvania has recorded a total of four measles-associated deaths this year, state health officials said.
This blue state is the midterms’ surprising new Senate battleground
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report changed its rating of New Hampshire’s Senate race from ‘Lean Democratic’ to ‘Toss Up.’
Trump slams his own Supreme Court appointees over mail ballot ruling
“These are not the people I interviewed,” the president fumed on social media, portraying the ruling as a personal betrayal.
White House preselects reporters to call on — after Trump criticized Biden for the same
White House staff pre-select which reporters to call on at press briefings — a common practice that President Trump has criticized Joe Biden for in the past.