Rep. Randy Feenstra conceded the GOP primary for Iowa governor on Tuesday, a shocking upset after he earned President Donald Trump’s last-minute endorsement. Feenstra announced in a speech to supporters that he called Zach Lahn, another Republican candidate for governor, to congratulate him. Lahn held a very slight edge in results around midnight Eastern time,…
The ruling is a victory for Republicans, who have sought to retain their slim majority in the House of Representatives by redistricting in various states. Read More
Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek won his Senate primary Tuesday, a victory for national Democrats who helped boost him as they seek to flip the critical seat. He will face Rep. Ashley Hinson, the GOP nominee, to compete in what has become one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races, as both parties battle…
California votes on Tuesday in a primary election that will choose two finalists for governor and Los Angeles mayor while also testing newly redrawn congressional lines that could tip the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read More
Intelligence community veterans have warned that Pulte is ill-prepared for the job and could target Trump’s foes in the role. Read More
THE EMPIRE STATE STRIKES BACK: New York Democrats are moving full bore ahead with their plans to join the nationwide redistricting war. And their efforts are more expansive than their constitutional amendment to allow mid-decade changes to congressional maps: Democrats are also moving a measure that would permanently give the Legislature the authority to decide…
In his role atop the housing finance agency, Bill Pulte has used his access to mortgage records to refer some top Trump enemies for prosecution. Read More
In conversation with CNBC’s Emily Wilkins, the House leader laid out Democrats’ path to a majority next Congress and plans to rein in President Donald Trump. Read More
Iowa’s Senate primary between state Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach Wahls could be critical as Democrats look to take back power in Congress. Read More