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Tennessee Bill to Set New Election Deadlines for Redrawn Congressional Districts Advances Despite Concerns
The legislation would give candidates only one week to qualify if new district maps pass before Friday's deadline.
House Republican Introduces Bill That Includes Strict Limits on Iran War
The proposal from Rep. Tom Barrett, a Michigan Army veteran, would require Trump to wind down operations by July 30 while authorizing strikes on Iran's nuclear program.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Gives Birth to Daughter, Marking Historic Milestone
The 28-year-old is the first person to give birth while serving as White House press secretary, and one of eight women in U.S. history to hold the position.
Platner, Collins Release First Ads Since Mills's Exit From Maine Senate Race
The dueling ads highlight contrasting visions as Platner positions himself against Trump administration policies while Collins emphasizes her constituent service record.
Texas Lawmakers Repeatedly Failed to Pass Flood Protection Legislation Despite Deadly 2025 Disaster
ProPublica and The Texas Tribune investigation found over five dozen flood safety bills rejected by legislators over nearly six decades, even as the state leads the nation in structures located in flood-prone areas.
Poll Finds Bipartisan Support for Age Caps in Congress as Lawmakers Face Scrutiny Over Demographics
The NPR/PBS News/Marist survey shows 83% of Republicans and 78% of Democrats favor maximum age limits, though neither proposal is under serious congressional consideration.
Democratic House Candidate Ryan Busse Faces Questions Over Campaign Ad Filmed at Staffer's Home
The Montana candidate, who has campaigned on affordability for working people, owns a $1.6 million estate in Kalispell that was not shown in the advertisement.
Fetterman Under Fire as Gov. Shapiro Pushes Wild Card Senator to 'Get Back' to Being a Democrat
Pennsylvania's Democratic governor publicly urged the senator to honor his 2022 election mandate, saying Pennsylvanians voted for a Democrat and he should reflect that.
FBI Searches Virginia Senate Leader's Office in Corruption Probe Connected to Redistricting Effort
Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a leading voice in Virginia's recent redistricting effort, had her district office searched by federal agents Wednesday.
Republicans Fill Out the House Battlefield With Challengers in Key Districts
GOP nominates candidates to take on Democratic incumbents in Ohio's 9th District and Indiana's 1st District, among others, following Tuesday primaries.