Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is a Marine Corps veteran and Democratic lawmaker. He has pushed for leadership changes in Congress and ran for president in 2020.
The Michigan Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers has seen AIPAC’s influence wane as campaigners recalibrate amid shifting support, with El-Sayed leading in the open-seat contest and both parties reassessing the lobby’s role ahead of the November vote.
Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey has a competitive Democratic primary with Rep. Seth Moulton as he seeks a third term. The race features a clash between progressives and moderates, with Markey backed by senior figures and Moulton highlighting age as an issue. The contest will determine party momentum in a state known for its activist wing.
Massachusetts voters in the 2026 Democratic primary support Ed Markey for reelecton as he faces Seth Moulton. Early results show Markey leading with a large margin; campaign dynamics center on generational change and policy stances, including views on Israel, healthcare and AI. The outcome will determine who faces in November.
Sen. John Fetterman has recorded a one-minute video praising Republican Sen. Dave McCormick and saying he will work with President Trump to defend Pennsylvania’s steel industry. The clip has intensified Democratic doubts about Fetterman’s party loyalty, prompted fresh talk of a possible party switch and handed Republicans a high‑profile talking point ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
Representative Thomas Massie has filed privileged articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, forcing the House to consider the measure within two legislative days. Speaker Mike Johnson has moved to end the pre-election session early, delaying any vote past the midterms and complicating Massies parallel effort to force release of Epstein-related files.
Suspicious letters containing a white powder have been sent to more than three dozen congressional and election offices across the United States, triggering evacuations and security alerts ahead of the 2026 midterms. Federal agencies are investigating; initial tests show no hazardous material, and officials warn more letters may still be circulating.