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Ilhan Omar successfully fended off four challengers in her Democratic primary to head to the general election for a fifth term representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. She has solidified her spot by appealing to the increasingly progressive voter bloc in the district, which hosts the largest concentration of Somali Americans.

Ilhan Omar secured her nomination for a fifth term representing Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District after defeating four challengers in the Democratic primary. Having become a prominent progressive voice, she will advance to the general election in November to face the Republican nominee. The race was analyzed by the Cook Political Report and is considered solid Democrat.

State election officials warn that the SAVE America Act would impose massive burdens on Minnesota's electoral systems, causing disruption by requiring documentary proof of citizenship for registration and photo ID at polling places. Experts note that should this legislation pass into law, it would upend elections in Minnesota. These warnings are made despite evidence from a 2024 study suggesting the narrative that state voter rolls contain rampant noncitizen voting is inaccurate.

Rep. Andy Ogles lost his bid for re-election in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District. Consequently, Charlie Hatcher was chosen by Republican voters to face Chaz Molder, who won Democratic nomination, regardless of the general election outcome. Governor Bill Lee issued a late endorsement supporting Charlie Hatcher.

Vermont’s GOP primary for the U.S. House seat features Gerald Malloy and Mark Coester, both previous congressional candidates who lost by large margins. Malloy has a military and defense industry background, while Coester is a Vermont-based small business owner in logging, fishing, and maple sugaring. The winner will face Becca Balint in the November general election.

President Donald Trump is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the 'Sunshine Protection Act,' which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The bill passed the House in July but faces opposition in the Senate, with some lawmakers arguing it would reduce morning sunlight and harm safety and well-being. Trump highlights potential benefits like reduced crime and health risks, while critics like Sen. Tom Cotton warn of late winter sunrises.

President Donald Trump is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the 'Sunshine Protection Act' to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The bill passed the House in July but faces opposition in the Senate, with critics like Sen. Tom Cotton arguing it would reduce morning sunlight. Trump claims the change would reduce accidents, crime, and health risks, while supporters like Sen. Rick Scott push for swift Senate action.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee endorsed Charlie Hatcher, a candidate challenging Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in the Republican U.S. House primary. Lee highlighted Hatcher's conservative values and prior service as Agriculture Commissioner. The endorsement occurred after early voting ended but before the August 6 primary.

Republican leaders in Ohio are divided over how to handle allegations against U.S. Rep. Max Miller, who denies claims of domestic abuse from his ex-wife and ex-girlfriend. The situation has sparked internal party tensions as concerns grow about losing a key House seat in the 7th Congressional District.

Christina Hines, a prosecutor, secured the Democratic nomination for Michigan's 10th Congressional District. Democrats aim to flip the Republican-leaning district with her focus on affordability and victims' rights. The Republican incumbent, John James, is vacating the seat to run for governor.

Michael Bouchard, a Bronze Star veteran and Republican congressional candidate, secured the GOP primary in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District with an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Bouchard, a military veteran with deployments to Iraq and the U.S. southern border, will challenge Democratic nominee Carl Marlinga in a district previously represented by Rep. John James, who stepped down to pursue a gubernatorial bid.

Governor Bill Lee has endorsed Charlie Hatcher as the GOP candidate for Tennessee’s District 5 in the U.S. House of Representatives, challenging incumbent Rep. Andy Ogles in the August 6 primary. Hatcher, a dairy farmer and former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner, received support from Lee and former Gov. Bill Haslam. The primary winner will face Independent candidates and the Democratic nominee in November.

Virginia Democrats are selecting nominees for two U.S. House seats in August primaries, aiming to flip them in the midterms. The primary season faced disruptions due to a failed redistricting effort, which led to candidates adjusting campaigns after the state Supreme Court invalidated the redrawn maps. Governor Abigail Spanberger expressed optimism about Democratic chances to win multiple seats despite the challenges.

Sen. Bernie Moreno accused Rep. Max Miller, his former son-in-law, of being unfit to serve in Congress due to domestic abuse allegations from Miller's ex-wife, who is Moreno's daughter. Miller denied the allegations and criticized Moreno's statement as politically motivated. Court documents detailed incidents including physical altercations and a custody dispute over their daughter, though no charges have been filed against Miller.

Sen. Bernie Moreno accused Rep. Max Miller, his former son-in-law, of being unfit for Congress due to domestic abuse allegations from Miller's ex-wife. Miller denied the allegations and criticized Moreno's public statement as politically motivated. No charges have been filed against Miller.

Sen. Bernie Moreno accused Rep. Max Miller of being unfit for Congress due to domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, who is Moreno's daughter. Miller denies the allegations and claims the accusations are politically motivated. The couple's custody battle over their daughter involves an investigation into a suspicious injury, though no charges have been filed against Miller.

Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio accused Rep. Max Miller, his former son-in-law, of being unfit for Congress due to domestic abuse allegations from Miller's ex-wife, Moreno's daughter. Miller denied the allegations and criticized Moreno's timing, while court documents detailed claims of physical abuse and a custody dispute over their daughter. No charges have been filed against Miller.

The House Ethics Committee recommended censure for Rep. Chuck Edwards after finding he engaged in unprofessional conduct toward two aides, including giving gifts, making appearance-related comments, and sending affectionate notes. Edwards denied the conduct was sexual, but the committee stated it would be seen as such by a reasonable observer.

Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and who served for nearly three decades, has died.

Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, died at age 83. She served nearly three decades in Congress, chaired the House Appropriations Committee, and was the first woman mayor of Fort Worth. Her career included roles in education, business, and local government before entering national politics.

Kay Granger, a Republican representative from Texas, died at 83. She was the first woman elected mayor of Fort Worth, the first Republican woman from Texas in the U.S. House, and the first female Republican appropriations chair. Granger served in Congress since 1997 and retired in 2023.

Kay Granger, the first woman mayor of Fort Worth and first Republican woman from Texas in the U.S. House, died at 83. She served in Congress for nearly three decades, including as House Appropriations Committee chair, before retiring due to health challenges in 2023.

Senator Bernie Moreno stated that former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House. U.S. Rep. Max Miller denied allegations of abusing his former wife and daughter.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno accused his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, of failing character standards for office and urged him to seek help amid domestic abuse allegations. Miller denied the claims in a public video, vowing to remain in his re-election race, while Emily Moreno alleged he scalded, hit, and threatened her during their marriage.

Redistricting in six Republican-led states has fragmented majority-Black and plurality-Black congressional districts, weakening Black voting influence. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act enabled this shift, with Texas and Florida examples showing Black communities absorbed into majority-white areas.

The U.S. military intercepted Iranian missiles targeting American forces and conducted joint strikes with Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed militias in Iraq. The actions followed recent escalations near the Strait of Hormuz and a House resolution opposing military action in Iran.

The Pentagon reduced the U.S. death toll in a conflict with Iran from 18 to 14 by reclassifying four service members' deaths as occurring after a declared cease-fire. The Trump administration later added these deaths to a new category labeled 'Overseas operations casualties starting July 7th 2026,' distinct from 'Operation Epic Fury,' to obscure ongoing hostilities. The administration claims the conflict is now a separate operation, delaying congressional oversight under the War Powers Resolution.

John Rose is a Republican candidate for Governor of Tennessee, a U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional District, CEO of Boson Software, and owner of Rose Family Farm. His campaign focuses on infrastructure, healthcare access, education, and conservative governance to protect Tennessee’s values and affordability.

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $500 million Foreign Military Financing allocation for Taiwan in the 2027 fiscal year appropriations bill, signaling congressional support for Taiwan’s defense despite President Trump’s ongoing hesitation to approve a $14 billion weapons package. Analysts suggest the funding could facilitate ongoing arms sales, though Trump has not withdrawn previous unfulfilled deals.

The U.S. House passed the Stop Insider Trading Act, banning lawmakers and their families from buying stocks and requiring public notice for sales. The bill faces Senate uncertainty due to Democratic opposition over excluded officials and attached provisions, including the controversial SAVE America Act. A separate stricter measure, the HONEST Act, is stalled in the Senate.

The U.S. House passed the Stop Insider Trading Act, banning Congress members and families from buying new stocks and requiring public notice before selling existing holdings. The bill faces Senate uncertainty due to partisan divisions and a controversial provision linking it to the SAVE America Act, which Democrats oppose. Critics argue the measure does not fully ban stock trading and excludes the president and cabinet.

A bill to rename a Coral Springs post office after Nancy Metayer is advancing in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Jared Moskowitz introduced the bill, which passed a committee and is awaiting a full House vote. Metayer was killed at her home, and her husband, arrested in connection to the crime, has pleaded not guilty.

The US House passed a $1.5 trillion defense budget containing a provision to permanently integrate US and Israeli military technology, bypassing future congressional oversight. The provision, Section 219, faces bipartisan opposition and is stalled in the Senate amid criticism over deepening US-Israeli military ties during ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Iran.

President Trump stated that a 30-year U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement requires Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords, while experts warn the deal lacks safeguards against uranium enrichment. Houthi rebels in Yemen threatened to blockade Saudi Arabia and attacked oil tankers, spiking oil prices. The U.S. House passed a resolution to halt military action in Iran and a $95 billion budget proposal, while Trump discussed meeting baseball star Shohei Ohtani and promoting data centers.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution directing President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran unless Congress approves, while the Senate blocked a similar measure. The House vote was 214-208 with four Republicans joining Democrats.

The US House passed a resolution directing President Trump to halt military action against Iran without Congressional approval, while the Senate blocked a similar measure. The House vote saw bipartisan support with four Republicans joining Democrats, but the Senate maintained backing for Trump. The conflict has escalated with increased US airstrikes and Iranian retaliation.

The US House of Representatives passed a symbolic resolution urging President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran, though the concurrent resolution lacks legal force and is unlikely to influence Trump's actions as the Middle East conflict escalates.

The US House of Representatives voted 214-208 to direct President Donald Trump to halt US military action against Iran unless Congress authorizes it. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the resolution, but it is described as symbolic, as similar measures have not ended the conflict.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution directing President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran, with 214-208 votes, including support from four Republicans alongside Democrats.

The US House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution directing Donald Trump to withdraw US military from Iran, with the vote resulting in 214-208. The resolution is largely symbolic as the Trump administration deems it unconstitutional. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure.