Politics

Youth-led protests erupted in Mumbai on Friday over alleged mass removal of citizens from electoral rolls, with organizers demanding the election chief's resignation.

New data from the CDC, Brown University, and FIRE reveal declining rates of nonbinary and bisexual identification among high school and college students after years of increases.

Senator McCormick cited lower inflation and manufacturing gains, but truckers and farmers say record diesel prices are squeezing them during harvest season.

A federal judge rejected the administration's bid to keep secret its legal justification for maritime operations that have killed 234 people.

President Trump launched his 2026 midterm campaign in Iowa, prioritizing economic messaging while signaling a defensive Republican strategy focused on shoring up GOP-held seats with narrow margins.

President Trump issued an executive order requiring U.S. agencies to adopt the new term, but California's governor immediately rejected it.

President Trump's approval rating fell to 32 percent, three points below Biden's worst mark, as concerns over inflation and Iran conflict weigh on voters.

The Department of Education has formally rescinded Biden-era protections for sexual assault survivors and LGBTQI+ students, reinstating the Trump administration's 2020 policy.

Angie Nixon, the Democratic Senate nominee, is running hard left on Medicare for all and wealth taxes in a state where Republicans outnumber Democrats by 1.5 million.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for an outside review of Cornell University's handling of an alleged gang rape by seven fraternity members.

Senator Ted Cruz blocked a Democratic effort to swiftly pass the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management and Security Act of 2026 by unanimous consent in the Senate.

Half of residents in several European nations view Islam as incompatible with Western values, driving right-wing political movements and transatlantic strains.

Senator Eric Schmitt accused former special counsel Jack Smith of coordinating investigations in Atlanta, but Smith confirmed he was at a women's basketball game in Maryland.

A new generation of left-wing candidates, many younger than the Congressional average, have won primaries and are now positioned for federal elections in November.

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley debated immigration, data centers and economic policy during their first face-off.

The league asked the Department of Homeland Security to take down a social media post that paired the former Eagles safety's hits with commentary on migrants at the U.S. border.

President Trump doubled down on his pledge to send $5,000 checks to every American adult, a $1.2 trillion proposal Democrats and some Republicans say is fiscally reckless

Speaker Mike Johnson will visit more than 40 congressional districts across 22 states in the final weeks before Election Day, as Republicans race to defend their House majority.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris explained social media algorithms using a flower example, prompting ridicule from Sean Hannity and Jimmy Failla.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, leading the Democratic Governors Association, says the party sees openings in Republican states including Florida and Texas.

Johnny Joey Jones attacked Hasan Piker for laughing at the deaths of two Navy SEALs killed in a January 2024 raid in the Red Sea.

A physician argues that temporary pandemic policies became permanent without adequate scrutiny, raising questions about accountability when crises end.

Kansas Republicans and a Maine candidate who backed Trump's immigration crackdown are now distancing themselves from ICE operations ahead of midterm elections.

A retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel who voted for Trump three times says the president's public statements undermine his policy wins and alienate potential supporters.

The rapper told Lara Trump that the President's authentic style contrasts with other politicians who stick to scripts.

A Quinnipiac survey shows Democratic support for Democratic Socialists of America, but the organization's call for public ownership and a classless society diverges from the market economies politicians often cite.

Minocqua Brewing Co. says state regulators are punishing it for anti-Trump messaging after revoking alcohol permits at two locations.

The Progressive Caucus chair plans to cast the vice president's Silicon Valley connections as a political weakness in the next presidential race.

The Louisiana Republican, a key GOP asset on the trail, expresses frustration at having to fundraise in traditionally Republican strongholds.

A federal judge ordered the administration to return a 19-year-old asylum seeker after officials deported him a second time in violation of three court orders.

The Last Ditch in Greenfield faced fierce criticism after announcing a weekly mask-optional night to address financial crisis.

General elections scheduled for October 4, 2026, come as the country grapples with deindustrialization, commodity dependence, and deep political divisions.

The administration backs the SAVE Act in Congress while Florida, Arizona and other states move ahead with their own voter citizenship verification requirements.

Florida Republican Maria Elvira Salazar's campaign ad directly challenges the president's deportation efforts, prompting Trump to fire back from the Oval Office.

Trust in UK institutions erodes over concerns that procedures are applied inconsistently, even as systems continue functioning

A newly released internal email attached a list of counties offering ballots in other languages to a Justice Department criminal checklist, alarming Democrats about potential voter intimidation ahead of midterms.

MAGA Inc. is backing Republican Ken Paxton while attacking Democrat James Talarico in an open-seat contest that could shift the Senate balance.

President Donald Trump unveiled agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers to lower prescription drug prices for state Medicaid programs, claiming $64.3 billion in taxpayer savings over a decade.

With DEI programs shuttering across Washington, some see a cultural tide turning; others warn the backlash itself poses new political risks.

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker's claim that the U.S. is worse than al Qaeda gives Republicans ammunition against Abdul el Sayed in the Michigan Senate race.

Election officials nationwide are preparing for federal agents at voting locations after President Trump suggested deploying ICE to polling sites ahead of November midterms.

President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve's board as hostile after it unanimously voted to raise interest rates to 3.75 to 4 percent, the first increase in three years.

Trump campaigned Sept. 16 in Gastonia for Michael Whatley, who trails Democrat Roy Cooper by nearly 8 points in a race that could determine Senate control.

With 80 percent of votes counted, left-wing parties hold a one-seat lead, but the final outcome may not be known until Thursday.

The Trump administration's proposal to extend federal childcare money to married families with one working parent divides conservatives over welfare spending and family structure.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said roughly 25 to 30 Republican senators oppose ending the filibuster, blocking President Trump's push for the SAVE America Act.

As federal authority expands into traditional state and local responsibilities, the founding document's power-sharing framework faces pressure.

Republicans amplified video of the New York Democrats appearing to laugh during the 9/11 ceremony reading, but an attendee says the footage was taken out of context

President Trump's proposal to expand federal childcare subsidies divides his party while advancing Democratic allies in public-sector unions.

A unanimous appeals court panel ruled the Energy Department lacked authority to force a 64-year-old Michigan power plant to stay open, rejecting claims of emergency.