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- Kathy Hochul is trying to hold the center in a disruptive political ageby By Nick Reisman on September 7, 2026 at 7:00 pm
The moderate New York governor is running for reelection and must help her down-ballot candidates win.
- How Talarico is countering Trump's midterms conventionby By Adam Wren on September 4, 2026 at 7:17 pm
The Texas Democratic Senate candidate is hosting a statewide food drive to highlight the high cost of groceries, according to plans shared first with POLITICO.
- ‘I don't think anyone is really comfortable’: Democrat leading on AI raises alarms at Trump, Zuckerberg callby By Riley Rogerson and Kelsey Brugger on September 4, 2026 at 6:26 pm
Rep. Lori Trahan said she and other House Democrats would haul in tech CEOs, like Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, if her party takes back the majority.
- House Dem election leader’s message to states: Count fasterby By Riley Rogerson on September 4, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the House Administration Committee, is encouraging states to pick up the pace on their ballot counting.
- Capitol agenda: What Johnson’s early exit could leave behindby By Calen Razor on September 4, 2026 at 11:59 am
An early dismissal plan means House lawmakers have just one more work week in Washington before the elections, and a short list of priorities are now in serious doubt.
- Casten tells Waters he won’t challenge her for Financial Services gavel — but won’t rule it out publiclyby By Jasper Goodman on September 4, 2026 at 1:00 am
Rep. Sean Casten has previously said he would back Rep. Maxine Waters’ bid to become Financial Services chair if Democrats retake the House.
- Virginia Democrat says FBI monitored his calls in corruption probeby By Cheyanne M. Daniels on September 3, 2026 at 10:11 pm
Suhas Subramanyam said FBI and DOJ informed him his calls were monitored as part of case involving a Virginia state senator.
- AI and crypto groups were among the biggest players in this year’s primaries. Here’s how they did.by By Jessica Piper and Jason Beeferman on September 3, 2026 at 9:30 pm
Newly created super PACs mostly got their candidates — but also lost some high-profile races.