Steven Teles wants to arm legislators with more research staff so they can push back when lobbyists fight institutional change.

Sen. Kamala Harris, Joe Biden’s vice-presidential running mate, is drawing support from many investors because they see her as the moderate choice.

Aimee Allison says women of color “see themselves in the campaign more deeply” now.

Harris is making history as the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket.

Budgets offer a chance to project good times and appeal to certain constituencies.

Some members of Congress want to include more funding for election security in the next federal spending bill, due on Dec. 20.