Politics
Socialist Valdez Defeats Reynoso in Open Primary for Brooklyn-Queens Seat
State Assemblymember Claire Valdez won a competitive Democratic primary for an open Brooklyn-Queens seat with support from progressive allies.
Socialist Insurgent Backed by Mamdani Unseats Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair in New York Primary
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a 32-year-old Ph.D. student, defeated Representative Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 13th Congressional District primary.
White House Struggles to Shift Focus From Iran Tensions Back to Economic Messaging
The administration is working to redirect the national conversation toward the economy amid persistent questions about Iran policy.
Tech CEOs Set to Testify Before Senate Panel on Child Online Safety Bill
Senate Judiciary Committee hearing scheduled for July 28 with top tech executives.
GOP Lawmaker Threatens to Block Housing Bill Over Elections Dispute
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says she will halt bipartisan housing legislation in protest of an unrelated elections bill.
Senate votes to halt Iran war despite Trump’s push for peace deal
The Senate and House approved anti-war measures, delivering a political rebuke to President Trump.
Jeffries Faces Early Test of Power as House Agenda Reveals Deep Divisions
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries confronts intraparty tensions and slim GOP margins in preview of the coming legislative session.
Mamdani and Trump Face Key Tests in New York’s Primary Elections
New York primary results will measure Mayor Mamdani’s influence and Trump’s hold on Republican voters.
Tech Titans Pour $26 Million Into Manhattan Primary to Block AI Regulator
Tech industry groups have spent $26 million opposing a New York state lawmaker who wrote landmark AI legislation.
AIPAC spending surge faces biggest test yet in Maryland and New York primaries
AIPAC has poured $5.7 million into a Maryland primary and is on pace to surpass previous spending records.
Hegseth to Brief House Republicans on Party-Line Budget Goals in Classified Setting
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will brief House Republicans on White House priorities for a party-line budget package.
McConnell to Miss Votes This Week After Fall, Raising Health Questions
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell will miss votes this week after a fall, his office confirmed.
Federal Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions, Halting MAHA Policy Win
A federal judge has overturned limits on soda and candy purchases in the SNAP program, blocking a key MAHA initiative.
Mamdani Called AIPAC Dark Money ‘Monsters.’ The Candidates He Endorsed Are Staying Quiet.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani compared AIPAC to monsters. The House candidates he endorsed have not criticized his remarks.
White House Crypto Chief Seeks Bipartisan Deal That Could Rein In Trump’s Business Ties
The White House’s crypto adviser is negotiating a digital assets bill that may impose new restrictions on President Trump’s own holdings.
Senate Passes Landmark Housing Bill Aimed at Curbing Soaring Rents
The Senate passed a sweeping housing affordability bill with bipartisan support, targeting rising rents and supply shortages.
Senate GOP Farm Bill Plan Sidelines Democratic Push for Food Aid Expansion
Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman will release a farm bill proposal on Tuesday that excludes Democratic demands for increased food assistance.
House Child Safety Bill Creates New Rift in Push for Federal AI Regulation
A bipartisan House child safety bill omits duty of care and AI preemption, complicating Senate negotiations and White House strategy.
How a Tiny Oil Company Became a Trump Administration Weapon Against California
Interior and Energy secretaries visited a Sable Offshore facility near Santa Barbara to pressure California on oil production.
Senate Republicans Prepare to Confront Trump Over Unpassable Election Bill
Senate Republicans plan to tell President Trump his priority election bill lacks the votes to pass and urge him to move on.
Dershowitz Agrees to Testify in House Probe of Epstein Case Ties
Alan Dershowitz will testify before the House Judiciary Committee regarding his past legal work for Jeffrey Epstein.
House Fast-Tracks Bipartisan Housing Bill, Final Vote Expected by Tuesday
The House will accelerate consideration of a bipartisan housing package with a final vote possible as early as Tuesday.
House Republicans Break With Trump Over ‘Risky’ Military Funding Freeze
House Republicans criticized President Trump’s plan to freeze military construction funds, calling it uncoordinated and risky.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Database of Social Security Numbers and Citizenship Data
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s database combining Social Security numbers and citizenship status, citing inaccurate data and voter roll purges.
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas Targeting Tim Walz, Calls Them Retaliatory
A federal judge ruled that Justice Department subpoenas targeting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz were unlawful and retaliatory.
GOP’s Lawler openly meddles in Democratic primary for his vulnerable New York House seat
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is publicly and privately backing a preferred candidate in the Democratic primary for his battleground district.