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February 21, 2026
Congress could get a healthy pay raise, courtesy of the courts
A group of ex-members and veteran lawmakers have advanced an unusual lawsuit that could lead to larger salaries.
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February 14, 2026
Republicans see a big opportunity in crowded Democratic primaries
In several states and swing districts, House Democrats have nomination contests that could prove harmful.
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February 12, 2026
A little Republican rebellion against Trump only goes so far
A handful of House Republicans bucked leadership to oppose the administration’s tariff policy, but GOP senators still fear speaking out on Epstein connections.
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February 7, 2026
Adam Schiff is a leader of Democrats’ opposition to Trump. He also has to govern.
Six years after leading Trump’s first impeachment trial, Schiff reflects on the balance Democrats must strike between opposing Trump and lawmaking.
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January 28, 2026
Voter support for Trump’s immigration strategy is eroding, and the GOP knows it
Most still favor strong immigration enforcement, but they feel the Trump administration is focusing resources on the wrong targets, and on the wrong border.
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January 14, 2026
Thom Tillis wants you to know something: ‘I’m sick of stupid’
The North Carolina Republican has been at the forefront this month of staking out anti-MAGA ground and criticizing Trump’s aides.
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January 10, 2026
A majority in name only? House Republicans barely hanging on
Moves to Trump administration, resignations and deaths leave GOP without a functional majority.
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January 8, 2026
Rep. Steny Hoyer to retire, ending storied career in elected office
Maryland’s longest serving member of Congress won’t seek reelection after having spent two decades as the No. 2 House Democrat.
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January 6, 2026
Lawmakers battle over how — and whether — Jan. 6 should be remembered
House Republicans continue to hide a plaque honoring the police who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, almost three years after a law passed requiring its display.
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December 24, 2025
Congress set records in 2025, some more dubious than others
Republican lawmakers reflect on a year without much productivity and greater ceding of powers to the White House.
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December 20, 2025
Republican women shrinking their ranks in Congress
Retirements, resignations and tough elections could cut into their growing numbers from recent elections.
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December 18, 2025
Trump tweets, White House staff disruptions trigger 2017 déjà vu
GOP lawmakers are battling the same distractions as in Trump’s first term despite talk of stability in the West Wing.
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December 14, 2025
More money, more corruption requires more attention, nonprofit says
OpenSecrets, which started four decades ago, is renewing its drive to help voters follow the money between special interests and government officials.
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December 10, 2025
Texas midterms point to ideological corners, not swing-state issues
Next year’s contests seem destined to produce a congressional delegation of staunch conservatives and liberals, as determined by primary voters.
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December 6, 2025
Anger is a defining character trait for both parties, new study shows
An updated Pew study shows that, with the change in administrations and party power in Congress, Democrats are now at record levels of anger toward government.
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December 3, 2025
Surprisingly tough Tennessee election reveals House GOP has base problem
A hard-fought victory in once-safe Republican territory came as polls show conservative support on the wane for GOP congressional majorities.
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November 29, 2025
As Democrats search for their ‘MAGA,’ author catches Jeffries’ attention
The minority leader is trying out a venture capitalist’s new book title, “Strong Floor, No Ceiling,” as the Democrats’ centrist answer to “Make America Great Again.”
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