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Republicans just cut Medicaid. Will it cost them control of Congress?
Justice voted for the megabill last week, despite his concerns over some of its Medicaid provisions — and after warning ...
Valadao, one of California’s most vulnerable Republicans, just got a new challenger
Jasmeet Bains, who represents Kern County in the California Assembly, becomes the latest Democrat and likely frontrunner in ...
‘Beautiful’ or ‘Ugly,’ Trump’s big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midterms
Debate over President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget-and-policy package is over on Capitol Hill. Now the argument goes ...
Opinion
Why the Republican rescissions bill could force a Schumer shutdown
By cutting funding that Democrats had previously secured through negotiations, Republicans may force Chuck Schumer to show he is willing to fight Trump.
Medicaid cuts could define midterms
Medicaid is set to become a key issue in the battle over control of Congress in next year’s midterm elections now that ...
Opinion
Republicans caving on the megabill reflects Trump’s growing control over the GOP
It’s not enough to say, “Republicans always cave,” because before Trump took dominion over the party, GOP lawmakers weren’t quite this embarrassing.
House Republicans clear critical hurdle in Trump tax bill debate
The House finally voted 219-213 to essentially move toward a final vote on Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” which includes tax cuts Republicans campaigned on, a phase-out of Biden-era clean energy ...
Republicans' 2026 Midterm Chances Against Democrats Surge in New Poll
Republicans' chances of holding off Democrats in the 2026 midterms appear to have surged, according to a new poll. Meanwhile, several recent surveys still indicate possible trouble for the GOP, and a ...
Longest-serving woman in Congress says she’s not stopping anytime soon
Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur is a top Republican target as she bids for a 23rd term next year and redistricting could give her a tougher seat.