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Sen. Richard M. Burr North Carolina is facing an unexpectedly competitive challenge from former state Rep. Deborah Ross. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Senate GOP Super PAC Makes Big Push in North Carolina

By Alex Roarty
Posted September 1, 2016 at 11:23am
President Barack Obama, third from left, has now protected twice as much public land as Teddy Roosevelt. (MLB.com)

Obama Compares Record on Protecting Lands to Roosevelt

By John T. Bennett
Posted September 1, 2016 at 11:03am
North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr has $6.9 million cash on hand compared to challenger Deborah Ross' $1.9 million. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Poll: Burr Holds Slight Edge Over Challenger in North Carolina

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 1, 2016 at 10:30am
Rep. John Lewis quickly agreed when Stephen Colbert asked if he wanted to do a little crowdsurfing. (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert/YouTube)

John Lewis Crowd Surfs on Colbert

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 1, 2016 at 9:44am
Former Sen. Russ Feingold has a better favorable rating than Sen. Ron Johnson, whom he faces in a rematch in Wisconsin. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Poll: Feingold’s Lead Over Incumbent Johnson Shrinks in Wisconsin

By Rema Rahman
Posted September 1, 2016 at 9:20am
House Majority PAC is attacking Maine Rep. Bruce Poliquin for not fitting in with his district. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Democratic Ad Says Bruce Poliquin Doesn’t ‘Fit’ Maine’s 2nd District

By Simone Pathé
Posted September 1, 2016 at 6:00am

Ep. 20: Spending Fights Await Lawmakers, Anti-Establishment Fervor Doesn’t Trickle Down Ballot

By CQ Staff, Ryan McCrimmon and Simone Pathé
Posted September 1, 2016 at 5:00am
Kentucky Rep. Edward Whitfield, seen during a 2015 press conference on Capitol Hill, is resigning from Congress next week. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Kentucky Rep. Whitfield to Resign From Congress Next Week

By Rema Rahman and Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 31, 2016 at 4:28pm
Former Rep. Michele Bachmann said she initially supported Sen. Ted Cruz's presidential bid, but is now advising Donald Trump. (Douglas Graham/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Bachmann: Trump ‘Raised up’ by God

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 31, 2016 at 10:53am
Arizona's Kelli Ward, Sen. John McCain's defeated primary opponent, said, "I hope the senator can rest comfortably with his conscience as he continues to lecture others about civility.” (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Sore Losers: Senate Candidates Ingracious in Defeat

By Alex Gangitano
Posted August 31, 2016 at 9:45am