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Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González stated on Thursday that statehood, Medicaid funding, and SNAP transition will be her top priorities for the 2027 US Congress.Puerto Rico Governor González names 2027 congressional top prioritiesUnited States Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in midterm elections.Democrats win full control of both US Congress chambers in midterm electionsDemocrats will now control all congressional committees, legislative scheduling, subpoena powers, and government spending agenda.Democrats win full control of both US Congress chambers in midterm electionsUnited States midterm elections are being held to decide control of both chambers of the US Congress.Democrats win full control of both US Congress chambers in midterm electionsDemocrats won control of both chambers of the United States Congress in the midterm elections.Democrats win full control of both US Congress chambers in midterm electionsThe United States Department of State notified US Congress on 6 November 2026 that it had authorized a potential sale of 11 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico.Democrats win full control of both US Congress chambers in midterm elections
All 12PolicyMap with Loyola Law School data states 10 US states adopted new congressional district maps outside the normal decennial cycle after summer 2025.Justice Department seeks Washington ballot set aside; 10 states redrew districts earlyThe Supreme Court's ruling on this appeal will immediately impact California ballot counting procedures for the midterm elections which will determine control of the U.S. Congress.Federal Reserve announces enforcement action against American Express on money laundering controlsDonald Trump won Iowa by more than 13 points in 2024, with Republicans holding all congressional seats and state legislature supermajorities.Donald Trump won Iowa by more than 13 points in 2024Democratic control of Congress grants authority over government spending, executive nominations, and oversight of the Trump administration.Donald Trump won Iowa by more than 13 points in 2024On 2026-10-24 the US Department of Justice announced charges against former FBI officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides for making false statements to Congress.Justice Department charges two former FBI officials with false statements to CongressThe project establishes public registers to document investment initiatives proposed by congress members, allowing citizens to consult who proposed specific works and their characteristics.Puerto Rico advances bill creating public registers for congressional investment proposals

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