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EXPLORE · WEEK OF JUL 27 – AUG 2, 2026UPDATED OCT 1, 12:59 PM ET

The week in Congress news.

The week’s biggest stories about members of Congress and 2026 candidates: who covered them, how each side told them, and what each side is seeing less of.

‹ JUL 20–26THIS WEEK
TOP STORY · 1 SENATOR · 1 REP. · JUL 30 – AUG 10

Moreno Calls for Max Miller to Leave Congress Amid Abuse Allegations

Sen. Bernie Moreno urged Rep. Max Miller to leave Congress amid abuse allegations, which Miller denies; the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation. Coverage differs on whether to emphasize accountability over the allegations or their political consequences.

Max L. MillerREP. · R-OH-7Bernie MorenoSENATOR · R-OH
OUTLETS106
ARTICLES210
LEFT14
CENTER53
RIGHT12
UNRATED27
PHOTO · ASSOCIATED PRESSSen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
HOW EACH SIDE TOLD ITUNRATED · 27 OUTLETS, E.G. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES UK
LEFT-LEANING14 OUTLETSA test of party accountabilitySlate frames Moreno's response and Republicans' handling of the allegations as a partisan double standard.
“Max Miller's Victim Mentality”THE NEW YORKER · CRED 88 · MOST CREDIBLE ON THIS SIDE
CENTER53 OUTLETSClaims and denials in focusAssociated Press reports Moreno's call alongside Miller's denial and includes statements from both sides of the dispute.
“Democrats see a chance to flip a seat as focus on abuse claims mounts against Ohio Rep. Max Miller”ASSOCIATED PRESS · CRED 97 · MOST CREDIBLE ON THIS SIDE
RIGHT-LEANING12 OUTLETSResignation calls lead the storyFox News foregrounds Moreno's call for Miller to resign while also reporting Miller's denial.
“Sen Bernie Moreno calls for Max Miller's resignation over abuse claims”FOX NEWS · CRED 71 · MOST CREDIBLE ON THIS SIDE
Claims and denials in focusAssociated Press reports Moreno's call alongside Miller's denial and includes statements from both sides of the dispute.
“Democrats see a chance to flip a seat as focus on abuse claims mounts against Ohio Rep. Max Miller”ASSOCIATED PRESS · CRED 97 · MOST CREDIBLE ON THIS SIDE
UNRATED · 27 OUTLETS, E.G. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES UK
CENTER AND RIGHT-LEANING OUTLETS ARRIVED 20H LATEROpen the story →
MOST-COVERED STORIES · RANKED BY OUTLETS

What got covered most

27 of 65 stories reached 3+ outlets
27 of 65 stories reached 3+ outlets
EACH BAR SHOWS WHO COVERED THE STORYLeft-leaningCenterRight-leaningUnrated outletsHOW WE RATE OUTLETS →
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Moreno Calls for Max Miller to Leave Congress Amid Abuse AllegationsSen. Bernie Moreno urged Rep. Max Miller to leave Congress amid abuse allegations, which Miller denies; the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation. Coverage differs on whether to emphasize accountability over the allegations or their political consequences.Max L. MillerR-OH-7Bernie MorenoR-OH106 OUTLETS · 210 ARTICLES · JUL 30 – AUG 10CENTER AND RIGHT-LEANING 20H LATER
WHO COVERED IT106 OUTLETS106 OUTLETS · 210 ARTICLESJUL 30 – AUG 1014 left-leaning · 53 center · 12 right-leaning · 27 unrated.Mostly center outletsCENTER & RIGHT 20H LATER
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Blanche Rescinds Justice Department Anti-Weaponization FundBlanche ordered the Justice Department fund rescinded as Cornyn and Tillis tied assurances to advancing his nomination; Trump defended the fund and urged confirmation. Coverage differs on whether the order resolved concerns or left protections and possible revival unresolved.Thom TillisR-NCJohn CornynR-TX39 OUTLETS · 50 ARTICLES · JUL 30 – AUG 3
WHO COVERED IT39 OUTLETS39 OUTLETS · 50 ARTICLESJUL 30 – AUG 38 left-leaning · 14 center · 8 right-leaning · 9 unrated.Covered across the spectrum
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Marcy Kaptur Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run CrashMarcy Kaptur was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash in Toledo. Coverage centers on her condition and the police investigation, with right-leaning coverage also adding a political-race angle.Marcy KapturD-OH-913 OUTLETS · 13 ARTICLES · AUG 2–3RIGHT-LEANING 19H LATER
WHO COVERED IT13 OUTLETS13 OUTLETS · 13 ARTICLESAUG 2–30 left-leaning · 6 center · 3 right-leaning · 4 unrated.No left-leaning outletsRIGHT 19H LATER
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Rand Paul Seeks Contempt Vote After Fauci Invokes Fifth AmendmentRand Paul is seeking a contempt vote after Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment at a Senate hearing. Coverage diverges on whether the invocation was justified or could lead to legal consequences.Rand PaulR-KY12 OUTLETS · 14 ARTICLES · JUL 30 – AUG 5
WHO COVERED IT12 OUTLETS12 OUTLETS · 14 ARTICLESJUL 30 – AUG 50 left-leaning · 2 center · 5 right-leaning · 5 unrated.No left-leaning outlets
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Marcy Kaptur Treated After Toledo Car AccidentMarcy Kaptur was treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a vehicle she was riding in was struck in Toledo. Coverage centers on her condition and recovery, with some articles briefly noting her upcoming rematch.Marcy KapturD-OH-910 OUTLETS · 10 ARTICLES · AUG 2–3
WHO COVERED IT10 OUTLETS10 OUTLETS · 10 ARTICLESAUG 2–30 left-leaning · 8 center · 0 right-leaning · 2 unrated.Only center outlets
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BLIND SPOTS · LAST 30 DAYSTOO FEW THIS WEEK · LAST 30 DAYS

