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January 2

Healthcare, economy and the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill': Welcome to the midterms

The 2026 midterm elections heat up as Democrats target kitchen table issues while Republicans defend Senate control, as key races could reshape Congress.

December 31

Former Colorado Sen Ben Nighthorse Campbell dead at 92

Former Colorado Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell died on Tuesday at the age of 92.

December 31

Congress blocks Obamacare subsidies after shutdown fight, premiums set to surge

Congress fails to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies before the Dec. 31 deadline as both sides try to find common ground on a bipartisan solution when they return in the new year.

December 31

Former GOP Sen Jon Kyl announces dementia diagnosis, steps away from public life

Former Arizona Republican Sen. Jon Kyl, 83, announced he is withdrawing from public life after being diagnosed with dementia following decades of service in Congress.

December 30

Senate races to avoid government shutdown with time ticking and lingering issues

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., develops contingency plans for government funding as lawmakers work to pass five-bill spending package and remaining funding bills before Jan. 30.

December 30

Sen Jim Justice says Republicans are 'lousy' at knowing what everyday Americans think about healthcare

The Senate was unable to extend, or replace, expiring Obamacare subsidies, setting up a premium price spike that will hit tens of millions of Americans once they lapse on Wednesday.

December 30

Some states move to pick up the tab as Obamacare subsidies lapse

States are scrambling to limit health insurance premium hikes as Obamacare subsidies are about to expire, with millions facing higher healthcare costs.

December 29

Senate pressure mounts as Minnesota fraud scandal continues to unfold

Senator Jim Banks calls for federal investigation into alleged Minnesota childcare fraud involving fake daycare centers and Somali networks.

December 29

Minnesota lets voters 'vouch' for up to 8 others as fraud scandals fuel calls for federal crackdown

Controversy grows over Minnesota law letting voters vouch for eight neighbors' residency without ID, as critics question election integrity safeguards.

December 27

DAVID MARCUS: Ben Sasse is dying, but his letter to America will live forever

Former Republican senator Ben Sasse's letter announcing his terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis moves readers with its grace and philosophical depth.