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For Once, a New York Jet Is Destined to Win Something

28 août 2026 à 10:47
A House race in Arizona pits Jay Feely, a former Jets kicker, against Amish Shah, a former sideline doctor for the team. Jets fans in the district say it’s a welcome distraction from all the losing.

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Jets fans watching a preseason game at a bar this month in Scottsdale, Ariz., where two former members of the franchise are running against each other for a local House seat.

Progressives Condemn Pick of Pro-Israel Democrat Atop House Panel

27 août 2026 à 17:10
Outrage over making Representative Jared Moskowitz, who is vocally pro-Israel, the top Democrat on a Middle East policy subcommittee reflected the party’s rift over Israel.

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On Tuesday, Representative Jared Moskowitz of Florida, a vocally pro-Israel Democrat, was chosen to serve as the ranking member on a key subcommittee with jurisdiction over Middle East policy.

Obama to Headline Fund-Raiser With Jeffries in New York

27 août 2026 à 14:54
The top Democrats will gather party donors on Sept. 10, just as Republicans converge in Texas for their unusual midterm convention.

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Representative Hakeem Jeffries and former President Barack Obama will aim to give Democrats a financial boost at a time when money is a concern for the party heading into the midterm elections.

In a Pennsylvania congressional swing district, a Republican incumbent faces allegations over embellishing résumé

27 août 2026 à 06:00

Ryan Mackenzie, running for re-election, is accused of ‘fabricating’ a career in the real estate industry

The Republican congressman Ryan Mackenzie has been accused of embellishing his résumé with private sector experience in real estate sales amid an acrimonious showdown over his Pennsylvania seat.

Mackenzie, who has previously been accused of lying about his age on Tinder, “was a real estate salesperson licensed in PA”, according to his LinkedIn profile, and biographies have consistently listed it has his former profession.

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  • Ex-JPMorgan Chase executive shared confidential bank information with Epstein
    Jes Staley told US House committee he also was at one point named a trustee of convicted sex offender’s estateFormer JPMorgan Chase executive Jes Staley told US lawmakers he repeatedly shared confidential and market-sensitive bank ⁠information with Jeffrey Epstein and ⁠was at one ​point named as a trustee of his estate, according to a transcript released by the House oversight committee on Wednesday.These admissions come as lawmakers investigate the late convicted ⁠sex offender’s ties with polit
     

Ex-JPMorgan Chase executive shared confidential bank information with Epstein

Par : Reuters
26 août 2026 à 21:25

Jes Staley told US House committee he also was at one point named a trustee of convicted sex offender’s estate

Former JPMorgan Chase executive Jes Staley told US lawmakers he repeatedly shared confidential and market-sensitive bank ⁠information with Jeffrey Epstein and ⁠was at one ​point named as a trustee of his estate, according to a transcript released by the House oversight committee on Wednesday.

These admissions come as lawmakers investigate the late convicted ⁠sex offender’s ties with political and business elites. Staley appeared before the committee in July as part of its investigation into Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, his associate. Transcripts ⁠from the meeting were released on Wednesday.

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  • Man in prison in New York advances in primary for Alaska’s US House seat
    Democrat Eric Hafner, to be released in 2036, also ran for seat in 2024, securing spot on that general election ballotA man who is serving time in a federal prison in New York advanced on Wednesday from the primary for Alaska’s lone US House seat.Eric Hafner, a registered Democrat, also ran for the seat in 2024 and secured a spot on the general election ballot that November despite a challenge brought by the Alaska Democratic party. Continue reading...
     

Man in prison in New York advances in primary for Alaska’s US House seat

26 août 2026 à 18:14

Democrat Eric Hafner, to be released in 2036, also ran for seat in 2024, securing spot on that general election ballot

A man who is serving time in a federal prison in New York advanced on Wednesday from the primary for Alaska’s lone US House seat.

