Capitol World Tracker

Residents of Dodge City say Trump's policies could be fueling a political shift in a town that feels the brunt of Washington's agriculture decisions....

Health care costs show up first in the workplace. The burden is reflected in the insurance Americans get through their employers, and a 2026 KFF...

Political spending has surged, with $60 billion going to federal elections in the 10 years before the 2026 midterms. Presidential spending alone rose...

The new app RabbleRouser lets users draft senators and representatives and score them on how they govern.

• Points for work: Lawmakers earn points...

Chris Christie says his 2012 tarmac welcome for Barack Obama was "the last bipartisan moment in national politics", though Republicans criticized him...

A Democratic House would add friction, but the author argues it would not substantially curb presidential discretion.

• Political pressure: Scrutiny...

Galbraith and Choi argue that a state's economic composition, not swing-voter issues, is the main force behind its presidential result. Highly unequal...

A new poll finds more voters are becoming leery of socialism. The article does not provide further poll details in the text supplied, so the survey's...

Rubio told VOA the administration wants the G20 returned to its core purpose as an economic forum, with geopolitical issues handled mainly on the...

Former congressional staffer Bradford Fitch argues that state experience, where 21 legislatures have adopted term limits since 1990, points to real...

This systematic literature review examines whether budget transparency improves public sector performance accountability. Its key findings:

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Federal filings focus on specific votes and documents, while reaction to them has widened.

• The charges: Khan, Hassan, Rodriguez and Vazquez-Mendoza...

The Justice Department's recent moves draw scrutiny for both their targets and their timing:

• Omar search: Agents searched the home of Rep. Ilhan...

Major turnover is coming to the agriculture committees:

• Departures: At least nine House and five Senate Ag Committee members are leaving, including...

Rising diesel costs are squeezing farmers before the midterms, and diesel hit $6.32, though below its September 22 high.

• Costs: Iowa Farmers Union...

• Incumbents on shaky ground: In a Gallup reading, fewer than half (43%) of registered voters say their representative deserves another term.
• Trust...

Nationwide political ad spending has hit a record, with more than $11.2 billion spent this cycle, according to AdImpact. Montana, long a top spender,...

The Canal's boards of directors and advisors wrapped up their 41st meeting by evaluating opportunities for growth as global maritime trade evolves....

The midterms could shape policy on several fronts for Black Americans.

• Health care: Black Americans account for more than 20% of Medicaid...

The road to Election Day runs through a few key moments:

• Early voting: Early ballots neared 50 million, a midterm record, with over 51 million...