Congress

Focus Groups Find Deep Economic Anxiety Shapes Undecided Voters in Two Key Senate Races

Research from both parties shows voters in competitive states cite inflation, wages, and cost of living as top concerns heading into election cycle.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

FBI Searches Former Congressman Eric Swalwell's Home, Seizes Electronic Devices

The search marks a significant escalation in an unspecified federal investigation involving the former California Democrat who served seven terms in Congress.

By James Callahan · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

NY-17 Race Between Lawler and Conley Emerges as Potential House Majority Decider

The Hudson Valley district north of NYC could determine which party controls Congress for the latter half of Trump's term, with both parties pouring resources into the contest.

By James Callahan · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

How One NYC Suburb Could Decide Which Party Controls the House

Rep. Mike Lawler faces Democrat Cait Conley in New York's 17th Congressional District, where the outcome could determine House control for the remainder of President Trump's term.

By Diane Park · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

DCCC Adds Five Races to Red to Blue Program in Push to Flip House

The Democratic campaign arm expands its competitive race list to 37 as Republicans hold slim two-seat House majority.

By Diane Park · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

El-Sayed's Agenda Puts 'Permanently Changed' America on the Line in Michigan Senate Race, GOP Firebrand Warns

Former Republican gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon is warning Michigan voters that a potential El-Sayed victory could fundamentally reshape American governance and constitutional principles.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

House Ethics Committee Investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez After Woman's Lawyers Dispute 'Consensual' Account

The California Democrat admitted to making 'mistakes outside his marriage' while a woman he met through the House Ethics process says her experience was not consensual.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Alaskan Political Scion Hopes to Hold Onto State's Single House Seat

Incumbent Begich faces independent challenger Hill who raised $1.3 million from individual donors while running on bipartisan platform.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Independent Bill Hill Advances in Race for Alaska's GOP-Held House Seat

The Bristol Bay fisherman joins incumbent Rep. Nick Begich III among the top vote-getters advancing from Alaska's open primary system.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Sen. Dan Sullivan, Former Rep. Mary Peltola Advance to Alaska Senate General Election

The incumbent Republican and former Democratic congresswoman will face two other candidates in November under Alaska's ranked-choice voting system.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 4 min read