Most Americans feel the Trump administration has not clearly explained the U.S.’ goals in the conflict with Iran. Explanation — or the perceived lack of one — is linked to whether people support it or not. The longer Americans believe the conflict will last, the more they disapprove. Half the country believes it’ll be months,
The Senate is expected to vote on Democratic Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine's war powers resolution to rein in President Donald Trump's war authorities in Iran this week.
Former Democratic Rep. Colin Allred, who ran for U.S. Senate last cycle, is seeking to upset Rep. Julie Johnson (D), who currently represents the 32nd Congressional District, in the redrawn 33rd Congressional District. The redrawn 32nd District, now expected to vote solidly Republican, has eight candidates vying for the GOP primary nod. Two Democrats are…
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales is facing a tougher than expected primary bid in the solidly red 23rd Congressional District of Texas, after explosive allegations over an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide came to light. The southwestern Texas-area congressman has faced mounting calls to resign, even from his fellow House Republicans. Meanwhile,…
A handful of primary contests for all four House seats are underway in Arkansas on Tuesday. Incumbent Republican Reps. Rick Crawford of the 1st Congressional District, Steve Womack of the 3rd Congressional District and Bruce Westerman of the 4th Congressional District are not facing any challengers and have advanced to the November general election. Rep….
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R) is fighting to hang on to his seat in a contested GOP primary for Texas’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday. Steve Toth, a state representative, who is backed by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R), as well as Martin Etwop and Nicholas Plumb are vying for the GOP nod. Other incumbents seeking…
Rep. Al Green (D) is running in a Tuesday primary in the Lone Star State’s 18th Congressional District after he was redistricted out of Texas’s 9th Congressional District earlier this year. He is facing off with incumbent Rep. Christian Menefee, teeing up a generational battle within the party. Other incumbents seeking to retain their seat…