Rep. George Santos' (R-N.Y.) campaign saw a net loss of more than $16,500 in campaign contribution between July and September, according to Federal Election Commission filings.
Why it matters: Such dire fundraising numbers are rare for congressional incumbents actively seeking reelection and speak to the indicted Long Islander's uphill battle in keeping his seat.
With Congress paralyzed, the Biden administration is exploring — and implementing — creative ways to achieve its goals in Ukraine without signoff from Capitol Hill.
Why it matters: U.S. allies are depending on military aid to fight wars in both Europe and the Middle East. The U.S. government itself faces a shutdown in a month.
Democrats are beginning to seriously entertain the notion of helping enable Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) to pass critical legislation, a potential short-term fix as GOP infighting continues to paralyze the House.
Why it matters: The House is nearing two weeks without a permanent speaker and faces a Nov. 17 deadline to pass federal funding before the government shuts down.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he and other members of a congressional delegation were rushed to a shelter Sunday in Tel Aviv to wait out rocket fire.
Driving the news: Schumer is leading a bipartisan delegation of senators in Israel, where they are discussing a military assistance package with top-ranking Israeli officials to aid the country amid war with Hamas.
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) didn't mince words for Iran on Sunday during an appearance on NBC's "Meet The Press."
Driving the news: Graham warned Iran against involvement in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, saying "if you escalate this war, we're coming for you."
Eight days before Hamas launched the deadliest terrorist attack in Israel's history, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan proclaimed that "the Middle East region is quieter today than it has been in two decades."
Why it matters: Sullivan cautioned in the next sentence that "challenges remain," including tensions between Israelis and Palestinians and the threat from Iran. But the fact that the Hamas attack took the U.S. and Israel by such surprise points to a massive intelligence failure by both countries.
Nikki Haley, former UN ambassador and a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, said Sunday the GOP needs "to get it together" to figure out who will be the next Speaker of the House.
Why it matters: Halted actions on the House floor continue as nearly two weeks have passed without a House leader, and the mid-November deadline to avert another government shutdown approaches.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is entering the final months of the GOP presidential campaign with no debt and $3.9 million cash on hand, his campaign told Axios Sunday.
Why it matters: With a small team and a thrifty campaign, Christie likely has enough money to make it to the New Hampshire primary, where he has staked his candidacy.
President Biden's re-election campaign has dramatically increased its spending, with $57 million going out the door during the past three months, the campaign disclosed Sunday.
Why it matters: The spending is a significant shift for Biden's team after spending just $1.1 million in the previous quarter — and reflects the campaign's push to build an infrastructure as GOP contenders continue to fight it out in their primary season.
Supreme Court justices are far more likely to interrupt a female attorney during oral arguments than a male attorney, according to a new study analyzing four decades of court transcripts.
By the numbers: A female attorney in conversation with Chief Justice John Roberts can expect to get interrupted 2.1 times more often than her male counterpart.
The Biden administration is planning to announce new controls on artificial intelligence chips and equipment that can be sold to China, administration officials tell Axios.
Why it matters: The new restrictions, likely to be announced early next week, will broaden a White House effort to prevent China from gaining a military advantage in AI.
The House is capping off its second week without a speaker and no clear path forward as lawmakers leave Washington, D.C. for the weekend.
Why it matters: The Nov. 17 deadline to head off a government shutdown is fast approaching and many lawmakers want to pass emergency spending to support Israel against Hamas and other key legislation.