Eric Hafner, a registered Democrat, also ran for the seat in 2024 and secured a spot on the general election ballot that November despite a challenge brought by the Alaska Democratic party.

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  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoins DSA after membership lapse of seven years
    Then House candidate joined Democratic Socialists of America in 2018 but didn’t renew membership after a yearAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez has rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America after not renewing her membership for seven years, amid speculation that she might run for president in 2028.The 36-year-old New York representative and one of the country’s most prominent democratic socialists renewed her membership in the group’s national organization after reports emerged earlier this month that
     

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoins DSA after membership lapse of seven years

Par : Maya Yang
26 août 2026 à 18:11

Then House candidate joined Democratic Socialists of America in 2018 but didn’t renew membership after a year

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America after not renewing her membership for seven years, amid speculation that she might run for president in 2028.

The 36-year-old New York representative and one of the country’s most prominent democratic socialists renewed her membership in the group’s national organization after reports emerged earlier this month that it had lapsed. Ocasio-Cortez initially joined the group in 2018.

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  • Three pro-Israel Democrats given key roles on House foreign affairs panel
    Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Wesley Bell to join as Jared Moskowitz becomes ranking member on sub-committeeThree pro-Israel Democrats have been given key roles on a powerful congressional body overseeing US foreign policy in a move rounding sharply counter to popular sentiment within the party and likely to anger leftwing activists.The appointments to the US House of Representatives foreign affairs committee follow a succession of wins in party primaries for progressive candidates who put critic
     

Three pro-Israel Democrats given key roles on House foreign affairs panel

26 août 2026 à 11:23

Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Wesley Bell to join as Jared Moskowitz becomes ranking member on sub-committee

Three pro-Israel Democrats have been given key roles on a powerful congressional body overseeing US foreign policy in a move rounding sharply counter to popular sentiment within the party and likely to anger leftwing activists.

The appointments to the US House of Representatives foreign affairs committee follow a succession of wins in party primaries for progressive candidates who put criticism of Israel and its actions in Gaza at the core of their campaign messages.

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Joe Manchin Pushes for More Independents to Join Congress

26 août 2026 à 05:03
The former Democratic-turned-independent senator and his daughter are backing independent bids for the House and the Senate to try to weaken the two-party grip on the Capitol.

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Former Senator Joe Manchin III and his daughter Heather said they believe the door is open given growing public disillusionment with partisan stalemate and party politics.

Everton Blair Jr. Wins Race to Fill David Scott’s House Seat in Georgia

25 août 2026 à 20:41
Everton Blair Jr. will serve until January in the seat long held by Mr. Scott, who died in April. Mr. Blair is not competing in the general election for the next full term in the deep-blue district.

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Everton Blair Jr. will head to Washington for the remaining months of Representative David Scott’s term.
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  • Hakeem Jeffries defends his meeting with Trump envoy Jared Kushner
    House minority leader is under attack from his own party for ‘affordability crisis’ meeting with president’s son-in-lawDemocrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meetingUS politics live – latest updatesHakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader in the US House of Representatives, has defended his meeting with Jared Kushner and claimed it was arranged at the request of Donald Trump’s son-in-law.Jeffries, who has come under attack from Democrats since the New York Times repo
     

Hakeem Jeffries defends his meeting with Trump envoy Jared Kushner

25 août 2026 à 14:42

House minority leader is under attack from his own party for ‘affordability crisis’ meeting with president’s son-in-law

Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader in the US House of Representatives, has defended his meeting with Jared Kushner and claimed it was arranged at the request of Donald Trump’s son-in-law.

Jeffries, who has come under attack from Democrats since the New York Times reported on Sunday that the two met privately to discuss common ground on issues like housing, immigration and the high cost of living, said he agreed to the meeting “to discuss the affordability crisis” in the US.

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G.O.P. Lawmakers Rebuke Trump on Plan to Increase Beef Imports

25 août 2026 à 13:44
Republicans who have mostly refrained from criticizing the president’s actions have been vocal in opposition to the move, which they say will harm their constituents.

