Politics
Wasserman Schultz Candidacy in Redrawn District Deepens Democratic Divisions
Democratic rifts widen as Wasserman Schultz seeks a newly drawn, majority-Black district after her previous seat was eliminated by Republicans.
Trump Allies Float Candidates to Replace Press Secretary Leavitt, No Clear Front-Runner Emerges
Administration insiders and MAGA figures are floated as potential successors to Karoline Leavitt, but no obvious heir apparent has emerged.
Trump-Aligned Board Votes to Rename Kennedy Center, Approves Two-Year Shutdown
Board votes to affix Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center and approves a plan to close the institution for two years.
Senate Bipartisan Probe Targets Roblox Over Child Safety and Online Exploitation Fears
Senators Hawley and Durbin launch a bipartisan investigation into Roblox, examining child safety protocols and the platform's handling of predatory behavior.
Senate-Passed Funding Bill Gains Foothold in House as Shutdown Deadline Looms
House lawmakers signal support for Senate stopgap measure after advancing their own spending bill prior to recess.
Boats, Border Pay, and Overtime: Tax Break Proposals Flood Congress
Lawmakers propose numerous tax cuts for boats, overtime, and border agents following new federal deductions for tips.
Buttigieg Targets Indiana Statehouse Races in Bid to Rebuild Democratic Bench
Pete Buttigieg launches a new political initiative focused on winning Indiana state legislative seats as a strategy for national Democratic recovery.
No Tax Fever Sweeps Capitol as Lawmakers Rush to Mimic Trump’s Signature Cuts
Lawmakers in both parties are proposing new tax exemptions on items from boat loans to state merchandise, following the template of President Trump’s 2017 tax law.
Florida’s Cory Mills Bets on Trump Ties to Survive Ethics Scrutiny in Primary
Central Florida Republican Cory Mills faces a primary challenge while dismissing ethics allegations and resisting calls to resign.
House GOP Fraud Crackdown Stalls as Moderates Balk at Benefit Cuts
House Republican efforts to tighten fraud rules in federal benefit programs face internal opposition from moderates wary of voter backlash.
Progressive Movement Faces Reckoning After Wisconsin Incumbent’s Surprise Primary Defeat
Progressive groups are debating strategy after Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong lost her primary, breaking a cycle of left-wing victories.
Crowley Claims Victory Over Hong, Trains Focus on Republican Tiffany in November
Mark Crowley defeats incumbent Francesca Hong in a Democratic primary, immediately pivoting to the general election contest against Republican Tom Tiffany.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Step Down, President Announces
President announces press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the White House to spend more time with her family.
House Judiciary’s Raskin Demands Paramount CEO Testify in Merger Probe
Jamie Raskin invites Paramount CEO David Ellison for a transcribed interview amid escalating scrutiny of the Skydance merger.
Scott Backs Graham in South Carolina Runoff, Urging Republicans to Unite
Senator Tim Scott endorses Darline Graham in the South Carolina runoff, urging Republican voters to support her candidacy.
GOP Lawmakers Stay Silent on Donations From Miller-Aligned PAC as Election Looms
Several frontline Republican members have not said whether they will return campaign contributions from a PAC tied to embattled candidate Max Miller.
White House Endures Netanyahu’s Mixed Signals on Gaza Plan, Prioritizing De-Escalation Over Rhetoric
Administration tolerates Israeli prime minister’s contradictory statements on Gaza ceasefire proposal as long as military pressure continues to ease.
House Republicans Quiet on Campaign Cash From Indicted Donor Max Miller
Only one House Republican has returned a campaign contribution from embattled donor Max Miller, leaving the rest silent on their plans.
After Months of Restraint, Trump Wades Into Vaccine Debate With Kennedy at His Side
President Trump joined Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to discuss vaccine policy, signaling a shift after the White House had previously sought to curb such pronouncements.
Allies Fear Trump’s Mideast Leverage Is Spent After Netanyahu Spurns Ceasefire Push
Diplomats worry the Trump administration’s negotiating credibility in Israel is beyond repair after Netanyahu rejected a proposed ceasefire deal.
Paramount Lawyer Signals Cooperation as Democrats Threaten Subpoenas Over Warner Bros. Merger
Paramount’s counsel says the company will cooperate with lawmakers as Democrats vow to scrutinize the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery merger under oath.
Miller Ethics Probe Likely to Stall as Pre-Election Blackout Period Looms
Congressional ethics panel's investigation into Miller is unlikely to conclude before the traditional pre-election quiet period begins in September.
Trump Redoubles Push to Slash Vaccine Recommendations Ahead of Midterms
Administration renews effort to narrow federal vaccine guidance, a move likely to face legal hurdles before the 2026 elections.
Republicans Wary of Trump’s Recess Focus on Election Claims Ahead of Midterms
GOP lawmakers anticipate renewed pressure from former President Trump on election falsehoods during recess, threatening primary stability.
Trump Taps Criminal Defense Lawyer Will Scharf as White House Counsel
Will Scharf, a former defense attorney for the president, is appointed to oversee White House administrative operations and chair a federal planning committee.
Rhode Island Governor Faces Primary Reckoning Over Washington Bridge Closure
Governor Dan McKee could become the first sitting U.S. governor in eight years to lose a primary, driven by voter anger over the Washington Bridge closure.