US Politics Pulse

Latest generic ballot polls show Democrats leading Republicans 47.9% to 43.1% for Congress, narrowing from an 8-point gap weeks earlier. Betting...

This term, the Supreme Court upheld 2018 China tariffs under the 1974 Trade Act, rejecting challenges despite $75 billion annual costs to consumers....

Trump signaled willingness to submit his interim Iran deal for congressional review, yet lawmakers remain in the dark on details.

Tennessee Republicans used a special session and new maps to split Memphis' majority-Black congressional district while overriding local policies on...

• Dark money networks allegedly power major U.S. protest movements through NGOs, foundations, and billionaire donors.
• Bruner describes a coordinated...

Heather Cox Richardson's explainer unpacks several timely stories:

• Federal grants face ongoing scrutiny
• Trump IRS non-prosecution deal and...

The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether states can use six-person juries in criminal cases instead of the traditional twelve, in a Florida case involving a chiropractor convicted of practicing with a suspended license.

• NY-21 GOP primary pits establishment-backed Smullen against Trump-endorsed Constantino in open seat.
• Crowded NY-17 Democratic field targets Lawler...

California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses the Trump Justice Department of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife to...

• Senate win: Trump-backed Rep. Mike Collins defeated Derek Dooley and will face Sen. Jon Ossoff.
• Governor loss: Billionaire Rick Jackson beat...

• National Intelligence Agency has broadened its elections focus under Trump, with Bill Pulte set to lead on an acting basis due to his alignment with...

Congress faces ongoing gridlock and minimal legislative output since 2011, yet Pew data reveals Americans share broad majorities on most issues.

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• Rep. Debbie Dingell requested an FBI briefing after federal charges against University of Michigan pro-Palestinian protesters were unsealed but was...

Three leading legal AI tools all predicted the Supreme Court would reverse the Fourth Circuit in the pending Fourth Amendment geofence case Chatrie v....

Bipartisan skepticism is rising over Trump's new Iran peace deal, with lawmakers demanding oversight before final approval.

• GOP pushback: Even...

The Supreme Court's docket blends executive power disputes with voting rights and regulatory fights, creating multiple paths that could either...

Political advertising for the 2026 midterms is projected to hit a record $11.6 billion, topping prior cycles as a handful of Senate races drive the...

Pennsylvania's highest court declared skill games to be slot machines under state law, ending their legal gray area but delaying enforcement for 120...

Primary contests this week spotlight internal party struggles over candidate selection and ideological direction.

• Maine Democrats back Graham...

The Roberts Court has aggressively reworked administrative law to address separation-of-powers worries while leaving securities law precedent almost...