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Created in 2010, super PACs can raise and spend unlimited money on federal elections but cannot fund campaigns directly.

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Divided government definition

A divided government exists when party control is split between the president and one or both chambers of Congress.

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Split-ticket voting definition

Split-ticket voting means voting for candidates from different parties, such as for president and Congress.

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Precinct definition

Precincts determine voters' ballot choices and polling locations. In 2024, states reported 95,815 polling places nationwide.

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Campaign contributions definition

Campaign contributions include money, loans, or services given to influence federal elections and are regulated by the FEC.

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Dark money definition

Dark money refers to political spending by groups that disclose their election spending but not the sources of their funds.

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Political party definition

Political parties nominate candidates and work to win elections based on a shared set of political goals.

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Voting Rights Act definition

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 prohibits racial discrimination in voting and helps protect access to the ballot.

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Citizens United v. FEC definition

The 2010 Citizens United ruling removed limits on independent political spending by corporations and labor unions.

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US-Canada trade history in six charts

Tariff increases by the US and Canada in 2026 have intensified trade tensions between two of North America's largest trading partners.

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Analyst Notes: Just how dangerous are E-Bikes? It’s surprisingly hard to know.

Injuries and fatalities for e-bikes and e-scooters have increased over the past several years, but does the data exist to help us understand why?

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Omnibus bill definition

Omnibus bills bundle multiple pieces of legislation into one package, allowing lawmakers to vote on them together.

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Filibuster definition

A filibuster allows senators to delay or block a vote by extending debate, a practice rooted in Senate rules on debate.

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Joint resolution definition

joint resolution is a congressional measure that passes both chambers and is commonly used for funding, military action, and amendments.

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Legislative counsel definition

A legislative counsel is a nonpartisan attorney who drafts legislation and helps ensure bills are clear and legally consistent.

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Whip count definition

A whip count is an informal survey used by party leaders to estimate support for legislation before a vote reaches the floor.

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Legislative agenda definition

Legislative agendas guide Congress's work by prioritizing bills and policy goals, shaping which issues advance through the process.

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Committee jurisdiction definition

Committee jurisdiction assigns policy areas to congressional committees, guiding bill review and legislative consideration.

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Provisional ballot definition

When voter eligibility can't be confirmed at the polls, a provisional ballot can be cast and counted after verification.

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Presidential appointees definition

Presidential appointees are senior federal officials selected by the president, with some appointments requiring Senate confirmation.

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In today's Congress, three seats can decide everything.

Unlike the large majorities of the past, today’s congressional control often hinges on only a few seats changing hands.

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The Supreme Court has had 116 justices. Here's who put them there.

An analysis of Supreme Court confirmations across US history shows how the power to shape the court has been distributed among presidents.

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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) definition

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) grants short-term legal status to eligible people from countries facing unsafe conditions that prevent a safe return home.

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Analyst Notes: Five foundational concepts for understanding data

Go behind the scenes with our team as we find and make sense of the numbers.

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Who shows up to the midterms?

Voter turnout in the last two midterm elections has been higher compared to midterms in the past four decades.

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