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Kentucky Governor Demands Mitch McConnell Prove Fitness To Serve Following Prolonged Health Silence

McConnell returned to the Senate after 92 days out, but Governor Beshear says finishing his term, not the 2026 race, is the real fitness test facing Kentucky.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

McConnell Helped Rewrite Kentucky's Senate Vacancy Law, Now His Empty Seat Is Testing It

McConnell has missed 60 Senate votes after his June fall, raising questions about what happens if his seat becomes vacant before January 2027

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

A Movie Set, a Warrant, a Mugshot: Matt Bevin's Yearlong Runaround Finally Caught Up With Him

Ex-Gov. Matt Bevin was arrested on a Christmas movie set Sept. 3 — and a day later, a judge ordered him to serve his full 60-day sentence.

Latin Times · Sep 5

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Can Democrats flip deep-red seats? Inside the party’s long-shot midterm House strategy

Democrats are dreaming of pulling off upsets in what might be called “reach” House districts, where Republicans usually win and likely will again

The Independent UK · Sep 3

'Sold Out': Senate Candidate Charles Booker Blasts Mitch McConnell and Alleges Rampant Corruption

Democratic candidate Charles Booker accuses Mitch McConnell of corruption and poor leadership in Kentucky, while his campaign faces website disruptions.

International Business Times UK · Aug 30

Rating changes: Seven more House races shift toward Democrats

ANALYSIS — With two months to go before Election Day, Democrats continue to have the advantage in the fight for the House as Inside Elections shifts its race rating of seven more districts in the party’s favor. Some of the movement affects the current contours of the House battleground. The…

Roll Call · Aug 26

Is Mitch McConnell secretly deceased?

The senator’s health is shrouded in mystery after he was hospitalized. Why can’t we get a clear answer?

The Guardian - US · Jul 11

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Kentucky governor urges Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition

The lack of information has fueled rampant speculation about his prognosis and whether he will return to the Senate when it reconvenes next week

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Mitch McConnell's Absence Sparks Thomas Massie Senate Speculation

Rumors surrounding McConnell’s health are putting new attention on one of the GOP’s most unconventional lawmakers.

Reason · Jul 7

U.S. House campaign committees are targeting a combined 74 districts this election cycle

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and the National Republican Congressional Committee(NRCC) are targeting a combined total of 74 congressional districts this election cycle.

Ballotpedia · Jun 30

U.S. House campaign committees are targeting a combined 74 districts this election cycle

Welcome to the Monday, June 29, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jun 29

Treasury Exploring $250 Bill That Would Have Trump's Face On It: Report

The Treasury Department is exploring what a $250 bill featuring President Trump would look like.

International Business Times · May 28

Trump now wants to create a new $250 bill with his face on it: report

Under federal law, only deceased people can appear on currency

The Independent UK · May 28

Missouri General Assembly puts two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot

Welcome to the Thursday, May 21, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · May 21

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Roll Call · May 20

GOP Senate primaries in Georgia and Alabama head to June runoffs

The Republican primaries for Senate in Georgia and Alabama are heading to runoffs next month after no candidate took a majority of the vote in Tuesday’s respective primaries. In the Republican race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley…

Roll Call · May 19

Massie ousted in Kentucky primary by Trump-backed challenger

Donald Trump scored a political win in eastern Kentucky on Tuesday, with his chosen candidate vanquishing Rep. Thomas Massie, a fiscal hawk with a libertarian streak who has publicly sparred with the president on spending bills, the war in Iran and the release of records related to the convicted late…

Roll Call · May 19

At the Races: The revenge tour continues

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and…

Axios · May 9

Trump's ruthless midterm power play

The president hasn't been shy about picking his people, even if it causes hurt feelings.

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Latin Times · May 5

Inside Trump's Big Political Test: 5 Primaries Will Show If The President Can Still Produce Wins

President Donald Trump's power over Republican primaries is about to face one of its clearest tests of the 2026 cycle, with five contests in May set to show whether his endorsement can still punish enemies, lift allies, and settle crowded GOP fights.

Roll Call · Apr 30

At the Races: A reprieve for Republicans?

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Niels Lesniewski, Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari House Republicans got a sudden influx of good news beginning Wednesday…

Roll Call · Apr 16

At the Races: Ethically challenged

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. It was less than a week ago that Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell was a front-runner to be the next governor…

Roll Call · Apr 14

Winning the AI ‘arms race’ holds appeal for both parties

When House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., said the U.S. “is in an AI arms race with China” at a markup in January, it was routine. Earlier that month, at a House Ways and Means subcommittee hearing, Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, aired his worry that the words…

Roll Call · Apr 6

For these Republicans, the ‘war on woke’ starts at home

Republicans have in recent years waged a “war on woke,” hammering Democrats who embrace progressive policies on race, sexuality and gender. Now they are using the term to beat up on each other. In some of this year’s most bitter House and Senate primaries, Republicans are seeking to paint their…

Axios · Mar 23

GOP fight to replace McConnell turns ugly over immigration

The primary is shaping up to be one of the cycle's most bruising intra-party battles.

Roll Call · Feb 5

At the Races: ICE breaker

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including immigration and redistricting.

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