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The administration wants the justices to remove a temporary block on a Postal Service plan affecting mail-in voting in the midterms.
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Each White House assertion must be checked separately against legislation, official actions, data and the full context of public remarks.
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Vice President Vance will lead the first White House press briefing in weeks as the House finishes work before its next recess.
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Benjamin Gedan discussed whether the Trump administration’s plan for Venezuelan oil can be put into practice.
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Democratic lawmakers say federal support is urgently needed to help state and local election officials address digital threats before the midterms.
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The action creates the United States Space Academy, while its programs, leadership and operating timetable await implementation details.
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Vice President JD Vance will take part in the first White House press briefing in more than 40 days.
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Protect Our Care is directing an initiative at 29 Republican House members, without linking the effort to a specific election.
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House Republicans pressed a Trump trade official over beef imports and trade matters involving Canada.
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The House approved a short-term measure intended to keep the federal government funded and avoid a shutdown before the election.
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Republicans in competitive contests are still waiting for Donald Trump to direct campaign money their way as elections approach.
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Trump will host a group of Republican lawmakers described as politically vulnerable at the White House.
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Unexpected defections have created an internal challenge for House Democrats, separate from any candidate race or election result.
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The House approved a government funding measure intended to prevent a shutdown ahead of the midterm elections.
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A whistleblower’s lawyer says a new verification rule and rushed online system could slow delivery of mail ballots to eligible voters.
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The House voted to condemn socialism, with eight Democrats joining Republicans on the measure.
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Markey won the Democratic primary contest against Moulton for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
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Voters’ views of election safety and security could become a defining issue in Arizona’s contest for secretary of state.
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Whether the ballroom can be stopped depends on its formal status, funding, legal requirements and who has authority over each step.
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Neither candidate has a documented LGBTQ-rights platform that can be fairly characterized in the 2026 Pennsylvania governor contest.
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The House approved short-term federal funding intended to prevent a government shutdown before the election.
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The House approved continued government funding covering the period through the midterm elections.
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The Democratic senator from Massachusetts declared victory in a U.S. Senate primary, with C-SPAN carrying the announcement.
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House obstacles have stopped a Russia sanctions measure from advancing, leaving its route through Congress unresolved.
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The action pairs a new American name for Lake Ontario with a broader recognition of the Great Lakes’ place in U.S. history.
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The federal action keeps in place a national emergency concerning foreign interference and public confidence in U.S. elections.
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Republicans face a conflict between voter views on data centers and President Donald Trump’s AI agenda as the midterm elections approach.
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The administration has expanded its public account of an agreement involving Venezuela, with implementation now the central question.
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The planned event will restore the formal White House briefing format after a pause lasting more than 40 days.
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The United States carried out strikes against IRGC targets inside Iran, describing the military action as a response to attacks on American forces.