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Jim Hagedorn, the GOP nominee in Minnesota’s open 1st District, said things he wrote about on his political blog have been well-publicized in all his previous races, but that he’s worked to get known in the district for who he is. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Minnesota Democrats Steer Clear of Republicans’ Controversial Comments About Women

By Simone Pathé
Posted October 3, 2018 at 5:03am
Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., speaks at a July 19 press conference in the Capitol on pre-existing conditions. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call file photo)

It’s Baaaccck! Health Care Law Again Front and Center in Midterms

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted October 3, 2018 at 5:01am
Divisions among Democrats over the pharmaceutical industry could hurt their party’s efforts to address high drug costs if they win a majority next year. (Courtesy iStock)

Drug Prices Could Become a Divisive Issue for Democrats

By Andrew Siddons
Posted October 3, 2018 at 5:00am
Minnesota Republican Jason Lewis ranks among the most vulnerable incumbents in the House this cycle. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Lewis Narrowly Leads Craig in GOP Poll of Minnesota’s 2nd District

By Simone Pathé
Posted October 3, 2018 at 5:00am
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., talks with Vice President Mike Pence at her swearing-in ceremony in April. President Trump was in Mississippi Tuesday night to campaign for her. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Trump Mocks Kavanaugh Accuser, Takes Ownership of Midterms

By John T. Bennett
Posted October 2, 2018 at 8:31pm
A poll conducted for Democratic congressional candidate Lisa Brown found she was in a statistical dead heat with 14-year-incumbent Cathy McMorris Rodgers, pictured here, in Washington’s 5th congressional district. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

McMorris Rodgers, Brown Practically Tied for Washington’s 5th District

By Stephanie Akin
Posted October 2, 2018 at 5:22pm
Former CIA officer and Democratic candidate for the 7th district Congressional seat, Abigail Spanberger, center, speaks to supporters at a rally in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Opposition to President Donald Trump is changing the political map for Democrats who find themselves riding a wave of anti-Trump energy to compete in areas they once left for lost. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Brat Supporter’s Death Threat to Spanberger Reappears on Facebook Page

By Griffin Connolly
Posted October 2, 2018 at 4:18pm
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is running for re-election. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

‘Powdery Substance’ Mailed to Cruz Campaign Office

By Bridget Bowman
Posted October 2, 2018 at 2:44pm
President Donald Trump addresses the press before departing for Dallas, Texas where he will make an appearance at at the National Rifle Association convention on May 4, 2018. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call)

Kavanaugh Saga Shows ‘Very Scary’ Dynamic for Men, Trump says

By John T. Bennett
Posted October 2, 2018 at 2:09pm
There is a heightened security posture on Capitol Hill as tensions rise over the Brett Kavanaugh nomination to the Supreme Court. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Senate Judiciary Members Escorted Through Protests by Police

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted October 2, 2018 at 1:21pm