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Democrats tackle outside groups flooding their primaries with campaign cash

Democrats are grappling with a surge of outside spending in their primaries. Groups linked to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence have dominated the airwaves.

 

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What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries

The first primaries of the 2026 election season will offer an early read on voter mood in President Donald Trump’s second term and on how both parties are adapting.

 

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AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship

A crowded Democratic primary in Illinois is shaping up as the next test for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a powerful advocacy organization that has stirred anger and frustration while exacerbating tensions over the war in Gaza.

 

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Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet

State Republicans redrew their congressional map over the summer to make five Democratic-held seats winnable, in line with the explicit expectation set by President Donald Trump. Republicans pursued that goal largely by “cracking” Democratic-leaning voters across multiple districts. That means voters in Democratic-leaning parts of Texas, like denser areas around Dallas and Austin and communities along the U.S.-Mexico border, are now spread across districts that include larger numbers of Republican-leaning voters. The new map is more likely to deliver those five seats to the GOP if Texans vote the same way they did in the 2024 presidential election, but it’s not a sure bet.

 

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Workplace rights agency scraps anti-harassment guidance, citing Trump’s orders

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has voted to rescind its guidance on workplace harassment.

 

Trump, Harris and big money transform Tennessee special election into marquee contest

A special election in Tennessee has gained national attention in a heavily Republican district. Allies of Donald Trump and former Vice President Kamala Harris have turned the December 2 contest into a major political battle.

 

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey faces more than a dozen challengers as the Democrat seeks a third term. His highest-profile challenger is state Sen.

 

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Texas on Election Day

Texans will vote on a large menu of constitutional amendments Tuesday. Some Houston voters are also filling a vacant seat in the 18th Congressional District, after the death of Congressman Sylvester Turner.

 

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Atlanta on Election Day

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is running for reelection against three lesser-known candidates, arguing that the city has seen major improvements during his first term in office.

 

Trump’s emergency order for DC is set to expire, but House moves to place new limits on the city

President Donald Trump’s emergency order that federalized Washington’s police force is set to expire.

 

Left and right are joining forces to ban lawmakers from trading stock

It’s an issue uniting the left and the right. Republican and Democratic lawmakers who agree on little else are rallying support for a bill that would prohibit members of Congress and their families from owning and trading stocks.

 

Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms.

 

Josh Hawley says he had ‘good chat’ with Trump after dustup over stock trading bill

Josh Hawley is brushing off President Donald Trump’s quip that he’s a “second-tier” senator. The criticism came after the Missouri Republican’s proposal to ban stock trading by members of Congress — and the president and vice president — won bipartisan approval to advance in a committee vote.

 

All the ways Republicans want to honor Trump, from the $100 bill to Mount Rushmore

President Donald Trump’s name and image will never be forgotten should congressional Republicans have a say in the matter.

 

Trump calls GOP’s Hawley ‘second tier’ senator after bill to ban stock trades in government advances

President Donald Trump has lashed out at Sen. Josh Hawley after the Republican’s proposal to ban stock trading by members of Congress — and the president and vice president — advanced in a committee vote.

 

How redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections

Redistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling.

 

Most US adults think the GOP tax bill will help the wealthy and harm the poor, AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll shows that while Republican elected officials are promoting their recently passed tax and spending bill as a win for working Americans, everyday Americans broadly see it as a win for the wealthy.

 

Senate confirms new FAA administrator at a time of rising concern about air safety

The U.S. Senate has confirmed a new leader at the Federal Aviation Administration. Lawmakers on Wednesday confirmed Bryan Bedford as FAA administrator in a 53-43 vote.

 

Trump’s big tax bill goes to the president for his signature

House Republicans have propelled President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage.

 

Presidents vs. Congress: Trump is only the latest to test the War Powers Act

President Donald Trump’s decision to take military action in Iran has reignited debate over the War Powers Act.

 

The GOP’s big bill would bring changes to Medicaid for millions

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley has been clear about his red line as the Senate takes up the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: no Medicaid cuts. But what, exactly, would be a cut?

 

Trump’s FAA administrator pick questioned about safety and pilot training standards at hearing

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration pledged to ensure safety and upgrade the nation’s outdated air traffic control system if confirmed.

 

House Republicans pass Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session

House Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package. Speaker Mike Johnson defied the skeptics within his ranks and muscled President Donald Trump’s priority bill to approval Thursday.

 

After meeting at the White House Speaker Johnson vows to push ahead on Trump’s big bill

Defying opposition from within his ranks, House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted late Wednesday that Republicans would march ahead on their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package.

 

Trump on Capitol Hill implores divided Republicans to unify behind his big tax cuts bill

President Donald Trump has implored House Republicans on Capitol Hill to drop their fights over his big tax cuts bill.

 

Trump looks to unite Republicans with visit to Capitol before key votes on tax cut bill

President Donald Trump will look to build momentum for his sweeping tax cut and immigration bill, meeting with House Republicans as they try to work out their differences.

 

Republicans forge their tax bill in Trump’s image, with ‘MAGA accounts’ and more

House Republicans are in the final rounds of negotiations over a sweeping budget plan that has been significantly influenced by President Donald Trump’s priorities.

 

Democratic congressman pushes Trump impeachment, but backs down from vote

A Democratic lawmaker is backing down, for now, from a renegade bid to impeach President Donald Trump. Rep.

 

Rep. Gerry Connolly steps down as top Oversight Democrat and won’t seek reelection as cancer returns

Congressman Gerry Connolly of Virginia is stepping down as the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee and won’t be seeking reelection next year.

 

How a fight over proxy voting for new parents upended the US House

The U.S. House is rethinking its voting rules after a push from Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna to allow proxy voting for new parents.

 

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