Republicans are close to taking majority in the House. Congressional Republicans’ first priorities include improving the U.S. economy by confronting the Chinese Communist Party, cutting taxes, securing school choice, and slashing the size of the federal government. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) will have to go through a reelection process to retain his […]
Republicans are inching their way toward taking the House gavel—even with several competitive races not yet called. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are gearing up to pick their new leader as current Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) steps down. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has more on the balance of power in Congress.
While Republicans are favored to win a majority in the U.S. Senate, the Republican Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz, is having to run a fierce campaign to fend off Democratic gains in the state. Over in the house, the balance of power is on the line, with no party garnering a clear advantage. NTD’s congressional […]
Billions of dollars have poured into this year’s elections, both presidential and congressional. Ohio and Pennsylvania are the most expensive Senate races, while California and New York are the House races that have seen the highest level of spending. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has more on where the big money is going.
Republicans need a net gain of 2 seats to win control of the U.S. Senate. Montana, West Virginia, and even Ohio are likely to give them that majority regardless of how the presidential race shapes up. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has more.
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos on Monday defended the newspaper’s decision not to endorse a presidential candidate after a report that more than 200,000 people had canceled their digital subscriptions following the move. The decision blocked an endorsement of Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris, the National Public Radio report said, and many people in messages […]
Voters in Omaha, Nebraska, are playing what could prove to be a unique role in this year’s election. Democrats are spreading “Blue Dot” yard signs as a reminder that this small pocket of Democrats in what is otherwise a big red state could very well determine the outcome of the election.
With Republicans in danger of losing their majority in the House, they’re turning to Democrat-controlled seats in Middle America. But with each party trying to appeal to the middle, contrasting standpoints on key policies are dwindling. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has insights into the battle for the undecided voter.
The prospect of lawmakers taking a break from the campaign trail to return to Washington looks increasingly likely, with former President Donald Trump saying he would be “in favor” of a special session to provide more funding for disaster relief. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has more on the decisions Congress will have to make […]
In Pennsylvania, U.S. Senate polls are tightening, but a key House district seems to be moving further to the left. The Cook Political Report has changed its rating of Pennsylvania’s 10th district from “leans Republican” to a “toss-up.” NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has more on the issue.
Early voting has kicked off in North Carolina, as the state continues recovering from Hurricane Helene. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the swing state. NTD’s Melina Wisecup has the latest on who’s likely to win in key races across the state.
The race for control of the House couldn’t be tighter. Democrats only need a net gain of four seats to take back the gavel, and polls are indicating they have a real chance at securing the 218 needed.
Abortion and immigration took center stage on Tuesday at Pennsylvania’s last debate between two U.S. Senate candidates Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Republican millionaire businessman Dave McCormick. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has the highlights from the crucial contest.
This year’s fight for the gavel could come down to a handful of states—or even a single congressional race. This year’s toss-up races are even more competitive since they are down the ballot from the presidential election. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup takes a look at the House seats most vulnerable to flipping.
The race for control of the House of Representatives couldn’t be tighter. Democrats need a net gain of four seats to flip the chamber in their favor, and the most vulnerable are embracing their independence from partisan politics.
Both election campaigns focused on Arizona this week, with vice presidential candidates Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) making stops in the state. Arizona is the first battleground state to kick off early in-person voting. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup gives us the rundown on how the state is shaping up.
Polls are tightening in Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race, as a recent Cook Political Report shifted the race status to “toss-up.” Democrats are also facing tough odds in Montana, giving the party an uphill battle to hold the majority in the Senate.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Oct. 8 over an attempt by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to apply federal gun control legislation in a way that would prohibit so-called ghost guns. Ghost guns are generally understood to be untraceable firearms that lack serial numbers, were purchased by someone without […]
Pressure is mounting on House and Senate leadership to call lawmakers back to Washington early to give extra money to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for hurricane relief. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined other GOP lawmakers in criticizing the federal response to Hurricane Helene.
President Joe Biden on Friday praised the latest jobs report as “great news for American workers and families” while economists have offered mixed reactions to the new numbers. “Today, we learned our economy gained over 250,000 new jobs in September and unemployment is back down at 4.1 percent,” Biden wrote in a statement on X. […]