Retirements among Senate Democrats are paving the way for younger and fresher successors who are more vocal about abolishing the filibuster. Efforts to create policy carveouts for the 60-vote threshold under Democratic majorities fell short thanks to centrist holdouts. But Senate hopefuls in several states have a stronger desire to repeal the filibuster in its […]

A progressive darling leading in Democratic primary polls in New Jersey‘s 12th District has drawn scrutiny for his connections to a terrorist mastermind and alleged work with an al Qaeda front organization in Bosnia. Dr. Adam Hamawy, who earned national fame for his work in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war, has earned endorsements from Sen. […]

The nation’s most populous state is holding its primaries on Tuesday, including close elections that will draw national attention. While California is renowned as the most significant blue bastion in the country, its size and diversity mean several congressional races are competitive or Republican-leaning. Republicans have a rare shot in the gubernatorial race, and the […]

The House and Senate reconvene this week after a weeklong Memorial Day recess with a lot on their plate as the November election looms. Immediately upon returning, the Senate will take up a postponed vote on a $70 billion party-line immigration bill after an uproar from Republicans over the Trump administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund and money […]