Congress

Young Policymakers Come Together to Bridge the Bipartisan Divide in Washington

A new cohort of early-career legislators and policy staff are organizing informal discussions aimed at finding common ground on key issues.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Millions in Democratic Ad Money Vanished From Platner Race Days Before Rape Allegation Doomed Senate Bid

AdImpact data shows WinSenate and Majority Forward shifted more than $6.5 million in Maine reservations roughly one week before allegations surfaced.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Democratic Socialists of America Unveils Platform Calling for Senate Abolition, Congressional Control Over Branches of Government

The organization, which has secured multiple primary victories this cycle, released an updated long-term policy vision that would fundamentally restructure the U.S. government.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Fetterman, McCormick Launch Rare Bipartisan Joint Fundraising Committee

Common Ground PA PAC filed with FEC ahead of 2026 midterms and 2028 election cycle, marking an unusual collaboration between Pennsylvania's two senators.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Bipartisan Lawmakers Press Agencies on AI Election Threats

Reps. Gottheimer and Lawler Urge DHS, DOJ to Investigate Chatbot Responses to Voter Questions as 2026 Midterms Approach

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Scranton Mayor Cognetti Proposed Tax Hike to Fund DEI Role in Unadopted Budget

The proposed 3% property tax increase would have generated $957,000 for the city, including $25,500 for a diversity officer as she runs for Congress.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill To Expand Federal Aid for Prior Learning Assessments

The Credit for Prior Learning Act would allow students to use federal financial aid to cover costs of tests that grant college credit for job experience and other non-college learning.

By Diane Park · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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McConnell's Extended Hospital Stay Revives Debate Over Lawmaker Health Transparency

The Kentucky senator has been hospitalized for more than three weeks with limited disclosure, while similar absences raise broader questions about transparency in Congress.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Republican Thomas Massie Suggests Obamacare Could Now Be Labeled 'Trumpcare'

The Kentucky congressman, recently defeated in a primary, criticized his party for failing to repeal the health care law despite controlling both chambers of Congress and the White House.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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Federal Agents Execute Search Warrant at Texas Home as Questions Arise Over Law Enforcement Tactics

The Midlothian raid, conducted jointly by FBI and DHS agents in late June, has raised questions about federal oversight of domestic activism.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 3 min read