Van Hollen launches bid for Senate majority leader, challenging Schumer
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen entered the race to serve as Senate Majority Leader in the upcoming Congress, initiating a rare intra-party contest against longtime Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen entered the race to serve as Senate Majority Leader in the upcoming Congress, initiating a rare intra-party contest against longtime Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
What does it actually mean to flip Congress?
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
Democrats win House and Senate - what this means for Trump's final two years
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, paving the way for a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office.
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, paving the way for a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office.
Sherrod Brown defeats Jon Husted in Ohio Senate race
Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio’s special Senate election, returning to Washington after losing his seat in 2024.
Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio’s special Senate election, returning to Washington after losing his seat in 2024.
Live election updates: Illinois Election Day 2026
Follow our live coverage of Illinois Election Day 2026 with breaking updates, ongoing analysis, election results and the latest developments from key races across the state.
Follow our live coverage of Illinois Election Day 2026 with breaking updates, ongoing analysis, election results and the latest developments from key races across the state.
Ohio's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.
Illinois election 2026: Key races for governor, Senate, Congress and Chicago school board
Illinois voters are heading to the polls in an election that could shape the state’s political future for years to come, from who leads Springfield to who represents the state in Washington and how Chicago’s public schools are governed.
Illinois voters are heading to the polls in an election that could shape the state’s political future for years to come, from who leads Springfield to who represents the state in Washington and how Chicago’s public schools are governed.
Elon Musk’s political spending and key Senate races could shape the midterms
Political analyst Stephen Caliendo breaks down the high-stakes Texas Senate race, Elon Musk’s massive campaign spending and whether Democrats could take control of Congress as voters head to the polls.
Political analyst Stephen Caliendo breaks down the high-stakes Texas Senate race, Elon Musk’s massive campaign spending and whether Democrats could take control of Congress as voters head to the polls.
Mitch McConnell expected back as questions grow over health, absence
Sen. Mitch McConnell is expected to return to Capitol Hill after a months-long absence, as a political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo discusses transparency, public trust and the future of aging leadership in Washington.
Sen. Mitch McConnell is expected to return to Capitol Hill after a months-long absence, as a political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo discusses transparency, public trust and the future of aging leadership in Washington.
How contempt of Congress works - and the next steps in the contempt case against Dr. Fauci
The committee’s vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt is the first step in the process, but the next step has yet to be decided.
The committee’s vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt is the first step in the process, but the next step has yet to be decided.
Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to fill Senate seat until January
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster names Darlene Graham Nordone to temporarily fill the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat as Republicans prepare for a special primary to choose a candidate for the upcoming election.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster names Darlene Graham Nordone to temporarily fill the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat as Republicans prepare for a special primary to choose a candidate for the upcoming election.
Senator Mitch McConnell breaks silence: 'Mild pneumonia' developed after fall
Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized after a fall that resulted in a diagnosis of mild pneumonia, providing the first public explanation for his condition after weeks of speculation.
Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized after a fall that resulted in a diagnosis of mild pneumonia, providing the first public explanation for his condition after weeks of speculation.
Mitch McConnell rumors, Senate succession and constitutional questions
North Central College professor Stephen Caliendo discusses what is publicly known about Sen. Mitch McConnell's health, how Senate vacancies are filled, Kentucky's replacement process and the legal realities behind online speculation.
North Central College professor Stephen Caliendo discusses what is publicly known about Sen. Mitch McConnell's health, how Senate vacancies are filled, Kentucky's replacement process and the legal realities behind online speculation.
Senate unanimously votes to withhold its pay during government shutdowns
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
State of the Union address 2026: What to expect in Trump’s speech
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.
Effort to ban lawmakers from stock trading gains momentum
The effort to further regulate stock trading by congressional lawmakers has been talked about for a long time. Will 2026 be the year it finally happens?
The effort to further regulate stock trading by congressional lawmakers has been talked about for a long time. Will 2026 be the year it finally happens?
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Tensions high as government shutdown drags on
Despite the Senate agreeing on a spending bill, the federal shutdown will continue until at least tomorrow.
Despite the Senate agreeing on a spending bill, the federal shutdown will continue until at least tomorrow.