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Security guard who protected Nigel Farage on campaign trail was facing rape charge
Ryan Dinnage, a security guard who accompanied Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on the campaign trail during local elections this spring, was convicted i…
Trump is still the center of the GOP money universe
# Trump Remains the Gravitational Center of Republican Campaign Finance Donald Trump's grip on Republican Party fundraising shows no signs of weakeni…
Kathy Hochul on Trump, Mamdani and the future of New York
# Hochul Navigates Trump Era While Building Coalition on Local Issues New York Governor Kathy Hochul faces a complex political landscape as she balan…
Blakeman’s bank statements don’t match his disclosure reports
# Blakeman's Financial Records Show Discrepancies Between Bank Statements and Disclosure Forms Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman faces scrutiny …
Spurned by Trump, these outgoing Republicans aren’t helping their potential successors
# Trump's Snub of Outgoing Republicans Creates Campaign Void for Party Successors Donald Trump's refusal to endorse or campaign for departing Republi…
'Cheesecake Factory': Obama trashes Trump despite numerous failures
# Obama Attacks Trump's Record While Facing Questions Over His Own Legacy Former President Barack Obama intensified his criticism of Donald Trump, la…
Political consultant on the impact of Republicans' gerrymandering efforts
# Republicans' Gerrymandering Strategy Backfires, Consultant Says Republican gerrymandering efforts designed to lock in electoral advantages have pro…
El-Sayed: Trump has as much regard for Constitution as ‘a piece of toilet paper’
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed launched a sharp attack on President Trump during an appearance on MSNBC's PoliticsNation on Sunda…
Blanche says Trump isn't trying to meddle with Alaska election results by suing over Senate race
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Trump administration's decision to file a lawsuit challenging Alaska's Senate race certification if incumbe…
Axelrod: Trump’s ‘I don’t give a damn’ remark on gas prices is no winning message
Democratic strategist David Axelrod attacked President Trump on Saturday over remarks the president made at a rally in which Trump dismissed concerns …
Facing an electoral wipeout, Trump goes after the system
# Trump Administration Moves to Challenge Alaska Senate Race Before Results Certified The Justice Department took the extraordinary step of preemptiv…
Scaramucci compares Ramaswamy to pigs in ‘Animal Farm,' predicts loss
Anthony Scaramucci, the former White House communications director under President Donald Trump, launched a sharp attack on Republican Ohio gubernator…
She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills
# Medical Debt Forces Trump Voter to Confront Healthcare System's Failings Cindy Banda supported Donald Trump in 2016, 2020, and would have voted for…
Blakeman’s uptown fracking fiesta
# Blakeman Pushes Fracking in Manhattan, Challenging Environmental Consensus Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has emerged as an unlikely champi…
Democrat in Ohio governor's race pushes back against unattributed ad featuring her estranged mother
Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio's Democratic gubernatorial nominee, faces an unusual and personal attack in an unattributed digital advertisement featuring her es…
Bannon 'not wild' about Trump endorsing Netanyahu
Steve Bannon, the former White House chief strategist, broke with Donald Trump over the presumptive Republican frontrunner's public endorsement of Isr…
DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate
The Department of Justice charged 28 individuals in California with voting crimes while simultaneously filing an emergency federal court petition to b…
Tennessee Titans winless no more with chance to work on their offensive issues
# Tennessee Titans End Winless Streak, Opening Window to Address Offensive Struggles The Tennessee Titans secured their first victory of the season u…
Farage claim that £5m was reward for Brexit was ‘not press office line’, close aide says
Nigel Farage's explanation for accepting a £5 million gift faces credibility problems after undercover footage captured one of his closest aides under…
Bessent says Zelensky 'should be careful' with 'reckless' comments that US slowed down Starlink
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed back on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's claims that the Trump administration deliberately slowed Star…
Obama: Omar investigation should ‘outrage all Americans’
Former President Barack Obama condemned the Trump administration's federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar on immigration fraud charges, characteri…
‘Is this like a hit piece or what?': Dan Sullivan's MAGA balancing act
# Dan Sullivan Walks Political Tightrope Between Trump Loyalty and Alaska Independence Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan navigated treacherous political wa…
A sleeper Senate battleground has turned into a real Republican liability
