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07/29/2024

Kamala Harris’ pick for running mate could lead to cascading political impacts in some of the most closely divided states in the country, or the finely balanced US Senate.

If Kamala Harris picks a governor or senator as her running mate, it could set off ripple effects in some of the country’s most closely divided swing states.

07/26/2024

In the GOP primary for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, two staunch Republicans who campaigned arm-in-arm just two years ago are engaged in a mudslinging cage match that outsiders say could set a new low—and maybe blueprint—for intraparty battles.

The ballot is crowded, but attention and vitriol surround front-runners Abe Hamadeh and Blake Masters, who ran in unsuccessful 2022 races. “It’s teaching us something about the new world of politics in Arizona, and I imagine nationally as well,” said one political consultant.

07/26/2024

Barack and Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid to become the Democratic nominee.

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The Obamas remain two of the most popular figures in Democratic politics and their endorsement is sure to give another jolt to Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy.

07/25/2024

Exclusive: Delta Air Lines needs to make customers whole and comply with the law after thousands of cancellations, a group of key House lawmakers said in a previously unreported letter to Delta CEO Ed Bastian.

House lawmakers raised concerns with Delta Air Line’s top executive about the airline’s compliance with rules requiring refunds for extreme flight delays and cancellations.

07/24/2024

Vice President Kamala Harris, catapulted onto the world’s biggest campaign stage with little more than 100 days in her fight to win the White House, is leaning on a network of allies from Capitol Hill, California, and the private sector.

07/23/2024

Joe Biden is now a lame duck president who will have reduced clout as lawmakers consider lingering legislation on such key issues as farm policy, defense and appropriations.

If Vice President Kamala Harris emerges victorious in the race for the White House, she would be in position to immediately shape the final stretch of the 118th Congress, when much of its remaining work is awaiting completion.

07/22/2024

Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid shakes up House and Senate races and raises questions on the Hill about whether anyone will challenge Harris for the nomination, who will be her running mate, and what can still get done in Congress this year.

For down-ballot Democrats, the party’s biggest liability — Joe Biden’s age — is now off the table. But they still have a lot of work to do.

07/19/2024

The Justice Department is fighting the release of an interview recording of Joe Biden cited by a special counsel as proof of his “poor memory,” amid intense scrutiny of the president’s health and demeanor.

The Justice Department is fighting the release of an interview recording of Joe Biden cited by a special counsel as proof of his “poor memory,” amid intense scrutiny of the president’s health and demeanor.

07/18/2024

The GOP’s show of unity, aimed at winning the White House and Congress, might last through Election Day – obscuring policy debates still marinating under the surface. Should Trump win back the presidency, his policy agenda – from abortion to trade and taxation – would face opposition from Democrats, divisions among Republicans, and pressure from lobbying interests that won’t surrender willingly.

The GOP’s show of unity, aimed at winning the White House and Congress, is obscuring simmering policy debates.

07/17/2024

Investigations into the security failures that led to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump face political and bureaucratic hurdles that threaten to undermine the growing web of probes.

Investigations into the security failures that led to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump are facing political and bureaucratic hurdles that threaten to undermine the growing web of probes.

07/16/2024

Donald Trump and GOP insiders view JD Vance as the future of their party. They don’t necessarily agree on whether that’s a good thing.

Lobbying interests and lawmakers are beginning to grapple with what Vance portends for the party’s stance on signature policy issues, including priorities for corporations.

07/15/2024

With enhanced security measures and a sense of solemn resolve, this weeks' GOP convention may not be the typically jovial affair it was intended to be. But many lawmakers, lobbyists, and party faithful said the violence wouldn’t change their plans.

The assassination attempt against Donald Trump this weekend cast a grim shadow over the Republicans arriving in Milwaukee for their party’s presidential nominating convention.

07/15/2024

The Republican National Convention is under close scrutiny after an assassination attempt on former President Trump over the weekend at a campaign rally.

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07/12/2024

President Biden vowed to remain in the presidential race amid two critical mistakes that deepened concerns about his mental acuity.

During a bilateral meeting and nearly hour-long news conference, President Joe Biden spoke confidently on a range of complex issues from the tax code and trade policy to Russia and the Israel-Hamas war.

07/11/2024

The group that helped power President Joe Biden to the Democratic nomination in 2020 has proven crucial in his scramble to save his reelection this week: The Congressional Black Caucus.

Black House members have offered President Joe Biden unequivocal endorsements, giving him breathing room as he tries to tamp down calls to step aside.

07/11/2024

Republican leaders are eager to present a united front ahead of their presidential convention, which begins next week in Milwaukee.

