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In today’s issue: â–ª How the midterms affect the Iran war â–ª Johnson to stand down as leader â–ª Outstanding Alaska, Mississippi ballots â–ª GOP gerrymandering backfires The Democratic sweep that stunned much of Washington…
This bill, which simply clarifies a header in existing law, has unanimously passed both the House and the Senate Education Committee. Â
Democrats made clear after Tuesday’s stunning midterm victories that they will use their historic gains in Congress to flex their investigative muscles, swiftly issuing warnings to Trump administration officials they say have thus far dodged…
President Trump’s redistricting campaign backfired on House Republicans in spectacular fashion Tuesday, helping Democrats achieve massive gains en route to flipping control of the lower chamber in the next Congress. The rare, mid-decade redistricting push…
The Mississippi Senate race could be headed for the courts, as two candidates are locked in a tight contest with no recount procedure on the books. The election between Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat…
In 2016, two populist revolutions threatened to remake American politics. Donald Trump’s conquered the Republican Party and delivered him the presidency. Bernie Sanders’ fell short against Hillary Clinton, but introduced a populist economic vision that,…
The center-left technology policy group Chamber of Progress is laying out its policy priorities for Democrats, as the party prepares to take back control of the House and Senate next year. In a memo sent…
House Republican leadership races after the party’s catastrophic losses are shaping up to be a battle between the old versus new guard. Party elections are set for Tuesday morning and will test how closely GOP…
Geothermal energy offers a politically neutral solution to America’s power needs, yet its potential growth is being hindered by slow federal permitting processes. Â
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said he spoke with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, ahead of trilateral talks with his country, the U.S. and Russia. Zelensky said the…
President Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent, after the day’s “ridiculous” early sunset. “Too bad the Senate has not yet approved the…
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) issued a stark warning on Wednesday evening after Democrats flipped a Texas Senate seat and the governor’s mansion in the midterm elections. In a lengthy statement shared on social media,…
Democrat Scott Wiener is poised to win the California seat to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), after his opponent San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan conceded Wednesday evening in a statement according to local Fox affiliate…
This time last week, the progressive and moderate wings of the House Democratic Caucus were gearing up to battle for influence in what they thought might be a slim governing majority. After surpassing expectations to…
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman (D) is projected to become the next mayor of Los Angeles after ousting embattled Mayor Karen Bass (D) after one term, according to Decision Desk HQ. The race…
Former Democratic state Rep. Amish Shah is projected to defeat Republican former NFL kicker Jay Feely to win Arizona’s 1st District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), flipping a competitive seat Shah narrowly lost two…
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) is projected to defend her House seat and defeat her GOP challenger, John Braun, in the race for Washington’s 3rd District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Gluesenkamp Perez currently stands…
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story The blame game: Vance, Trump point fingers at Iran after GOP midterm loss President Trump and…
None of the House Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump over the Jan. 6 insurrection will be in Congress after this year following Tuesday’s election. The last Republican still in the House was outgoing…