# Republican Senate Hopes Fade in Unexpected Battleground A Senate race initially dismissed as safe Republican territory has become one of the cycle'…
Shapiro launches super PAC as presidential speculation mounts
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro launched a new political action committee called New Path PAC, signaling potential presidential ambitions ahead of …
Teen kills 4 at Oregon school. And, DOJ sues California over alleged noncitizens
A gunman opened fire at Sprague Elementary School in Salem, Oregon, killing three elementary school students and one teacher. The shooting marks the l…
House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majority
# House Speaker Mike Johnson Expresses Confidence in Republican House Hold Despite Democratic Momentum House Speaker Mike Johnson projected confidenc…
Schumer: 'Trump just gave Putin the best birthday gift he’ll get this year'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer attacked President Trump on Saturday for waiving new sanctions on Russia just days before they were scheduled to …
Week in Politics: Trump's Russian diesel deal update; why the DOJ is suing California
# Trump's Russian Diesel Deal Faces Scrutiny as DOJ Targets California Energy Policy President Trump claims he negotiated an agreement to import Russ…
Online forum controlled by Nevada GOP House candidate contains slurs and Nazi talk, AP review finds
# Nevada GOP House Candidate's Online Forum Contains Racist, Nazi Content A Republican congressional candidate operating an online forum in Nevada ha…
Mitch Daniels rebukes JD Vance over free-market retreat
# Mitch Daniels Accuses JD Vance of Abandoning Free-Market Principles Mitch Daniels, the former Indiana governor and ex-president of Purdue Universit…
Trump lashes out at Republicans as Ken Paxton struggles in Texas
President Trump escalated his public criticism of establishment Republicans on Tuesday, targeting political strategist Karl Rove and Senator John Corn…
Main Trump legal fund $1.9M in debt
Donald Trump's Save America PAC faces a mounting financial crisis, posting over $1.9 million in debt according to Federal Election Commission filings …
Amid talk of public execution, public opinion on death penalty is split
# Death Penalty Support Fractures as Execution Methods Draw Scrutiny Public backing for capital punishment in the United States remains divided along…
Trump cancels livestreamed execution amid backlash
# Trump Cancels Livestreamed Execution Plan After Public Backlash Former President Donald Trump has canceled plans to livestream an execution, revers…
Trump on Iran talks: ‘I don’t know who the hell we’re negotiating with’
President Trump questioned the legitimacy of ongoing U.S. negotiations with Iran on Wednesday night, expressing confusion about whom American official…
UK households have paid extra £13,961 on bills since 2021 amid soaring inflation, TUC says
The Trades Union Congress released a damning report revealing UK households have shouldered nearly £14,000 in additional costs since 2021 across mortg…
Sen. Jon Ossoff: ‘I’m not running for president’
Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia forcefully rejected speculation about a 2028 presidential run, committing instead to serve a full six-year Senate term i…
Government spent millions on Trump ads. And, federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's home
The Trump administration deployed millions of federal dollars to fund pro-Trump advertising campaigns despite explicit commitments from the president …
Barack Obama to campaign with Ohio Democrats as he expands his outreach ahead of Election Day
Former President Barack Obama plans to campaign in Ohio for Democratic candidates competing in the state's Senate and gubernatorial races, expanding h…
LIV Golf players face another deadline with their future in golf at stake
# LIV Golf Players Face Critical Deadline as Merger Negotiations Drag On LIV Golf players confront another pivotal three-week deadline as negotiation…
Sanders calls for artificial superintelligence ban after OpenAI CEO interview
Senator Bernie Sanders issued a call Monday for a permanent ban on artificial superintelligence, drawing his position from recent comments by OpenAI C…
Trump attacks immigrants from Somalia and Haiti while rallying in Ohio for Republican candidates
Donald Trump used a campaign rally in Ohio to attack Black immigrants from Somalia and Haiti while supporting Republican Senator Jon Husted's reelecti…
Omar lands in Trump administration’s crosshairs
Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota finds herself at the center of renewed Trump administration scrutiny as investigators examine her conduct and financial d…
Democratic senator talks Trump's Russian diesel deal
# Democratic Senator Challenges Trump's Russian Diesel Deal and Failed Energy Ceasefire Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, a senior Democrat on…
Politics chat: Trump announces fuel deal with Russia. What does it mean for sanctions?