What each side is seeing less of

Stories that outlets on one side covered and the other side mostly didn’t. The rule is strict, so most weeks only a handful qualify.

TOO FEW THIS WEEK · LAST 30 DAYS
HOW WE DECIDE →ALSO IN SOURCES →
LEFT-LEANING READERS ARE SEEING LESS OF2 IN 30 DAYS
ONE-SIDEDJUL 30–31John Fetterman Questions Drop Site Reporter About Hamas CoverageJohn FettermanSENATOR · D-PA4 outlets: 3 right-leaning, 1 unrated. No left-leaning or center outlets.
ONE-SIDEDJUL 30–314 OUTLETS · 100% RIGHT
ONE-SIDEDAUG 1–4James Talarico Nods as Attendee Calls Karmelo Anthony Conviction a TragedyJames TalaricoSENATE CANDIDATE · D-TX3 outlets: 3 right-leaning. No left-leaning or center outlets.
ONE-SIDEDAUG 1–43 OUTLETS · 100% RIGHT
RIGHT-LEANING READERS ARE SEEING LESS OF2 IN 30 DAYS
BLIND SPOTJUL 31 – AUG 5Bernie Moreno Calls for Max Miller to Resign Amid Abuse AllegationsBernie MorenoSENATOR · R-OH9 outlets: 5 left-leaning, 3 center, 1 right-leaning.
BLIND SPOTJUL 31 – AUG 59 OUTLETS · 56% LEFT
BLIND SPOTJUL 30 – AUG 6McConnell’s Absence Draws Attention to Kentucky Vacancy DeadlineMitch McConnellSENATOR · R-KY7 outlets: 5 left-leaning, 1 center, 1 right-leaning.
BLIND SPOTJUL 30 – AUG 67 OUTLETS · 71% LEFT
HOW WE DECIDE →ALSO IN SOURCES →

Who’s in the news

BY OUTLETS
1Max L. MillerREP. · R-OH-773OUTLETSTone of 112 articles: 0 good look · 57 mixed · 8 neutral · 47 bad look.5 STORIESMoreno Calls for Max Miller to Leave Congress Amid Abuse Allegations
2Bernie MorenoSENATOR · R-OH59OUTLETSTone of 71 articles: 3 good look · 67 mixed · 1 neutral · 0 bad look.4 STORIESMoreno Calls for Max Miller to Leave Congress Amid Abuse Allegations
3John CornynSENATOR · R-TX52OUTLETSTone of 81 articles: 6 good look · 75 mixed · 0 neutral · 0 bad look.3 STORIESCornyn and Tillis Link Blanche Nomination to Anti-Weaponization Fund
4Thom TillisSENATOR · R-NC51OUTLETSTone of 71 articles: 4 good look · 67 mixed · 0 neutral · 0 bad look.4 STORIESBlanche Rescinds Justice Department Anti-Weaponization Fund
5Abdul El-SayedSENATE CANDIDATE · D-MI36OUTLETSTone of 53 articles: 0 good look · 21 mixed · 29 neutral · 3 bad look.7 STORIESAbdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
BILLS AND VOTES IN THIS WEEK’S COVERAGE