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Cattle grazing on a ranch in Gillette, Wyo. “Americans want U.S. beef on the table — not foreign imports,” said Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, the No. 2 Republican.

Jeffries Defends Kushner Meeting, Vowing Tough Oversight of Trump

24 août 2026 à 23:08
The Brooklyn Democrat, who is in line to be speaker should his party win the House, has drawn ire from some progressives for huddling with the president’s son-in-law.

With Trump Against Him, Can Ralph Norman Win in South Carolina?

24 août 2026 à 10:06
The ultraconservative congressman who has broken with the president on spending is hoping voters reward his experience, contrarian streak and all.

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Representative Ralph Norman’s recalcitrant posture may have widened the rift that cleared the way for President Trump’s endorsement of Senator Darline Graham.

Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly

23 août 2026 à 11:07
President Trump’s son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together.

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The Midterms Feel Like 2006 All Over Again

23 août 2026 à 05:01
With an unpopular war and high prices agitating voters, members of both parties see parallels to an election cycle when Democrats romped. But a lot has changed.

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In 2006, Democrats gained 31 House seats and installed Nancy Pelosi, who is now retiring, as the first woman speaker.

Angry Ohio Voters Could Turn Their State Purple Again

23 août 2026 à 05:00
A governor’s race, a Senate contest and enough congressional contests to swing control of the House are all in play in Ohio, where voters of all stripes express a deep sense of powerlessness.

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In Millersport, Ohio, a village outside Columbus, a school cafeteria was packed for a hearing on Monday about a proposed power plant that would provide energy to a $2.1 billion data center project being built in the farmland nearby.

Trump talks up White House ballroom and says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’ – as it happened

21 août 2026 à 22:01

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US Senator Tim Sheehy, a Montana Republican and a cattle rancher, has come out against a plan announced Friday by Donald Trump to allow for an increase in imported ground beef.

”I’ve advised President Trump against this course of action for a year because American ranchers have been struggling against the packer monopoly for decades, and this will further harm them - most of whom are MAGA Republicans,” Sheehy wrote on X. “The President’s heart is in the right place on wanting lower prices for the American people, and beef prices have been impacted by the Mexican screwworm. But the reality is this action will make it more difficult for American ranchers to rebuild our herd and bring prices down for the American people. And most importantly, this will harm our ranching families who feed the nation.”

Trump announced a plan on Truth Social to allow 300,000 metric tonnes of beef to be imported without tariffs over the next 90 days, to be sold for hamburger at a 25 percent discount to current prices. Trump offered this agreement with an unnamed source as measure to lower prices while “as we work to rebuild this herd and help our ranchers.”

The US beef cattle herd is near historic lows, and beef prices have skyrocketed over the last year. The average price of ground beef in American cities is around $7.12 a pound, an increase of 9.4 percent year-over-year according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

This is a slap in the face to every war hero and every service member who has worn the uniform. It’s beyond comprehension for a president to want his own name on a Navy ship while our armed forces are living in deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. For generations, millions of Black women and men have proudly served in the United States military, defending freedoms that too often were not even afforded to them, their families, or their communities. Donald Trump is making a mockery of that legacy by treating military service as another opportunity for personal branding. Our brave service members signed up to defend the nation, not the fragile ego of one man. America deserves better than this.

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Aisha Wahab Wins California Special Election to Replace Eric Swalwell

20 août 2026 à 19:06
Aisha Wahab, a Democratic state senator in California, will fill out the term of Eric Swalwell, who resigned from the House amid accusations of sexual misconduct.

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State Senator Aisha Wahab addresses the news media at her election-night watch party in Hayward, Calif., on Tuesday.

Missouri Judge Says Redrawn Congressional Map May Be Used in Midterms

20 août 2026 à 12:51
The decision, quickly appealed, was a win for Republicans. The party has been pushing for the new map in an effort to help maintain control in the U.S. House in November.

