The Senate is set to vote on dueling health care proposals. Both plans are likely to fail, even as Affordable Care Act premiums are set to skyrocket at the end of the year.

With the partisan exercise behind them, some senators are expressing tepid optimism about a path forward on a health care compromise.

"It is our hope that she is confirmed and submitting her questionnaire is a part of that process," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said

Republicans blocked Democrats’ effort to extend the expiring subsidies while Democrats thwarted a G.O.P. proposal to replace them with direct payments for basic health coverage.

From the Texas battle for U.S. Senate to who's running to be the state's next governor, here are the key races — and candidates — to be watching as we head into 2026.

Former Rep. Colin Allred is ending his U.S. Senate campaign in Texas and instead will attempt a House comeback bid, potentially paving the way for Rep. Jasmine Crockett to enter the race for Democrats' nomination in a state that is critical for the party's long shot hopes to reclaim a Senate majority in next year's midterm elections.

The House and Senate swore in two new members Tuesday, with Del. Kevin Anderson (R-Lower Shore) and Sen. Kevin Harris (D-Calvert, Charles and Prince George's) being seated just in time for a special legislative session next week.

National Democrats are adding the Iowa House and Senate to their 2026 target map, citing recent over-performance in special elections and new opportunities to cut into GOP control in Des Moines.

An Indiana Senate panel has advanced a new House map that aims to give Republicans two additional pickup opportunities next year, though questions remain on whether it has enough support to be

Tucked into Congress’ massive defense policy bill is a provision that would limit Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget unless he provides the House and Senate Armed Services committees with unedited video of US military strikes in the Caribbean.