What does it actually mean to flip Congress?
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
Democrats win House and Senate - what this means for Trump's final two years
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, paving the way for a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office.
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, paving the way for a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office.
Talarico, Paxton make final pitches to Texas voters ahead of Election Day
Both James Talarico and Ken Paxton have wrapped up their U.S. Senate campaigns as voters will head to the polls tomorrow to decide their choice.
Both James Talarico and Ken Paxton have wrapped up their U.S. Senate campaigns as voters will head to the polls tomorrow to decide their choice.
Talarico holds lead over Paxton in latest Texas Senate race poll with Election Day just hours away
The latest poll on the Texas Senate race found that Democrat James Talarico holds a lead over Republican Ken Paxton with Election Day just hours away.
The latest poll on the Texas Senate race found that Democrat James Talarico holds a lead over Republican Ken Paxton with Election Day just hours away.
Paxton slips past Talarico in latest poll as Senate race enters final days
A new poll has found that Republican Ken Paxton has moved past Democrat James Talarico as the race for U.S. Senate enters its final days.
A new poll has found that Republican Ken Paxton has moved past Democrat James Talarico as the race for U.S. Senate enters its final days.
Talarico holds slim lead over Paxton in new poll as Election Day approaches
Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate as Election Day nears, according to a new poll.
Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate as Election Day nears, according to a new poll.
Paxton, Talarico tied in Texas Senate race: FOX News poll
The hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is even, according to a FOX News poll.
The hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is even, according to a FOX News poll.
Texas Senate race: Talarico holds razor-thin lead over Paxton in latest poll
Democrat James Talarico holds a small lead over Republican Ken Paxton as their heated Senate race enters the final stretch.
Democrat James Talarico holds a small lead over Republican Ken Paxton as their heated Senate race enters the final stretch.
Rep. James Talarico greets voters at ACL Music Festival
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was spotted at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday during Weekend Two.
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was spotted at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday during Weekend Two.
Talarico spotted at Austin City Limits after Paxton launches tipline for sightings
Democratic Senate candidate and Texas state Rep. James Talarico was spotted at the Austin City Limits festival on Friday just hours after his Republican rival and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a tipline asking supporters for sightings.
Democratic Senate candidate and Texas state Rep. James Talarico was spotted at the Austin City Limits festival on Friday just hours after his Republican rival and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a tipline asking supporters for sightings.
FULL: Mike Johnson’s 2026 RNC Midterm Convention speech
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. In his remarks, Johnson described the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy,” praised President Donald Trump and Republican policies, and criticized Democrats over taxes, border security, crime, government spending and national defense. Johnson also discussed faith, America’s founding principles and the historical examples of John Quincy Adams and Abraham Lincoln before urging Republicans to turn out in November.
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. In his remarks, Johnson described the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy,” praised President Donald Trump and Republican policies, and criticized Democrats over taxes, border security, crime, government spending and national defense. Johnson also discussed faith, America’s founding principles and the historical examples of John Quincy Adams and Abraham Lincoln before urging Republicans to turn out in November.
FULL: Sen. Ted Cruz 2026 RNC Midterm Convention speech
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas delivers a full speech at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. Cruz reflected on the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death and the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. He praised President Donald Trump, discussed his family’s experience in communist Cuba, criticized Democratic policies and figures, and argued that Sharia law is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas delivers a full speech at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. Cruz reflected on the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death and the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. He praised President Donald Trump, discussed his family’s experience in communist Cuba, criticized Democratic policies and figures, and argued that Sharia law is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution.
Dallas estimates $1.8M security cost for the upcoming Republican National Convention
Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options.
Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options.
Rep. Chuck Edwards ends campaign after ethics committee cites inappropriate conduct
North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured.
North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured.
Talarico leads Paxton in latest poll on Texas US Senate race
The U.S. Senate race in Texas continues to be competitive, according to a poll published Tuesday.
The U.S. Senate race in Texas continues to be competitive, according to a poll published Tuesday.
House narrowly passes $1.15 trillion defense bill: What to know
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.
Senator Mitch McConnell breaks silence: 'Mild pneumonia' developed after fall
Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized after a fall that resulted in a diagnosis of mild pneumonia, providing the first public explanation for his condition after weeks of speculation.
Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized after a fall that resulted in a diagnosis of mild pneumonia, providing the first public explanation for his condition after weeks of speculation.
Lawyer who defended Paxton at impeachment trial backs Talarico
A lawyer who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial three years ago has backed Paxton’s opponent in the upcoming U.S. Senate race.
A lawyer who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial three years ago has backed Paxton’s opponent in the upcoming U.S. Senate race.
Texas lawmaker vows to name highway after Trump as Cornyn retreats from his own effort
A Texas lawmaker has pledged to rename a highway in honor of President Donald Trump after U.S. Sen John Cornyn backed away from his own effort to do the same.
A Texas lawmaker has pledged to rename a highway in honor of President Donald Trump after U.S. Sen John Cornyn backed away from his own effort to do the same.
Trump administration won’t pursue $1.8B “Anti-Weaponization Fund," Acting AG says
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.