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DNC chair faces growing scrutiny amid financial pressure and internal turmoil

Fraught time for Ken Martin as new reporting details cashflow problem and divisions over party’s direction

The Guardian - US · Jul 27

My New UnPopulist Article on Why "Court-Packing is a Dangerous Gambit Best Avoided"

It responds to a creative court-packing proposal put forward by Andy Craig.

Reason · Jul 27

MAGA Congressman Accused of Pointing Gun at Wife and Throwing Boiling Water at Her, Court Filings Claim

Newly released court documents reveal extensive abuse allegations against Ohio Congressman Max Miller, including domestic violence and drug use, as he faces a contentious custody battle.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

Generational change versus experience a theme in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 8th Congressional District

Incumbent Stephen Lynch (D) and Patrick Roath (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 8th Congressional District on September 1, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jul 27

U.S. House Ethics Committee is investigating GOP Rep. Lance Gooden

The panel did not say why it was looking into the Terrell Republican, noting only that the matter was referred last month by the Office of Congressional Conduct.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 27

Bipartisan headwinds buffet $1B ‘anomaly’ for Trump battleship

As Congress acts on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government operating beyond Oct. 1 at current levels, unless specified otherwise, it must decide whether to grant exceptions — potentially including $1 billion to start procuring parts for the first of a new line of proposed Trump-class battleships. But…

Roll Call · Jul 27

White House Officials Are Said to Be Scrutinizing DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Four Months Into Tenure

According to a senior administration official and a senior DHS official who spoke with NBC News, Mullin has already "annoyed" Trump administration officials after he paused vehicle stops conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement .

Latin Times · Jul 27

Trump Said Air Strikes Would Stop Drugs Flowing Into U.S. From The Caribbean. DEA Says They Haven't Made A Difference

The Trump administration's air strikes on drug smugglers haven't slowed the flow of drugs into the U.S., but they have led drug dealers to alter their tactics, the DEA said.

International Business Times · Jul 27

Mitch McConnell still not cleared to resume Senate duties, office says

Kentucky senator has been absent and not seen in public since mid-June after he was hospitalized due to a fall

The Guardian - US · Jul 27

Trump to Senate: Cancel August recess

As the Senate speeds toward its upcoming August recess, President Donald Trump is turning up the pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep his chamber in session and in Washington instead.  So far, that’s unlikely.  “You could stay here till Christmas” and the situation wouldn’t change, Thune said.…

Roll Call · Jul 27