President Trump announced a fuel import agreement with Russia, marking a sharp reversal in U.S. energy policy and creating immediate contradictions wi…
Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit referendum
Andy Burnham has declared that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, claiming he received confirmation of Kremlin meddling after asking sen…
Trump continues red state campaign swing with Montana, Arizona rallies next week
President Donald Trump is intensifying his campaign presence across the West with back-to-back rallies planned in Montana and Arizona this week. The A…
Greens must avoid ‘capture by extremists and racists’, says party MP
Ellie Chowns, the Green Party's sole MP, issued a stark warning about internal party governance after the party narrowly approved a controversial poli…
9 people dead in Erie, Pennsylvania mass shooting
A mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania claimed nine lives Friday night, making it one of the deadliest shooting incidents in the state's recent history…
Trump says U.S. to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms
Donald Trump announced that the United States will import diesel fuel from Russia, marking a dramatic reversal of years of American pressure on Moscow…
Trump's Affordable Suit
President Trump has drawn attention for wearing menswear from Jos. A. Bank, the budget-friendly suit retailer known for affordable business clothing. …
Trump's memorial arch faces new lawsuit from Arlington County, Virginia
Arlington County, Virginia filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the construction of a planned Triumphal Arch memorial that President Donald Trump has …
Even Trump voters think Republicans should split from the president to win
# Even Trump Voters Back GOP Split From President, New Poll Shows A POLITICO Poll reveals fracturing support within Trump's own coalition. Twenty-six…
How Texas landowners are fighting back against Trump's border wall
# Texas Landowners Challenge Trump's Border Wall Expansion The Trump administration is moving ahead with a $46 billion border wall project stretching…
Byron Donalds says he is not a ‘yes man’ to Trump
# Byron Donalds Says He Is Not a 'Yes Man' to Trump Byron Donalds, the Florida Republican congressman, pushed back against characterizations that he …
Arlington County sues to block Trump arch after project gets key approval
Arlington County launched a legal challenge against President Trump's proposed triumphal arch after federal regulators approved the project, escalatin…
Justice Democrats announce new executive director
# Justice Democrats Name Rev. Hodari Williams as New Executive Director Justice Democrats, the influential progressive political action committee, an…
Carville asks if Trump is 'trying to lose' midterms or if there is 'some other explanation'
Democratic strategist James Carville raised sharp questions about President Trump's midterm election strategy this week, suggesting the Republican app…
Blakeman’s campaign finance mess
# Blakeman's Campaign Finance Mess Long Island political figure Tom Blakeman faces mounting legal and financial scrutiny over campaign finance violat…
Trump reups beef with 'ungrateful' Cuellar for staying Democrat after pardon
President Trump publicly attacked Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas on Wednesday evening, accusing the Democratic congressman of ingratitude after…
Paxton’s latest audio leak is making things tough for national Republicans
# Paxton's Private Remarks Expose Rifts Within GOP Leadership Over Texas Senate Race Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's confidential comments about …
Ken Paxton’s secret weapon: Ted Cruz
# Ken Paxton Leans on Ted Cruz as Political Ally During Legal Challenges Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has turned to Senator Ted Cruz as a key po…
Inside Mamdani’s fraught effort to rein in the NYPD unit he pledged to end
# Inside Mamdani's Fraught Effort to Rein in the NYPD Unit He Pledged to End New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell faces mounting pressur…
Newsom tags in State Threat Assessment Center over Trump's Iran nuclear comments
Governor Gavin Newsom directed California's State Threat Assessment Center to monitor for threats to the state after President Donald Trump's controve…
Dems have edge in midterms, poll shows. And, Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to close
# Democrats Hold Polling Edge as Midterms Approach; Media Giant Merger Closes A new poll shows Democrats entering the midterm elections with a clear …
A history of presidents naming things after themselves (It's short. They rarely do)
Donald Trump's push to rename the Kennedy Center and other Washington landmarks after himself breaks sharply from presidential precedent. The former p…
Bores on OpenAI’s spending retreat: I’ll believe it when I see it
OpenAI's leadership has signaled plans to scale back its political spending, but AI safety advocates remain skeptical without formal commitments, acco…
Cowboys believe in their pick-your-poison plan with Pickens and Lamb, and the Texans saw why
# Cowboys' Dual-Threat Receiving Strategy Overwhelms Texans Defense The Dallas Cowboys executed their two-pronged offensive attack with devastating e…
Jeffrey Archer, former Conservative politician and novelist, dies aged 86
Jeffrey Archer, the Conservative politician and bestselling novelist whose career trajectory moved from Westminster prominence to prison and back to l…
Campaign ‘all coming from DC,’ Paxton says
# Texas Republican Ken Paxton Claims National GOP Controls His Senate Campaign Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton conceded during a September fundrais…
Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House who became a cautionary tale of political downfall and legal consequences, died at…
Sanders backs Pope Leo’s call to protect human art from AI
# Sanders Backs Pope's Call to Protect Human Art from AI Progressive Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont endorsed Pope Leo XIV's position on artificial…
Mark Ruffalo says he’ll ‘Hulk out’ over voting rights
# Actor Mark Ruffalo Mobilizes Against Trump-Era Voting Restrictions Mark Ruffalo joined voting rights activists in New York City on Sunday to oppose…
Ball in UK’s court: EU ambassador says Brussels will be ‘ready to engage‘ after country decides what it wants
The European Union's new ambassador to the United Kingdom signaled Brussels stands ready to engage once Britain clarifies what it wants from its relat…
Buttigieg goes big to help 2026 Dems
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is mounting an aggressive midterm campaign blitz, planning stops in at least six states during the final stret…
Jon Ossoff is fundraising for Georgia Democrats. It’s a bet for his party’s future — and his own.