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Missouri was one of the first states to try to redraw its maps as part of President Trump’s national push to increase Republicans’ chances of keeping the U.S. House in the midterms.

A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

19 août 2026 à 12:09
State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, marshaled grass-roots enthusiasm to defeat a moderate who dramatically out-raised her. Can it carry her to victory in November?

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State Representative Angie Nixon spent just $60,000 on television advertising, compared to opponent Alex Vindman’s $2.2 million.

Harriet Hageman, Backed by Trump, Wins Wyoming’s Republican Senate Primary

Par : Tim Balk
18 août 2026 à 22:54
Ms. Hageman, who unseated Representative Liz Cheney in 2022, is a heavy favorite to replace Senator Cynthia Lummis in the deep-red state.

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Representative Harriet Hageman at a hearing in Washington, last year.

Florida Media Mogul Jim Schwartzel Wins Republican House Primary to Replace Byron Donalds

18 août 2026 à 21:14
Jim Schwartzel defeated a large field of competitors for a House seat based in Fort Myers, including several candidates who had recently established Florida residency.

Trump Ally Scott Singer Wins Republican Primary in Florida’s 25th District

18 août 2026 à 20:20
Scott Singer will face the winner of the Democratic primary in one of the most competitive House races in the nation.

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Scott Singer has promised to be an ally to President Trump.

Cory Mills Loses Republican Primary Amid Assault Allegations and Ethics Investigation

18 août 2026 à 22:04
Mr. Mills, who is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee and has faced allegations of assault and threatening behavior toward women, lost to Ryan Elijah, a former TV news anchor.

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Representative Cory Mills of Florida outside the U.S. Capitol in 2024.

Sydney Gruters, Wife of R.N.C. Chair, Wins House Primary in Florida With Trump’s Backing

18 août 2026 à 19:56
Ms. Gruters had been favored to win in a congressional district that was redrawn as part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s new map, which leaned even more Republican.

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Sydney Gruters

Jared Moskowitz Fends Off DSA-Backed Challenger in Florida’s Democratic Primary

18 août 2026 à 19:53
Mr. Moskowitz, one of the most vocal Democratic supporters of Israel in the House, will compete in a highly competitive general election in the fall.

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Representative Jared Moskowitz is one of the most vocal Democratic supporters of Israel in the House.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Wins Democratic Primary in Redrawn Florida District

18 août 2026 à 20:54
The congresswoman won her party’s nomination in Florida’s 20th District over several Black candidates who sharply criticized her decision to run there.

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Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz easily won the Democratic primary for Florida’s 20th Congressional District, which was redrawn this year.

What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Alaska, Florida and Beyond

Par : Tim Balk
18 août 2026 à 05:02
An early glimpse of a pivotal Senate race, heated primaries on a newly redrawn congressional map, and a special election to replace Eric Swalwell will be in the spotlight on Tuesday.

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Senator Dan S. Sullivan and former Representative Mary Peltola are both widely expected to advance in Alaska’s Senate primary, but their vote shares will be closely watched as a reflection of who’s ahead going into the general election.

Hegseth Campaigns for Republican Zach Nunn in Iowa

17 août 2026 à 22:01
The appearance for Representative Zach Nunn was another departure from previous norms for the defense secretary, whose predecessors kept a greater distance from politics.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with Representative Zach Nunn at the Iowa State Fair on Monday.

House Panel Investigates Charges a Democrat Had Sexual Contact With Aide

17 août 2026 à 20:12
Representative Jimmy Gomez of California acknowledged “personal mistakes” outside his marriage but denied breaking rules that bar relationships with a direct subordinate.

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Mr. Gomez said that he regretted his mistakes, but he denied wrongdoing, saying that his actions “were consensual in nature and haven’t violated the law or House Ethics rules.”
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