Politics

Democratic Primaries in Four States Test Party's Ideological Divide

Voters in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont and Connecticut are heading to the polls Tuesday in a set of primary elections that have emerged as the next major...

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GAO Finds DOGE's $110 Billion In Claimed Savings Is Unsupported

The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claimed to save taxpayers $110 billion through terminations and modifications of...

Politics

1. Stalled Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Policy Tensions 2. Congress Constrains Administration's Russia-Ukraine Diplomatic Strategy 3. Territorial Demands Block Russia-Ukraine Peace Settlement

A recent CRS report examining diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war reveals a stalled peace process and mounting tensions between the Trump...

Congress

Melissa Martinez Promoted to Press Secretary for Rep. Stansbury

Melissa Martinez has moved into the role of Press Secretary for Rep. Melanie A. Stansbury, beginning July 1, 2026. The position represents a step up from...

Politics

Trump Endorsement Tests Its Power in South Carolina

South Carolina Republicans head to the polls Tuesday to choose a replacement for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, and the central question is whether President...

Ethics

The 119th Congress: Hard at Work

The 119th Congress is on track to potentially pass more bills than its predecessor. Within its first 534 days, the current Congress has enacted 101 bills...

Government Operations

Ben Deeter Named Communications Director for Rep. Rudy Yakym

Ben Deeter has stepped into the role of Communications Director for Rep. Rudy Yakym, beginning his position on June 1, 2026. Deeter moves into the Indiana...

Government Operations

Trump Administration Proposes Expanding Remote Firearm Transfers

A recent CRS report on the Trump Administration's proposed changes to remote firearm purchases and transfers highlights a fundamental shift in how firearms...

Politics

Jordan-Isaiah Toyos Moves Into New Role with Sen. Gallego

Jordan-Isaiah Toyos has stepped into a new position as Southern Arizona Director in the office of Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), beginning July 1, 2026. The...

Government Operations

Olivia Vuljaj Promoted to Deputy Press Secretary in Rep. McClain's Office

Olivia M. Vuljaj has been promoted to Deputy Press Secretary in the office of Rep. Lisa C. McClain, beginning August 1, 2026. The role marks a step up for...

Elections

Protect Freedom PAC Is All-In on One Florida Race

Protect Freedom Political Action Committee (Protect Freedom PAC) has directed its entire 2026 independent expenditure program toward a single congressional...

Politics

Zuckerberg Registers with Purple Lives Matter for New Lobbying

Mark Zuckerberg entered the lobbying arena in July 2026 through Purple Lives Matter, marking his first formal lobbying registration. The move signals an...

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The Money Behind Washington's 10th

Rep. Marilyn Strickland is a Democrat representing Washington's 10th Congressional District and raised a total of $1,511,304 in the 2025–2026 cycle. The...

Politics

Republicans Vie to Challenge Subramanyam in Virginia's 10th District

Virginia's 10th Congressional District is up for grabs in 2026, and the race to replace Democrat Jennifer Wexton reveals a GOP primary dominated by military...

Politics

WA-03: A Toss-Up in Trump Country

Washington's 3rd Congressional District has a Cook PVI of R+2. Donald Trump carried it twice. But for the past two election cycles, Democrats have held the...

Politics

Virginia’s 2nd District Primary Sets Up Potential House Rematch

The race pits a vulnerable Republican incumbent against a Democrat who narrowly lost two years ago, a crowded Republican primary, and a district that has...

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Follow The Money: Behind Michigan's Wide-Open Senate Race

Sen. Gary Peters announced in January 2025 that he would not seek a third term.