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Trump contrasted a Republican victory with direct payments to citizens against what he called a Democratic path to economic collapse.

Democratic strategists are analyzing recent gains in Republican strongholds to identify new battlegrounds for the next presidential race

The New Hampshire Democrat said Trump's claimed agreement violates a 2022 law and represents an attempt to shift blame for inflation to the war in Iran.

With elections less than a month away, House Republicans confront a shrinking map, failed redistricting, economic headwinds and Trump's falling numbers.

Rep. Mike Lawler, a two-term Republican, faces Democrat Cait Conley in a toss-up New York race that could tip House control in November.

The 2026 Senate elections are shaping up to be the most expensive ever, forcing would-be candidates to either raise millions or tap personal wealth.

Vice President JD Vance accuses major companies of exploiting the visa program to hire cheaper foreign labor instead of American citizens.

The President escalated his feud with the Arkansas senator over the stalled Sunshine Protection Act, while Cotton's Democratic challenger argues voters care about inflation, not clocks.

The financial exchange is offering live odds on midterm races, combining prediction market data with polling and fundraising figures.

Vice President JD Vance campaigned in Fairbanks for Republicans in competitive Senate and governor races, marking the Trump administration's first Alaska visit ahead of the midterms.

The former House Speaker from Illinois, who led Republicans for eight years before his conviction in a child sexual abuse case, died at his home from natural causes.

California Rep. Ro Khanna challenged party elders over their election losses, calling for Medicare for All and free childcare as Democrats chart their next course.

Omar Jamal, a self-appointed Somali community spokesman, took money from fraudsters while informing the FBI about them.

Hispanic men who backed Trump in 2024 are souring on him over the economy, opening a path for Democrats to reclaim House seats.

Senator John Kennedy said Republicans cannot win by asking voters to disbelieve their checkbooks as inflation remains a dominant campaign issue

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