On the floor and in the news

BILLS IN THE NEWSOUTLETSPEOPLE
S. 1383Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025PASSED BOTHVeterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025PASSED BOTH15 PEOPLE IN COVERAGE2815
H.R. 1One Big Beautiful Bill ActBECAME LAWOne Big Beautiful Bill ActBECAME LAWJUL 4, 202519 PEOPLE IN COVERAGE1919
H.R. 22SAVE ActPASSED HOUSESAVE ActPASSED HOUSE7 PEOPLE IN COVERAGE97
H.R. 3633CLARITY Act of 2025PASSED HOUSECLARITY Act of 2025PASSED HOUSE2 PEOPLE IN COVERAGE22
H.R. 7296SAVE America ActIN COMMITTEESAVE America ActIN COMMITTEE1 PERSON IN COVERAGE21
H.R. 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027PASSED HOUSENational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027PASSED HOUSE2 PEOPLE IN COVERAGE22
S. 1582GENIUS ActBECAME LAWGENIUS ActBECAME LAWJUL 18, 20252 PEOPLE IN COVERAGE22
VOTES IN THE NEWSOUTLETS

No roll-call vote was in this week’s coverage from 2 or more outlets.

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Races in the news

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OHIO · HOUSE 7112 ART.
Max L. MillerRINCBrian PoindexterD
73OUTLETS THIS WEEKMoreno Calls for Max Miller to Leave Congress Amid Abuse Allegations
MICHIGAN · SENATE55 ART.
Abdul El-SayedDMike RogersR
36OUTLETS THIS WEEKAbdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
MAINE · SENATE46 ART.
Susan M. CollinsRINCTroy JacksonD
34OUTLETS THIS WEEKReports Say Troy Jackson Had Two Sons With His Second Cousin
TEXAS · SENATE29 ART.
James TalaricoDKen PaxtonR
20OUTLETS THIS WEEKFox News Poll Shows Talarico Leading Paxton in Texas Senate Race
SOUTH CAROLINA · SENATE19 ART.
Darline GrahamRINCAnnie AndrewsD
19OUTLETS THIS WEEKDarline Graham Makes Political Debut Ahead of Special Senate Primary
OHIO · HOUSE 918 ART.
Marcy KapturDINCMatthew AlthausL
18OUTLETS THIS WEEKMarcy Kaptur Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run Crash
19 TOPICS · STORIES THIS WEEK · CHANGE SINCE LAST WEEK

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Ethics/Corruption29Moreno Calls for Max Miller to Leave Congress Amid Abuse AllegationsHealthcare19Rand Paul Questions Anthony Fauci at Senate HearingForeign Policy15John Fetterman Questions Drop Site Reporter About Hamas CoverageCriminal Justice13Marcy Kaptur Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run CrashEconomy11Fox News Poll Shows Talarico Leading Paxton in Texas Senate RaceBudget/Spending10Chuck Schumer's attacks on Susan Collins come apart easilyImmigration8Susan Collins Says ICE Body Cameras Will Ship to Offices Next WeekVoting Rights6Darline Graham Makes Political Debut Ahead of Special Senate PrimaryTaxes5Bernie Sanders Comments on Proposed California Billionaire Wealth TaxTechnology/Privacy4Michael Turner Appears in Sunday Television InterviewDefense/Military3Pentagon Responds to Mark Kelly’s Allegations About Officer RemovalsAbortion/Reproductive Rights2Poll Shows Abdul El-Sayed Leading Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate PrimaryEnvironment/Climate2Andy Biggs Selects Sine Kerr as Gubernatorial Running MateHousing2Troy Jackson Releases First General-Election Campaign AdEducation1Ted Cruz Calls for Fauci to Be Held in Contempt After Senate HearingGun Policy1Trump Endorses Darline Graham for a Full Senate TermInfrastructure1Chuck Schumer's attacks on Susan Collins come apart easilyLabor/Unions1Troy Jackson Releases First General-Election Campaign AdVeterans Affairs1Mike Johnson Addresses Border Wall in Big Bend, VA Concerns in San Antonio
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