Politics

Hamadeh Holds Safe Seat as AZ-08 Primary Nears

The Republican primary for Arizona's 8th Congressional District has become a closely watched intraparty fight, with three candidates competing for the...

Law and Order

Senate Confirms Kuntz to Federal Bench in Straight Party-Line Vote

The Senate confirmed Jeffrey Kuntz as a federal judge on Thursday in a straight party-line vote, marking another judicial victory for Republicans who have...

Elections

Funding the Fight Inside Arizona’s 6th District

Arizona's 6th Congressional District is shaping up as one of the nation's most expensive and consequential battlegrounds heading into November.

Education

Smithsonian Hearing Tests Congressional Alignment With History

The Trump administration is escalating its challenge to the Smithsonian Institution's historical narratives. A congressional hearing scheduled for next week...

Government Operations

Keturah Herron Promoted to Senior Adviser in Rep. McGarvey's Office

Keturah Herron has been promoted to Senior Adviser in the personal office of Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-3), effective April 1, 2026. The position represents...

Politics

Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Honoring Lindsey Graham

The Senate moved with unusual speed and unity this week, passing a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham just one day after his...

Politics

Senate Confirms Matthew Schwartz as Second Circuit Judge

The Senate confirmed Matthew Schwartz as a United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit in a sharply partisan vote that underscored deepening...

Politics

Senate Confirms Arthur Roberts Jones to Federal Bench

The Senate confirmed Arthur Roberts Jones to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas on a party-line vote, marking a decisive moment in...

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...

Congress

Senate Panel Advances Five Judges Amid Blanche Hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee is advancing five federal judge nominees while continuing hearings on Todd Blanche's bid to lead the Justice Department. The...

Government Operations

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....

Congress

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...

Government Operations

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...

Government Operations

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...

Government Operations

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...

Government Operations

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...

Government Operations

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.