Missouri General Assembly puts two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot Welcome to the Thursday, May 21, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · May 21
Texas’ GOP Senate runoff pits an old guard-backed institutionalist against a Trump-picked flamethrower The GOP establishment has gone to bat for John Cornyn, touting the statesmanship and Washington know-how that make him a favorite of his colleagues and a pariah among Paxton’s base. The Texas Tribune · May 20
A closer look at state-level voting rights acts Welcome to the Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · May 20
Trump news at a glance: president forces out another Republican who crossed him Thomas Massie, who repeatedly broke with Trump, lost to retired Navy Seal Ed Gallrein who was recruited into the race by the president. Key US politics stories from Tuesday 19 May at a glance The Guardian - US · May 20
Georgia’s Republican races for governor and US Senate head to June runoffs Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic primary outright, while Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face off The Guardian - US · May 20
Election Results 2026 winners: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho Election Results 2026: With just months to go for midterm polls, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho elections are critical for Donald Trump and Republicans. The Economic Times · May 20
Oregon voters decide whether to boost their gas tax as Iran war causes prices at the pump to soar Oregon voters are facing a familiar theme on their primary ballot: well-financed Democratic incumbents looking to slide past little-known challengers while Republicans attempt to nominate candidates who could put up a fight in November in a heavily blue state AAP · May 19
5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history Stephen Colbert’s final episode as host of “The Late Show” on May 21, 2026, won’t mark the end of his career. The Conversation · May 19
Gas tax increase is on the ballot in Oregon amid skyrocketing fuel prices The increase was Democrats' answer to a decline in gas tax revenue from the shift to more fuel-efficient, electric and hybrid vehicles The Independent UK · May 19
The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen Welcome to the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · May 19
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
Sixty-eight members of the U.S. Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026 Sixty-eight members of the U.S. Congress — 57 U.S. representatives and 11 U.S. senators — have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026. Ballotpedia · May 19
Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him Cassidy’s bid for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrection The Guardian - US · May 17
Taco order sparks a Texas-sized debate about rising Democratic star: ‘White bread with mayo’ Gov. Greg Abbott got roasted after criticizing US Senate candidate James Talarico for ordering ‘potato, egg and cheese’ The Independent UK · May 15
The Independent UK · May 15 Democrats back Independents over own candidates in latest bid to beat Republicans ‘The Democratic Party’s brand is awful right now,’ said Dem strategist Josh Schwerin
The Texas Tribune · May 14 Here are the megadonors and dark money groups boosting James Talarico’s anti-billionaire Senate bid As the Austin Democrat campaigns against big money in politics, he is being supported by a super PAC bankrolled by several billionaires, as well as nonprofits that do not have to disclose their funders.
The Texas Tribune · May 14 Cornyn and Paxton bury each other in negative ads as Senate GOP runoff enters final stretch The incumbent senator and his allies have massively outspent the pro-Paxton side, though polling points to a tight finish in the May 26 election.
The Economic Times · May 13 Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifies In a pivotal moment for the economy, the US Senate has officially confirmed Kevin Warsh as the chair of the Federal Reserve, just as inflation escalates. With President Donald Trump advocating for reduced interest rates, Warsh's leadership will be crucial at the next central bank meeting, where policymakers are wrestling…
The Times of India · May 13 Kash Patel grilled at US Senate hearing over allegations of 'excessive drinking': 'If you want to pop bottles, stick to podcasting' Tensions flared during a US Senate hearing after FBI director Kash Patel pushed back against allegations about his drinking habits raised by a Democratic senator.
The Guardian - US · May 12 Democrats look to flip Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ as state holds primaries for House and Senate races Candidates jostle to represent the second congressional district, and a Republican’s Senate seat looks ripe to flip
The Texas Tribune · May 6 Texas’ 33rd Congressional District Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know The primary between predecessor and successor arose from a combination of redistricting and Allred’s move to exit the U.S. Senate race to make way for Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
The Independent UK · May 6 Ohio primary results set up high-stakes senate and governor races Trump’s endorsement continues to carry weight in Ohio, which favored him three times for president
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Megachurch pastor with nationwide following enters race for US Senate in Kansas He had considered running as an independent candidate, telling his congregation that he could bridge partisan divides
The Guardian - US · Apr 22 ‘For billionaires, not boxers’: De La Hoya warns over Ali Act overhaul in Senate hearing Oscar De La Hoya warned lawmakers the proposed Ali Act overhaul could erode fighters’ rights while backers said a centralized model would bring structure
The Texas Tribune · Apr 22 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.