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Sen. Fetterman speaks at a GOP midterm convention, fueling party-switch fears
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman has addressed the Republican midterm convention, escalating tensions with his party
4h ago
What to know about Missouri's confusing battle over congressional districts
Missouri's redistricting battle has left voters confused just two months before a crucial November election
9h ago
A more perfect union? Congress has been the place where America tries to resolve its problems
It’s one thing to issue a Declaration of Independence, but quite another to stand up a working government
21h ago
With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump is using memes to portray himself as powerful amid struggles with inflation and international issues
22h ago
Sen. John Fetterman's isolation from Democrats grows stark in Pennsylvania
Sen. John Fetterman is on shaky ground with Democrats in his home state of Pennsylvania
22h ago
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces tough challenge from Helena Foulkes in Democratic primary
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is hoping to avoid becoming the first governor in any state to lose a party primary since 2018
23h ago
Competing court orders add confusion to Missouri congressional elections
Dueling court orders have created new uncertainty for Missouri's congressional map just eight weeks before Election Day
1d ago
Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington, Oregon after USPS changes
New data show the number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon
1d ago
2026's elections could test how heavy trading on prediction markets affects races and results
Election-season trading on prediction markets is skyrocketing as states fight to outlaw the platforms as unlicensed casinos
1d ago
The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open
Control of the U.S. Senate is up for grabs with less than two months until Election Day
1d ago
What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention
Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his party in this year’s midterm elections
1d ago
Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events
Candidates in several states with competitive House and Senate races are beginning the stretch run of election season with Labor Day events at festivals, union halls and parades
2d ago
One attack, many Americas: Why 9/11 and its many griefs land differently 25 years later
The September 11 attacks 25 years ago left a lasting impact on the United States, affecting not just those who lost loved ones but the entire nation
2d ago
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Miami's Malachi Toney already producing Heisman-caliber performances
Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Miami’s Malachi Toney have wasted no time launching their respective Heisman Trophy campaigns
4d ago
Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz
President Donald Trump's political group is spending $10 million on ads in the Texas Senate race
4d ago
After years of defying the odds, California's David Valadao faces new test as Latinos turn on Trump
Republican congressman David Valadao has defied the odds before, winning elections in California districts with big Democratic registration advantages
4d ago
Judge extends block on Trump executive order seeking to limit mail voting in midterms
A federal judge is extending a legal block on President Donald Trump’s plan to regulate mail ballots during the midterm elections
5d ago
Midterm mail ballots start to go to voters as litigation creates uncertainty
Statewide mail voting for this year’s midterm elections is kicking off amid a churning legal battle over President Donald Trump’s attempts to limit the practice
5d ago
Justice Department pardon lawyer who says she was fired in dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights sues
A former Justice Department pardon attorney who says she was fired after she refused to recommend the restoration of actor Mel Gibson’s gun rights has sued over her termination
5d ago
The Trump administration halted a Great Lakes project. Then Whitmer called Trump
The Trump administration is allowing construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes to move forward
5d ago
Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote
The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election
5d ago
Flock surveillance cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' power
Across the country and up and down the ballot, candidates from both parties are increasingly on the attack over Flock cameras
6d ago