Lindsey McPherson

Newly elected Democrats call on leaders to include stock trading ban in House rules

Fifty-one newly elected House Democrats are calling on their leadership to include a stock trading ban in the chamber's rules package for next Congress.

November 13, 2026

Senate majority leader race: Van Hollen jumps in, but Schumer says he has the votes

The Senate majority leader race is on. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is answering the calls of his Democratic colleagues who want new leadership when they take back control of Congress next year and is offering himself as an alternative to Charles E. Schumer.

November 13, 2026

Incoming Democratic congressman Bobby Pulido wins third Latin Grammy as he ends music career

Rep.-elect Bobby Pulido is giving up his music career to serve in Congress, but the Texas Democrat is going out with one more accolade after winning his third Latin Grammy on Thursday.

November 12, 2026

Senate GOP at odds over what’s in the last filibuster-proof spending bill before Democrats take over

Senate Republicans adopted a symbolic resolution this week vowing "to do everything humanly possible" to pass another filibuster-proof reconciliation bill before their majority ends, but they are struggling to get on the same page.

November 12, 2026

Congress’ Democratic veterans: Hegseth impeachment fight not over

Democratic veterans in Congress are vowing to continue the fight to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth next year after Republicans blocked an attempt to charge him with high crimes and misdemeanors this week.

November 11, 2026

Senate Democrats call for new leadership grows, but the uprising lacks a champion to take on Schumer

Senate Democrats are gearing up for a debate over whether Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer should continue to lead their caucus, but the rebellion is headed nowhere until someone steps up to challenge him.

November 10, 2026

Senate Republicans reelect Thune as top leader, rejecting push to delay internal election

Senate Republicans reelected Sen. John Thune as their top leader on Tuesday after rejecting an effort to delay the leadership vote to digest the party's sweeping election losses and chart a path forward.

November 10, 2026

Sanders not backing Schumer for majority leader

Sen. Bernard Sanders, a leading voice for the socialist wing of the Democratic Party, said Tuesday he won't support Charles E. Schumer for Senate majority leader.

November 10, 2026

Senate permitting overhaul clears procedural hurdle, but obstacles remain

A bipartisan Senate permitting overhaul cleared a key procedural hurdle on Monday, but its fate is far from certain as Democrats remain split on the measure.

November 9, 2026

Senate Republicans to discuss midterm lessons, decide whether to delay leadership election

Senate Republicans will make a game-time decision on whether to delay their leadership elections scheduled for Tuesday, as some in the conference request additional time to discuss the party's future after their midterm drubbing.

November 9, 2026

House Freedom Caucus pushes lame-duck agenda to thwart Democratic majority in next Congress

The far-right House Freedom Caucus is pressing GOP leaders to spend the next several weeks trying to tie Democrats' hands in the next Congress.

November 9, 2026

Lawmakers confront upheaval, big to-do list as Congress returns for lame-duck session

Congress returns Monday to grapple with midterm election fallout and decide what, if any, legislation on a long to-do list can pass in the final weeks of the Republican majorities.

November 8, 2026

Sen. Chris Murphy discharged from hospital after ‘small’ brain bleed

Sen. Chris Murphy was discharged from the hospital on Friday after experiencing what his doctor said was a "small hemorrhagic stroke," a rupture of a blood vessel in the brain that causes bleeding and can be life-threatening.

November 6, 2026

West Virginia attorney general sues Snapchat over child safety issues

West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey on Thursday filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Snap Inc., the maker of Snapchat, for alleged deception about the safety of its platform for young users.

November 5, 2026

Schumer confident of reelection as Senate majority leader amid left-wing calls for new leadership

Sen. Charles E. Schumer is confident he'll earn his caucus' support to serve as Senate majority leader next Congress, but some Democrats are seeking reassurances before committing to back him.

November 5, 2026

Pelosi-endorsed candidate loses House race to succeed her

The candidate former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed to succeed her as San Francisco's representative in Congress lost her race to another Democrat.

November 5, 2026

Democrats’ agenda: Reverse Trump policies, lower costs and fight corruption

When they take control of Congress in January, Democrats plan to quickly hold votes to reverse GOP healthcare cuts, end President Trump's war in Iran and repeal his tariffs.

November 4, 2026

‘The great American comeback’: Jeffries celebrates incoming Democratic House majority

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries celebrated his party's sweep of competitive House races on Tuesday night, which will give Democrats a comfortable majority come January.

November 4, 2026

Democrats reclaim House, Senate majority in midterm wipeout for GOP

Texas led the way in a Republican bloodbath on Tuesday that ended GOP control of the House and Senate.

November 4, 2026

Kansas elects first Democrat to Senate in nearly a century, ousts Republican Sen. Marshall

Kansas elected a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly a century, as pastor Adam Hamilton defeated GOP Sen. Roger Marshall.

November 3, 2026