Scott Perry

Care Can’t Wait Action, the political arm of an advocacy group, will launch a six-figure ad campaign in six congressional districts targeting Republican representatives by highlighting the costs of caregiving compared to local median wages. A seventh ad is planned in another district after a primary. The campaign follows polling showing 70% of voters in battleground districts are caregivers.

Pennsylvania's 2026 midterm elections feature key races for governor and congressional seats, with Democrats aiming to flip Republican-held districts and secure legislative control. The state's status as a swing state makes it pivotal for determining the U.S. House majority in the final years of President Donald Trump’s term, as both parties prepare competitive campaigns.

Gov. Josh Shapiro launched a multimillion-dollar campaign called 'Rise Up Pennsylvania' to support Democrats in November elections. The initiative includes coordinated voter outreach and aims to flip four Republican-held congressional seats. The campaign will use $3.3 million, 27 field offices, and nearly 100 organizers to target battleground communities.

Jack Smith obtained text messages from 44 members of Congress as part of an investigation into Trump's election subversion efforts, revealed by Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley. The materials, subpoenaed from Oct. 2020 to Jan. 2021, were shared with Trump's legal team during pre-trial discovery, with Grassley criticizing Smith's actions as politically motivated.

Congressional Republicans may use parallel investigations from Trump's administration to support their inquiries if they lose the House, leveraging threats of Justice Department actions against non-compliant entities. The strategy relies on voluntary compliance and potential referrals to the DOJ, though alignment between Republicans and the administration is not guaranteed.

Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry proposed amendments to eliminate funding for the Peace Corps and other foreign aid programs in the 2027 fiscal year. The Peace Corps currently receives $410.5 million in the proposed budget, but Perry’s amendment seeks to remove this funding entirely. The National Peace Corps Association highlighted the program’s economic impact and value, noting it represents less than 1% of the U.S. foreign aid budget.

Janelle Stelson won the Pa.-10 Democratic primary with 69% of the vote, defeating Justin Douglas. Her victory sets up a rematch against Republican Rep. Scott Perry in November. Stelson, a former Republican, focuses her campaign on criticizing Perry's loyalty to Donald Trump and policies like the 'Big Beautiful bill.'

Democrat Janelle Stelson won the primary in a key Pennsylvania district and will face Republican Rep. Scott Perry in the general election. Stelson, a former news anchor, has the support of Gov. Josh Shapiro but differs from some in her party on certain issues. The district is considered one of the more endangered Republican seats in the House.

Democrat Janelle Stelson won the primary in a key Pennsylvania district and will face Republican Scott Perry in the general election. Stelson, a former news anchor, was criticized for her residency and party affiliation changes. The district is considered endangered for Republicans.

Pennsylvanians are voting in House primary contests, including three GOP-held seats rated as toss up races. Republican Reps. Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, and Scott Perry are running. The primaries are taking place on Tuesday.

The House Freedom Caucus is pushing to add a permanent ban on central bank digital currency to legislation reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, despite opposition from Senate Democrats. The proposal faces a mid-June deadline and is part of a broader effort by conservative Republicans to fight against government surveillance. The Trump administration argues that the spy law is a critical national security tool.