Congress

New Jersey Voters Look for Answers About Tom Kean Jr.'s Prolonged Absence From Congress

The Republican congressman has missed more than 100 House votes over nearly three months as Democrats position themselves to contest his seat in November.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Controversy Swirls Around Maine Senate Candidate's Explicit Texts

NBC Politics reports that a candidate in Maine's Senate race is facing scrutiny over personal communications, with details still emerging.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Hackers Shifting Tactics From Ballot Tampering to Voter Misinformation, Report Finds

Check Point Software report says AI is amplifying phishing, impersonation and disinformation campaigns targeting 2026 midterm voters.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 4 min read
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Primary Challengers Threaten to Unseat House Members Across the Country

Four incumbents have already lost re-election bids this year as generational and ideological challenges reshape Democratic primaries from coast to coast.

By James Callahan · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 4 min read
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The Midterms Are Just Months Away. What Message Is the GOP Sharing to Sway Voters?

With five months until November's general election, Republicans are crafting their case for retaining congressional control amid economic and immigration pressures.

By Diane Park · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 3 min read
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Sen. Coons Says Iran 'Stronger' Three Months Into War as Ceasefire Talks Continue

A tentative agreement would extend the ceasefire by 60 days and open the Strait of Hormuz, but gas prices have risen to $4.34 per gallon.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, May 31, 2026 · 3 min read
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Markey Wins Massachusetts Democrats' Endorsement as Moulton Clears Ballot Hurdle in Senate Race

Markey secured nearly 73% of delegate support while Moulton's 27% clears the 15% threshold needed to appear on the September primary ballot.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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White House Denies NYT Report Alleging Wiles Urged Vance to Take Social Media Break

Communications Director Steven Cheung called the Times story 'complete fake news,' saying the alleged conversation between chief of staff and vice president never occurred.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Republican Group Criticizes Lookalike Candidate in Alaska Senate Race

A second Dan Sullivan has filed to run, prompting concerns about voter confusion ahead of the August primary and amid Alaska's ranked choice voting system.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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ICE Eyes Selling Mega-Warehouses Purchased for Mass Detention

The potential sale would unwind part of a $38 billion plan under former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to expand detention capacity to 100,000 immigrants.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 3 min read