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Democrat Roy Cooper Faces Uphill Battle in North Carolina Senate Race Against Trump-Backed Michael Whatley
The former governor must overcome a state history where Democrats consistently win gubernatorial races but have not won a Senate race since 2008.
Primary Voters Prioritize Ideology Over Electability As Parties Receive Low Marks
NBC News poll finds 70% of Republican primary voters and 56% of Democrats prefer candidates who align with their views over those most likely to win in November.
Texas Primaries Raise GOP Alarm About Latino Voters
Early voting data and primary turnout figures in Texas have sparked concerns among Republican strategists about shifting Latino voter engagement in the 2026 midterm elections.
Rep. Al Green Says Crypto Industry Spent $1.5M Against Him in Texas Primary Runoff
The anti-Trump Democrat faces former Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee in a runoff after redistricting pitted two incumbents against each other.
Fact-Checking Claims in Casey Means' Surgeon General Confirmation Hearing
Dr. Means faced scrutiny over vaccines and qualifications during a Feb. 25 Senate committee hearing following a nomination delay.
GOP Senator Assists Capitol Police in Removing Anti-War Protester During Hearing
Sen. Tim Sheehy joined officers to remove Brian McGinnis, a Green Party Senate candidate, from an Armed Services subcommittee hearing.
Republicans Brace for Ugly Fight in Texas Senate Runoff Between Cornyn and Paxton
Cornyn spent nearly $70 million in the primary but both candidates advance to a May 26 election as Democrats see an opportunity to flip the seat.
GOP Members of House Oversight Committee Release Video of Clintons' Depositions
Republicans on the committee made the footage public Monday, marking a new development in ongoing congressional inquiries involving the former president and secretary of state.
House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation Into Rep. Nancy Mace Over Reimbursement Allegations
The nonpartisan Office of Congressional Conduct referred the case, citing substantial reason to believe expenses exceeded property costs by more than $9,000.
Sen. Reed Says He Was Not Informed Ahead of Recent U.S. Strikes on Iran
The ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee questions executive branch transparency regarding military operations.