Scandals roil OH-9 GOP primary in final 8 days

Eight days from the May 5 primary, three of Ohio's 9th Congressional District Republican candidates — Derek Merrin, Josh Williams, and Madison Sheahan — are facing damaging headlines.

Scandals roil OH-9 GOP primary in final 8 days

The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun

After 40 days of gridlock, the U.S. Senate advanced a bipartisan deal to end the Trump administration’s record-breaking shutdown. The bill restores food assistance for 42 million Americans and brings back laid-off federal workers, but Democrats remain divided over the omission of key Affordable Care Act subsidies — the very issue that sparked the shutdown.

The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun

California voters approve measure to redraw congressional maps

California voters on Tuesday approved Proposition 50, a measure that redraws the state’s congressional districts to favor Democrats and potentially shift control of the U.S. House. The vote marks a major political victory for Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats, who cast the effort as a response to GOP-led gerrymanders in states like Texas.

California voters approve measure to redraw congressional maps

Energized Dems trumpet wins in state elections, buckle up for midterms

Democrats swept major elections nationwide this week, claiming key state and local victories they say signal growing voter backlash against Donald Trump’s leadership. While Democratic leaders hailed the results as momentum heading into 2026, Trump called on Senate Republicans to abolish the filibuster — a move even some in his own party resisted.

Energized Dems trumpet wins in state elections, buckle up for midterms