As Republicans reel from the fallout surrounding accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, advocates working on human trafficking issues say the administration has abandoned promises to prioritize the issue.
2026 elections to watch: Democrats are betting on rising stars — and viral moments — to hold a swing-state Senate seat in a year when control of the chamber is on the line.
2026 elections to watch: Democratic Gov. Janet Mills jumped in the race to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who has won even as her state has trended increasingly Democratic.
2026 elections to watch: Illinois' primary election is expected to draw national interest and tens of millions in outside spending.
The 19th spoke with experts about the window of opportunity — and risk — that exists while the State Department complies with a court order.
Critics warn mass layoffs will weaken civil rights enforcement, leaving marginalized youth — including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and those with disabilities — without federal protections.
Puerto Rico’s block grant food assistance program already doesn’t stretch enough to meet the needs of its recipients. Congress just froze one way to boost it.
The U.S. House seat was left open after the March death of Rep. Raúl Grijalva, the father of candidate Adelita Grijalva.
Democrats say that if they don’t win in November, voters won’t get a chance to weigh in on a reproductive rights constitutional amendment.
3.5 million people voted after one episode of the reality show. Fans say politicians can harness that beyond the villa.