NC Rep Introduces Bill Banning Candidates From Trading Their Own Election Contracts
House Democrat Don Davis introduces a bill banning candidates from betting on their own elections after his opponent's Kalshi penalty.
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Redistricting Draws the Line Through a Black Community, Leaving It Without a Voice in Washington
A nearly all Black Louisiana community loses its champion in Congress after redistricting moves it into a majority white seat.
Democrats Hope to Flip Trump-Won Seats the Way They Did After Obama’s Defeat
Jeffries says Dems aim to flip Trump districts like 2018, targeting eight new seats amid GOP gerrymandering claims.
Burchett Plans to Block Chevalier From Congress Over Flag-as-Napkin Tweet
A tale of a Congressman who would keep a woman from her seat for a jest upon the flag.
Top Investigator in Biden-Era Election Probe Wanted to Repeal Key Constitutional Right for Lawmakers
A top investigator once sought to strip lawmakers of a sacred right; now his team has seized their records in secret.
Ex-Democrat Lindy Li Isn’t Ruling Out Another Run for Congress After Switching Parties
Ex-Democrat Lindy Li raised millions for Biden and Harris, then wrote a book that cost her nearly everyone she knew—and isn't ruling out another run.
How the 2024 Midterms Will Decide Which Party Controls Congress
Polls show Democrats favored to retake the House and Senate in midterms, as the Iran war drives fuel costs and voter concern over affordability.
GOP Challenger Hits Dem Incumbent Over His Record With the Squad
GOP challenger Scott Singer accuses Rep. Jared Moskowitz of voting with the squad 90% of the time in Florida's redrawn 25th District.
Senate Democrats Block Stock-Trading Bill Over Voter ID Provision
Senate Democrats blocked a bill to limit lawmakers' stock trades, calling it a GOP vehicle for voter ID requirements.
Trump revives a seldom-used budget tool to cancel $810 million in money Congress already set aside
Trump revives rare budget maneuver to rescind $810M in congressionally approved funds, sparking a clash with Sen. Collins over presidential authority.
White House Orders Over $800M in Funds Rescinded; Collins Calls It ‘Clear Violation’ of Law
White House seeks to rescind over $800M in funds via pocket rescission, drawing legal challenge from Sen. Susan Collins.
Trump Announces Cuts to Federal Spending, Drawing Claims From Lawmakers That He Overreached
Trump cancels nearly $1B in spending via pocket rescission, a move some lawmakers call illegal. A look at the legal fight.