Democratic women won at least 102 U.S. House seats, putting the party’s female membership above 100 for the first time, according to Associated Press race calls and a Center for American Women and Politics tally reported by The Washington Post. Republican women had won 16 seats in the reported snapshot; additional House races remained uncalled.
Democrats won control of the U.S. House and Senate, according to the Associated Press. Individually verified House calls at 12:33 p.m. Central put Democrats at 244 seats, above the 218 needed for a majority, and Republicans at 151, with 40 races uncalled. Anthony Constantino’s victory in New York’s 21st District added a Republican hold. Democrats remained at 40 seats gained and two lost, a net gain of 38 among called races.
Cyber advisers from more than 40 states and territories met with CISA as governors confront ransomware, AI risks, workforce shortages and uncertain funding.
States are building Medicaid verification systems ahead of a January 1, 2027 deadline while a 26-state lawsuit challenges CMS rules on medical frailty.
States are preparing for Medicaid community-engagement rules and higher SNAP costs as technology, staffing, outreach and accuracy decisions approach key deadlines.
CMS is helping states build Medicaid work-rule systems before January 1, 2027, including data checks, notices and exemption reviews for affected adults.
