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If Republican Troy Balderson holds on in Ohio’s 12th District, it would look more like a sequel to the special election in Pennsylvania’s 18th District, perhaps with a happier ending but hardly the stuff of a “red wave,” Winston writes. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Republican Balderson Leads in Too-Close-To-Call Ohio Special Election

By Simone Pathé
Posted August 7, 2018 at 11:59pm
Missouri Democratic Rep. William Lacy Clay fended off a primary challenge on Tuesday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Clay Fends Off Democratic Primary Challenge in Missouri

By Bridget Bowman
Posted August 7, 2018 at 11:10pm
Missouri Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill is a top GOP target. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Hawley Wins GOP Primary to Take On McCaskill in Missouri

By Bridget Bowman
Posted August 7, 2018 at 9:44pm
Day 6 of Paul Manafort’s tax evasion and bank fraud trial featured testimony from longtime Manafort deputy Rick Gates. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)

3 Takeaways from Day 6 of the Manafort Trial

By Griffin Connolly
Posted August 7, 2018 at 9:15pm
A special prosecutor has been appointed in Virginia to investigate allegations that campaign staff for Rep. Scott Taylor, R-Va., forged signatures. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Special Prosecutor Appointed in Scott Taylor Campaign Forgery Case

By Katherine Tully-McManus
Posted August 7, 2018 at 8:36pm
President Donald Trump speaks at a rally for Ohio Republican Troy Balderson earlier this month. He plans to campaign in at least seven states in September — with more stops to come in October and November. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Sorry Kanye, Black Voters Don’t Buy Celebrity Trump Endorsements

By Stephanie Akin
Posted August 7, 2018 at 5:48pm
President Donald Trump speaks on the phone in the Oval Office, which may or may not be under renovations. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

White House Sends Mixed Signals on Oval Office Repairs

By John T. Bennett
Posted August 7, 2018 at 3:31pm
Sen. Lindsey Graham said he told the president to just ride out the Russia investigation. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Lindsey Graham Quips That Trump Brought Up Mueller and Russia ‘About 20 Times’

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 7, 2018 at 2:48pm
Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., is President Joe Biden's nominee for Interior secretary.

Pelosi, Deb Haaland Stump for Violence Against Women Act

By Katherine Tully-McManus
Posted August 7, 2018 at 2:23pm
President Donald Trump walks from the West Wing to Marine One on his way to Joint Base Andrews Friday, July 20, 2018. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Why West Hollywood Hates Trump’s Walk of Fame Star

By Jeff Cirillo
Posted August 7, 2018 at 1:59pm