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Republican leaders are eager to present a united front ahead of their presidential convention, which begins next week in Milwaukee.

07/10/2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and, by extension, the lobbyists and advocates with ties to her are now in the spotlight amid Democrats’ anxiety over President Joe Biden’s future.

Democrats’ concerns about President Joe Biden’s fitness to run for re-election have turned a spotlight on his No. 2, Vice President Kamala Harris and, by extension, on the lobbyists and advocates with ties to her.

07/09/2024

Democratic senators said Monday they love Joe Biden, they admire his record, but that nothing is more important than beating Donald Trump.

President Joe Biden has deep Senate roots, but many of the chamber’s Democrats said they worried about whether he’s still their best option for beating Donald Trump. They hope meetings this week resolve their political dilemma.

07/08/2024

Conservatives, fighting for tax cuts, are building a case for letting Obamacare’s premium tax credits expire next year, potentially leaving nearly 4 million people uninsured.

As the growing national debt plays a larger role in the 2025 tax fight, the credit’s price tag could become an attractive target for Republicans eager to cut spending.

07/05/2024

President Joe Biden is embarking on the most consequential weekend of his political career, knowing that he must restore the faith of voters, donors, and party officials skeptical of his acuity — and that any misstep will prove fatal to his reelection campaign.

President Joe Biden’s crucial interview with ABC News will be broadcast tonight as part of a prime time special.

07/03/2024

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are considering signing a letter demanding President Joe Biden withdraw from the race, a senior party official said, as panic mounts that he’ll cost them control of Congress.

07/01/2024

The Supreme Court’s sweeping decision slashing executive branch power, coming hours after President Joe Biden's poor debate performance, makes it harder to accomplish his policy goals before the election.

The US Supreme Court’s sweeping decision slashing the power of the executive branch, coming hours after President Joe Biden‘s poor debate performance, makes it harder for his administration to accomplish his biggest policy ambitions ahead of November’s election.

06/28/2024

Lobbyists are expecting a major transformation in the way Washington works, and how they influence Congress and the executive branch, after the court’s landmark decision to overturn the Chevron deference doctrine.

Lobbyists said they are preparing for a major transformation in the way Washington works, and how they influence Congress and the executive branch, after the court overturned the Chevron deference doctrine in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo.

06/27/2024

Prospects for major rail safety reform during this Congress appear to be diminishing after key Republicans declined to commit to take forward legislation following the conclusion of a key East Palestine rail disaster investigation.

Republicans who wanted to wait for the Norfolk Southern chemical train derailment investigation to conclude before considering rail reform appear in no rush to act.

06/26/2024

Spencer Cox of Utah is the latest Republican governor to fend off a challenge from a rival who sought to portray himself as the more conservative choice.

Once again, familiar faces emerged atop contested primary fields as voters chose gubernatorial nominees.

06/25/2024

Democrats and Republicans alike are arguing that the other side is obsessed with Trump — and not the issues that matter in voters’ everyday lives.

Early attacks show how Democrats are prosecuting their political case after Donald Trump’s felony conviction. Republicans said inflation and border security make President Joe Biden the more toxic presidential candidate.

06/24/2024

Artificial intelligence can make it easier for adversaries to deploy catastrophic weapons against the US, a risk federal officials are quickly working to mitigate.

Artificial intelligence can make it easier for adversaries to deploy catastrophic weapons against the US, a risk federal officials are quickly working to mitigate.

06/21/2024

Lauren Boebert took a big risk six months ago when she began seeking re-election in a new congressional district. The two-term Colorado Republican will find out in Tuesday’s primary if the gamble paid off.

Five fellow Republicans are competing against Rep. Lauren Boebert for the Republican nomination in a district she doesn’t now represent. Colorado’s not a runoff state, so a plurality rather than a majority will be enough to win.

06/20/2024

Rep. Jamaal Bowman's primary challenger, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, is a longtime elected official with widespread name recognition and deep support from the local Democratic Party establishment. But his biggest campaign asset may be Bowman's position on Israel.

In the New York City media market, TV time is expensive and advertisers have combined for a new high spending record in a House primary as Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D) is challenged by Westchester County Executive George Latimer.

06/18/2024

Terrorist watch list hits at US borders are fueling fear and condemnation of Biden immigration policies ahead of the November elections, though border policy specialists dispute whether the numbers indicate a serious threat.

DHS maintains that the rise in terrorist watch list hits simply corresponds to the overall increase in border crossings and each encounter doesn’t actually represent a terrorist attempting to enter the US.