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Retiring Michigan Senator Peters Warns Democrats To Keep Senate Primary Civil
Three candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination in August's primary, with no clear frontrunner less than three months before the vote.
Virginia Supreme Court Blocks Redistricting Measure That Would Have Created Single Republican District
The court's decision prevents a proposed ballot measure that would have restructured Virginia's congressional map from 6 Democrat-leaning and 5 Republican-leaning districts to 10 Democrat-leaning and 1 Republican-leaning district.
Georgia Senate Race Tests Gov. Brian Kemp's Sway in the Republican Party
The two-term governor has spent more than $3 million from his PAC to boost former football coach Derek Dooley, who faces a competitive three-way GOP primary before taking on Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Senator John Kennedy Introduces 'Margaret' — His Elliptical Trainer Named After Thatcher
The Louisiana Republican posted a tongue-in-cheek workout video to social media that quickly went viral, drawing thousands of reactions from amused followers.
Speaker Johnson Responds to Domestic Abuse Allegations Against GOP Congressman Max Miller
Miller has denied the accusations from his ex-wife, filed a defamation lawsuit against her, and received Trump's endorsement for re-election despite the controversy.
Missing GOP Congressman's Father Says Illness 'Won't Linger,' He Will Be 100 Percent OK
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not voted since March 5 due to an undisclosed medical issue, raising concerns as Republicans hold a razor-thin House majority heading into midterm elections.
Iowa Democrat Faces Scrutiny Over Comments About Whiteness as She Seeks Competitive House Seat
Sarah Trone Garriott, running against Rep. Zach Nunn in Iowa's 3rd District, made the comments in a resurfaced podcast episode recorded nearly nine years ago.
Obama Remains Dem Headliner While President With Most Votes in History Fades From Party Spotlight
Former President Barack Obama has been actively campaigning for Democratic candidates while former President Joe Biden, who won more votes than any presidential candidate in history, remains largely on the sidelines.
Obama Remains Top Democratic Surrogate as Biden, Record Vote-Winner, Stays Largely Absent From Party Races
The former president's heavy involvement in redistricting battles and gubernatorial campaigns contrasts with Biden's limited public presence since leaving office.
GOP Faces Mounting Political Pressure to Pass Bipartisan Housing Bill
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act cleared the Senate in March but faces obstacles in the House amid midterm election pressures.