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Giffords launches $10 million midterm blitz

A gun safety group founded by former Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz., is launching a $10 million ad blitz against Republicans in three crucial races.
Gabby Giffords
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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.
Josh Turek, the Democrat running for Iowa’s open Senate sits after attending a roundtable discussion on healthcare.
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.
House Speaker Mike Johnson
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.
Chris Pappas at a campaign event in March
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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.
Outgoing Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., during a congressional delegation to China.
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.
Chuck Edwards
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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.

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.
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