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Trump aides write off the House
White House officials have concluded Republicans cannot keep control of the House and are redirecting resources to defend the Senate instead.
WIRED · 1m

Trump attacks Omar over immigration search
President Trump calls Rep. Ilhan Omar a terrible person after federal authorities search her home over immigration paperwork.
ABC News · 1m

2027 Cross River Election Candidates
241 candidates jostle for 36 Cross River state elective positions in 2027.
Premium Times Nigeria · 1m

Americans want permanent daylight time. Senate is split.
The House passed a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, but senators disagree on whether the change would help or harm their constituents.
TIME · 2m
US Midterms: Women Candidates Could Make History
Women candidates may win historic seats in US Congress and governorships this November.
Dw · 1m

Independent Voters Decide 2026 Midterms
Independent voters could tip 2026 midterm elections in favor of Democrats.
The Conversation · 1m
Trump Cuts Taxpayer Ad Spending
Trump stops using public funds for campaign ads.
Dw · 1m
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America votes on Trump's future in midterm elections
US voters decide control of Congress on November 5th, 2026, with Democrats favoured to win the House and possibly the Senate.
Daily Maverick · 4m

US Midterms 2026: 10 Changes Since 2024
Trump returns as president; economic concerns dominate 2026 midterms.
Financialexpress · 2m
Divided government definition
How party control splits between president and Congress creates divided government.
USAFacts · 1m

Who the Protect College Sports Act Actually Protects
Ted Cruz's bill targets college athletes but faces Senate opposition.
Slate Magazine · 1m

Democrats suddenly within reach of Senate control
Betting markets and polls show a dramatic shift toward Democrats taking both chambers at the midterms.
Fortune · 1m

Congress exits after 7 workdays ahead of midterms
Congress skips 7 workdays post-break before midterms
New York Post · 1m

Congressional Pay During Early Recess
House members get $91,051 each for 191 days not in session before November elections
Newsweek · 1m

House GOP Rep Salazar Faces Backlash for Trump Immigration Critique
Florida GOP rep Maria Salazar's ad criticizing Trump's immigration policy sparks Republican backlash.
Fox News · 1m

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill named after late Sen. Lindsey Graham to pressure Moscow's war funding in Ukraine
ABC7 Los Angeles · 1m

House unanimously holds Leon Black in contempt
Billionaire investor defied subpoenas in Epstein investigation, now faces Justice Department prosecution.
CBS News · 1m

Democrats hand Trump tariff victory in Russia sanctions bill
House passes sweeping sanctions on Russia, but Democrats reluctantly accept Trump's expanded tariff authority to make it happen.
Fox News · 2m

House passes first data center bill amid election scramble
Both parties rush to address voter concerns about AI infrastructure costs before midterms.
Fox News · 1m

Congress leaves AI crisis for after midterms
House adjourns without action on AI regulation as executives plead for oversight and the election looms.
CNBC · 2m

House passes four bills to modernize finance and cut waste
Congress votes on bank tech upgrades, penny elimination, fraud prevention, and whistleblower protections.
Pymnts · 1m

Seven Republicans break ranks on Iran war
GOP defectors join Democrats to demand Trump end the conflict without congressional approval.
New York Post · 2m · 12 views

House passes major Russia sanctions bill to Trump
Congress approves sweeping sanctions on Russian economy, named after late Senator Lindsey Graham, in rare bipartisan moment on Ukraine aid.
ABC7 Los Angeles · 2m · 5 views

Republicans split on Iran war as midterms loom
GOP lawmakers are breaking ranks over the unpopular conflict, sensing it could cost them seats in November.
the Guardian · 2m

Hegseth dodges impeachment vote as House cuts session short
Republican leaders abruptly end the congressional work week to avoid a politically awkward vote on the Defense Secretary.
CNBC · 1m

House exits early to block Hegseth impeachment vote
Speaker Johnson adjourns Congress before a Republican can force a vote to impeach the Defense Secretary over his handling of the Iran war.
ABC7 New York · 2m

House passes bill to modernize financial regulators
Congress wants to give the Fed, CFPB, and FDIC better digital tools to keep pace with the financial system.
Pymnts · 1m

Congress wants to force AM radio into new cars
A rare bipartisan push could soon require automakers to include AM radio as standard equipment in all new vehicles.
TechCrunch · 1m

House passes Graham's Russia and Iran sanctions bill
The House votes 262-159 to approve tough sanctions on Russia and Iran, sending the measure to President Trump's desk.
ABC News · 1m

Congress faces historic turnover heading into 2026
Nearly one in five lawmakers are leaving Congress, driven by retirements, defeats, and a push for generational change.
NPR · 1m

House passes Russia sanctions bill to Trump
Legislation honoring late Sen. Lindsey Graham targets Russia's oil economy with tariffs up to 100%.
CNBC · 1m

Johnson sends Congress home to dodge Hegseth impeachment vote
The Speaker called an early recess to avoid a vote on impeaching the Defense Secretary over the Iran war.
Mother Jones · 1m · 5 views

House votes again to end Trump's Iran war
Republicans split as the House passes its third resolution to curb Trump's military action in Iran ahead of midterm elections.
ABC7 New York · 2m

JD Vance pushes turnout to save Trump agenda in 2026 midterms
The vice president warns Republicans must vote like it's a presidential year to keep control of Congress.
New York Post · 1m

House votes again to limit Trump's war powers on Iran
Seven Republicans joined Democrats in a symbolic rebuke as the Iran conflict drags on with no exit strategy.
CBS News · 1m

Seven Republicans break with Trump on Iran war powers
A bipartisan House vote passed a resolution to limit Trump's military operations in Iran, defying the White House.
Fox News · 1m

Massie forces Hegseth impeachment vote
A departing GOP congressman is forcing the House to vote on accusations that Pete Hegseth broke war powers laws.
ABC News · 1m