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September 10, 2026
Obama fundraising with Democrats as GOP holds night 2 of convention
The former president plans to join House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) at an event in New York.
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September 10, 2026
Democrats play up Trump investigations, Epstein files during GOP convention in Dallas
The countermessaging includes speaking to Texas voters about affordability issues and Democratic efforts to regain control of the House.
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September 6, 2026
These are the most important House races to watch in November
Democrats are favored to win the House, but Republicans have viable paths to keeping control. These are the key themes and races to keep an eye on.
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September 3, 2026
GOP-led House scraps two weeks of work ahead of midterms
The move gives candidates more time to sell themselves to voters. It means little, if any, legislation is likely to pass Congress before November.
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September 3, 2026
Billionaire Leon Black ignores Epstein investigation subpoena, sues congressional committee
Black was a client of Epstein’s; he’s sued the House Oversight Committee over its Epstein investigation after ignoring a subpoena.
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September 1, 2026
House to vote on Rep. Chuck Edwards censure over ‘unprofessional conduct’ toward female staffers
Rep. Chuck Edwards will face a censure vote today.
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August 31, 2026
Kalshi suspends GOP House candidate for betting on her own race
Laurie Buckhout of North Carolina said she “bet on myself. Literally.”
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August 30, 2026
Trump says he will report NBC host to FCC for ‘rebuke or punishment’
The president’s latest in a string of threats against broadcasters followed a comment by Kristen Welker about “some mixed results” from his midterm endorsements.
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August 30, 2026
These Democrats used to be Republicans — and hope that will help them win midterms
In races across the country, former GOP politicians are leaning into their pasts.
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August 27, 2026
Rep. Chuck Edwards argues ‘affectionate friendship’ is not grounds for censure
In a 22-page letter, the North Carolina Republican sought to rebut an ethics report that concluded he engaged in “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct.”
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August 26, 2026
Democrats target Republicans who voted for SNAP cuts with billboards
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is rolling out mobile billboards aimed at a handful of GOP lawmakers in swing districts.
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August 19, 2026
What happens next to Alex Vindman’s multimillion-dollar war chest?
The Senate candidate raised more than $16 million before the Florida primary and probably will still have significant funds once outstanding balances are settled.
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August 7, 2026
Trump says he’d ‘probably get along’ with Jeffries as House speaker
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) is likely to lead the chamber if Democrats win it back.
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August 5, 2026
Speaker Johnson says Ethics Committee should carry out Max Miller investigation
The Ohio Republican congressman has faced calls to drop his reelection bid over domestic abuse allegations.
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August 5, 2026
Rep. Chuck Edwards drops reelection bid following House censure recommendation
An Ethics Committee report detailed “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” by the North Carolina Republican toward two young female staffers.
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July 23, 2026
House passes measure to restrain Trump on Iran
The vote marks the first test of Republican support for the conflict since President Donald Trump resumed military strikes against Tehran this month.
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