The Latest Breaking News from the US House

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.

Ballotpedia · Jun 8

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.

Ballotpedia · May 19

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.

Ballotpedia · May 19

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 · Aug 3, 2025

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 · Jul 23, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

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.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 11, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

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.

Top News · Jan 28, 2025

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.

Space · Jan 21, 2025