2026 midterm election

Dreams, desks and selfies: Newly elected members of Congress learn their way around

By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep.-elect LaKesha Womack, a community organizer who stunned her own Democratic…

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Congressional Progressive Caucus Welcomes Largest Class Yet With Incoming Members

New members in the 120th Congress arrived on Capitol Hill this week for orientation, and after Democrats won big, the…

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Congress Faces Lame-Duck Scramble as Democrats Prepare to Take Power

Members of Congress have returned to Capitol Hill for a lame-duck session with a lengthy agenda but only a few…

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Houston Mayor Moves to Limit Houston Police’s Cooperation With ICE

Houston Mayor John Whitmire is directing the Houston Police Department (HPD) to limit its cooperation with federal immigration authorities following…

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Trump Dubs Greg Abbott a ‘RINO’ After Shock Election Loss

President Donald Trump is weighing in on Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R-TX) loss this week that left many shocked. Gov. Abbott…

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What Will a Democratic Congress Look Like?

After a historic election night this week, a new wave of Democrats will rush into Capitol Hill in January with…

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Ted Cruz Looks to the Future After Democratic Sweep

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) went on his podcast for the first time after the “blue tsunami” that has Republicans reeling from…

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Clergy candidates' message of 'love your neighbor' powers Democrats’ midterm election gains

By PETER SMITH, KRYSTA FAURIA and HOLLY MEYER Associated Press Clergy members and other Democratic candidates with an unapologetically Christian…

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Brian Harrison Urges Abbott to Restrict Emergency Powers Before Hinojosa Takes Office

Texas Representative Brian Harrison (R) is demanding that Gov. Greg Abbott (R) call an immediate special legislative session to restrict…

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James Talarico Takes Aim at Elon Musk After Historic Texas Senate Win

After winning a historic election for U.S. Senate as a Texas Democrat, James Talarico wasted no time calling out the…

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