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At the Races: Can ‘joy’ give Democrats the House gavel?

By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 22, 2024 at 2:30pm
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., walks through the Capitol basement on Sept. 12, 2023 after calling Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., “out of compliance" with an agreement he made with members of the Republican conference to win the speakership. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Gaetz wins Florida primary easily, Scott to face Mucarsel-Powell

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 20, 2024 at 8:39pm
President Joe Biden, center, and Vice President Kamala Harris, second from left, appear with their families after Biden addressed the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Monday.

Democrats cram opening night with tributes, contrasts with Trump

By Jason Dick and Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 20, 2024 at 5:28am
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce economic policy proposals Friday.

Harris to propose tax cuts for newborns, funds for first-time homebuyers

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 16, 2024 at 7:00am
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 17.

Challenge to Gaetz among races to watch in Florida primaries

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 16, 2024 at 5:32am

At the Races: Crypto campaigning

By Daniela Altimari, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 15, 2024 at 2:30pm
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, left, appears with his former chief of staff George Helmy in a photo distributed in September 2023, when he announced Helmy's departure from that position.

Murphy to appoint George Helmy to replace Menendez in Senate

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 14, 2024 at 11:37pm

At the Races: Don’t forget the Motor City (counts votes slowly)

By Niels Lesniewski, Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted August 8, 2024 at 2:30pm
Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference at the Capitol Hill Club on Dec. 1, 2021.

Newhouse beaten by Trump-backed challenger in Washington primary

By Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 7, 2024 at 9:58am, Updated at 8:50pm
Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., prepares to testify at a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing in the Capitol Visitor Center on Feb. 7, 2019.

Minnesota Gov. Walz brings rural, military background to Harris ticket

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 6, 2024 at 9:06am, Updated at 10:52am