12 key contests
Author: Dylan Wells, USA TODAY
Elections in Alaska, Wyoming on Tuesday: Here’s what you need to know
Republicans Rep. Liz Cheney and Sen. Lisa Murkowski face Trump-backed primary challengers on Tuesday, and Alaskans will vote on a new Representative.
Reports: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan, defying Chinese threats
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit Taiwan, according to media reports. China warned against the trip Monday.
‘Jan. 6 ain’t over’: Capitol Police injured by rioters front and center for hearings
Four police officers who endured violence on Jan. 6 at the Capitol attack have a front row seat to the House committee hearings on the insurrection.
California, Iowa, New Jersey: Midterm primaries to watch on Tuesday that will reshape next Congress
Voters in seven states will vote in primary elections on Tuesday. Here’s USA TODAY’s cheat sheet on what races to watch.
‘Sense of urgency’: Senate to vote Wednesday on bill that would make abortion legal nationally
The Senate bill was prompted by the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion that would repeal the Roe v. Wade decision protecting abortion rights.
Military housing company accused of mistreatment in Senate panel’s investigation
The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations found ongoing health risks for military families living in private base housing.
Colorado man dies after setting himself on fire in front of Supreme Court, police say
The man — who was 50 and from Boulder, Colorado — went to the plaza in front of the court building and set himself on fire, police said.
Ketanji Brown Jackson expected to be confirmed by Senate as first Black woman on U.S. Supreme Court
GOP Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Mitt Romney of Utah is expected to join every Democrat in voting for her confirmation.