Montana voters are weighing in on this year’s 2026 House races in a Tuesday primary. The 1st Congressional District is open, with Rep. Ryan Zinke (R) retiring this cycle. Democrats view the seat as a prime pick-up opportunity despite the district’s red leanings. Troy Downing, a Republican, is seeking reelection in the 2nd Congressional District….

California voters will select which top two candidates in its 52 House districts will face off this November. There are six open seats, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D) 11th Congressional District. She is retiring after nearly three decades of service. Last year’s Democratic-led redistricting in the state also muddled contests in GOP-held districts…

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Trump administration is “not moving forward” with its $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, though he left unclear how the Justice Department will cement that commitment. “We are not moving forward with the fund. Period,” Blanche told House appropriators, referring to Monday statement from the department saying it would “abide”

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday hammered President Trump’s decision to make Bill Pulte the acting director of national intelligence (DNI), saying Pulte’s lack of security experience not only puts the country at risk but also threatens any bipartisan deal to reauthorize the government’s spying powers.  “The appointment of Bill Pulte as the…

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) and former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) were among those who immediately pushed back against Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) for saying in a since-deleted post, amid the beginning of Pride month, that “Homosexuality has no place in America.” “Happy Nuclear Family Month,” Ogles said on social media before later deleting the…