Claudia Grisales
Stories
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The race for the Senate: Here are the top races to watch
Republicans are favored to take control of the chamber thanks to a 2024 map of races that tilts disproportionately in the GOP’s favor. Here are the races to watch.
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Elections in the PNW aren't always easy wins for Democrats in down-ballot races
A trio of Latina Congresswomen are seeking second terms from Pacific Northwest voters. The region is often presumed to be a reliable blue pocket, but down-ballot races are a stronger shade of purple.
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Democrats are trying to close the voting gap between Latino men and women
Democrats hope to use the influence of Latina women who back Vice President Harris to win over Latino men who are backing former President Trump.
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The 'blue dot' around Omaha, Neb., has become a critical focus for Democrats
Democrats are hoping to pick up one electoral college vote for Kamala Harris this year. Their spending is affecting Republican Rep. Don Bacon’s campaign to keep his seat.
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Hearings on first Trump assassination attempt suggest many security failures
A congressional task force investigating the first assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump held their first hearing on Thursday.
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Push for compensation for U.S. nuclear testing fallout resumes on Capitol Hill
Dozens of advocates are blanketing Capitol Hill this week to continue their push for Congress to revive a program that provided compensation for people suffering long-standing impacts from US nuclear testing programs.
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Speaker Johnson announces plan to keep the government funded until Dec. 20
The measure does not include any part of the SAVE Act, the election security proposal backed by former President Donald Trump.
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Inside the race for a key New Mexico swing district
New Mexico's 2nd congressional district has flipped red to blue and back since it was established in 1969. Rep. Gabe Vasquez wants to be the first Democratic congressman re-elected in 40 years.
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Exclusive: Watchdog finds Black girls face more frequent, severe discipline in school
The Government Accountability Office found that Black girls received nearly half of the most severe punishments, like expulsion, even though they represent only 15% of girls in public schools.
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Congress votes down spending bill as government shutdown looms
Congress is running out of time to avert a government shutdown. House Republicans will put up a partisan proposal that does not even have enough votes within their own party.
