From Michigan to Mississippi, Republicans Scramble to Avoid a Blue Wave
Trump will take Mississippi next week, while Democratic leaders head to Michigan, Ohio and Georgia.
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Flood of Political Ads Raises Questions About Ethics and Effectiveness
Record spending, personal attacks and AI-generated commercials are sparking debate over negative campaign tactics and whether campaign ads really work.
Guns, Taxes and Traffic Cameras: The Midterm Ballot Measures to Watch
Voters in dozens of states will weigh in directly on issues ranging from abortion and transgender policy to elections and campaign finance. Here’s a rundown of the highlights.
How to Vote in the 2026 Midterms: A State-by-State Guide
With early voting already underway across the country, key deadlines for voter registration, mail-in ballots and in-person voting vary significantly by state ahead of Election Day.
Leaked Grand Jury Report on $10M Medicaid Diversion Jolts Florida Campaigns
A scandal involving diversion of Medicaid money for political purposes is rippling across Florida this election season.
Are Democrats Ditching Mail-in Voting?
A new poll from Pew finds Democrats’ confidence in mail-in voting has plummeted, and fewer plan to vote that way.
Staff Turnover and Missing Funds: A Tumultuous Week at Trump’s White House
The departure of press secretary Katie Zacharia caps a chaotic week for the Trump White House ahead of midterm elections next month.
4 Takeaways From Zacharia’s 5 Days as Press Secretary
A vetting breakdown and an awkward debut marked the exceptionally short tenure of the White House press secretary.
Why Federal Agents Searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Home and What Happens Next
Agents searched the home of a sitting member of Congress. Here’s what to know about the investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar.
‘He Is a Scumbag’: In Pennsylvania House Race, the GOP Playbook Gets Personal
Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie is banking on voters’ trust and highlighting his opponent’s past to help him keep his seat, but Trump and policy issues still loom large.