Politics
Michigan Senate Race Tests El-Sayed Ties to Hasan Piker
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is distancing himself from streamer Hasan Piker in Michigan's tight Senate race, as the controversy keeps splitting his own party.
October 14, 2026
Trump Approval Hits Career-Low 32% in Reuters/Ipsos Poll
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll put President Trump's approval at a career-low 32%, with cost-of-living frustration and the Iran war eroding support even among Republicans.
October 6, 2026
House GOP Recess Begins Amid New Cost-of-Living Anxiety
House Republicans left Washington for a seven-week pre-midterm recess showing visible nerves about affordability, as both parties warn of rising costs now.
September 29, 2026
Trump Campaigns for Whatley in N.C. Senate With Crime Focus
Trump campaigned for GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley in North Carolina focusing on crime, affordability and Democratic policies ahead of the 2026 midterms.
September 17, 2026
Ed Markey Defeats Seth Moulton in Mass. Senate Primary
Senator Ed Markey won the Democratic nomination for another term in Massachusetts, defeating Representative Seth Moulton in the September 1 primary.
September 1, 2026
U.S. Launches Strikes on Iran Targets Near Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Central Command said American forces struck Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran after attempted attacks on shipping and U.S. personnel.
September 1, 2026
Supreme Court Allows White House Ballroom Work During Appeal
The Supreme Court allowed construction of President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom to continue while litigation proceeds.
August 31, 2026
Senate Control Tightens as GOP Weighs Trump's Standing.
Republicans' path to retaining the Senate has narrowed as competitive races expand and President Trump's approval ratings weigh on the GOP's national landscape.
August 1, 2026
Midcycle Redistricting Shifts the 2026 House Battlefield
Ten states adopted new congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms after a rare wave of mid-decade redistricting.
June 5, 2026
Kennedy Center Cancellations Continue Amid Renaming Disputes
Artists and performing-arts organizations have continued to withdraw from Kennedy Center engagements after changes to the institution's leadership and name.
March 1, 2026