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Comedian Sarah Silverman, seen here at the Democratic convention in July with Minnesota Sen. Al Franken, called Wisconsin’s Russ Feingold a “progressive rock star.” (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Feingold Gets Hollywood Assist

By Eric Garcia
Posted October 20, 2016 at 9:05am
End Citizens United is launching another ad attacking Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt‘s lobbyist connections. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Democrats Hit Roy Blunt for Helping a Tobacco Company

By Simone Pathé
Posted October 20, 2016 at 6:00am
Democratic presidential nominee and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) debates with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during the final debate in Las Vegas last week. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

What We Learned From Wednesday’s Debate

By Alex Gangitano
Posted October 20, 2016 at 5:05am
Republican Tom Garrett and Democrat Jane Dittmar are facing off for Virginia's 5th District seat, left open by the retirement of GOP Rep. Robert Hurt. (Photos courtesy campaign websites)

Could Trump Help Turn an Open Virginia Seat Blue?

By Simone Pathé
Posted October 20, 2016 at 5:00am
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid speaks about Hillary Clinton and Nevada Democratic Senate candidate Catherine Cortez Masto with campaign staff and volunteers at the Washoe County Democratic Party office in Reno, Nevada. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Harry Reid’s Last Senate Stand

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted October 20, 2016 at 5:00am
At this Adelanto, California, facility managed by The GEO Group, Immigration and Customs Enforcement houses an average of 1,100 immigrants awaiting case decisions or deportation. (John Moore/Getty Images file photo)

Private Prison Companies Continue Giving to Senate Candidates

By Eric Garcia
Posted October 20, 2016 at 5:00am
Judge Merrick Garland was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Barack Obama in March, but has not received a Senate hearing or confirmation vote since. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Merrick Garland Trudges On, Awaiting Supreme Court Action

By Bridget Bowman
Posted October 20, 2016 at 5:00am
Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions was a lonely Republican lawmaker defending Donald Trump in Wednesday's post-debate spin room in Las Vegas. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Members of Congress Take Vegas, and the Spin Room

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted October 20, 2016 at 12:44am
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, center, has made claims about the election being "rigged" and many voters have similar concerns. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Poll: Voters Have Concerns Over Election Security

By Christina Flom
Posted October 19, 2016 at 6:02pm
Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., speaks with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., left, and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., as they prepare to hold their press conference on military aid to Israel on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Consequences of Trump Campaign’s Performance Incite GOP Frustration

By Alex Roarty
Posted October 19, 2016 at 4:37pm