Democrats’ string of left-wing primary wins is giving the party’s progressive flank a burst of momentum — and potentially handing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) a new headache should Democrats take back the House. The recent victories come as Democratic voters have been clamoring for a change in direction. That appetite was on full...
The Senate’s departure for a five-week August recess leaves big political fights for September and the postelection lame-duck session, setting up a scramble to accomplish as much of President Trump’s agenda before Republicans possibly lose complete control of Congress. Trump has ramped up pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to move a...
Michael Alfonso, Sean Duffy's 26-year-old son-in-law, defeated a crowded field to win the Republican nomination for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District.
The Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act would extend Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act-style privileges to qualified special operator veterans.
President Donald Trump has demonstrated again why Congress should repeal the Jones Act. This week, he extended his waiver of the century-old law restricting transportation between American ports to vessels built, flagged, and crewed by Americans for another 90 days. Since Trump first issued the waiver in March, 211 ships have used it to transport […]
Gina LaPlaca and her husband Jason Carty face ballot fraud charges after allegedly using fake signatures on her Democratic primary petition in New Jersey.
Democratic Senate Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer suffers a second straight primary setback as Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota's Senate nomination by 20 points.
After hot DSA summer comes the fall.
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong’s stunning loss in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary Tuesday night revealed limits to the...