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North Carolina GOP Committee Picks Jennifer Balkcom to Replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on November Ballot
The replacement comes after Edwards withdrew from the race, setting up a contested election in the traditionally Republican-leaning district.
Top Senate Democrat's Data Center Tax Proposal Draws Fire From Critics Who Warn of Widespread Consumer Impact
Sen. Ron Wyden's white paper calls for ending incentives and imposing a gross receipts tax on data centers, with opponents saying costs would be passed to virtually all internet users.
GOP Senators Release Texts From Fauci's Government Cellphone
The released messages from 2021 include discussions about COVID-19 vaccine safety for pregnant women and are part of more than 34,000 texts on the device.
White House Officials Stepped Back From Push to Oust Max Miller in Closing Days
Ohio Republican faces ethics investigation and domestic abuse allegations while party weighs whether to defend a competitive seat.
Spencer Pratt Praises Fierce GOP Foe in Rare Bipartisan Turn: 'Major Props'
The former Republican mayoral candidate and wildfire victim credited Sens. Adam Schiff and Rick Scott with pushing through tax relief legislation that would eliminate the 10% income threshold for disaster deductions.
Ed Case Wins Democratic Nomination for U.S. House, Fending Off Left Challenge
The 73-year-old incumbent defeated 42-year-old state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole in Hawaii's 1st Congressional District primary.
Voters Won't Like the Right's Response to '$20 Burrito' Debate
Republicans face backlash as conservative voices offer dismissive responses to rising food prices that have drawn comparisons to a $20 burrito.
Senate Leaves Washington Without Voting on Crypto Bill, Dimming Its Chances Before Midterms
The Clarity Act would have created a federal regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry; lawmakers won't return to DC until after Labor Day.
Florida House Candidate Criticizes Carville Remarks on Progressive Candidates
Oliver Larkin says it would be 'foolhardy' for Democrats to exclude progressive and democratic socialist voices from the party.
Outsider House Primary Winner Sets Sights on Flipping Longtime GOP Seat Back From Dems: 'Ready for a Change'
Terri DeBoer, a veteran meteorologist with no prior political experience, won the Republican primary in Michigan's 3rd Congressional District, which Democrats flipped in 2022.