Congress

Alito Blasts Latest SCOTUS Ballot Ruling as Invitation to Voter Fraud Risks

The Supreme Court's 5-4 decision allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within a state-defined grace period.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, June 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Iowa Democrat Who Touted 'Strong Work Ethic' Misses More Than Half of House Votes

Lindsay James, a Democratic candidate for Congress, missed 177 of 342 votes (51.7%) in the Iowa House while campaigning for federal office.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Senate Ethics Panel Dismisses Misconduct Complaint Against Ruben Gallego

The bipartisan committee found no evidence supporting allegations of campaign finance violations and inappropriate sexual conduct filed by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.

By James Callahan · Monday, June 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Johnson Warns Republicans Blocking House Agenda Over SAVE America Act Is 'Self-Defeating'

House Speaker's warning comes as hard-liner rebellion threatens to derail the annual defense authorization bill this week.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Supreme Court Agrees to Take up Arizona Proof-of-Citizenship Voter Law Dispute

Justices will review an appeals court ruling that found the state laws requiring proof of U.S. citizenship were preempted by federal law.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Supreme Court Declines to Review Texas Voter Assistance Ban, Leaving Restrictions in Place

The decision leaves intact a Fifth Circuit ruling that upheld Texas's felony charges for paid help with mail-in ballots, a win for the state over civil rights groups.

By James Callahan · Monday, June 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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GOP Sen. Cassidy Seeks to Explain RFK Jr. Confirmation Vote for Health and Human Services

The Louisiana Republican said he voted for Kennedy believing there would be 'guardrails' in place, but acknowledged a broken agreement over CDC vaccine information.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Louisiana Democrats Pick Rural Farmer to Challenge GOP in Uphill Senate Bid

Jamie Davis defeated Gary Crockett in Saturday's runoff to become the Democratic nominee, setting up a contest against either Rep. Julia Letlow or Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming in reliably red Louisiana.

By James Callahan · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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California State Sen. Wiener Condemns Harassment at Trans March in San Francisco

The Democratic congressional candidate said protesters upset over his Israel-Gaza stance surrounded, verbally and physically intimidated him during Pride Shabbat event.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Bill Maher Says His Vote Is in Play as Democrats Face Questions Over Socialist Candidates

The HBO host told Vice President JD Vance that recent wins by Democratic socialist candidates could threaten the party's coalition.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read