Congress

AI's Massive Appetite for Power, Water Ignites Fight in High-Stakes Texas Senate Race

Both Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico have unveiled competing plans to add guardrails to the data center boom consuming Texas resources.

By Diane Park · Monday, August 24, 2026 · 5 min read
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Democratic Senator Tests 2028 Waters After Fighting to Free MS-13 Suspect

Sen. Chris Van Hollen visited El Salvador to advocate for suspected gang member Abrego Garcia before discussing potential presidential bid in NBC interview.

By James Callahan · Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Pressure Mounts on Ethics Committee to Speed Up Misconduct Probes as Midterms Loom

The bipartisan push comes amid investigations into three House members, including two Republicans and one Democrat, raising questions about the panel's secretive process.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Report: Jared Kushner and Democratic Leader Jeffries Meet With House Control at Stake in November

The private New York meeting between Trump's outside adviser and the potential Democratic House speaker signals White House outreach as both parties court crossover votes ahead of midterm elections.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Scott Says 'There's No Doubt' Darline Graham Is Qualified to Be Senator

The South Carolina Republican defended his fellow GOP candidate following her debate slip-up on national security questions.

By Diane Park · Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Alaska Republicans Work to Educate Voters About Duplicate Sullivan Name in Senate Race

Incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a potential Democratic plant candidate sharing his name, complicating Alaska's Senate race ahead of November ranked-choice voting.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Why Democrats Still Have a Shot at Winning the Senate

With 20 Republican-held seats up in 2026 compared to 14 for Democrats, the map presents opportunities despite historical midterm trends favoring the opposition party.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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White House Races Into History as Freedom 250 Grand Prix Roars Through DC Streets

The first-ever IndyCar street race in the nation's capital draws top drivers including Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist for a 1.7-mile circuit near the White House.

By James Callahan · Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Nancy Kassebaum Baker, Former U.S. Senator From Kansas Dies at 94

The Republican lawmaker served four terms in the Senate and was the first woman elected to a full term representing Kansas in Congress.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Alaska Democratic Senate Hopeful Mary Peltola Missed Nearly One-Fifth of State House Votes, Records Show

The former Democratic congresswoman missed 794 of 4,265 state legislative votes during her five terms from 1999 to 2009, and 36.67% of Bethel City Council meetings from 2011 to 2013.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 4 min read