In the Race for Congress, a Reporter Starts ‘With a Blank Notebook’

Catie Edmondson, who has been covering Capitol Hill for The New York Times since 2018, tries to glean patterns that will determine control of the House.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

'I've never seen anything like this': New York suburb overwhelmed by tight House race

New York's 17th Congressional District wasn't always competitive. Now it is, and voters are overwhelmed.

Morning Report — Congress starts the funding sprint

In today’s issue: Congress is back in town. Lawmakers begin their lame-duck session today and are facing a Dec. 20 funding deadline ahead of the holidays and the swearing in of the 119th Congress ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

The Races for Congress

We preview next week’s elections and what a divided or united government might mean for each party.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Morning Report — Leadership races, funding up next for Congress

In today’s issue: As the remaining ballots are being counted in House and Senate races, Congress returns to Washington next week for the lame duck period. Republican electoral wins in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Morning Report — Trump, GOP Congress aim for swift governing start

In today's issue: While the Democratic Party searches for its black box buried under an election crash site, Senate and House Republicans are celebrating with President-elect Trump and plotting ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

The races that could decide control of Congress

The margins in the House and the Senate between Republicans and Democrats are razor-thin with a few key races likely to decide the balance of power for Congress. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill ...

NASCAR Championship 2024 notebook: Leadership mum on lawsuit, 'pissed off' about race manipulation, and more

Comments by NASCAR President Steve Phelps and Steve O'Donnell highlighted media availabilities prior to the Championship Race

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

Key ‘sleeper races’ that could decide who controls Congress

NBC News Correspondents Sahil Kapur and Ali Vitali explains which key House and Senate races could determine the balance of power in Congress.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Senate and House races to watch that'll decide control of Congress

A handful of congressional races could decide who has control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Currently, Democrats control the Senate and Republicans control the House, but both ...

Breaking down the Senate and House races that could shift power for Congress

The race for the White House is at the top of the ticket this Election Day, but down-ballot congressional races could have a profound impact on the future of the country as well. CBS News ...

Latest news on future of Congress as House race results come in

Votes in some congressional races are still being counted with Republicans just three seats short of keeping their majority in the House of Representatives. Tom LoBianco, a national politics ...

The Hill's 12:30 Report — Congress returns to a scrambled Washington

Presented by Electronic Payments Coalition — Plus: The fate of Trump's hush money case {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. Capitol Hill is filled with freshly dry-cleaned suits this morning. That ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Gaetz resigns from Congress — possibly skirting long-awaited Ethics report

His resignation came the same day Donald Trump nominated him to be attorney general, but some Republicans think he had other motivations.

Politics - Politico - November 13

Durbin on Gaetz ethics report as Congress reacts to Trump's attorney general pick

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the Senate's majority whip, is calling for the preservation of the report and any documentation pertaining to the House Ethics Committee inquiry into former Florida Rep. ...

Congress could go around Ethics Committee if it doesn't release Gaetz report

House members could use some unusual -- though not unprecedented -- means to get the Gaetz report if the Ethics Committee decides not to release it.

Penguins Blanked By Oilers, Lose Fourth Straight Game

Pittsburgh has dropped its last seven games against Edmonton

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Big issues, surprise races and ticket-splitting: 5 things to watch in the battle for Congress

The close and uncertain battle for the White House has taken center stage this year.

Cook Political Report shifts Lawler's New York race toward GOP

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted the race in New York's 17th Congressional District toward incumbent GOP Rep. Mike Lawler, now classifying it as "lean Republican." "Despite the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Cook Political Report shifts six House races to Dems, two to GOP

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday shifted six House races toward Democrats and two contests toward the GOP in their final update before Election Day. The election handicapper moved ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

NASCAR Championship Race 2024 starting lineup: Martin Truex Jr. wins pole for his last race before retirement

Truex earns back-to-back poles and a chance to ride off into the sunset in the last race of his full-time career

Sports - CBS Sports - November 10

GOP senators brush off concerns about Thune’s relationship with Trump

The new Senate majority leader has been critical of the president-elect, but even conservative senators expressed confidence that he would work well with Trump.

Politics - Politico - November 13

2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship race predictions, odds, start time: Proven model reveals Phoenix picks

SportsLine simulated the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship race 10,000 times and revealed its NASCAR playoff picks for Phoenix Raceway on Sunday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 10

Insider notebook: Whether latest coach openings are good enough to pull a big name, secret to Navy's success

A mega-update on the college football coaching carousel as the engine heats up, plus unearthing the on-field storylines you need to know in Week 9

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Insider notebook: Experts size up Ohio State vs. Penn State, Dave Aranda on brink of saving job at Baylor

Plus, whether the Rice opening is going to be attractive enough to move the needle and why Texas A&M is on high alert vs. South Carolina.

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Insider notebook: Ripple effect of Florida keeping Billy Napier, what ails Carson Beck, coaches on hot seat

Could keeping Billy Napier put Florida behind the eight ball in 2025?

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Insider notebook: Gauging NFL's interest of college coaches, why Nico Iamaleava is likely to play vs. Georgia

Plus the latest on carousel openings at East Carolina and Fresno State.

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

Insider notebook: Michigan's secret week with Bryce Underwood, Big Ten coach predicts Ohio State-Indiana score

Plus, 2025 QB plans for both Michigan and LSU and why East Carolina may be the best open job.

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Congress returns after election break

Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday following a six-week election break. Republicans are preparing to govern with majorities in both chambers while Democrats look to regroup. Scott ...

FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep

Also in today’s newsletter, France boycotts COP29 and renowned conservative lawyer dies

World - Financial Times - November 14

How new members are shaping Congress

With orientation underway, Scott MacFarlane breaks down how the newest members of Congress are preparing to make an impact.

Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress?

Now that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Trump’s attorney general, questions are swirling about whether he will return to the House — or if he ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Gaetz says he will not return to Congress

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said Friday he will not return to Congress after resigning his House seat last week, despite having withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Trump’s ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Reports: Jayden Maiava to replace Miller Moss as USC's starting QB vs. Nebraska

Moss has started USC's first nine games of the season

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Report: USC is promoting Jayden Maiava to starting QB late in its disappointing season

Jayden Maiava reportedly is replacing Miller Moss as USC's starting quarterback with three games left in the Trojans’ regular season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Trevor Lawrence injury: Jaguars QB unlikely to play vs. Vikings; Mac Jones in line to start

A disappointing season could get worse for Jacksonville

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Giants bench Daniel Jones with Tommy DeVito taking over as starting QB

The New York Giants are benching Daniel Jones in favor of Tommy DeVito.

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