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Jon Ossoff Has a Message for Those Who Think He's Too Young to Be a Senator

The 32-year-old wants to recapture his position as a beacon of hope for the anti-Trump resistance.

Elizabeth Warren’s Behind-the-Scenes Push to Get More Women in Government

Via notes, texts and invitations to tea at her D.C. apartment, the 2020 Democrat is trying to convince more women to run — and help them win.

Amy McGrath Launches Kentucky Senate Campaign to Oust Mitch McConnell

The ex-fighter pilot blames the 77-year-old Senate leader for Washington's dysfunction.

AOC Roasted Mitch McConnell Over a Green New Deal Stunt Vote

"He thinks we can drink oil in 30 years when all our water is poisoned."

Nancy Pelosi Says Impeachment Could Be Too “Divisive”

“He’s just not worth it.”

Congress Can Use Taxpayer Money in Sexual Harassment Settlements — But That Could Change

They’re allowed to do WHAT?

Black Women Are Still the Moral Compass of United States Politics

"Black women in Texas are going to hold Ted Cruz accountable; I only wish that white women and men would do the same."

Women Won in Record-Breaking Numbers in the 2018 Midterms

“This isn’t a moment, it is a movement for justice, equality and what is right for this country.”

Beto O'Rourke Appears to Have Lost His Bid to Unseat Ted Cruz

In a very close race.

5 of Beto O'Rourke's Best Debate Dunks on Ted Cruz

“Ted Cruz is for Ted Cruz.”

The Senate Confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court

The vote passed 50-48.

Brett Kavanaugh Will Likely Be Confirmed by the Senate

Statements from Senators on Friday make it look like he has the votes.

The FBI Ended Its Kavanaugh Investigation Without Interviewing Dr. Ford

“Those directing the FBI investigation were not interested in seeking the truth.”

The Senate Judiciary Committee Voted to Advance Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court Nomination

It was an 11-10 vote along party lines, but Jeff Flake's remarks put the future of the nomination in question.

Survivors Called Out Senator Jeff Flake for Saying He's Voting Yes on Kavanaugh

The Arizona Republican has joined his colleagues in supporting Kavanaugh.

People Have Had Enough of Chuck Grassley's Bullsh*t

"'Let me not interrupt you,' interrupted Chuck Grassley."

Senator Mazie Hirono Said Men Should "Shut Up and Step Up" on Sexual Misconduct

"Do the right thing, for a change."

Christine Blasey Ford Wants the FBI to Investigate Her Brett Kavanaugh Allegation

The FBI has said that isn't their job ahead of a hearing on Monday.

Senator Susan Collins Received 3,000 Coat Hangers Sent to Protest Brett Kavanaugh's Nomination

Reproductive rights have been a major focus for critics of Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination.

Cory Booker Released "Confidential" Documents From the Kavanaugh Hearings

Democrats have criticized the lack of transparency in the confirmation process.