Lindsey McPherson

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

House speaker ‘disappointed,’ but ‘never discouraged’ on GOP losing majority

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson conceded his party's loss of the majority but predicted they would take back the chamber in 2028.

November 3, 2026

Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown to return to Senate after beating Republican Sen. Jon Husted

Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown beat Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio Tuesday, a key pickup for Democrats in their quest to take control of the Senate.

November 3, 2026

Republican Rep. Van Drew suffers upset loss in New Jersey

New Jersey GOP Rep. Jeff Van Drew lost his reelection race Tuesday in an upset to Democrat Zack Mullock.

November 3, 2026

New Jersey GOP Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. loses reelection to Democrat Rebecca Bennett

New Jersey Republican Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. lost his reelection race Tuesday after missing four months of work in Washington this year while seeking treatment for depression.

November 3, 2026

Democrat Roy Cooper flips open North Carolina Senate seat

Former Gov. Roy Cooper has flipped an open North Carolina Senate seat for Democrats.

November 3, 2026

Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff, a Democrat, will return to the Senate next Congress for his second term after beating Republican Rep. Mike Collins on Tuesday.

November 3, 2026

Most voters oppose Iran war but say cost of living, government corruption motivated their ballot

A majority of voters disapprove of the U.S. war against Iran, but it was not the top motivating factor for those who turned out at the polls on Tuesday, exit polls show.

November 3, 2026

Susan Collins’ district office in Maine vandalized on eve of election

One of Maine GOP Sen. Susan Collins' district offices was defaced with red paint on the eve of the election, the second time this campaign season that location was vandalized.

November 3, 2026