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April 23

Dick Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, won't seek re-election

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Senate Democrat, is retiring after 30 years of service. The powerful Judiciary Committee chairman will step down at the end of his term.

April 23

'Squad' Dem blasts Trump after visiting detained college students

Rep. Ayanna Pressley joined Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Jim McGovern for a press conference after visiting detained college students Mahmoud Khalil and Rumeysa Ozturk.

April 23

Congresswoman Mary Miller calls for federal investigations into Illinois over trans athletes in girls' sports

Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., sent a letter to the Departments of Justice and Education, pleading for probes of her state for letting trans athletes in girls' sports.

April 23

25 'vulnerable' House Dems targeted by GOP ad blitz offering airfare to El Salvador

Republicans are targeting 25 "vulnerable" House Democrats with a digital ad blitz offering to buy them plane tickets to El Salvador, saying they should take 'plenty of selfies.'

April 22

Former NFL kicker Jay Feely launches run for Congress

Feely will be entering the race to replace outgoing Rep. Andy Biggs, who is pursuing a bid to be Arizona’s next governor.

April 22

House Republican enters race for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat, setting up high-stakes GOP primary

Rep. Andy Barr is jumping into the race to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell in the November 2026 elections.

April 22

House Republican asks Trump DOJ to criminally prosecute ex-New York Gov Andrew Cuomo

The House Oversight Committee referred former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, now a New York City mayoral candidate, to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution.

April 22

Republicans troll Dems' El Salvador visits with offer to foot travel bill – in exchange for one thing

Republican elections groups are seizing on Democrats' recent trips to El Salvador ahead of the 2026 midterms.

April 22

Democrats' identity crisis: Youth revolt rocks party after Trump comeback

We don’t know what the political real estate market will look like in 2026, but Democrats now occupy a remote, unfamiliar province and are trying to map and navigate this alien territory.

April 22

GOP lawmaker touts $19M Trump tariff success story in her district: 'New model for American manufacturing'

Rep. Erin Houchin is anticipating job growth in her district after a bike company announced plans to expand U.S. production amid President Trump's China tariffs.