Oklahoma officials disagree over who can call a vote on a constitutional convention question Welcome to the Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 2
Hawks lament Pentagon ‘churn’ after Army secretary’s resignation Defense-minded lawmakers are growing concerned about leadership vacuums in the military following the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. “I’m tired of all the churn. I want to see some stability,” House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike D. Rogers, R-Ala., told reporters Tuesday. Pressed on if he’s concerned about a leadership… Roll Call · Sep 1
Exclusive: Major Republican fundraiser winning contracts from Trump administration, emails reveal Palmer Luckey has donated $5.9m to Republicans and bundled more, while reaping billions in Pentagon contracts The Guardian - US · Aug 6
Two Republican incumbents—Ken Calvert and Young Kim—to face off in general election for California's 40th Congressional District Incumbents Ken Calvert (R) and Young Kim (R) are running in the general election to represent California's 40th Congressional District on Nov. 3. They defeated six other candidates to win the top-two primary on June 2. Ballotpedia · Jul 13
California initiative to require healthcare union members to approve union political spending qualifies for the November ballot Welcome to the Monday, June 15, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 15
Two Republican incumbents drawn into the same congressional district to face off in general election for California's 40th Incumbents Ken Calvert (R) and Young Kim (R) defeated six other candidates to win the top-two primary for California's 40th Congressional District on June 2, 2026, receiving 35% and 21% of the vote, respectively. Calvert, Kim, Joe Kerr (D), and Esther Kim Varet (D) led in campaign fundraising and polling… Ballotpedia · Jun 12
Top GOP appropriators dominate earmarks in House bills ANALYSIS — When it comes to congressional earmarks, the big dogs usually eat first. So it’s no surprise that House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., leads the pack on “community project funding” included in his panel’s fiscal 2027 spending bills, with $188.4 million. The No. 2 House Republican, Majority Leader… Roll Call · Jun 11
More fall House matchups set in California For both parties, the bare-knuckle battle for control of the House winds through California. Recent primaries in the Golden State provided an early look at how major themes shaping the midterm elections are playing out: ideological debates roiling the Democratic Party, a redrawn map that threw together two GOP incumbents… Roll Call · Jun 10
South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985 Welcome to the Thursday, June 4, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 4
South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985 Welcome to the Thursday, June 4, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 3
A new congressional map is enacted in Louisiana, blocked in Alabama, and dead in South Carolina Welcome to the Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 2
Pentagon says US has spent $29 billion on Iran war so far, amid concerns over weapons stockpiles Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles. Euronews · May 13
Wave of retirements and politics promise spending panel makeover The House Appropriations Committee is set to undergo a major shake-up following the midterm elections, especially among its Republicans. With four members retiring, two running for Senate and four others in potentially tight reelection contests, nearly a third of the committee’s Republicans may not return in the next Congress. Democrats… Roll Call · Apr 2
GOP Lawmaker Doug LaMalfa's Cause of Death, Net Worth, Family — Republicans Lament His Sudden Passing Doug LaMalfa's sudden passing left a void in his home district and the House Republican Conference that he has been staunchly supporting International Business Times UK · Jan 6
Roll Call · Nov 12, 2025 Democrats weathering redistricting storm with majority in sight - Roll Call Despite mid-decade redistricting, the fight for the House remains stable, and that’s good news for Democrats looking to flip the chamber.
Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025 It's Calvert vs. Kim in redrawn Southern California district - Roll Call California's redistricting turned Republican Ken Calvert's seat blue, so he'll run in an adjoining district held by GOP incumbent Young Kim.
Latin Times · Aug 26, 2025 California Republican Slams Newsom's Redistricting Push, Vow To Fight It In Court: 'As Long As I Have Breath In My Body' California Republicans are vowing to mount a legal challenge to Gavin Newsom's redistricting push, with a special election to be held in November
Latin Times · Aug 20, 2025 California Republicans Slam Redistricting Efforts Set To Offset Texas: 'Pure Political Power Grab' California Republicans are slamming Democrats' redistricting effort, which is meant to offset an initiative by the Texas GOP
Roll Call · Jul 31, 2025 Republicans, appropriators dominate House earmarks - Roll Call House Republicans have sprinkled their fiscal 2026 appropriations bills with more home-district projects than they did last year.
Latin Times · Apr 17, 2025 Former Rockstar Announces Democratic Campaign To Challenge a Republican Rep. In California District Musician Tim Myers announced he will challenge Ken Calvert in California's 41st District. His campaign seeks to allow Democrats to oust the longtime GOP lawmaker.
Capital & Main · Apr 11, 2025 California Showdown Over Medicaid as GOP Approves Massive Cuts Health care advocates and labor unions mobilize against proposed cuts, pressuring swing-district Republicans with protests, ads and town halls.
Latin Times · Feb 24, 2025 These Republicans' Chances of Re-Election Could Suffer if Congress Makes Major Medicaid Cuts, Analysis Finds Republicans are expected to vote on whether to slash Medicaid as their spending cuts continue. Support for the measure could particularly affect some GOP lawmakers.
The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2025 ‘Heinous actions’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, shakes off its slumber The slash-and-burn approach of Trump and his ‘Doge’ head Elon Musk has reinvigorated resistance to the administration
Top News · Nov 13, 2024 Republican Ken Calvert Re-Elected In California's 41St District Republican Ken Calvert secures reelection in California's 41st District, known for bipartisan leadership and effective representation in Congress.
Latin Times · Nov 4, 2024 The 12 Republicans At Serious Risk of Losing Their House Seats in 'Toss Up' Elections Nonpartisan forecaster The Cook Political Report claims there are 22 extremely close competitive races in the Lower House, with 10 Democratic incumbents also at risk or losing their seats