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msnbc.comworld13 days ago
Tennessee Lawmakers Pass New Congressional Map Splitting Memphis District
Tennessee Republicans passed a congressional map in a special session that divided the state's only majority-Black district. The map was signed into law on May 7 and takes effect before the August primary.
Fortunepolitics18 days ago
President speaks on tax law at New York event with Republican congressman
The president addressed tax policy during an appearance in a competitive House district. The event also featured discussion of local tax deductions and voter concerns.
politics18 days ago
Trump Campaigns for Tax Law in New York District
President Donald Trump spoke at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York, on May 22, 2026, to highlight last year’s tax law and the expanded state and local tax deduction. The event featured Rep. Mike Lawler, whose district is one of the most closely watched House races th…
forbes.comai21 days ago
AI Companies Back Super PACs Targeting Congressional Candidates
Anthropic and OpenAI are each supporting super PACs that have spent millions on ads against congressional candidates. The groups have also directed spending at each other. The activity comes ahead of the June 23 primary in New York.
msnbc.compolitics22 days ago
Republicans Discuss Strategies to Retain Congressional Majority in 2026 Midterms
NBC News interviewed about 30 Republican National Committee members and GOP activists on efforts to maintain control of Congress. Interviewees cited recent court rulings, fundraising advantages, and tax legislation as factors in their outlook.
Nbc Newspolitics22 days ago
President Trump endorses challengers in Republican primaries
President Trump has endorsed candidates against Republican lawmakers who opposed him on key votes. Several incumbents face primary challenges backed by the president.
Washington Examinerpolitics23 days ago
Trump Job Approval Falls Below 40 Percent in Latest Polls
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has fallen to 39.9 percent in the RealClearPolitics average of polls. A New York Times survey released Monday showed 37 percent approval and 59 percent disapproval among registered voters.
New York Postpolitics23 days ago
Redistricting alters House seat distribution after popular vote
A federal court reversed Virginia's congressional map, a move that could add up to 14 Republican seats. Democrats would need to win nearly every competitive district to gain the House even if they win the national popular vote by several points.
politics24 days ago
President Withdraws Endorsement of Colorado Representative Over Support for Kentucky Colleague
The president withdrew an earlier endorsement of a Colorado representative after she backed a Kentucky congressman in his primary election. The representative said she would continue supporting both men despite the withdrawal.
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tass.compolitics24 days ago
Trump Says He Is Reconsidering Support for Boebert
President Trump said he is considering withdrawing his endorsement of Rep. Lauren Boebert following her primary challenge against another Republican incumbent. The statement comes amid an ongoing dispute between the two lawmakers. Boebert is seeking a different congressional seat…
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The Guardianpolitics27 days ago
Southern States Redraw Congressional Maps Following Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling
Tennessee, Louisiana and Alabama have moved to redraw congressional district maps after the US supreme court limited section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The changes are expected to reduce the number of districts where Black voters form a majority. Georgia and Mississippi have cho…
thehindu.compolitics30 days ago
New York House Republican Accused of Self-Dealing With Former Consulting Firm
Entities connected to the congressman paid more than $720,000 to a political consulting firm he founded and later sold his stake in. The arrangement, first reported by Politico, has prompted a complaint to the Federal Election Commission from a pro-Democrat group. Watchdog organi…
nypost.compolitics33 days ago
NRCC Internal Polling Shows Republicans Competitive in Five Democratic-Held Districts
The National Republican Congressional Committee released its first internal polling of the 2026 cycle showing Republican candidates competitive in five districts held by Democrats that President Trump won in 2024. The poll found a Republican candidate leading in two districts and…
theyeshivaworld.compolitics33 days ago
Mike McGuire Campaigns in Rural Northern California Ahead of Congressional Races
California state Senator Mike McGuire has held nearly 40 town halls in the newly drawn first congressional district over the last five months. The district includes rural Plumas County, which has voted Republican in recent elections. McGuire faces Republican and progressive Democ…
The Guardianpolitics33 days ago
Tennessee Legislature Approves New Congressional Map
The Tennessee General Assembly on Thursday passed a congressional redistricting map that dismantles the state's only majority-Black district centered on Memphis, a move expected to flip the seat from Democratic to Republican control ahead of the November elections. The approval c…
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics34 days ago
Center for Politics Shifts Ratings for 17 House Districts Ahead of 2026 Midterms
The University of Virginia’s Center for Politics updated its House race ratings Wednesday after changes from redistricting, primary results and congressional scandals. Nine shifts occurred in Florida following approval of a new congressional map. Overall, 213 districts rate as Sa…
jurist.orgpolitics46 days ago
Virginia Voters Approve Congressional Redistricting Referendum
Virginia voters approved a congressional redistricting referendum on Tuesday night, backed by Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger. The measure could provide Democrats with four additional House seats. Democratic lawmakers attributed the nationwide redistricting battles to actions…
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Ocasio-Cortez Declines Comment on Ex-Aide's Campaign for Pelosi Seat
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated she would not comment on the congressional campaign of her former chief of staff, Saikat Chakrabarti, who is running to replace retiring Representative Nancy Pelosi. Chakrabarti has highlighted his past work with Ocasio-Cortez i…
upi.comworld50 days ago
Virginia Voters Decide on U.S. House Redistricting Plan
Virginia voters are set to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that would implement new U.S. House districts approved by state lawmakers. The plan could result in Democrats gaining additional seats in the closely divided chamber. The referendum follows similar actions in…
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