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Candidates in both parties – but mostly Republicans – are seeing cash infusions after merely indicating support

After Illinois Sen. Richard J. Durbin announced his retirement plans last year, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi dug into his substantial war chest, becoming the first candidate in the race to air television ads, building an early lead for a Senate seat that hadn’t been open in nearly 30 years.  But with…

The Department of Homeland Security has dropped its plan to deport a Chinese national who entered the country illegally after his plight raised public concerns that the man, if deported, would be punished by Beijing for helping expose human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including a special election and a Trump pardon.

A handful of candidates criticized Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, even though he opposed the agreement, with some calling for him to step down.

ICE faces mounting criticism after footage emerges of US citizens being detained during immigration raids. Rights groups warn of increasing racial profiling and abuse.

The Trump administration has claimed the partial government shutdown also ended a requirement for lawmaker access to ICE facilities.

Here are some takeaways from the reports filed with the Federal Election Commission for the three months ending Sept. 30.

Melissa Bean is one of a few former members who left the House more than a decade ago and are seeking comebacks in next year’s elections.