Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections
Read full article: Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm electionsThe relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans seems to be nearing a breaking point.
Pingree and Charles will compete for Maine governor and Dunlap gets Democratic nod for US House
Read full article: Pingree and Charles will compete for Maine governor and Dunlap gets Democratic nod for US HouseDemocrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles will compete to become Maineās next governor.
Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war
Read full article: Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran warRepublican leaders on Capitol Hill are voicing strong reservations ā- and some outright condemnation ā of the Trump administrationās agreement to end the fighting in Iran.
Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans
Read full article: Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow RepublicansPresident Donald Trump is trying to stop the confirmation process for his own nominee to head the nationās intelligence agencies.
The Latest: Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma
Read full article: The Latest: Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, OklahomaPresident Donald Trumpās preferred candidates are having mixed results in Tuesdayās primaries, securing the Republican nominations for U.S. Senate in Alabama, Georgia and Oklahoma but not for Georgia governor.
The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus more takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
Read full article: The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus more takeaways from Tuesday's primariesAn endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries.
Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill
Read full article: Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol HillRepublicans on Capitol Hill say they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced Sunday by President Donald Trump.
A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means
Read full article: A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that meansA key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed in bipartisan fashion.
Two House Republicans to meet with the leader of Taiwan's Beijing-friendly opposition party
Read full article: Two House Republicans to meet with the leader of Taiwan's Beijing-friendly opposition partyTwo leading House Republicans are meeting with Taiwanās opposition leader as she travels to Washington this week.
Florida court allows use of new US House districts drawn by Republicans for midterm elections
Read full article: Florida court allows use of new US House districts drawn by Republicans for midterm electionsThe Florida Supreme Court has allowed the use of a new U.S. House map drawn by Republicans in the midterm elections.
Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powers
Read full article: Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powersA lapse in a law that allows the U.S. to gather intelligence abroad has grown more likely as President Donald Trump is resisting calls from Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill to immediately name a permanent director of national intelligence.
A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon churchās Christian identity back in the spotlight
Read full article: A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon churchās Christian identity back in the spotlightThe Pentagonās recent revision to its list of Christian religions has reignited a long-standing debate about whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination.
Lynchburg Republican firehouse primary under scrutiny as Attorney General opens review
Read full article: Lynchburg Republican firehouse primary under scrutiny as Attorney General opens reviewSome voters in Lynchburg are questioning how a Republican firehouse primary was run, and now the Attorney General is taking a look.
House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump
Read full article: House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to TrumpHouse Republicans have passed a nearly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the next three years and the rest of President Donald Trump's term in office.
Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm elections
Read full article: Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm electionsA Democratic group that previously focused on presidential races is wading into more than a dozen House and Senate contests across the country.
Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlash
Read full article: Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlashSenators are warning that a key U.S. surveillance authority could expire this week after bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trumpās pick to lead the nationās intelligence community derailed an extension effort.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nevadaās state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nevadaās state primaryNevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face six Republican challengers in a state primary on Tuesday, while state Attorney General Aaron Ford, Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill and four others will compete for the Democratic nomination to reclaim the seat in November.
Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund
Read full article: Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fundThe Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trumpās immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House.
Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session
Read full article: Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate sessionSenate Republicans are working toward passage of legislation to fund President Donald Trumpās immigration enforcement agencies.
Citing 'critical issues,' SEC, Big Ten withhold support for bipartisan college sports bill
Read full article: Citing 'critical issues,' SEC, Big Ten withhold support for bipartisan college sports billThe two biggest conferences in college sports say they do not support the current version of a bipartisan bill designed to regulate an industry struggling for answers in a quickly changing era in which some players make millions.
Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
Read full article: Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses itPresident Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa's state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa's state primaryThe retirements of Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa have had ripple effects throughout Tuesdayās state primary, creating competitive nomination contests to replace them and a chain reaction of open seats down the ballot.
Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund
Read full article: Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fundA standoff between the White House and the Senate remains unresolved as Republicans return to Washington after defiantly leaving town 10 days ago without passing legislation to fund President Donald Trumpās immigration enforcement agencies.
Candidates for California governor and LA mayor scramble to pitch to voters in final days
Read full article: Candidates for California governor and LA mayor scramble to pitch to voters in final daysThe many candidates running for California governor rushed to deliver their closing arguments to voters in the raceās final days before the June 2 primary.
Louisianaās Legislature has passed a new congressional map to give the GOP another seat
Read full article: Louisianaās Legislature has passed a new congressional map to give the GOP another seatLouisiana lawmakers have passed a new congressional map to pick up a Republican seat while leaving the state with one of its two majority-Black House districts.
