Washington Policy Pulse

The election integrity debate spans federal legislation, state resistance, limited fraud data, and an India comparison with its own controversies.

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Florida's primaries reveal vulnerabilities that could shape November House control.

• FL-7 vulnerability: Ethics scandals around Rep. Cory Mills risk...

Median Strategies released fabricated polls showing Karen Bass leading in Los Angeles and Francesca Hong ahead in Wisconsin's Democratic governor...

The US Senate race dominates Massachusetts' Sept. 1 primary, with incumbent Edward Markey facing Rep. Seth Moulton in the Democratic contest and John...

At his lowest 33% approval rating, the White House released 147 pages of FBI files that cleared Eric Swalwell of corruption violations in 2017, yet targeted the former congressman after his resignation.

• Legislative effort: Trump urges SAVE Act passage for photo ID, citizenship proof, and limits on mail ballots, citing India's system while facing...

House Ethics Committee launched a probe into Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations, including inappropriate contact with a staffer,...

A bipartisan bill would let first-time homebuyers withdraw up to $35,000 from 529 college savings accounts for down payments, giving families access...

The GOP faces a tight September legislative calendar to advance government funding and the Save America Act before midterms, with economic concerns shaping voter decisions in high-stakes races.

The Trump administration is advancing election integrity through parallel efforts: aggressive pursuit of statewide voter data and targeted...

Election betting on the 2026 midterms has already reached $133 million, exceeding the full 2024 congressional cycle total of $92.4 million.
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David Crowley said he will not campaign with Hasan Piker, unlike Francesca Hong, to avoid lending credibility to platforms that further divide...

• Aaron Reitz sworn in July 9 as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of Texas after judges appointed him, bypassing Senate confirmation.
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House members enjoy broad discretion when citing constitutional authority for repeal bills, even when arguing the original law exceeded Congress's...

• Democratic officials like Arizona's Fontes and Minnesota's Simon publicly denounced CISA threats and eroded trust
• Texas and Ohio localities joined...

AI-focused super PACs have raised over $200 million and spent $75+ million in federal and state contests, targeting candidates in key states...

The administration is moving ahead with industry outreach this week even as the CLARITY Act stalls in Congress.

• Aug 19 White House summit: Trump...

Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced the Stop Social Security Garnishment Act to bar the Treasury from seizing Social Security or SSDI payments to collect...

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has rejected Medicare for All and the DSA agenda, explicitly distinguishing Democratic leadership from...

• Wisconsin: Democrat David Crowley leads Republican Tom Tiffany 48% to 44% among likely voters.
• Michigan: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D)...