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Young Voters Weigh a Texas District’s Future

Once a Democratic stronghold, the 28th Congressional District, which includes Laredo, has become a battleground race.

How the Fight Over Abortion Rights Has Changed the Politics of South Texas

In the Laredo region, long a Democratic stronghold, that single issue appears to be driving the decision for many voters, the majority of whom...

Jim Hagedorn, a Trump Ally in the House, Dies at 59

A two-term Minnesota conservative, he backed efforts to overturn the election of Joseph Biden as president on spurious grounds of voter fraud.

Kevin McCarthy Backs Liz Cheney’s Challenger, Escalating a Party Feud

The top House Republican’s unusual intervention in a primary marked the party’s latest move against Ms. Cheney, who has been a vocal critic of...

The Senate Moves in Slow Motion. Could This Speed It Up?

With floor votes dragging on interminably, senators have embraced a modest effort to try to move things along.

The Senate Moves in Slow Motion. Could This Speed It Up?

With floor votes dragging on interminably, senators have embraced a modest effort to try to move things along.

Should We Blame Mitch McConnell or Brad Pitt for Gerrymandering?

See, redistricting can be fun.

Democrats Weigh Gas Tax Holiday and Deficit Cuts as Inflation Mounts

Democrats are looking to revamp their legislative agenda to focus on relief for rising prices before November’s midterm elections while trying to salvage their...

Senate Confirms Califf as F.D.A. Chief in Tight Vote

The narrow 50-46 decision underscored the divisions on both sides of the aisle over agency policies on opioids and abortion medications and his ties...

How Josh Mandel, Son of Suburban Ohio, Became a Right-Wing Warrior

The Senate candidate was a rising Republican when he abandoned his moderate roots. Now, those who have watched his transformation wonder if his rhetoric...

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