Politics

Follow the Money: In Alaska, Sullivan Vs Peltola

Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK) are leading the race for Alaska's Class II Senate seat, with money flowing in at historic...

Social Welfare

Catholic Charities USA Hires Mercury Public Affairs For Lobbying

Mercury Public Affairs LLC filed a new client registration for Catholic Charities USA on August 12, 2026, with Religion (REL) as the issue code. The...

Elections

Alaska: The Donors Behind Lisa Murkowski and Mike Dunleavy

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) is gearing up for 2028 with a significant financial head start, but her expected challenger remains in the shadows financially.

Energy

Cotton Pushes F-35 Training, Domestic Lithium Production

Sen. Tom Cotton spent the week back in Arkansas, meeting with local industries and state officials while weighing in on national security and domestic...

Government Operations

Venezuela Transition Remains Incomplete Despite U.S. Policy Gains

A recent CRS report published on August 13 examines the Trump Administration's approach to Venezuela's political transition following Nicolás Maduro's...

Macroeconomics

DeGette Criticizes Trump Tax Policy, ICE Shock Gloves

Rep. Diana DeGette spent the week focused on two issues with direct resonance in Denver: economic anxiety and immigration enforcement tactics.

Elections

Moskowitz Highlights Constituent Work as Primary Race Intensifies

Rep. Jared Moskowitz spent the week between sessions tending to constituent work across South Florida — helping a Vietnam veteran recover stolen medals,...

Health

Cassidy Breaks With White House On Childhood Vaccine Policy

Sen. Bill Cassidy had one of the most consequential weeks of his Senate tenure, casting the deciding vote to confirm a new attorney general, publicly...

Elections

M&T Bank PAC Backs House And Senate Races In Multiple States

The M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust Political Action Committee (PAC), a federally registered corporate PAC tied to M&T Bank, distributed $88,250 in...

Politics

U.S. Policy on Taiwan Presidential Visits Evolves Amid China Tensions

A recent CRS report on Taiwan presidents' U.S. transit visits documents a three-decade shift in American policy toward Taiwan's leadership, one that now...

Politics

Scott Digital Victory Fund Raised Over $1.11M Through May

The Scott Digital Victory Fund, a joint fundraising committee registered with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) under ID C00899757, raised $1.11 million...

Elections

Senate Republicans Air Grievances With Trump as Midterms Near

With the 2026 midterms 99 days out, a rift between Senate Republicans and President Trump is spilling into public view, touching everything from the Iran...

Legislation

Cross-party Cosponsorship

In a seemingly unproductive Congress marked by bipartisan gridlock, cosponsoring legislation is more important than ever for advancing effective bills with...

Government Operations

Cam Rios Becomes Digital Director for Sen. John Cornyn

Cam Rios has been promoted to Digital Director for Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), a position the staffer assumed on June 1, 2026.

Government Operations

Raven Calloway Joins Pou as Press Secretary and Digital Director

Raven Calloway has joined Rep. Nellie Pou's office as Press Secretary and Digital Director, according to staffing records. The position began on June 1, 2026.

Politics

Luke Bronin Defeats 14-Term Rep. John Larson in Connecticut Primary

Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin's victory over 14-term incumbent Rep. John Larson in Connecticut's Democratic primary Tuesday night sent another jolt...

Politics

Flanagan Wins Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic Senate primary on Aug. 11, defeating moderate U.S. Rep. Angie Craig in a race for the seat being...