South Carolina Democrats celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting push
Read full article: South Carolina Democrats celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting pushDemocrats gathering this weekend in South Carolina are feeling jubilant following the failure of a GOP-led effort to redraw House district lines more favorably to Republicans.
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes
Read full article: Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodesA key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, the latest sign that spiking gas prices and higher food costs are squeezing Americansā finances.
Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message
Read full article: Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary messageTexas Democrat James Talarico has launched his general election campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
Read full article: Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias rulingAlabama is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this yearās elections, despite a lower court's ruling the map intentionally discriminates against Black people.
South Carolina Senate rejects Trumpās call to redraw congressional map for midterm elections
Read full article: South Carolina Senate rejects Trumpās call to redraw congressional map for midterm electionsThe South Carolina Senate has rejected President Donald Trumpās push to redraw the stateās congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat.
Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help Republicans
Read full article: Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help RepublicansFederal judges have temporarily blocked Alabamaās plan to use new congressional districts that could help Republicans win an additional seat in the midterm elections.
Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war
Read full article: Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the warPresident Donald Trumpās emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans.
Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't
Read full article: Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don'tDemocrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House.
Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aid
Read full article: Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aidA bipartisan group of senators is pushing back on delays by the Department of Defense in sending roughly $600 million in security aid to Ukraine and other allies in eastern Europe.
Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands
Read full article: Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demandsPresident Donald Trumpās political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry Republican senators finally said no, even if temporarily.
House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill after GOP bans 'biological men' from exhibits
Read full article: House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill after GOP bans 'biological men' from exhibitsThe House has rejected a proposal for a new Smithsonian American Womenās History Museum on the National Mall.
Former Detroit Mayor Duggan cites toxic political climate, suspending his run for Michigan governor
Read full article: Former Detroit Mayor Duggan cites toxic political climate, suspending his run for Michigan governorFormer Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says he is suspending his campaign for Michigan governor, citing an increasingly ātoxicā political climate due to President Donald Trumpās war with Iran and skyrocketing gas prices.
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
Read full article: Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passingRepublicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill
Read full article: Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration billSenate Republicans have departed Washington for the Memorial Day recess without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies.
The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition
Read full article: The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP oppositionA proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the presidentās new ballroom is facing growing opposition from Republicans ahead of an expected vote this week.
Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it
Read full article: Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support itThe Senate has advanced legislation that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes various legislation, including marijuana marketplace bill
Read full article: Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes various legislation, including marijuana marketplace billGov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed multiple high-profile pieces of legislation on Tuesday, including a bill that would have established the framework for a marijuana marketplace in the commonwealth. See all of the vetoed legislation here.
South Carolina House backs congressional map favoring GOP but bill faces a more skeptical Senate
Read full article: South Carolina House backs congressional map favoring GOP but bill faces a more skeptical SenateThe South Carolina House has endorsed a plan to redraw its congressional districts to favor Republicans at the urging of President Donald Trump.
Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtime
Read full article: Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtimeRep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a June 16 runoff, as neither received at least 50% of the vote in Tuesdayās primary to win outright.
Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of US House seats
Read full article: Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of US House seatsThe South Carolina House is debating legislation that could redraw congressional districts to help Republicans possibly win an additional seat in the November elections.
Election denial is a fault line in Republican primary for Georgia secretary of state
Read full article: Election denial is a fault line in Republican primary for Georgia secretary of stateThe 2020 election continues to haunt Georgia's political landscape, especially in the Republican primary for secretary of state.
Louisiana senators pass new US House map while South Carolina plans for extra redistricting work
Read full article: Louisiana senators pass new US House map while South Carolina plans for extra redistricting workState senators in Louisiana have passed a new congressional map after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the previous one.
Louisiana advances plan for new US House districts as Georgia joins redistricting effort for 2028
Read full article: Louisiana advances plan for new US House districts as Georgia joins redistricting effort for 2028Republican senators in Louisiana have advanced a plan to eliminate one of two majority-Black U.S. House districts for this year's elections.
Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security request
Read full article: Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security requestRepublican senators say they need more details on a $1 billion security proposal for the White House, including a proposed $220 million to secure President Donald Trumpās new East Wing ballroom.
Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts
Read full article: Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districtsThe U.S. Supreme Court has set the stage for Alabama to get rid of one of two largely Black congressional districts before this yearās midterm elections.
