Greg Giroux

Washington, D.C.

Senior Reporter at Bloomberg Government

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Articles

Big Tax Bill Fueling Attack Ads Aimed at Vulnerable Lawmakers

5 days ago | news.bgov.com | Maeve Sheehey |Lillianna Byington |Greg Giroux

The GOP’s massive package of tax and spending cuts is already providing political fodder for the 2026 elections as vulnerable Republicans maneuver to fend off attack ads. Democrats have seized on the legislation as their No. 1 punching bag in their effort to win back control of the closely divided House and at least make gains in the Senate.
No sanctuary for blue-state governors in D.C. next week

1 week ago | news.bgov.com | Katherine Rizzo |Zach Williams |Greg Giroux |Ken Tran

Red MeatNext week brings either a golden political opportunity or a risky lion’s den trip as blue-state governors travel to Capitol Hill to answer questions about “sanctuary” ordinances. “Reckless sanctuary states like Illinois, Minnesota, and New York are actively seeking to obstruct federal immigration enforcement,” House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) said while announcing Thursday’s hearing with Govs.
Democrats of Color Vie in Senate Race in Lincoln’s Home Land (1)

2 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Greg Giroux |Kate Ackley

The Land of Lincoln may set a milestone for diversity in a 2026 Senate election. The top three candidates in Illinois’s key Democratic primary are people of color: Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Rep. Robin Kelly, who are Black, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Indian American born in New Delhi. Sen. Dick Durbin (D), who’s white, is retiring.
Voter Map Lawsuits Spell Potential Trouble for House Incumbents

2 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Greg Giroux

Drawn-out litigation against current House district maps has bled into the third election cycle this decade, raising the possibility some states will use new congressional lines for the 2026 elections that could put some incumbent lawmakers in jeopardy. The nation’s longest-serving female lawmaker and several Black and conservative members could face the prospect of having to run in a district with revised boundaries.
Tuberville’s Alabama Governor Bid Opens Up Senate Seat (1)

3 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Greg Giroux

Sen. Tommy Tuberville will forego a re-election bid in 2026 to run instead for Alabama governor, leaving open a seat many Republicans may seek in a party primary that will be the race to watch in the ruby-red state. Tuberville (R), an unswerving ally of President Donald Trump, set up an official website for his governor’s campaign ahead of a formal announcement Tuesday. Tuberville is the front-runner to succeed term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey (R).
Congress’s expanding flock of lame ducks

3 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Greg Giroux |Katherine Rizzo |Maeve Sheehey |Andrew Satter

Lame-Duck Flock CountIt’s Memorial Day, the unofficial beginning of summer, and, for members of Congress, a chance to spend time back home interacting with — or maybe getting an earful from — constituents. Given how long it takes to get a congressional campaign staffed, resourced, and running, it’s also the time of year when up-and-comers start to get impatient with incumbents who might be on the fence about running again.
Vulnerable House Members Arm Midterm Rivals With Trump Bill Votes

3 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Greg Giroux

Vulnerable House members on both sides were forced to take tough votes in the early-morning passage of President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” ahead of a bruising 2026 midterm cycle that will decide control of the chamber. Every House member who could face a competitive re-election next year stuck with their party on the vote — including Republicans who will be defending battleground districts and their paper-thin majority at the midpoint of Trump’s second term.
Democrats Face Generational Test With Oversight Panel Slot (2)

3 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Maeve Sheehey |Greg Giroux

House Democrats will face a fresh test of their longstanding seniority system against younger lawmakers’ desire to shake up the party. Several members had been preparing to run to be ranking member of the House Oversight Committee when Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) announced last month he’d step back. His death Wednesday announced by his family creates a formal opening. Reps. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.), Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), and Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) are likely contenders for the spot.
Stream of House Members Seeking Statewide Office: BGOV OnPoint

1 month ago | news.bgov.com | Greg Giroux

‘Tis the season for House members to announce 2026 bids for Senate or governor — statewide campaigns that require more time and preparation than running for re-election in congressional districts. The newest House-to-Senate hopeful is Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), who on Thursday announced a campaign to unseat Sen. Jon Ossoff, the only Democratic senator seeking re-election in a state that preferred Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Watch the Millennial Questioning Noem Today: BGOV Starting Line

1 month ago | news.bgov.com | Katherine Rizzo |Greg Giroux |Kellie Lunney |Ian K. Kullgren

Underwood’s OpportunityIf she can rattle the Trump administration official in charge of lightening-fast deportations, Rep. Lauren Underwood will elevate her profile inside a party hungry to find its next viral provocateur. Underwood is the ranking Democrat on the subcommittee that vets the Department of Homeland Security’s annual appropriation. She’ll have dibs on that side’s first question when DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faces that panel this morning.