Congress
Your guide to what’s happening on Capitol Hill.


Jeffries is known for bringing different groups together, though he’s also clashed with some progressives along the way.


The landmark bill now heads to the House, which is expected to pass it as well.


Maxwell Frost on why he isn’t worried about being the first Gen Z member in Congress.


Democrats are eyeing votes on same-sex marriage protections and electoral reforms.

In several battleground states and competitive districts, these key swing voters put Democrats over the edge.


Sen. Raphael Warnock and former football player Herschel Walker will face off one more time in December.


Pelosi’s legacy as speaker is defined by formidable wins on policy including the Affordable Care Act.


Pelosi is stepping down as Democratic leader. Her successor has big shoes to fill.


Get ready for more oversight, investigations, and maybe even impeachment.


They’re mad about the midterms, and the party’s lack of clear policy agenda.


The lame-duck Congress can avoid the next debt ceiling crisis. They just need to act.


Kevin McCarthy’s bid for speaker of the House, briefly explained.


It all depends on remaining mail ballots in several key states.


A split Congress is likely, but a Warnock win would still benefit Democrats.


Where Congress stands, Democratic gubernatorial triumphs, and more.


There’s one big reason this still matters even though they may still lose the House.


Democrats have taken back the Senate majority with Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s victory.


Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s victory in Nevada breathes hope into the rest of Joe Biden’s presidency.


The New York red mini-wave — and how it might hurt Democrats nationwide — explained.


Boebert could lose her Colorado House race. It would be a stunning upset.


A leading Democratic data analyst explains what happened in 2022 — and why abortion proved to be the decisive issue.


The midterms were a choice, not a referendum.

Big races and congressional majorities haven’t been called, but we have a few clear lessons.


Maxwell Frost, Maura Healey, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders are among the candidates who’ve made history.


Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock will go head-to-head again on December 6.


Buckle up for a messy week of waiting.


Georgia, Nevada, and Wisconsin are some of the closest contests in the country.


His victory is critical for Democrats’ attempts to hang on to their majority.


Vance’s win could well push Senate Republicans further to the right.


As is typically the case, states with more mail-in ballots may need more time to count them.


The GOP has turned to their standards, crime and the economy, to rally voters.


The unexpectedly close contests in Iowa, Utah, and Washington, briefly explained.


If there’s a “red wave,” it could come from Republican pickups in states like Oregon and New York.


There’s one big reason Democrats need to hold the Senate.


The most interesting House races include diverse GOP recruits, new progressives, and Republicans who bucked Trump.


Economists say lawmakers could pass housing, health care, employment, and antitrust legislation to help Americans cope with rising prices.


The party’s closing argument is exploiting voters’ fears.


Here’s what each party would do with power — and what divided government would mean for policy.


Are members of Congress actually safe?


The bombshell allegations plaguing Walker’s campaign, briefly explained.