Jon Ossoff, Georgia's junior senator, has taken on a central fundraising role for his party's 2024 efforts, positioning himself as a key player in one…
Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students on the cusp of adulthood
College students across the United States report heightened anxiety about their economic prospects and political futures, a shift that reflects broade…
Ted Cruz blasts JD Vance as ‘insecure,’ says he’s focused on helping GOP win midterms
# Ted Cruz Takes Aim at JD Vance in Emerging 2028 Republican Feud Senator Ted Cruz of Texas launched a direct attack on Vice President JD Vance this …
Mormon leader decries explosion in sports betting, prediction markets
# Mormon Leader Warns Against Explosion in Sports Betting and Prediction Markets A senior leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints h…
The price tag on the Ken Paxton rescue mission has Republicans panicking
# Republicans Face Sticker Shock Over Ken Paxton Defense Costs The legal defense of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has become a financial albatros…
Inside Ken Paxton's jet-setting lifestyle: California wineries, European hot spots and ski resorts
# Ken Paxton's Luxury Travel Spending Raises Questions About Use of State Resources Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has developed a pattern of freq…
Blue Dog Democrat drops 'Zyn' from campaign nicotine pouch can
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a Blue Dog Democrat from Washington, removed branding from campaign merchandise after facing pressure from the nicotine …
Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
Benny Johnson, a prominent pro-Trump podcaster and conservative influencer, faces a defamation lawsuit over false claims he made about protesters at a…
Hochul, James raise heat on Cornell as rape investigation widens
# Hochul, James Intensify Pressure on Cornell as Sexual Assault Investigation Expands New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia Jam…
Adam Hamilton on faith, Trump and the fight for Kansas
# Adam Hamilton on Faith, Trump, and the Fight for Kansas Adam Hamilton, the senior pastor of the Church of the Resurrection in suburban Kansas City,…
Trump quips Paxton is ‘pain in the ass,’ ‘a little controversial’
Trump's casual criticism of his own endorsee Ken Paxton during campaign stops in Texas and Oklahoma reveals tension within the Republican coalition ju…
Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight race
# Trump Endorses $54 Billion Alaska Natural Gas Project as South Korea Prepares Major Investment President Donald Trump announced that South Korea in…
Indiana governor extends gas tax suspension
Indiana Governor Mike Braun extended the state's gas tax suspension Wednesday, citing elevated fuel prices tied to geopolitical tensions. Braun, a Rep…
Sarah Huckabee Sanders bombs with anti-welfare ad starring young white man
Sarah Huckabee Sanders' reelection campaign in Arkansas released an anti-welfare advertisement that sparked backlash from conservative voters, undercu…
NYC appeals Staten Island judge's ruling against Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax
New York City has launched an appeal after a Staten Island judge blocked enforcement of the city's controversial pied-à-terre tax on second homes owne…
N.Y. Sen. Gillibrand says new allegations in Cornell case are 'serious and horrific'
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York has responded to reopened allegations in a rape case at Cornell University, characterizing the new claims as "s…
Knicks coach says the NBA champions are still discussing if they will visit the White House
# Knicks' White House Visit Decision Remains Unresolved The New York Knicks face an uncertain timeline for a potential White House visit following th…
Watters: Trump should just say 'half-off beer if you vote Republican'
# Fox Host Watters Suggests Trump Offer 'Half-Off Beer' to Boost GOP Midterm Turnout Fox News host Jesse Watters pitched an unconventional midterm st…
Clueless 'SNL' mocks Tucker Carlson with outdated impression
# SNL's Tucker Carlson Sketch Falls Flat With Outdated Impression Saturday Night Live aired a sketch mocking Fox News host Tucker Carlson that drew c…
From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
The Trump administration imposed tariffs on nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports beginning Tuesday, escalating trade tensions between the two n…
Trump floated US weapons sales to Xi, ambassador says
# Trump Proposed US Weapons Sales to China, Ambassador Reveals Former U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue disclosed that President Trump offered to…
Florida would appear on CFP bracket and host a first-round game based on AP Top 25; 6 SEC teams in
# Florida Makes Playoff Case With Strong AP Ranking; Six SEC Teams Positioned for Selection The University of Florida football program has climbed in…
Ed Miliband to acknowledge Labour’s former stance on Palestine fell short
Ed Miliband, Britain's Foreign Secretary, will acknowledge at Labour's party conference that the party's previous approach to the Israeli-Palestinian …
ICE operations are making it hard for vulnerable Republicans fighting for their political survival
# ICE Operations Put Battleground Republicans on Defensive Over Immigration Enforcement Fallout Immigration enforcement operations by U.S. Immigratio…
Kennedy suggests 'rule' that no politician should have a building named after them while alive
Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy proposed a new ethical standard for public buildings Sunday, arguing that elected officials should not have …
