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Pro-Life Groups Urge Senate to Extend Planned Parenthood Funding Ban Before July Deadline
Coalition of anti-abortion organizations, including Live Action and CatholicVote, has sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune calling for a 10-year extension of the federal funding prohibition.
Virginia Voters Approve Redistricting Measure, Democrats See Path to Flip Four House Seats
The April election gives Virginia's first Democratic governor in years a major victory in the party's bid to reclaim Congress.
Democrats Expand House Fight Into Redder Territory
In Tennessee's 5th District, Rep. Andy Ogles faces a well-funded Democratic challenger after winning by 13.5 points in 2022.
New House Democrat Analilia Mejia Sworn in to Fill Seat Vacated by Mikie Sherrill
The Sanders-AOC backed progressive won the New Jersey 11th District special election, narrowing the GOP majority to 217-214.
Virginia Voters to Decide on Redistricting Plan That Could Boost Democrats' Seats in Congress
The referendum would ratify a mid-decade redrawing of U.S. House districts, bypassing the state's bipartisan commission as both parties vie for control of the closely divided chamber.
House Braces for Next Wave of Potential Expulsions Focused on Cherfilus-McCormick, Mills
Ethics Committee set to issue disciplinary recommendations Tuesday in case of Florida Democrat accused of stealing FEMA funds; separate investigation into Republican continues.
Virginia Voters Face Confusing Redistricting Referendum Amid Massive Campaign Spending
The April 21 vote on new congressional maps could shift four seats to Democrats, but voters say contradictory messaging and unclear ballot language have muddied the waters.
Nancy Mace Moves to Expel Fellow Republican Cory Mills, Setting Up Rare House Vote This Week
Mace's resolution accuses the Florida Republican of misrepresenting his military service, sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations, while Mills has drafted a reciprocal measure targeting her.
Maher Clashes With Jake Sullivan Over Senate Democrats' Israel Vote
Forty of 47 Senate Democrats supported blocking $447 million in military sales to Israel, with Maher questioning the party's direction and Sullivan defending the majority position.
Trump's Mid-Decade Redistricting Push Pits State Leaders Against Partisan Lines
From an 82-year-old Virginia senator to a Utah judge, state-level officials are shaping the 2026 electoral map as courts and legislatures clash over partisan lines.