Voters in Omaha, Nebraska, are playing what could prove to be a unique role in this year’s election. Democrats are spreading “Blue Dot” yard signs as a reminder that this small pocket of Democrats in what is otherwise a big red state could very well determine the outcome of the election.
With Republicans in danger of losing their majority in the House, they’re turning to Democrat-controlled seats in Middle America. But with each party trying to appeal to the middle, contrasting standpoints on key policies are dwindling. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has insights into the battle for the undecided voter.
The prospect of lawmakers taking a break from the campaign trail to return to Washington looks increasingly likely, with former President Donald Trump saying he would be “in favor” of a special session to provide more funding for disaster relief. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has more on the decisions Congress will have to make […]
In Pennsylvania, U.S. Senate polls are tightening, but a key House district seems to be moving further to the left. The Cook Political Report has changed its rating of Pennsylvania’s 10th district from “leans Republican” to a “toss-up.” NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has more on the issue.
Early voting has kicked off in North Carolina, as the state continues recovering from Hurricane Helene. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the swing state. NTD’s Melina Wisecup has the latest on who’s likely to win in key races across the state.
The race for control of the House couldn’t be tighter. Democrats only need a net gain of four seats to take back the gavel, and polls are indicating they have a real chance at securing the 218 needed.
Abortion and immigration took center stage on Tuesday at Pennsylvania’s last debate between two U.S. Senate candidates Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Republican millionaire businessman Dave McCormick. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has the highlights from the crucial contest.
This year’s fight for the gavel could come down to a handful of states—or even a single congressional race. This year’s toss-up races are even more competitive since they are down the ballot from the presidential election. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup takes a look at the House seats most vulnerable to flipping.
The race for control of the House of Representatives couldn’t be tighter. Democrats need a net gain of four seats to flip the chamber in their favor, and the most vulnerable are embracing their independence from partisan politics.
Both election campaigns focused on Arizona this week, with vice presidential candidates Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) making stops in the state. Arizona is the first battleground state to kick off early in-person voting. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup gives us the rundown on how the state is shaping up.
Polls are tightening in Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race, as a recent Cook Political Report shifted the race status to “toss-up.” Democrats are also facing tough odds in Montana, giving the party an uphill battle to hold the majority in the Senate.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Oct. 8 over an attempt by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to apply federal gun control legislation in a way that would prohibit so-called ghost guns. Ghost guns are generally understood to be untraceable firearms that lack serial numbers, were purchased by someone without […]
Pressure is mounting on House and Senate leadership to call lawmakers back to Washington early to give extra money to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for hurricane relief. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined other GOP lawmakers in criticizing the federal response to Hurricane Helene.
President Joe Biden on Friday praised the latest jobs report as “great news for American workers and families” while economists have offered mixed reactions to the new numbers. “Today, we learned our economy gained over 250,000 new jobs in September and unemployment is back down at 4.1 percent,” Biden wrote in a statement on X. […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed on Sunday a heavily debated bill to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) approved by the Legislature in August. Senate Bill 1047, the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, raised the stakes in the debate over AI regulations. If Newsom had signed the bill into law, it would […]
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), chair of the House Select Committee on the CCP, introduced a bill to revoke the lowered capital gains tax rate from American enterprises that invest in the Chinese Communist Party. Rubio wrote of the bill: “Wall Street continues to give money to our adversaries and reap […]
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team on Thursday continued efforts to reverse or reduce a multi-million dollar civil fraud penalty. Trump’s attorneys asked a New York appeals court to reconsider the judgment against the 45th president and his business, the Trump Organization. The five-judge appellate panel heard arguments from both Trump’s lawyers and state prosecutors […]
House Oversight Committee lawmakers on Tuesday investigated the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) political warfare, with a focus on one main tactic: elite capture.
Tech executives from Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft on capitol hill today spotlighting attempts by foreign adversaries to interfere with American elections. One technique, is using AI to generate and promote fake content online.