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...
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...
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...
Congressional Absenteeism Rates Draw Attention in the 119th Congress
U.S. House members carry a fundamental obligation: show up, cast votes, and represent the people who sent them to Washington. But congressional absenteeism...
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...
Texas City Terminates Lobbying Contract With Richard Leidl
The City of Midland, Texas terminated its lobbying relationship with Richard J. Leidl PC on May 19, 2026, according to LDA filing Q2 2026 disclosures.
Wikimedia Foundation Hires Holland & Knight for Lobbying
The Wikimedia Foundation, facing mounting criticism from Republican lawmakers over alleged bias and editorial control, has engaged Holland & Knight LLP for...
Colorado Democrats' Insurgent Wave Reshapes Party Politics
Colorado Newsline reported that the win represents the biggest success to date for a left-wing movement that has sought to reshape Colorado Democratic...
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Combat Rising Antisemitism
In a Congress increasingly defined by partisan gridlock, a bill to combat antisemitism has drawn support from 29 lawmakers—14 Democrats and 15...
Senate Judiciary Examines Three Trump Nominees
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a judicial nominations hearing on June 24, 2026, examining three Trump administration nominees whose confirmation could...
Senate Honors Former Michigan Senator Riegle
In a striking display of cross-party unity, the Senate passed a commemorative resolution honoring the life of former Michigan Senator Donald W. Riegle, Jr.,...
Senate Vote Could Reshape Labor Policy Forever
The Senate HELP Committee is set to vote on three Trump administration nominees in a procedural meeting that carries outsized significance for labor policy....
PGA Tour Hires FGS Global for Tax Lobbying
The PGA Tour filed a lobbying registration disclosure with FGS Global, bringing on a five-person team of former congressional staffers to navigate federal...
Senate Splits on America 250: Privatization vs. Patriotism
Why it matters: A Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on June 24, 2026, exposed sharp divisions over how the nation should commemorate its 250th...
Moms for Liberty Scandal Highlights Political Attack Vs SPLC
A recent article from The Philadelphia Inquirer has brought to light that the "faith-based" leader for Philadelphia's Moms for Liberty chapter, Phillip...
Senate Republicans Advance Matthew Schwartz to Second Circuit
The Senate advanced Matthew Schwartz's nomination to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals on a party-line cloture vote, marking the latest flashpoint in an...
Senate Confirms Trump's Ohio Federal Judge Pick in Party-Line Vote
The Senate confirmed Michael J. Hendershot as a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio on June 24, 2026, marking another partisan...