Trump's golf tour takes him back to the Presidents Cup
# Trump Returns to Presidents Cup as Golf Diplomacy Continues President Donald Trump plans to attend the Presidents Cup golf tournament for the secon…
Week in Politics: Trump faces Republican defections; U.S.-China summit; press feud
Republican candidates distanced themselves from Trump administration policies this week as internal party fractures deepened. GOP figures, concerned a…
Donald Trump attends a big college football game with plan in place to protect communications
Donald Trump attended Tennessee's college football game against Texas on Saturday, drawing a large crowd to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Organizers u…
City council candidate faces 'riot participation' charge for ICE shooting protest
# City Council Candidate Arrested Over ICE Protest Participation A Texas city council candidate faces a misdemeanor "riot participation" charge stemm…
Kehoe says he's 'disappointed' GOP-favored map in Missouri is blocked again
Governor Mike Kehoe of Missouri expressed frustration after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the state's new congressional map ahead of the November ele…
New York, New Jersey declare states of emergency ahead of nor'easter
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill both declared states of emergency Friday in preparation for a nor'easter set to …
Report finds security deficiencies at Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed
# Security Lapses Preceded Charlie Kirk's Assassination at Utah University A comprehensive security review released this week documents critical defi…
Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died
James Copenhaver, who sustained injuries during the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has d…
Poll: A crack is emerging in Trump’s coalition over deportations
# Poll: Trump's Base Shows Cracks Over Mass Deportation Plans Donald Trump's core political coalition is fracturing over the scope and pace of deport…
Trump and China's Xi discuss AI, trade and Iran war during state visit
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held their second high-level meeting of 2024 during an official state visit, bringing together the leade…
Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of election
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas intensified Republican attacks on Muslim Americans this week, using the party's midterm convention as a platform to declare …
Gina Hinojosa wants to make Texas a test case for Democrats’ future
# Hinojosa Maps Democratic Strategy in Texas, Eyes National Implications State Senator Gina Hinojosa of Texas is positioning the state as a laborator…
Trump officials weigh rolling back beef import plan as GOP midterm panic spreads
# Trump Officials Consider Reversing Beef Import Plan Amid Republican Midterm Anxiety The Trump administration is weighing a retreat from its beef im…
Results are in from the newest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll
# Democrats Lead in Latest Congressional Preference Poll A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows voters express stronger preference for Democratic repre…
Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach
# Skyrocketing Diesel Prices Rattle Republicans as Midterms Approach Diesel prices have climbed to record highs, creating political headwinds for Rep…
Crypto weighs revenge against Democrats — and the risks that come with it
# Crypto Industry Plans Coordinated Political Retaliation Against Democrats The cryptocurrency industry is mobilizing for a targeted campaign against…
Chicago mayor seeks to block data center expansion: ‘We are not for sale’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced legislation Monday that would impose a 12-month moratorium on data center expansions within city limits, posi…
Sen. Jon Husted: Iran war ‘needs to come to an end as quickly as possible’
# Sen. Jon Husted Breaks with Trump on Iran Conflict, Signaling GOP Fracture on War Costs Senator Jon Husted, an Ohio Republican, called for an immed…
Mamdani and Trump face frosty reception in Queens over Sunnyside Yard plan
# Mamdani and Trump Face Frosty Reception in Queens Over Sunnyside Yard Plan Queens residents and local officials rejected a proposal to develop the …
Cruz rips 'right-wing socialism,' says GOP shouldn't be 'giving away free stuff'
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas launched a direct attack on populist members within his own party, accusing them of embracing "right-wing socialism" and war…
The art of dealing with Trump
# The Art of Dealing with Trump Politicians and business leaders face a fundamental challenge in managing relationships with Donald Trump. Trump oper…
Republican overseeing South Dakota's elections endorses Democrat in succession race
# Republican Election Official Breaks Party Lines to Back Democrat in South Dakota Secretary of State Race South Dakota's Republican Secretary of Sta…
Pritzker says he’s lost 80 pounds on GLP-1 since diabetes diagnosis
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker disclosed that he has lost 80 pounds while taking a GLP-1 medication following his Type 2 diabetes diagnosis two years…
Majority of voters say Trump’s policies worsened the economy: Poll
# Majority of Voters Say Trump's Policies Worsened the Economy A new NBC News poll shows that most American voters blame President Trump's policies f…
UK minister warns of impact of Trump’s Iran war on next month’s budget
UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has warned that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran will complicate Britain's October bud…
Farm-state Republicans are having a cow over Trump's beef imports as Election Day approaches
# Farm-State Republicans Revolt Against Trump's Beef Import Plan Before Election Day Donald Trump's push to increase beef imports has triggered a rar…
This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms
# Swing State Republican's Trump Distance Fails to Shield Against Midterm Headwinds Pennsylvania Representative Brian Fitzpatrick has emerged as one …
Shapiro fires back at RFK Jr., Trump on measles: 'Incompetence'
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro launched a direct rebuttal at President Trump on Friday, turning the president's criticism back on him during an es…
Reform donor Ben Delo loaned £350k to academic later found to have engaged in online bullying
Ben Delo, Reform UK's largest donor, loaned £350,000 to Nina Power, a conservative writer and academic, while she fought a defamation case that a judg…
Bill Cassidy on vaccines, RFK Jr. and the fight for public trust
# Cassidy Pushes Back on RFK Jr. Over Vaccine Safety as GOP Grapples With Health Credibility Senator Bill Cassidy, the Louisiana Republican and physi…
JD Vance faces test in White House meeting with Israel-backing radio host
Vice President JD Vance sat down with conservative radio host Sid Rosenberg on Tuesday, a carefully calibrated political move aimed at rebuilding trus…
Former US Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona, a 'workhorse' who shaped water policy, dies at 84
Jon Kyl, the Arizona Republican who spent nearly three decades in Congress shaping water policy and advocating for conservative causes, died at 84. Hi…
Greens urge Zack Polanski to take stance on proposed policy declaring ‘Zionism is racism’
The Green Party of England and Wales faces internal pressure to clarify its position on a controversial motion that would declare "Zionism is racism" …
Jay Jacobs gets his first-ever challenger for state Dem chair
# Jay Jacobs Faces First Primary Challenge for New York Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs will defend his position as New York Democratic Party chair…
Macklemore, Ed Sheeran ask Robert Kraft to donate to Palestinian humanitarian aid
# Celebrities Push Patriots Owner Kraft to Fund Palestinian Aid Musicians Ed Sheeran and Macklemore pressed New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft t…
US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war
# US-Canada Trade War Deepens Economic Pressure on Small Businesses Small business owners on both sides of the US-Canada border face a dual economic …
‘Made in Europe’ law threatens UK plans for reset with EU
# UK Threatens to Delay EU Summit Over 'Made in Europe' Trade Barriers The British government has signalled it will postpone its planned reset summit…
Republicans came back to Washington and made voting harder
House Republicans introduced a non-binding resolution on voting restrictions after returning from August recess, reviving a push to tighten electoral …
Americans value press freedom, but new surveys show support for restrictions in certain cases
# Americans Support Press Freedom, With Strategic Exceptions, New Surveys Show Americans broadly endorse press freedom as a democratic principle but …
Department of Investigation eyes NYPD disability pensions
# Department of Investigation Eyes NYPD Disability Pensions New York City's Department of Investigation has launched a probe into how the NYPD awards…
The 2026 race that’s testing Andy Beshear’s 2028 reach
# Beshear's Latino Outreach Gap Complicates 2028 Presidential Ambitions Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear faces criticism from Latino Democratic leaders…
Texas Republicans are scrambling after Bo French’s outburst
# Texas Republicans Scramble After Bo French's Inflammatory Remarks Texas Republicans face internal damage control after state Representative Bo Fren…
Texas GOP candidate stands by xenophobic comments following backlash
Bo French, the Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commission, doubled down on controversial remarks about Asian American students at the Universi…
Alex Bores launches $30 million effort to unify Dems on AI
# Alex Bores Launches $30 Million Democratic AI Unity Initiative New York state lawmaker Alex Bores has launched "Who Decides," a $30 million initiat…
Hochul’s how-to guide to stopping ICE
# Hochul Releases Detailed Playbook for Resisting ICE Operations New York Governor Kathy Hochul has released a comprehensive guide detailing how stat…
Nancy Mace calls for public execution of Lindsay Clancy
Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina called for the public execution of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts woman who faces retrial on charges of murdering h…
Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump's demands
The Federal Reserve prepares to raise its benchmark interest rate Wednesday, marking the first increase in three years as officials prioritize control…
The powerful millionaires hiding in plain sight
# The Hidden Wealth and Political Influence of America's Overlooked Millionaires America's wealthiest individuals are not all household names. While …
Texas Republicans denounce GOP statewide candidate over xenophobic post
# Texas Republicans Distance Themselves From Railroad Commission Candidate Over Xenophobic Remarks Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas railro…
Wisconsin congressman survives emergency plane landing, swims to safety
