Congress

'Colossal Blunder': House Democrat Slams Joe Biden's 2024 Run After Jill Biden's New Revelations

The criticism comes as some Democrats publicly questioned whether the former president should have sought a second term.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Haley Stevens' Campaign Clarifies Filibuster Stance After Michigan Democratic Debate

The congresswoman faced criticism from both sides after seemingly contradictory statements about the Senate's 60-vote rule during a primary debate.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Texas Senate Race Features Paxton and Talarico in Competitive Matchup Following Primary Runoffs

Paxton has not led in a poll since late last year, while Talarico works to address past statements that have drawn Republican criticism.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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DOJ Investigation of E. Jean Carroll Creates Political Headache for Senate Republicans

Senate Democrats plan to force votes on the Justice Department's perjury probe during June budget reconciliation debate.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Michigan Dem Senate Hopeful Abdul El-Sayed Recounts Smashing Vodka Bottle After Beard Criticism

The incident has become a line of Republican attack in the Aug. 4 primary race to replace outgoing Sen. Gary Peters.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Illinois Representative Discusses Bill to Regulate AI Companies

The legislation would establish new oversight framework for artificial intelligence systems, though specific provisions remain limited in available reporting.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, May 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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New Mexico Governor Says Democrats Don't Need Male Voters to Win

Michelle Lujan Grisham made the remarks at a Democratic National Committee meeting focused on 2028 presidential election strategy.

By Diane Park · Friday, May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Federal Judge Rules New Hampshire Must Restore Affidavit Option for Voter Citizenship Proof

The ruling reinstates a sworn attestation method after the state's 2024 law removed it, with an expert finding just eight potential noncitizen ballots over 26 years.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, May 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Pentagon Requires Fitness Criteria For Troops Attending White House UFC Event

Service members must meet a waist-to-height ratio of less than 0.55 and pass physical fitness tests to attend the June 14 South Lawn event.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, May 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Key 2026 Senate Races Heat Up as Buttigieg Leads New 2028 Democratic Poll

The former Transportation Secretary tops early polling for the next presidential cycle while competitive races emerge in Texas, Michigan, California and Los Angeles.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, May 29, 2026 · 4 min read