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Democratic Turek holds narrow lead in Iowa Senate race, internal polling shows
Most strategists see the race as a toss-up, though Turek’s opponent is narrowly leading in polls.
Nathan Layne/Reuters
House calendar crunch leaves unfinished business
The House’s abbreviated schedule will punt a host of legislative items to the post-election period.
Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters
Pappas, Sununu to face off in crucial New Hampshire Senate race
The state is practically a must-win for Democrats hoping to retake the Senate majority.
Brian Snyder/Reuters
Republican exploits divided field in Montana Senate race
The failure of two candidates — one Democratic and one independent — to consolidate anti-Republican support has the GOP candidate running away with the Senate seat currently held by retiring GOP Sen. Steve Daines.
Go Nakamura/Reuters
Congress looks to overhaul sexual harassment rules
Lawmakers have pressed for action amid misconduct allegations against several House lawmakers, including Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C.
Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters
Senate Republicans say crypto bill likely to fail
“If there’s no interest in the White House in trying to bridge the gap on the ethics language, it is going to fail,” said Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C.
Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters
Britt: Congress should turn Trump’s data center pledge into law
The Alabama Republican talked to Semafor at a tricky moment for her party, whose candidates are racing to deal with voter anger about AI power demands.
‘A path to victory’: Democrat Andrews pushes party to invest in South Carolina
Annie Andrews thinks she can beat Darline Graham in a red state. She probably needs the party’s resources to do it.
Democrats face a tough call: Cut a college sports deal with Trump, or hold out?
The party’s coalition is fractured on a politically marketable bill weeks ahead of the midterms as its senators approach a tricky vote.
Driscoll’s departure leaves another hole at Pentagon
Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces mounting scrutiny as the US becomes further entrenched in the Iran war.
Trump may need to save Paxton in Texas Senate race
Republicans are counting on President Trump’s cavalry to carry Ken Paxton to victory — but it hasn’t come yet.
Murphy eyes bipartisan effort on private equity in youth sports
The Connecticut senator thinks private equity’s involvement in youth sports will spark the next populist outrage.
Poll: Pappas holds commanding lead in N.H. Democratic primary
Pappas is currently earning 71% of Democratic primary votes, his campaign said.
Group launches sports ad blitz to persuade CBC
The new campaign touts the sports bill’s benefits amid the Congressional Black Caucus’ opposition to the bipartisan sports bill.
College sports meltdown fuels push on Capitol Hill
The ongoing public outcry over pro athletes attempting to come back to college sports is boosting the Senate’s bipartisan bill.
Court decision boosts Democrats in midterm spending fight
The Fourth Circuit of Appeals ruled that political parties and joint fundraising committees do not qualify for the candidate rate for political spending, which is lower than what outside groups have to pay — which could help Democrats.
Trump tries to pull Darline Graham to victory in South Carolina
It’s personal for the president, who was close to Graham’s late brother, Lindsey Graham.
Canada tariffs complicate Republicans’ Senate defense
The new levies could have an outsized effect in three states crucial to the Senate majority next year: Maine, Michigan, and New Hampshire.