Republican Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany survived an emergency plane landing in a lake and swam to safety, according to NPR Politics. The congress…
Obama calls for Dems to focus on AI
# Obama Pushes Democrats to Prioritize AI Policy as Campaign Issue Former President Barack Obama called on Democrats to make artificial intelligence …
Politics chat: Trump's $5,000 promise to voters, Vance invokes Charlie Kirk
President Donald Trump's campaign pledge to distribute $5,000 to voters has drawn skepticism from political observers and voters alike, even as it dom…
Republican convention pays tribute to Charlie Kirk one year after his killing
# Republican Convention Honors Charlie Kirk One Year After Assassination Republican delegates gathered at President Donald Trump's midterm convention…
Week in politics: Trump attends Republican midterm convention and Pentagon's 9/11 memorial service
President Donald Trump participated in two major public events this week that showcased his continued influence within Republican politics and his eng…
At 9/11 ceremony, Giuliani and Mamdani … shake hands?
# Former Rival Prosecutors Share Moment at 9/11 Memorial Rudy Giuliani and Khizr Khan, two figures defined by their opposing roles in post-9/11 Ameri…
DeSantis: 'Florida will provide asylum' to holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy case
# DeSantis Offers Asylum to Juror in Clancy Murder Trial, Escalating Debate Over Jury Dynamics Florida Governor Ron DeSantis inserted himself into a …
Mayor of the 'Air Capital of the World' reacts to Trump's threats against Bombardier
# Wichita Mayor Wu Confronts Trump's Bombardier Tariff Threat President Trump's renewed trade war with Canada has landed squarely on Wichita, Kansas,…
Reform UK given record £36m donation by British crypto billionaire
Reform UK has received a record £36 million donation from Ben Delo, a British cryptocurrency billionaire whose past includes a US conviction for faili…
Remembering 9/11, the day that changed everything
# 9/11 Anniversary Marks Quarter Century Since Terror Attacks; Political Figures Reflect on National Tragedy The nation pauses this week to mark 25 y…
Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leader
Republican Party activists gathered at the midterm convention in Dallas this week faced an open question about their future direction. Vice President …
UK lawmakers urge Burnham to block creation of artificial superintelligence after chilling warnings
Over 70 UK lawmakers have called on Business Secretary Andy Burnham to champion a ban on artificial superintelligence and galvanize international oppo…
Ted Cruz on his 2028 lane, JD Vance and the GOP’s future
# Ted Cruz Eyes 2028 Path as GOP Power Realigns Around JD Vance Senator Ted Cruz of Texas is calculating his political position in a Republican Party…
Oz wants ‘unexpected star’ Fetterman to cross the aisle and become Republican
Dr. Mehmet Oz, who lost the 2022 Pennsylvania Senate race to Democrat John Fetterman, called on his former rival to switch parties and become a Republ…
Trump invokes Charlie Kirk at RNC convention
Former President Donald Trump invoked Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, during remarks at the Republican National Convention this week, sign…
Trump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins. And, Kirk supporters reflect on his death
President Donald Trump has promised American voters $5,000 payments if Republicans win control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, escalati…
GOP midterm convention lives up to its 'Trump-a-Palooza' hype
The Republican National Committee's first midterm convention in Dallas demonstrated Donald Trump's commanding grip over the party apparatus, with the …
Trump implores GOP to 'pretend' he's on November ballot at first night of midterm convention
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Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention
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Republicans kick off unconventional midterm convention in Dallas with Trump speech
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Sen. Fetterman speaks at a GOP midterm convention, fueling party-switch fears
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Spencer Cox: America’s political divide is destroying families and friendships
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Republicans are hoping ‘Trump-a-palooza’ isn’t only about Trump
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'Trump-a-palooza' kicks off in Texas
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Trump officials propose sweeping changes to the census that would reshape voting maps
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Sen. John Fetterman's isolation from Democrats grows stark in Pennsylvania
# Sen. Fetterman's Democratic Support in Pennsylvania Crumbles Amid Party Tensions Senator John Fetterman's relationship with Pennsylvania Democrats …
Political commentator on what we might expect from Trump's midterm convention
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With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midterms
# Trump Deploys AI Memes to Reshape Image as Real Problems Mount Donald Trump is leaning on artificial intelligence-generated memes to project streng…
What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention
# Republicans Gather in Dallas for Trump-Led Midterm Convention Donald Trump engineered an unconventional Republican National Convention in Dallas th…
Gas prices reach Labor Day high amid Iran war
