Al Weaver

Al Weaver

Democrats spend big in Maryland as Hogan keeps race close

Democrats had hoped to put the Maryland Senate race to bed by now. Instead, they are poised to devote time and resources in the deep blue state all the way until November in a bid to keep the seat in party hands. The race between Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) and former Maryland...

Republicans question proposal to boost Secret Service funding

Some Republicans are questioning whether a boost in spending for the Secret Service as part of the upcoming government funding bill would help protect former President Trump in the immediate term. Leaders in both parties have floated a funding boost for the agency after what authorities said was the second assassination attempt against the former...

Democrats look to put Republicans in a bind on IVF

Senate Democrats are trying to put Republicans in a bind as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) plans to hold another vote on in vitro fertilization access this week, a move that comes after former President Trump’s call for insurance companies to cover such treatments divided his supporters.  Democrats have felt the wind at their...

Republicans urge Trump to accept second debate against Harris

Allies of former President Trump are urging him to accept a second debate with Vice President Harris after she turned in a strong performance Tuesday night, effectively putting the ball in Trump’s court for a second meeting. Harris’s team wasted no time calling for another debate, while Trump refused to commit. Some Senate Republicans believe...

Senate rankings: 5 seats most likely to flip

The battle for the Senate is set to hit a crescendo in the coming weeks as campaigns reach another gear and voters increasingly tune in after Labor Day. Republicans have long been the favorite to win back the upper chamber, but Vice President Harris replacing President Biden has further scrambled the playing field for both...

Harris gives Senate Democrats jolt of confidence

Senate Democrats are feeling more confident about their chances of keeping the Senate majority with Vice President Harris leading the ticket, arguing her momentum could lift them despite a nightmare battleground map. The GOP has long been the favorite to take the Senate this fall because Democrats are defending more difficult-to-hold seats. Republicans need only...

Schumer tees up vote on bill to expand child tax credit

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is teeing up a vote on the House’s bill to expand the child tax credit (CTC) later this week, potentially putting a cap on the Senate’s work before the monthlong August recess. A Schumer spokesperson announced that a procedural vote will take place on the $79 billion package later...

Trump, McConnell set for tricky GOP unity moment

Former President Trump is headed to Capitol Hill to strike a unified tone ahead of November with congressional Republicans — including a number of senators he doesn't always see eye to eye with. At the top of the list is Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who Trump has repeatedly feuded with since leaving office....

Trump, McConnell set for tricky GOP unity moment

Former President Trump is headed to Capitol Hill to strike a unified tone ahead of November with congressional Republicans — including a number of senators he doesn't always see eye to eye with. At the top of the list is Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who Trump has repeatedly feuded with since leaving office....