Cameron Joseph

While many Americans aren't feeling the impacts of the government shutdown, federal workers just missed their first paycheck – the latest blow in a tough year.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a case which asks whether using race as a factor in drawing congressional maps is a violation of the Constitution. The decision could render toothless the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The Supreme Court sounded sympathetic during oral arguments on Wednesday to significantly constraining a crucial provision of the Voting Rights

Republicans and Democrats aren’t talking. They’re pressuring each other to give in as effects of the weekslong government shutdown are taking hold.

The Trump administration’s move to withhold funding for the massive Gateway tunnel project raises the stakes in the closely contested governor’s race in New Jersey.

The sweeping victories in states from Virginia to California show the depth and breadth of Democratic strength one year after President Donald Trump’s 202…

Democrats' sweeping election victories sent a tremor through Washington. The question is whether it is strong enough to knock loose negotiations to end the government shutdown.

The House is set to pass a bill calling to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. It represents House Republicans' first major break with President Trump this year – a divide that's hidden somewhat by his last-minute support for the measure.

Where the 2026 midterms stand right now, according to POLITICO’s reporters.

The midterms are just two months away, and Republicans are growing more nervous.