Aug 8, 2026
Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor won Virginia's First District Democratic primary with 53% of the vote, defeating six other candidates. She will face longtime Republican incumbent Rob Wittman in November's general election, which is expected to be part of the larger battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The House Ethics Committee found substantial reason to believe Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) violated sexual harassment and hostile workplace rules, recommending censure after an investigation found he acted inappropriately toward two young female staffers.
Former House Appropriations Committee Chair Kay Granger, who served nearly three decades in Congress and was the first Republican woman from Texas elected to the House, died Sunday. Speaker Mike Johnson announced her death.
Rep. Max Miller called for a House ethics investigation into himself after facing allegations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife Emily Moreno. Trump reportedly told Miller his race was "not looking good," while Miller's attorney accidentally posted sensitive content of Miller's daughter online.
Emily Moreno, ex-wife of Rep. Max Miller, filed a new restraining order alleging he harassed and threatened her attorneys, escalating a case that began with domestic abuse allegations including holding a gun to her head.
House Energy and Commerce Committee leadership announced a bipartisan agreement on legislation requiring social media platforms to provide safeguards and tools for minors and parents, marking significant progress on a major policy issue.
Louisiana's Republican-controlled legislature approved a new congressional map that dismantles a Democratic-held, majority-Black seat, boosting GOP odds of retaining the U.S. House in November's midterm elections.
The House postponed votes on a Senate resolution that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes into June as Republicans struggled to find the votes to dismiss the legislation.
Virginia voters approved new congressional maps designed to favor Democrats, potentially adding up to four House seats for the party in November's midterm elections. The redistricting represents a significant shift in the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms.
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig faced intense bipartisan questioning from House lawmakers over the agency's approach to prediction markets, sports betting contracts, and oversight of crypto derivatives platform Hyperliquid amid staffing concerns.