Latest Battle for Congress News and Updates

Race begins to fill South Carolina Senate Seat after Lindsey Graham's death

With Graham's sudden death leaving a vacancy months before the general election, attention has turned to how South Carolina will choose his successor
By Shibra Arshad . 4 days ago

Trump fires final Election Assistance Commission members, sparking midterm 'chaos' fears

Donald Trump's decision leaves the bipartisan federal election agency without commissioners as oversight concerns grow before the 2026 midterms
By Deepanjali Sharma . 6 days ago

‘It has never been done before’: Trump announces Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention

The announcement comes as the GOP seeks to retain its narrow majorities in the House and Senate in November's midterm elections
By Deepanjali Sharma . Jul 1, 2026

SCOTUS hands GOP major midterm boost by scrapping campaign spending limits

The Supreme Court struck down campaign spending limits as Trump hailed the ruling as a 'Big win for Republicans' and 'The First Amendment'
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . Jun 30, 2026

'Absolute shellacking': Massie warns Republicans are sleepwalking into midterm disaster

'I think it's ironic that we control the House, the Senate, the Supreme Court, and the White House, and we're yelling election fraud', Massie said
By Shibra Arshad . Jun 26, 2026

RNC chair plans aggressive midterm poll campaign strategy: 'It's going to be a Trump-a-Palooza'

Gruters outlines a plan for an active campaign push to bolster GOP congressional seats this fall
By Yasira Rahman . Jun 12, 2026

Bill Maher predicts midterm success for Democrats, saying ‘even they can’t blow it’

Bill Maher backs Trump’s Navy blockade decision, says he’s not ‘wiping out’ Iran
By Shibra Arshad . Jun 8, 2026

'Can you imagine?': Trump accuses California of rigging governor primary amid slow vote tally

Speaking at an agriculture policy roundtable in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Trump tore into California for taking days to report results from this week’s primary elections
By Kunal Dey . Jun 6, 2026

'More energized than ever': Tom Kean Jr breaks silence, vows Capitol Hill comeback 'within weeks'

Despite his prolonged absence, Tom Kean Jr faces no primary challenger and has Donald Trump’s endorsement, but a tough general election awaits
By Yasira Rahman . Jun 3, 2026

Jeffries won't commit to impeaching Trump as Democrats map out post-midterm plans

House Minority Leader shifts to an anti-corruption framework to appeal to moderate voters
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . Jun 2, 2026

Trump's ex-adviser warns of 'subpoenas and subpoenas' if president ignores midterm risks

David Urban said Trump appeared focused on bigger issues than elections, but warned a Republican loss could have swift, wide-ranging consequences
By Anjali Mathur . May 31, 2026

Mike Johnson says Republicans will 'defy history', predicts midterm win

Mike Johnson said he believed Iran's new leadership wanted to end the conflict but provided few details on diplomatic efforts
By Anjali Mathur . May 30, 2026

Mayor Mamdani skips Israel Day Parade, says New Yorkers' safety should not depend on his presence

At a press conference, Zohran Mamdani reiterated that he had said on the campaign trail that he would not attend the Israel Day Parade
By Taniya Singh . May 29, 2026

Democrats weaponize Epstein scandal in brutal midterm attack ads targeting Trump allies

The ads abandoned traditional campaign messaging, betting on voter fury over the Trump administration's refusal to release classified Epstein records
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . May 24, 2026

GOP strategist Karl Rove turns on Trump in WSJ column ahead of midterm elections

'The president promoting his $1 billion request for White House security measures won't convert voters', Karl Rove said
By Shibra Arshad . May 21, 2026

'Worth losing my job’: Graham underlines his stance to ensure Iran would never have nukes

Lindsey Graham prioritizes stopping Iran over keeping GOP control, dismissing midterm poll risks
By Yasira Rahman . May 18, 2026

'We're acutely aware': Mike Johnson ties Republican midterm fortunes to gas prices and Hormuz crisis

House Speaker Mike Johnson tied rising fuel prices to the Strait of Hormuz instability as Iran conflict disruptions rattled global oil flows
By Anjali Mathur . May 17, 2026

Fetterman draws praise from colleagues after backing Trump's positions: 'He won tough state'

Democrats backing John Fetterman despite key disagreements exposes rising party tensions ahead of the midterm elections
By Shibra Arshad . May 15, 2026

Maine Gov Mills quits Senate race, says she had the fight but not the money as Platner takes over

Janet Mills' withdrawal reshaped the race, leaving Graham Platner the likely nominee and shifting party strategy before the general election
By Deepanjali Sharma . Apr 30, 2026

Jeffries downplays Trump impeachment, puts cost of living at center of agenda

Jeffries signals focus on economy, affordability and midterm strategy over impeachment
By Arun Jayan . Apr 26, 2026
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