congressional

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Hunt, an attorney and former congressional staffer, said the whispers felt like an “open secret,” but had no idea how deep the allegations went.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The president has no constitutional role or authority in the conduct of midterm congressional elections, or presidential elections.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Gonzales had said last month that he would not run for re-election in November, but faced pressure to leave sooner as more details emerged about his alleged wrongdoing and he faced a congressional ethics investigation.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Aaron Cutler, a former House staffer and congressional lobbyist at law firm Hogan Lovells, went as far as suggesting that Republicans could defy historic trends to win the midterms.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

You heard the congressional speeches before we left.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury