The House on Wednesday advanced the National Defense Authorization Act for the next fiscal year, sending the massive defense policy bill to the Senate for final passage.

With millions of Americans expecting health insurance premium hikes in less than three weeks and no viable healthcare bills sitting in the U. S.

A significant number of politicians have already revealed they are not seeking reelection ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Allred said in a statement that "a bruising Senate Democratic primary and runoff" would endanger the party's chances of winning the Senate race.

Republicans also expect a hotly contested primary among the incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, state Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt.

From the Texas battle for U.S. Senate to who's running to be the state's next governor, here are the key races — and candidates — to be watching as we head into 2026.

In a last-minute shake-up, Democrat Colin Allred announced Monday morning he is dropping out of the U.S. Senate race in Texas, hours before Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed paperwork to enter the Democratic primary for the race.

National Democrats are adding the Iowa House and Senate to their 2026 target map, citing recent over-performance in special elections and new opportunities to cut into GOP control in Des Moines.

Having passed the Indiana House last week, the redistricting bill President Donald Trump requested now begins its uncertain journey through the Senate.