Senate Republicans are optimistic about bipartisanship beyond healthcare next year, despite the looming midterm elections, but some of President Donald Trump’s latest actions could thwart the appetite for deal-making. The administration is dismantling a federal climate center and halting construction of offshore wind projects, drawing ire from Democrats who say the moves intentionally undercut clean […]

President Donald Trump has made a point to endorse almost every Texas Republican incumbent, while leaving out arguably the most detrimental, longtime Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX). The president’s endorsement often goes a long way in red states and districts, especially during non-presidential years when Trump, a turnout machine, will not appear on the ballot.  Many […]

The battle for control of the Senate is likely to hinge on a half-dozen of the most competitive races in the 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans fight to retain their majority in an election year that Democrats are poised to outperform them. Still, the map heavily favors the Republicans holding on to the upper chamber, […]

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has accused members of the media of lying about her net worth by misrepresenting congressional records. Omar, however, herself failed to follow congressional norms by not disclosing the value of her assets and potentially underrepresenting her husband’s investment positions. Omar’s rapidly-acquired wealth has drawn renewed scrutiny amid reports about widespread fraud […]