Congress

Kalshi Attacks Wisconsin Law Banning Election Bets as Voter Suppression

The prediction market platform filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state's prohibition on wagering regarding election outcomes.

By Diane Park · Monday, July 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

With Just a Few Primary Elections to Go, the Competitive Senate Map Keeps Shifting

As the 2026 midterm primary season nears its end, both parties are reassessing their electoral prospects in key Senate battleground states.

By James Callahan · Monday, July 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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DSA Co-Chair Says Establishment Democrats Should Be Worried About the Voters

Megan Romer, appearing on Fox News Sunday, suggested mainstream Democrats face voter discontent as DSA seeks larger role in party.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

House Republicans Look to Silver Linings for Midterm Playbook as They Embark on Recess

GOP members are fanning out across the country for a 100-day sprint to Election Day, seeking bright spots in what polls show is an otherwise challenging environment.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

GOP Senator Ahead of Fauci Testimony Says He Does Not Expect to Get Much From Former Health Official

Sen. Ron Johnson said Dr. Anthony Fauci would be "completely unrepentant" and "arrogant to the extreme" as Senate hearing approaches.

By Diane Park · Sunday, July 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Black School Board Member's Arabic Remarks Spark Backlash in Michigan Congressional Race

The incident at a Haley Stevens campaign event has intensified scrutiny on the Democratic primary contest between Stevens and Muslim candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

By James Callahan · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Katy Perry Criticizes White House Over Unauthorized Use of 'Firework' in Iran Strike TikTok Video

The pop star said she was 'deeply appalled' after discovering her viral song accompanied footage of U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets.

By James Callahan · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

National Guard Awards $292M Housing Contract for DC Deployment

The contract will provide up to 2,000 apartment-style units for guard members and marks the largest interagency lodging acquisition in National Guard history.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

After Platner Implosion, Maine Democrats Rush Toward New Senate Nominee Despite Fresh Warning Signs

Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is poised to capture the Democratic nomination Saturday in a race that could determine control of the U.S. Senate.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Democrats Concede NJ Voter-Roll Failure Was 'Horrible' — But Reject Broader Fraud Fears

Roughly 6,600 noncitizens were mistakenly registered through New Jersey's Motor Vehicle System due to a software error, with fewer than 400 casting ballots in the 2024 election.

By James Callahan · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 3 min read