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August 13, 2024

Trump-backed Rep. Celeste Maloy wins GOP nomination in Utah's 2nd district

Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah won the Republican primary in Utah's 2nd congressional district on Tuesday. She will take on the Democratic nominee in November. The seat has been solidly red and will likely be won by Republicans.

August 13, 2024

Eric Hovde wins GOP Senate nod in Wisconsin, teeing up tight race against Democrat Tammy Baldwin

Eric Hovde officially won the Republican nod for Senate and will take on Democrat incumbent Tammy Baldwin in November.

August 13, 2024

Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer recovering from 'mild' stroke, will resume normal schedule next week

U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer is expected to resume his normal schedule next week after suffering a mild stroke Sunday, his office said.

August 12, 2024

Speaker Mike Johnson: Only Americans should decide our elections. Here’s how Congress can guarantee it

Noncitizen voting is finally getting attention. It's essential that only Americans should decide our elections. Congress has the right plan but Democrats haven't cooperated.

August 8, 2024

Reporter's Notebook: What a 'yacht rock' summer looks like on Capitol Hill

With all the time congressional lawmakers have taken off this summer, yacht rock seems an appropriate metaphor for the lull before election campaign season ratchets up.

August 6, 2024

Former Rep. Nancy Boyda wins Democratic primary for open seat in Kansas' 2nd Congressional District

Former Rep. Nancy Boyda won the Democratic primary for Kansas' open 2nd Congressional District, a seat left open by current Rep. Jake LaTurner.

August 6, 2024

Beware the Ides of July: Trump assassination attempt, Biden ends reelection campaign in wild month

July of 2024 marked an extraordinary political month with the assassination attempt on former President Trump and President Biden's decision to drop out of the election.

August 6, 2024

'Thank you, Kamala!': Gleeful Republicans rip Tim Walz as GOP readies to battle progressive Dem ticket

House and Senate Republicans are celebrating facing a Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket in November.

August 6, 2024

Top Dems gush over Walz as the quintessential 'Heartland of America' VP pick

Top Democrats in congress are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris choosing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her 2024 running mate.

August 5, 2024

Biden, Dems race to beat Trump's record on confirmed judges as election looms

Biden and Democrats are hoping to use the remaining time in his term to confirm more federal judges than Trump managed to during his term.