Politics
Maine Beer Co. Founder Dan Kleban Enters Senate Race
Dan Kleban Maine Senate race entered a new phase when Kleban, co-founder of Maine Beer Company, announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently...
Sonya Day Joins House Foreign Affairs Committee
Sonya Day has joined the House Foreign Affairs Committee Africa Subcommittee as a Fellow, bringing new capacity to the panel as it manages an expanding...
Meryl Harold Promoted to Chief of Staff in Rep. Ross's Office
Meryl Harold has been named Chief of Staff in the office of Rep. Deborah K. Ross, the North Carolina Democrat representing the 2nd Congressional District....
Rep. Wittman Promotes Miranda to Deputy Chief of Staff
Nicolle Miranda has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations in the office of Rep. Robert J. Wittman, marking a significant advancement in her...
Charlotte Hoffman Promoted to Communications Director for Sen. Tina Smith
Charlotte Hoffman has been promoted to Communications Director in the office of Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN), marking a significant advancement in her...
Frank DeBrosse Named Chief of Staff to Rep. Michael Turner
Frank DeBrosse has been promoted to Chief of Staff for Rep. Michael R. Turner, marking a significant congressional staff movement within the Ohio...
Chase Schoellhorn Promoted to Press Secretary for Rep. Luna
Chase Schoellhorn has been promoted to Press Secretary for Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL-13), a position he began on June 1, 2026. The House staff changes in...
Kathee Facchiano Becomes Special Assistant to House Committee
Kathee Facchiano has been hired as Special Assistant to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, beginning her role on June 1, 2026. The position marks a...
Tyler Owens Joins Sen. Thune's Office as Senior Adviser and Counsel
Tyler Owens has taken on a new role as Senior Adviser and Counsel in the office of Sen. John Thune, the South Dakota Republican. Owens began his position on...
Ed Buckham Concludes Tenure as Chief of Staff
Ed Buckham Chief of Staff to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has concluded his tenure in that position, marking a significant transition in the Georgia 14th...
Nicole Marquez Promoted to Scheduling Director for Sen. Warnock
Nicole Marquez Warnock has been promoted to Scheduling Director in the personal office of Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), effective January 1, 2026. [1,2] The...
Senate To Review Pentagon Comptroller and Defense Nominations
The Senate Armed Services Committee is moving forward with a Pentagon hearing nominations for four senior defense positions, including the top comptroller...
Phillips Inc. Hires Continental Strategy for Environmental Policy
Phillips Inc. has brought on Continental Strategy LLC to handle its federal lobbying registration, adding firepower to its environmental policy efforts. The...
Senate Backs Mark Cruz for Indian Health Service Director
Why it matters: President Trump's choice to lead the Indian Health Service faced a Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing on June 24, 2026, with broad...
Senate Confirms Trump's OSCE Ambassador Pick
The Senate confirmed Darrell Owens of Pennsylvania as U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe with ambassadorial rank...
Senate Debates 11 Controversial Nominees Amid Partisan Clash
Why it matters: A Senate hearing on nominations descended into partisan conflict on Tuesday as Democrats challenged the Trump administration's push to...
Senate Confirms Michelle Steel as South Korea Ambassador
The Senate confirmed Michelle Steel as U.S. Ambassador to South Korea on June 17-18, 2026, ending more than 15 months of vacancy in one of America's most...
Senate Banking Subcommittee Reviews Trump Nominees
The Senate Banking Committee's confirmation hearing for three Trump administration nominees will test whether Democrats can mount any meaningful pushback on...