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Pritzker Checks in for Third Term Ahead of Possible Presidential Run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, the billionaire heir to Hyatt’s hotel fortune, is asking voters for an extended stay in ...
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As Party-Line Votes Become the Norm, Compromisers Leave Congress
At first blush, it’s easy to look at the retirements of GOP Rep. Don Bacon and Republican Sen. Thom Tillis as the latest ...
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The Reverberations of the Tillis Decision
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina apparently decided to have his own Independence Day on Sunday, five days before ...
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Don Bacon’s Retirement Moves Nebraska’s 2nd District to Lean Democrat
Nebraska’s 2nd District was always going to host a crucial battle in the fight for control of the House. Kamala Harris won ...
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2026 Michigan House Analysis: Democrats Fight for Upper Hand
Once again, Michigan is proving to be a central battleground in the fight for control of the House.Democrats have ...
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Episode 33: The Center of the Political Universe Is Michigan
For some people Michigan may be on the brain this time of year as a lakeside vacation destination, or maybe they’re dreaming ...
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With Tillis' Surprise Retirement, North Carolina Senate Moves To Toss Up
Hours after voting to defy President Donald Trump on his signature “One Big Beautiful Bill” legislation, North Carolina GOP ...
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Republicans Aim to Avoid Messy Michigan Senate Primary — But May Not Get Their Wish
With the open Senate seat in Michigan as one of their best pickup opportunities in 2026, national Republicans are hoping to ...
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Court Decisions Leave Congressional Maps Intact in Louisiana and Wisconsin
In an era of narrow majorities, the fight for control of the House is increasingly waged in the courts. Both parties are ...
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The 16-Day Sprint to Succeed Gerry Connolly
The late Rep. Gerry Connolly was an institution in Northern Virginia politics for decades. First elected as a Fairfax County supervisor in 1995, he went on to serve for 16 years in Congress and became ...