National Republicans have spent months trying to rescue Ken Paxton. He’s complicating that effort.Tensions are brewing…
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The source of Brian Fitzpatrick’s campaign ad attack fodder: A guest at his own wedding
Facing his toughest election challenge in years, GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has blanketed southeast Pennsylvania with…
The top House sleeper races to watch, according to the pros
The 2026 House map continues to move further onto GOP terrain. But while Democrats are dreaming…
Ken Paxton’s secret weapon: Ted Cruz
Leaders of the U.S. Hispanic Business Council knew it would be hard to get Ken Paxton…
AI safety groups aren’t buying OpenAI’s spending retreat
AI safety groups aren’t buying OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s shifting stance on political spending in the…
Obama to campaign with El-Sayed and Benson in Michigan
Former President Barack Obama will campaign in Detroit with Michigan Democrats later this month, giving the…
ICE operations are making it hard for vulnerable Republicans fighting for their political survival
Battleground Republicans across the country are on defense as ICE operations keep finding their way into…
Campaign ‘all coming from DC,’ Paxton says
Ken Paxton is less than a month out from the conclusion of a D.C.-outsider campaign for…
Trump’s gains among Latino voters slip ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump made major gains among Latino voters in 2024. Now, those same voters might…
Buttigieg’s midterm blitz is helping him think about his future
CONCORD, New Hampshire— Pete Buttigieg is barnstorming the nation in the final weeks before the midterms,…
Ted Cruz blasts JD Vance as ‘insecure,’ says he’s focused on helping GOP win midterms
Sen. Ted Cruz fired back at JD Vance for suggesting he’s already focused on a 2028…
Republicans don’t have a clear boogeyman for this year’s midterms
Republicans have tried to find a new boogeyman this year as they rail against Democratic socialism…
The price tag on the Ken Paxton rescue mission has Republicans panicking
Republicans know they have to spend big to save Ken Paxton. They’re increasingly worried MAGA Inc.…
Hochul eyes changes to state’s rape law amid Cornell crisis
RAPE LAW LOOPHOLE: Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed today to close a loophole embedded in state rape…
Kansas becomes a surprise Senate battleground
Senate Republicans are suddenly rushing to save a Senate seat in Kansas.On Friday, the Senate Leadership…
Top GOP groups scale back North Carolina spending
Leading Republicans are pulling back from the North Carolina Senate race, sending a clear message: What…
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Adam Hamilton on faith, Trump and the fight for Kansas
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New York grapples with kinks in $1B Medicaid system
WORKING OUT THE KINKS: New York’s Department of Health began transitioning more than 147,000 Medicaid and…
Republicans need Trump to turn out the base. Some candidates still don’t want him.
Republicans know President Donald Trump’s unpopularity poses a big problem for them in November. They also…
Democrats’ mail-voting plans shift as officials work to reassure voters
The Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to restrict mail voting. But for Democrats trying…
Jon Ossoff’s hosting fundraisers — and they’re not all for his reelection campaign
Sen. Jon Ossoff hosted a few hundred donors and supporters for a recent Washington fundraiser —…