John Thune, the No. 2 Senate Republican, is struggling with a crucial decision: Whether to ask South Dakota voters for six more years in office.

A Michigan state representative was stripped of his committee assignments this week after domestic abuse allegations were brought by a former romantic partner who is also a legislator in the state House.

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we’ll bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Bridget Bowman, Stephanie Akin and Kate Ackley All eyes turned westward...

Fury in Paris at Australia’s decision to tear up plans to buy a French-built fleet of submarines is not only a row about a defence contract, cost overruns and technical specifications. It throws into question the transatlantic alliance to confront China....

Doctors say they are noting more instances of children falling severely ill as the pandemic has progressed and the delta variant has become predominant.