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38 Congressional Lawmakers Won’t Seek Reelection in 2024
"Washington, D.C., is broken; it is hard to get anything done," one lawmaker said, citing the House speakership fiasco.

Gallego Is Ahead of Lake, Sinema in New Poll on Arizona Senate Race
The seat is necessary for Democrats to retain control of the U.S. Senate beyond 2024.

Republican Senator Says He’d Bite Teamster President in Fight
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders had to stop Sen. Markwayne Mullin from attacking a witness on Tuesday.

Warren Chastises GOP Over Bill to Allow Schools to Bar LGBTQ Kids From Lunches
"This is not a complex issue," Warren said, blasting Republicans for proposing a change to existing LGBTQ protections.

Trump Ally and Election Denier Kari Lake Launches 2024 GOP Senate Bid in Arizona
She enters what could be a true toss-up race against Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and Rep. Ruben Gallego.

Mitt Romney Announces He Won’t Seek Another Term in the Senate
"It’s time for a new generation of leaders," Romney, 76, said in a message announcing his impending retirement.

GOP Congress Members Are Calling for McConnell to Resign After Second Freeze Up
Amid growing GOP infighting, Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called McConnell unfit for office.

Critics Say Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Is Enabling GOP Obstructionism
Sen. Dick Durbin’s adherence to the blue slip rule has allowed Republicans to hinder the judicial confirmation process.

With Feinstein Replacement Effort Obstructed, Dems’ Path Forward Is Unclear
A dozen Biden judges are awaiting a vote from the evenly split Senate Judiciary Committee.

Amid Pressure to Resign, Feinstein Asks Senate to Replace Her on Judiciary Panel
Rep. Ro Khanna said her absence has delayed efforts to advance judicial nominees who will protect the right to abortion.