The midterms are cracking Mike Johnson's grip on House votes With Republicans out on the campaign trail, absences are turning routine votes into nail-biters. Axios · Jan 23
Chip export bill advances in House Foreign Affairs The bill would restrict exports of certain artificial intelligence chips to China, after President Trump said he would allow those. Roll Call · Jan 21
GOP senate candidate mourns death of ‘heart and soul’ of his team Tatum Dale’s death comes as Andy Barr gears up to make a bid to replace Mitch McConnell in Congress The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025
Kentucky Democrat Amy McGrath launches second bid for Senate - Roll Call Former Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath is running for Senate in Kentucky, five years after losing an election to unseat Mitch McConnell. Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025
In Kentucky, Trump and McConnell cast shadow over Senate race - Roll Call Looming over the Republican primary for Kentucky’s open Senate seat are two defining party figures — Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell. Roll Call · Aug 5, 2025
House retirements so far are at a historical low - Roll Call While senators are leaving Washington at a higher-than-normal pace, House open seats are lagging behind the historical average per cycle. Roll Call · Jul 9, 2025
Explaining Trump’s claim of a ‘68 percent’ tax increase - Roll Call One think tank estimates that, on average, Americans’ taxes would rise about 7.5 percent if the 2017 tax cuts are allowed to fully expire. Roll Call · Jun 6, 2025
Kate names Royal Navy warship as William says it ‘screams UK power’ The Princess of Wales wore a navy blue outfit with white details and a matching hat. Evening Standard · May 22, 2025
As House members run for Senate, their seats become prime targets - Roll Call With a trio of House members running for Senate in Minnesota, New Hampshire and Kentucky, their seats have become prime targets to flip. Roll Call · May 21, 2025
GOP Lawmaker Insists Walmart Will 'Lower Prices' Despite Walmart Executive Declaring Trump's Tariffs Are 'Still Too High' A Republican lawmaker dismissed concerns that Trump's tariffs are driving up prices moments after Walmart's CFO confirmed the tariffs are making goods more expensive. Latin Times · May 15, 2025
At the Races: The shifting Latino vote - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Senate launches and Latino voter shifts. Roll Call · Apr 24, 2025
Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr enters race to succeed Mitch McConnell - Roll Call Kentucky Republican Rep. Andy Barr on Tuesday jumped into the race to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Roll Call · Apr 22, 2025
House Democrats unveil 35 Republican targets for 2026 midterms - Roll Call House Democrats rolled out a list of 35 Republican-held seats they are targeting next year as the party looks to win control of the chamber. Roll Call · Apr 8, 2025
House Republicans Already Worried About Retaining Their Majority As Ominous Signs Mount Republicans' anxieties over retaining House control grew after Tuesday's special elections saw a major strengths for Democrats. Latin Times · Apr 5, 2025
Top News · Feb 21, 2025 Kentucky Republicans Vie For Mcconnell's Senate Seat In 2026 Explore the competitive race for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat in Kentucky with notable candidates from both parties.
Latin Times · Feb 20, 2025 Conservatives Celebrate End to Mitch McConnell's Decades-Long Senate Run: 'It's Time for New Blood' Mitch McConnell's decision not to seek re-election in 2026 sparks celebration among conservatives eager for new leadership.
Latin Times · Feb 20, 2025 The Republicans Who Are Best Suited to Take Over Mitch McConnell's Senate Seat Next Year McConnell announced his decision to not seek re-election in 2026, leaving room for GOP figures to launch campaigns to replace him.
Roll Call · Feb 20, 2025 At the Races: Dems the breaks - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including retirements and budget resolutions.
Top News · Feb 14, 2025 Rep. Andy Barr Considers Running For U.S. Senate In Kentucky Republican Rep. Andy Barr considers U.S. Senate run in Kentucky, emphasizing alignment with Trump's agenda and independence from McConnell.
Roll Call · Feb 13, 2025 At the Races: Talkin’ ’bout a Resolution - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including budget resolutions and retirements.
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025 In Kentucky bourbon country, the newest trade war feels like a hangover that won't go away In the hills of Kentucky where most of the world’s bourbon supply is crafted, a new trade war would feel like an aching hangover that won’t go away
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024 Expanded Kentucky Bourbon Trail to feature both age-old distilleries and relative newcomers The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is maturing like the fine whiskeys it showcases
Roll Call · Jun 6, 2024 Push for defibrillators in schools becomes personal - Roll Call As advocates fight for increased access to defibrillators in schools, lawmakers'find a personal connection to the issue.
WEKU · Apr 8, 2024 U.S. Rep. Barr announces $10 million federal grant for new Lexington industrial park Congressman Andy Barr came to Lexington’s City Hall Monday with a $10 million dollar grant for the new Legacy Business Park.
Roll Call · Jan 30, 2024 Lawmakers struggle to limit US tech investment in China - Roll Call China hawks seeking to limit U.S. investment in sensitive technology in China see signs of progress, but aren’t optimistic about action this year.