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Kagan: Supreme Court rulings have heightened political polarization

Justice Elena Kagan offered a pointed critique on Tuesday of recent Supreme Court decisions that opened the door for more political spending and weakened key voting rights…

Becerra holds 27-point lead over Hilton in California governor's race: Poll

Democrat Xavier Becerra is maintaining his strong lead in California’s gubernatorial race with only weeks to go until Election Day, according to a new poll released Wednesday. The…

Gen Z is abandoning the Republicans and giving Democrats a second chance

Both parties have ignored Gen Z’s warnings that their votes should not be taken for granted. Now it’s Republicans’ turn to pay the political price.

Live updates: Trump lauds Russia's release of American; Vance to campaign with Ramaswamy in Ohio

President Trump on Wednesday morning praised Russia's release of American teacher Stephen Hubbard after four years of wrongful imprisonment. "Stephen is on his way back home and…

Trump: Implementing Russia sanctions would have halted Stephen Hubbard release talks

President Trump defended his waiver of Russian sanctions, saying it would have halted negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the release of Stephen Hubbard,…

Republican-aligned PAC spends $1.2M to boost socialist

The PAC has spent over $1.2 million on "media placement/media production" and "printing/postage" on Levy's campaign.

Vance-led task force set to unveil charges against 40-plus defendants in alleged $40M SNAP fraud

The Vance-led anti-fraud task force is expected to announce criminal charges against over 40 defendants in an alleged $40 million SNAP scheme.

Trump leans into unprecedented power ahead of midterm elections

Less than two weeks before the election, Trump continues to crash through barriers that he wouldn't dare cross in his first term.

DOJ's noncitizen voter list is unreliable, officials say. And, U.S. pollution rises

The Justice Department's "likely" noncitizen voter list in California is "unreliable," according to officials. And, the United Nations reports a major increase in U.S. climate…

How Saudi Arabia's defense vulnerabilities could become Trump's problem amid Houthi onslaught

Saudi Arabia seeks foreign allies to counter Houthi missiles and drones as Trump weighs whether to launch direct U.S. military strikes on Yemen.

The GOP has a midterm messaging problem. Ramaswamy isn’t helping

Democrats Have a Wide Lead in Our New Poll as Trump Slides

The map favors Republicans, but cracks in their base are leaving them vulnerable in defending House and Senate control.

Rick Jackson is the GOP’s best hope in Georgia right now

President Donald Trump and his unpopular brand may drag the candidate for governor down with the moderate and independent voters.

Why Republicans’ massive cash advantage is evaporating on the airwaves

Across key Senate battlegrounds, Republicans’ cash advantage hasn’t led to an equally large amount of advertising time.

Why Republicans frustrated with Trump's policies continue to support the party

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Bloomberg politics columnist Ron Brownstein what motivates Republicans angry with the Trump administration to continue voting for the Republican party.

Trump to campaign for Sen. Darline Graham despite disagreement on Russia sanctions

President Trump is expected to campaign with Sen. Darline Graham on Wednesday even as the two are not in agreement on how to best pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

University president sounds alarm as nearly half of students justify violence to stop 'hate speech'

A university president is sounding the alarm as a survey reveals 45% of college students believe physical violence is justified to stop hate speech.

China Criticizes U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems

The response came after Homeland Security ordered the removal and exclusion of products developed by the Chinese company.

Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born

Election officials in Los Angeles County say their preliminary analysis of the federal government's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in California shows the…

Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say

A decision by Elon Musk led to restrictions on Ukraine's use of SpaceX's satellite communications network, people familiar with the matter told CBS News.

Beef producers could play a big role in this year's midterm elections

Trump's policies have complicated his support among beef producers, a key constituency in states where tight Senate races could sway control of the body.

Judge Trump called a ‘lunatic’ abruptly backs off demand after showdown with DOJ No. 3

Judge Ana Reyes reversed her Rule 11 demand against DOJ attorneys during a nearly seven-hour hearing over the East Potomac Golf Links dispute.

Trump says Ilhan Omar could go to jail or be deported, calls her ‘a disgrace to our country’

President Donald Trump said Ilhan Omar could face jail in addition to deportation, calling her "a disgrace" amid a federal immigration fraud probe.

Blakeman’s uptown fracking fiesta

Reporter’s Notebook: A Democratic majority could expose the limits of the progressive agenda

Hakeem Jeffries faces a balancing act between DSA-backed progressives and moderate majority makers if Democrats flip the House in the midterms.

Ilhan Omar's daughters show up at scene of DC raid as rumors swirl about embattled rep's whereabouts

Isra Hirsi was spotted entering Ilhan Omar's D.C. home under cover of darkness as Capitol Police were called to the residence later that evening.

Vance reveals the Trump dilemma that could complicate his 2028 White House ambitions

JD Vance says he believes Trump would endorse him for the 2028 presidential election but admits he hasn't actually discussed a potential run.

U.S. ramps up warnings to Americans in Middle East after Houthi strikes

U.S. diplomatic missions across the Middle East have issued a new round of warnings to Americans amid attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants against Saudi Arabia.

Italy unleashes military response to violent riots as France faces a reckoning of its own

Videos show police forced to retreat as rioters overwhelm officers in Paris and Milan, prompting France and Italy to announce military deployments.

Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses

Under the Harvest Fuel Relief Program, the Agriculture Department will provide economic aid for farmers hurt by high diesel prices.

Trump just made a last-minute gambit to save farm-state Republicans in the midterms

The promise comes two weeks before Election Day — and the payments could still face a fight ahead in Congress.

On the streets with Dr Oz as surprise fraud crackdown sends daycare directors scrambling

Dr. Mehmet Oz personally confronted staff at two Queens senior care centers over suspicious Medicaid billing, wheelchair charges and attendance records.

Could France's riots happen here? Experts see parallels in socialism, immigration — and key differences

France riots prompt warnings about Zohran Mamdani, Abdul El-Sayed and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's immigration stances ahead of 2026 midterms.