The Senate voted 47-51 to block a Democratic resolution that would have required the State Department to report on violence and human rights violations in the occupied West Bank, including deaths of American citizens. John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against it.
National Republican groups are making massive late investments in Senate races in traditionally safe states like Texas and Kansas as new polling shows Democrats competitive. GOP operatives express concern about defending seats once considered secure.
The Trump administration began airing a campaign-style television ad on Fox News and other networks promoting the president and warning against communism, with a disclaimer stating it was 'Paid for by the U.S. Government.' Democrats and some Republicans criticized the ad as potentially illegal government propaganda.
Retiring Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine endorsed Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in his competitive New York reelection race, calling him 'a true partner.' The rare cross-aisle endorsement angered House Democrats.
Multiple polls show Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa leading or tied with Gov. Greg Abbott, while Senate candidate James Talarico runs competitively against Ken Paxton. The results suggest potential Democratic gains in a state that has been reliably Republican for decades.
Chuck Schumer convened Democratic caucus Sunday evening to discuss the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before Tuesday's procedural vote. Trump reportedly met with advisers Friday to discuss ethics provisions in the bill.
David Morales, a 27-year-old democratic socialist endorsed by Bernie Sanders, defeated incumbent Providence Mayor Brett Smiley in Rhode Island's Democratic primary, marking another progressive victory in a major city race.
The number of Republican-held Senate seats rated as toss-ups or leaning Democratic has doubled from three to six since May, as vulnerable GOP candidates distance themselves from Trump ahead of the midterm elections.
Democrat Everton Blair was sworn in to represent Georgia's 13th district after winning the special election to replace the late Rep. David Scott, reducing Speaker Mike Johnson's majority to just five seats ahead of the midterms.
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus for comments linking a March synagogue attack to a broader cycle of violence, as he works to bridge party divides.
A Maryland court ruled against a proposed constitutional amendment that would have allowed Democrats to redraw the state's congressional districts ahead of the 2028 elections, blocking it from appearing on the November ballot.
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed sought to distance himself from left-wing streamer Hasan Piker after Piker suggested to viewers that American Jews are responsible for perpetuating dangerous propaganda about Jewish support for Israel.
Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and close adviser, recently met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss potential areas of collaboration between the White House and Democrats on key issues.
The House Ethics Committee announced it is investigating Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California over allegations of sexual misconduct, including inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.
Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, delivering a significant victory for the party's left wing in a closely watched race that exposed deep divisions within the party.
Progressive candidates Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate race and Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race lead polls ahead of Tuesday primaries, alarming party operatives who fear left-leaning candidates could endanger general election prospects in battleground states.
The Senate Health Committee voted 13-10 to advance Dr. Erica Schwartz's nomination to lead the CDC, despite Democratic concerns about political pressure and vaccine policy under the Trump administration.
Marcye Scott, daughter of the late Rep. David Scott, and fellow Democrat Everton Blair finished first and second in a five-candidate special election field but failed to secure majority support, triggering a runoff election for Georgia's congressional seat.
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson has won support from a majority of delegates to effectively secure the Democratic nomination, replacing Graham Platner as the party's candidate to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in November.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman gave $10 million to support Democratic candidate James Talarico's Texas Senate campaign, representing nearly 80% of the super PAC's second-quarter fundraising in what could become one of the most expensive Senate races.
President Trump called on the Senate to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act following Senator Lindsey Graham's death, as the bill faces a narrow four-week window before August recess with Democratic opposition over ethics provisions.
Growing number of Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, are urging Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner to withdraw from the race following a Politico report of a sexual assault allegation from a woman he dated in 2021. Platner has denied the claim.
A rare bipartisan consensus is forming in Congress that any final nuclear agreement President Trump strikes with Iran must receive a vote in Congress, with both Republicans and Democrats insisting on legislative oversight.
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has secured the top spot in California's gubernatorial primary and will advance to the November general election. His opponent remains undetermined as millions of ballots are still being counted.
Paralympic gold medalist Josh Turek won Iowa's Democratic Senate primary, while Trump-endorsed Rep. Ashley Hinson won the Republican nomination for the state's open Senate seat, setting up a competitive general election race.
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.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic primary for Georgia governor on Tuesday, avoiding a runoff and defeating a crowded field including former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan. She will face the Republican nominee in November's general election.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before Congress about a new $1.776 billion fund created through Trump's IRS lawsuit settlement, refusing to rule out payments to January 6 Capitol rioters. Democrats launched an investigation into Blanche's oversight of the fund.
The Supreme Court rejected Virginia's bid to restore a Democratic-drawn congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four House seats in the 2026 midterms. The map had been approved by voters in an April referendum but was struck down by the Virginia Supreme Court.
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.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire announced Wednesday that she will not run for reelection next year, ending her historic political career and opening up a competitive Senate race that represents a significant challenge for Democrats.
Republican John Thune unseated Democratic Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle in South Dakota's Senate race, winning 51 percent to 49 percent. This marks the first time a Senate party leader has been defeated for re-election since 1952.
