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Jamie McLeod-Skinner Defeats Kurt Schrader in Oregon

In an upset, Jamie McLeod-Skinner defeated Representative Kurt Schrader, a leading moderate in Congress who had been endorsed by President Biden.

It’s Not Looking Too Good for Government of the People, by the People and for the People

The filibuster is only one part of the larger problem of the capture of America’s political institutions by an unrepresentative minority.

Senators Grasp for a Bipartisan Gun Deal, Facing Long Odds

A group of Republicans and Democrats have begun an urgent set of talks aimed at reaching an elusive compromise on new gun laws. After...

‘The G.O.P. Has Gone Even Farther to the Right Than I Expected’: Three Writers Talk About the Midterms

Unfortunately for Democrats, this year does not seem like it will offer an exception to the midterm jinx.

John Fetterman and the Remaking of Political Image

The Pennsylvania Democratic candidate for Senate has upended the electability dress code. How will he influence the general election?

Where Senate Republicans Stand on Gun Legislation

See what the senators said when asked whether they would support a pair of gun control bills to strengthen background checks.

A Timeline of Failed Attempts to Address U.S. Gun Violence

Time after time for more than a decade, Democrats in Congress have proposed gun restrictions and faced unyielding Republican opposition.

Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

Trump Vowed Vengeance, but Georgia Voters Rejected His Meddling

The president’s endorsed candidates were losers up and down the primary ballot, raising questions about the firmness of his grip on the Republican Party.

Alabama Second Congressional District Primary Election Results 2022

See full results and maps from the Alabama primary elections.

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