Money Surges Toward House Democratic Hopefuls
Congressional seats continue to lean further in the direction of Democratic candidates, as donors give unusual support to challengers.
Republicans
Which Trump Should Be Believed On Overturning Roe v. Wade?
The apparently mixed signals of the moment do not really suggest any further evolution in the president's abortion thinking. They suggest a strategy for confirming whomever the president picks.
Poll: Democrats Fired Up Against Trump In Midterms, But GOP Rallying Around Him
A new Pew poll finds that Americans on both sides of the aisle are more enthusiastic than usual about voting this fall and the president is a bigger factor than at any time in more than three decades.
Family Separation Is Trump's Immigration Policy. Here's Why He Won't Own It
The policy is unpopular, and vulnerable Republicans in competitive districts stand to be punished by voters in the midterms if this continues much longer. So Trump is trying to flip the script.
Supreme Court Punts On Partisan Gerrymandering, Leaving Status Quo In Place
The court on Monday, in twin partisan gerrymandering cases from Wisconsin and Maryland, said either that challengers didn't have standing or didn't weigh in on the merits of the case.
Trump Injects Chaos Into Immigration Debate — Opposing, Then Backing GOP Bill
Trump said Friday that he would not sign a House GOP immigration bill crafted to meet his policy demands, triggering confusion. Later, a White House spokesman said the president backed the measure.
Trump Is Sticking To His Playbook To Win The Midterms
His approval numbers, the economy — even the Russia probe — could all help Trump boost the GOP. But some in the White House worry Republicans in Congress don't understand the headwinds 2018 brings.
Primary Takeaways: Voters Send Parties Further Apart
Republicans and Democrats are heading in totally different directions, highlighted by Georgia's primaries for governor. And the progressive vs. establishment fight fizzled on the Democratic side.
To Quell Growing Rebellion, House GOP Leaders Promise Action On Immigration In June
Over initial objections by House GOP leaders, the House is expected to take up immigration legislation next month that threatens to further divide the party in the middle of an election year.
After Tuesday's Primaries, Democratic Divisions Take Hold In Midterm Battle
Progressive candidates beat more centrist Democrats in key races Tuesday night in the types of competitive districts the party needs to win to take back the House this fall.