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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.

By James Callahan · Friday, May 15, 2026 · 3 min read
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Dem Senate Hopeful's 'Physician' Campaign Pitch Under Fire After License Records Reveal Key Gaps

Records in Michigan and New York show Abdul El-Sayed has never held a medical license despite repeatedly describing himself as a physician on the campaign trail.

By James Callahan · Friday, May 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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Democrats Will Debate in Iowa US Senate Primary Shaped by Outside Money and Big-Name Endorsements

Zach Wahls and Josh Turek are competing for the chance to flip a Republican-held seat as VoteVets spends $7 million supporting Turek.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, May 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Ethics Committee Investigating Sexual Harassment Claims Against Rep. Chuck Edwards

The North Carolina Republican welcomed the investigation, saying he is confident it will expose facts rather than politically motivated fiction.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, May 14, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Unanimously Approves Measure to Withhold Pay During Government Shutdowns

The resolution, sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., applies only to senators and takes effect after the 2026 midterm elections.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 14, 2026 · 3 min read
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Bipartisan Senators Warn Against 'Unilateral Changes' to Taiwan Policy

A group of 12 senators including Senate Minority Leader McConnell sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirming support for the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 14, 2026 · 4 min read
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James Talarico Enlists Barack Obama to Help Win Over Black Voters After Contentious Texas Primary

The Obama appearance comes after Talarico faced allegations he called Rep. Collin Allred a "mediocre Black man" during his primary against Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, May 14, 2026 · 4 min read
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Democrats Pick Nebraska Senate Nominee Who Could Drop Out, Back Independent Osborn

Cindy Burbank won the Democratic primary but said she would consider ending her campaign if she cannot win in November.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Dem House Hopeful Tied to District's Secret Sex-Abuse Settlements After Touting Transparency Record

Randy Villegas, running for California's 22nd Congressional District, served on the Visalia Unified School District board that approved nearly $14.4 million in confidential abuse settlements.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 4 min read
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Inside the Furor Plaguing Democratic National Committee Leader Ken Martin

Despite a string of electoral wins under his leadership, the DNC chair faces donor shortfalls and internal questions about transparency ahead of the 2026 midterms.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 4 min read