McCaul to forgo 2026 reelection bid, seeking 'new challenge' Texas voters have chosen Rep. Mike McCaul in every election since his first bid in 2004, and his current term expires in January 2027. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-news .. washingtonexaminer-com-congress / / #news / / 3 days 3d Share
Trump's tax credit cuts could undermine pledge to lower energy costs President Trump pledges lower energy costs, but mega tax bill ends credits for energy-efficient home improvements. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-congress .. washingtonexaminer-com-policy / / #politics / / 5 days 5d Share
Cassidy begs RFK Jr. to support whooping cough vaccine after multiple infant deaths Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) wrote to HHS Secretary RFK Jr., urging his support of the whooping cough vaccine amid a nationwide outbreak. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-congress .. washingtonexaminer-com-policy .. washingtonexaminer-com-healthcare / / #politics / / 5 days 5d Share
Thune finds Senate path to ease Trump nominee frustration In an interview, Thune called a change in Senate rules, which advanced along party lines, a middle ground for Republicans. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-news .. washingtonexaminer-com-congress / / #news / / 5 days 5d Share
Electric vehicle sales surge globally and in US as tax credits near end Global electric vehicle sales experienced a boost last month, including in the United States, with 1.7 million purchases worldwide. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-congress .. washingtonexaminer-com-policy / / #politics / / 5 days 5d Share
Charlie Kirk assassination puts conservative youth movement at a turning point Charlie Kirk, assassinated at 31, built Turning Point USA into a national force in conservative youth politics. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-news .. washingtonexaminer-com-white-house .. washingtonexaminer-com-congress .. washingtonexaminer-com-campaigns / / #news / / 6 days 6d Share
Rejoining Congress would mean a big pay cut for this top Hill staffer As Rep. John Rose's chief of staff, former Rep. Van Hilleary made almost $40,000 more than his boss in 2024. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-news .. washingtonexaminer-com-congress / / #news / / 6 days 6d Share
Whitehouse vs. the White House: A Rhode Island Democrat emerges as a top Trump antagonist It could be telling that Trump has mostly passed over Whitehouse's barbs in silence. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-news .. washingtonexaminer-com-congress .. washingtonexaminer-com-white-house / / #news / / 6 days 6d Share
Gaza conflict drives some AIPAC-backed Democrats to reject 2026 cash Over the last month, three House Democrats have sworn off contributions from AIPAC after accepting them in prior election cycles. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-news .. washingtonexaminer-com-congress .. washingtonexaminer-com-campaigns / / #news / / 6 days 6d Share
Candidate quality matters: Republican primary voters need to put their party in the best position to win It's necessary for the GOP to select the best candidates who not only align with the party's objectives but are free of serious moral issues. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-congress .. washingtonexaminer-com-news .. washingtonexaminer-com-politics / / #politics / / 6 days 6d Share