Senate Republicans move ahead with $1B for Trump's ballroom security as Democrats pledge to fight
Read full article: Senate Republicans move ahead with $1B for Trump's ballroom security as Democrats pledge to fightSenate Republicans say they will move forward with a proposal to give the Secret Service up to $1 billion for security upgrades to Donald Trumpās White House ballroom project.
Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar
Read full article: Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soarA referendum on Oregon's primary ballot seeking to repeal a Democratic gas tax increase is complicating the affordability message central to the party's midterm election strategy.
Virginia locals are divided over Supreme Court of Virginia ruling that nullifies special election results
Read full article: Virginia locals are divided over Supreme Court of Virginia ruling that nullifies special election resultsThe Virginia Supreme Court has thrown out a redistricting referendum that voters approved on April 21 ā ruling the vote invalid not because of its outcome, but because of how it reached the ballot.
Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new US House primary if courts allow different districts
Read full article: Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new US House primary if courts allow different districtsAlabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new U.S. House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this yearās elections.
Southern Republicans press ahead with election-year redistricting of US House despite protests
Read full article: Southern Republicans press ahead with election-year redistricting of US House despite protestsRepublicans are rapidly pursuing redistricting efforts across the South following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affects majority-Black congressional districts.
Tennessee Republicans target Memphis as South Carolina considers joining House redistricting battle
Read full article: Tennessee Republicans target Memphis as South Carolina considers joining House redistricting battleSouth Carolina is the latest state to enter a redistricting battle after the U.S. Supreme Court severely weakened the Voting Rights Act.
Republicans have gained an edge in a US House redistricting battle. What states are taking action?
Read full article: Republicans have gained an edge in a US House redistricting battle. What states are taking action?Republicans have gained an advantage in a national congressional redistricting battle among states ahead of the midterm elections.
Redistricting war accelerates winner-take-all political combat that's straining American democracy
Read full article: Redistricting war accelerates winner-take-all political combat that's straining American democracyThe U.S. Supreme Court has escalated a nationwide redistricting war by removing one of the few remaining limits on partisan gerrymandering.
Southern state Republicans look to capitalize on Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act
Read full article: Southern state Republicans look to capitalize on Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights ActLawmakers in several southern states are meeting this week to consider redistricting plans in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act.
The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the race for Ohio governor
Read full article: The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the race for Ohio governorDemocrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her partyās primary for Ohio governor, but she'll face some steep challenges in the November general election.
Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats
Read full article: Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seatsThe redrawn congressional district lines that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon sign into law are intended to help Republicans pick up as many as four U.S. House seats in November ā a scenario that would cost some Democrats their seats.
Supreme Court ruling will reshape American politics. The only question is when
Read full article: Supreme Court ruling will reshape American politics. The only question is whenThe U.S. Supreme Courtās conservative majority has handed Republicans their biggest victory yet in the battle to control the House of Representatives and statehouses across the country.
House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain
Read full article: House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertainThe Republican-controlled House gave approval to a three-year extension of a key U.S. surveillance program after weeks of infighting.
Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba
Read full article: Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of CubaSenate Republicans have rejected legislation from Democrats that would have required President Donald Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress.
Republicans in Congress push for Trump's White House ballroom after shooting at media dinner
Read full article: Republicans in Congress push for Trump's White House ballroom after shooting at media dinnerRepublicans in Congress have launched new efforts to approve and pay for President Donald Trumpās proposed ballroom at the White House.
Trump's disdain for wind projects creates a political storm for Republicans in coastal Virginia
Read full article: Trump's disdain for wind projects creates a political storm for Republicans in coastal VirginiaPresident Donald Trump's attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans.
Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department
Read full article: Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security DepartmentThe Senate has taken the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections.
Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president
Read full article: Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for presidentA new AP-NORC poll finds that President Donald Trumpās approval rating on the economy has slumped over the past month as the Iran war drives prices higher.
Republicans are launching a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security
Read full article: Republicans are launching a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland SecuritySenate Republicans are moving this week to try and reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history.
Virginia redistricting vote: Whatās on the ballot for Tuesdayās special election
Read full article: Virginia redistricting vote: Whatās on the ballot for Tuesdayās special electionVirginia voters head to the polls Tuesday, April 21, for a special election centered on a proposed redistricting amendment that could dramatically reshape the stateās congressional map.
Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency
Read full article: Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidencyPresident Donald Trump is more overtly leaning into some of the spoils of his office in his second term, drawing comparisons to French Queen Marie Antoinette from political opponents.
