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Letlow and Fleming face off in Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Louisiana after incumbent Bill Cassidy finished third in primary

Julia Letlow (R) and John Fleming (R) advanced to a June 27 Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, with 45% and 28% of the primary vote, respectively. Incumbent Bill Cassidy finished third, with 24% of the vote.

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Trump’s kingmaker power faces its biggest test yet as billion-dollar primaries explode across America

Trump has been at the center of this year’s midterm campaigns, and his influence will be tested in different ways on Tuesday as four states and the District of Columbia hold primaries

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James Gallagher takes office — ending the vacancy in California's 1st Congressional District

On June 10, 2026, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) swore Rep. James Gallagher (R-Calif.) into the U.S. House of Representatives, filling the vacancy in California’s 1st Congressional District.

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Tuesday's Primaries Put Trump's Influence, Democratic Hopes and Key Governor's Races to the Test

Voters in four states head to the polls Tuesday in a series of closely watched primary elections that could shape the battle for control of Congress.

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Rep. Frederica Wilson becomes the 58th U.S. representative to announce she won’t seek re-election in 2026

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) announced on May 29, 2026, that she will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.

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Incumbent Bill Cassidy loses U.S Senate re-election in Louisiana as Republican primary heads to runoff

Julia Letlow (R) and John Fleming (R) advanced to a June 27 runoff in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, with 45% and 28% of the vote, respectively. Incumbent Bill Cassidy finished third, with 24% of the vote.

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Rep. Steve Cohen becomes the 57th U.S. representative to announce he won’t seek re-election in 2026

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) announced on May 15, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.

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Drawing lines: A look at the methods, precedents, and history of redistricting

Welcome to the Friday, May 15, 2026, Brew.

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Texas AG runoff: Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy weigh in on election integrity, lawsuits and more

Texas’ next top lawyer will take over a key driver of the conservative legal movement. We revisited the major issues in an updated Q&A with the two remaining Republican candidates.

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Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke to retire due to health concerns

The Montana Republican served as interior secretary during President Donald Trump’s first administration

The Independent UK

Photos of Pelosi’s historic tenure in the US House as it's coming to an end

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she will not seek reelection to the U.S. House. Pelosi, a Democrat who was the first woman in the speaker’s office and who has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years, said she would finish out her final year in office.

The Independent UK

Texas House Democrats flee the state in bid to block GOP’s proposed congressional map

The lawmakers’ absence means the lower chamber won’t have enough members present to function, stalling passage of a draft map Democrats have condemned as a political power grab.

The Texas Tribune

The Texas GOP’s ‘Unprecedented,’ Risky Gerrymandering Scheme

A redistricting expert discusses Tom Delay, ‘dummymanders,’ and the long history of racial gerrymandering in the state.

Texas Observer

What is glioblastoma, the aggressive brain cancer that killed Mia Love at 49?

The death of former U.S. Rep. Mia Love has brought renewed attention to an aggressive form of brain cancer

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As Texas gets redder, John Cornyn could face toughest primary season of his career

Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has hinted at a possible run, has more support than the four-term senator among Republicans, polling shows.

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Ex-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel joins a long list of sports figures who've moved into politics

Former Ohio State University coach Jim Tressel is being nominated to be the state’s next lieutenant governor

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Trump-Endorsed Candidates Lead Races In Florida Special Elections

Special elections in Florida's 1st and 6th Congressional Districts feature Trump-backed candidates and potential upsets in conservative strongholds.

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Bill Nelson steps down as NASA chief as Trump begins 2nd term

Bill Nelson has stepped down as NASA administrator, ending a half-century of public service. Janet Petro is now the agency's interim chief.

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South Carolina statue honoring Black hero Robert Smalls will stare down a segregationist

A group studying where to put South Carolina’s first Statehouse monument to an individual African American has decided Robert Smalls’ statue should be staring down a notorious white supremacist

The Texas Tribune

Farm Bill gets extension as Congress passes spending package and averts shutdown

The legislation includes financial aid and money for recent natural disasters, but farmers still will be relying on outdated provisions from the 2018 bill.

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Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks Re-Elected In Iowa's 1St District

Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks secures reelection in Iowa's 1st Congressional District, reflecting voter support and impacting national politics.

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Transgender Politician Criticizes GOP Focus On Transgender Issues

Debates in the U.S. House over transgender issues spark controversies and distractions from pressing policy matters. The clash between advocating for trans...

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Democrat Don Davis Re-Elected In North Carolina's 1St District

Democrat Don Davis secures reelection in North Carolina's 1st Congressional District, reflecting voter confidence and support for his legislative work.

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Ryan Mackenzie Defeats Susan Wild In Pennsylvania Congressional Race

Ryan Mackenzie's victory in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District election signals a shift in leadership and sets the stage for new policies and initia...

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Marilyn Strickland Re-Elected To U.S. House In Washington

Democrat Marilyn Strickland secures reelection in Washington's 10th District, emphasizing civic engagement and commitment to public service.

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