2026Talks

House Republicans deadlock over funding days before the government shuts down, a New Deal-style jobs training program aims to ease the impacts of climate change, and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas appeared at donor events for the right-wing Koch network.

The Pentagon wants to help service members denied benefits under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," advocates back a new federal office of gun violence prevention, and a top GOP member assures the Ukrainian president more help is coming.

McConnell warns government shutdowns are "a loser for Republicans," Schumer takes action to sidestep Sen. Tuberville's opposition to military appointments, and advocates call on Connecticut governor to upgrade election infrastructure.

Some GOP state election officials are pushing back against disinformation, President Biden urges the U-N General Assembly to continue supporting Ukraine, and Pennsylvania celebrates National Voter Registration Day by enacting automatic motor-voter registration.

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer rejects a short term House plan to fund the government, and Democrats move to suspend Senate rules to speed their funding bills. Meanwhile, California Democrats want to take Trump off the ballot.

Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says the House GOP is in a "civil war," Trump questions the validity of American democracy, and the Texas Senate acquits AG Ken Paxton.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy welcomes hardline Republicans' threats to oust him, the Wisconsin Senate votes to fire the state's top election official, and advocates call for more humane treatment of migrants.

Sen. Mitt Romney says he won't seek re-election, opening the way for a younger leader. United Auto Workers could plan strikes, as their contract expires. DACA is declared unlawful by a federal judge, but is staying in place for now.

The House moves forward with an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden, an activist looks to have Donald Trump's federal criminal case televised and young voters seek sweeping changes.  

Activists hold demonstration in House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office over HIV-AIDS funding. Election deniers tout new AI tool as a way to promote election integrity. And a Bernalillo County Sheriff opposes Gov. Lujan Grisham's order on firearms.  

As a government shutdown looms, hardline Republicans remain firm on their demands. In spite of trouble in Georgia, Senator Lindsey Graham still supports Donald Trump. And a Boston University social scientist says media consumers need to be in a "constant state of vigilance."

Local races grow increasingly "nationalized," military leaders say a senator's hold on personnel puts our national security at risk, and Wisconson Republicans aim to impeach a new State Supreme Court Justice.  

A lawsuit aims to remove Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot, Alabama abortion advocates fight for out-of-state abortion rights, and organizers seek a commission to study reparations.

US lawmakers ramp up, with days to keep the government from shutting down. Senator Whitehouse files an ethics complaint over an interview Justice Alito gave. And a federal court rejects Alabama's congressional map for gerrymandering black voters.

Young voters are being courted and thwarted by lawmakers nationwide, Gen Z shows unprecedented support for unions and striking workers, and tech platforms scale back efforts to fight election disinformation.

Union leaders celebrate Labor Day, though Kaiser-Permanente workers are looking to strike. An impeachment inquiry into President Biden could have budget implications. And people are calling for aging elected officials to step down.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp rejects calls from GOP lawmakers for a special session to examine Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Justice Clarence Thomas discloses trips paid for by a right-wing billionaire. Texas Supreme Court allows a ban on gender-affirming care for youth.

A Tennessee special legislative session on guns ends with little action, conservatives rally to keep former President Donald Trump on New Hampshire's 2024 ballot, and millions more workers could get overtime pay.

Election officials are seeking federal funding to safeguard elections, rural voters are speaking out on issues important to them, and the federal government picks the first round of drugs Medicare will negotiate.

Democrats in Florida blame Gov. DeSantis for fostering hate and discrimination after a shooting leaves  three black people dead. Former President Trump loses some support post-GOP debate. A new report speculates election disinformation will intensify in 2024.

The Feds open a civil rights investigation into the Jacksonville shooting, thousands commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington, and "green amendments" seek to hold governments accountable for worsening climate change.

Former President Trump surrenders himself to Fulton County, political experts feel the Republican primary debate distinguished the candidates, and New York asks the federal government for help with migrants.

Rudy Giuliani surrenders at the Fulton County jail, Republican presidential hopefuls debate with Trump notably absent, and protest signs are allowed in the Tennessee statehouse after a judge blocked a new GOP rule.

Improved civics education could help bridge political divides, swing state Wisconsin hosts the first Republican presidential debate, and Tennessee lawmakers approve new rules limiting speech on the House floor.

Former Presidential adviser thinks Trump and Biden shouldn't be running for president, polls find democracy is on the line with the current political climate and school districts navigate new laws on transgender students.