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Disbarred Attorney Set To Testify Before Senate On Sports Betting Integrity Owes $1.9M In Restitution

Harry Levant, who stole nearly $2 million from clients to finance his gambling addiction, is scheduled to appear as a Democratic witness at a Senate hearing on the social costs of legalized sports wagering.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 4 min read
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Longtime News Anchor-Turned House Candidate Janelle Stelson Wins Democratic Primary in Pennsylvania

Stelson, who nearly unseated Rep. Scott Perry in 2024 by a few thousand votes, faces the Freedom Caucus chairman again in November.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Advances Resolution to End Iran War as GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy Flips to Support

The 50-47 procedural vote marks the first time Cassidy has backed the measure after repeatedly opposing it, adding a fifth Republican senator to the "yes" column.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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GOP Panel Looks to Advance Legislation Making Daylight Saving Permanent

The House Energy and Commerce Committee plans a markup that would add the Sunshine Protection Act to a larger transportation funding package, ending seasonal clock changes.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Democrat on Polis Commuting Peters Sentence: 'Terrible Decision,' 'Disqualifying'

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted former county clerk Tina Peters' nine-year sentence, making her parole-eligible June 1; Sen. Michael Bennet says the move would preclude Polis from Senate consideration.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 3 min read
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Blanche Makes Opening Statement During Senate Budget Hearing

The remarks come as Congress continues debate over federal spending priorities and the debt ceiling.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 3 min read
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Unearthed Posts Show Democratic Senate Hopeful Praising Vulgar Graffiti, Making Crude Comments

Graham Platner previously called the posts 's***posting' and said they were jokes; Republicans say a years-long pattern of vulgar commentary raises character concerns.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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Alabama Republicans to Choose Senate Nominee as Voting Maps Remain in Flux

President Trump has endorsed Rep. Barry Moore in the crowded seven-person Republican primary to succeed Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 3 min read
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Polls Show Cooper With Strong Lead Over Whatley for NC Senate Seat

The Democrat holds an 11-point advantage in one survey and a 7-point edge in another, though outside money is pouring into the race.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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Coons Throws Support Behind Stevens in Michigan Senate Democratic Primary

The Delaware senator becomes the latest high-profile Democrat to back Stevens, joining a crowded field of three candidates vying for Gary Peters' seat.

By James Callahan · Monday, May 18, 2026 · 3 min read