June 24, 2020 Engel falls behind insurgent left-wing challenger in preliminary results, as Ocasio-Cortez wins primary Longtime U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel of New York, who was first elected in 1988 and rose to become one of the most powerful Democrats in the House, was substantially trailing middle school principal Jamaal Bowman in Tuesday's primary -- which could mark the second major upset of a veteran New York City Democratic congressman in just two years.
June 23, 2020 Insurgents from the left threaten to upend Dem Party plans in Tuesday primaries The progressive wing of the Democratic Party hasn’t had much to celebrate at the ballot box since populist Sen. Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign two-and-a-half months ago. But the left appears to be storming back.
June 23, 2020 This senator wants to give you a big tax credit to take a vacation Sen. Martha McSally has pitched a new bill that would give Americans a hefty financial incentive to take a vacation and revive the tourism industry that's been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
June 22, 2020 Trump endorsements cause uproar in New Hampshire GOP primaries President Trump's re-election campaign and the RNC are being accused of "rigging" two competitive GOP primaries in New Hampshire
June 19, 2020 Engel fights to hold onto seat against AOC-backed challenger: What to know about the June 23 primaries Even as electoral news has taken a back seat to the coronavirus pandemic and the unrest following the death of George Floyd, several important contests are coming to a vote on Tuesday — from dueling primary challenges among New York Democrats to competitions for a handful of open House seats.
June 18, 2020 Montana Gov. Steve Bullock's coronavirus task force includes high-value donors, records show Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, who is running as a Senate candidate in a tight race rated a toss-up by the Cook Political Report, filled his 24-member coronavirus task force with several high-dollar donors who then informed his administration how to distribute more than $1 billion in federal stimulus aid, records reviewed by ӣƵ show.
June 17, 2020 Nebraska Democratic Party calls on Senate nominee to drop out over lewd text The Nebraska Democratic Party has pulled support for Senate nominee Chris Janicek and is urging him to withdraw from the race after learning of a sexually inappropriate message he allegedly sent to a female campaign staffer.
June 15, 2020 Hickenlooper apologizes for past ‘slave ship’ comment: ‘I recognize that my comments were painful’ Former Colorado governor and Democratic Senate candidate John Hickenlooper apologized Monday for six years ago comparing politicians to slaves being whipped in an “an ancient slave ship.”
June 15, 2020 Dems use Kavanaugh dissent in gay rights case to renew criticism of Sen. Collins Critics of Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, renewed their attacks Monday on the perpetual swing-vote senator after Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh -- whom she helped confirm -- dissented on a decision that effectively incorporated gay and transgender people into a protected class under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
June 15, 2020 Dem establishment favorite McGrath faces last-minute primary threat from the left in bid for McConnell seat Democratic Senate candidate Amy McGrath of Kentucky – showcasing her grassroots appeal – took to Twitter this weekend to tout her fundraising prowess.