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House Democrats' campaign arm added five seats to its target list, reflecting the party’s renewed confidence ahead of the midterm elections.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told senators that “I have nothing to hide” in relation to his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.

The Justice Department took steps Monday to unwind the contempt of Congress case against Trump ally Stephen Bannon.

Six members have been sworn in to fill House vacancies so far this Congress — and it can make for an interesting first day.

Lawmakers are staring down a Friday deadline for Homeland Security funding, with little hope to avoid a partial shutdown. CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley, Chris Johnson and Valerie Yurk examine the Democrats’ demands for changes to immigration enforcement policies and the limited potential areas for compromise. Show Notes:

Republican lawmakers set up oversight hearings starting this week after the fatal shootings of two Americans by immigration agents last month.

House Oversight Chairman James Comer arrives in the Rayburn building on Monday for the closed-door deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell.

Continuing a recent trend, some Republicans have criticized President Donald Trump over a racist meme shared by his social media account.

Ongoing fight over fiscal 2026 funding for federal immigration agencies has also left disaster preparedness earmarks in limbo.