Congress

North Carolina Congressman Edwards Asks House Colleagues Not to Censure Him

The North Carolina Republican is urging fellow House members to reject a censure resolution against him, according to reports.

By James Callahan · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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House GOP Subpoenas Doctor Behind Have My Baby in Miami Birth Tourism Business

The subpoena comes as President Trump has targeted birth tourism through executive orders following the Supreme Court's rejection of his broader birthright citizenship attempt.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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Jon Ossoff, Usually a Head Down Senator, Has Found a Formula to Excite Democrats

The Georgia Democrat who ran a low-key 2021 campaign has shifted tactics ahead of his 2026 Senate race, adopting a more aggressive posture on national issues.

By James Callahan · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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Democrats in Key House, Senate Races Sign AI Regulation Pledge Amid Data Center Scrutiny

Eighteen candidates, including 17 Democrats and independent Dan Osborn, commit to five-pronged approach to artificial intelligence oversight.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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GOP Nominee for Texas House Seat Apologizes for Crude Online Posts

Jorge Borrego, running for a state House seat in Texas, issued the apology after initially laughing off the posts earlier this week.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Democrats Press Netanyahu on Surge in West Bank Violence

A majority of Senate Democrats signed a letter calling on the Israeli prime minister to address rising violence against Palestinians in occupied territories.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Second Dan Sullivan Advances, Setting Up Bizarre Alaska Senate Ballot

Independent candidate with same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan joins general election alongside former Rep. Mary Peltola in race complicated by ranked-choice voting.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Hasan Piker Claims El-Sayed Is Performing Political Calculated Moderation on Israel to Appeal Wider Audience

The Democratic Michigan Senate nominee has faced Republican criticism for not renouncing the controversial streamer, who says their positions remain aligned despite public distancing.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Democrats Reject Amendment Expanding Ban on Sex Offenders Holding California Public Office

The party-line vote defeated Republican efforts to include Tier 1 and Tier 2 sex offenders in the disqualification criteria under AB 2691.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Clinton-Appointed Judge Blocks Ohio Voter Citizenship Proof Law, State Vows Appeal

Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. ruled that HB 54's proof-of-citizenship requirement conflicts with the federal National Voter Registration Act.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read