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Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
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Majority of Tory and Reform voters do not back cuts to disability benefits, survey finds
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Armed man charged toward Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, law enforcement says
# Armed Man Charged at Ohio Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate at Fair An armed man charged toward a Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at a stat…
One attack, many Americas: Why 9/11 and its many griefs land differently 25 years later
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USS Abraham Lincoln heads back to US after 5-day Thailand port visit
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Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, campaign says
# Democratic Ohio Governor Candidate Attacked at State Fair A Democratic candidate for Ohio governor faced a violent assault at a state fair when an …
Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote
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'We are winning elections’: Bernie Sanders on Democrats’ progressive wing
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Public backlash against data centers is rising. Politicians are playing catchup
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Russia calls talks with US envoys "useful"
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Angie Craig throws her hat in the ring for WNBA commissioner
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Flock cameras draw opposition from across the political spectrum
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Power-hungry Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro owes RFK Jr. an apology
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Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on USPS plan to restrict mail voting
The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court's temporary injunction blocking a U.S. Postal Service plan designe…
Tributes to Gloria Steinem are flooding in, from Hollywood to Capitol Hill
Gloria Steinem, the pioneering feminist activist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, died at age 92, triggering an outpouring of tributes from political l…
The Trump administration still aims to make state citizenship lists ahead of midterms
# Trump Administration Pursues Controversial Citizenship Lists Before Midterms The Trump administration is moving forward with an ambitious and legal…
Kamala Harris wants back in the fight. These Democrats don’t want her help.
Kamala Harris has positioned herself as a leading voice in the Democratic Party since losing the 2024 presidential election, seeking opportunities to …
Stephen A. Smith has some words for Democrats as he makes his 2028 plans clear
# Stephen A. Smith Signals Political Ambitions While Acknowledging Media Career Conflict Sports broadcaster and political commentator Stephen A. Smit…
Comer expects McConnell to return with Senate after Labor Day
Rep. James Comer expects Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to resume his duties when Congress returns in mid-September, marking a potential end t…
Labour condemns Reform’s plan for £100bn in cuts as ‘half-baked’ and ‘incredibly reckless’ – as it happened
Reform UK's plan to cut £100 billion from government spending has triggered a sharp rebuke from Labour, which branded the proposal "half-baked" and "i…
Stephen A. Smith on Trump, Democrats and the politics of chaos
# Stephen A. Smith on Trump, Democrats and the Politics of Chaos Stephen A. Smith, the prominent ESPN commentator and media personality, has waded in…
Elon Musk unleashes first wave of spending on key races in the midterms
Elon Musk has begun channeling his vast wealth into midterm elections through independent expenditures, marking his entry into partisan political spen…
Trump attempts to combat high gas prices as affordability crisis looms over midterms
# Trump Takes Action on Gas Prices as Midterm Elections Approach President Donald Trump launched a multipronged effort to lower gas prices ahead of t…
Susan Collins on Trump, tariffs and the state of her senate race over Maine lobsters
# Susan Collins Navigates Trump Alliance and Economic Concerns as Maine Senate Race Tightens Senator Susan Collins of Maine faces a delicate politica…
JD Vance courts Jewish Republicans. Tucker Carlson still looms.
Vice President JD Vance faced questions about his relationship with Tucker Carlson during an appearance at a Jewish Republican event, highlighting ten…
Burnham says Brexit brought ‘decade of low growth’ in first Commons address as prime minister – UK politics live
Andy Burnham delivered his first address as Prime Minister to the House of Commons, blaming Brexit for a decade of economic stagnation that has grippe…
Poll: Working class voters are still up for grabs
# Working Class Voter Loyalty Remains Contested Ground Between Parties Democrats hold a narrow advantage with working class voters, but the landscape…
Scholar discusses Trump's claims of a new Venezuelan oil agreement
President Trump asserted that his administration has struck a new oil agreement with Venezuela, a claim that requires scrutiny given the complex histo…
Trump still teases seeking a third term. But he's now talking more about post-presidency life
Donald Trump continues to keep alive the possibility of a third presidential term, despite the constitutional barrier that prevents him from serving m…
Are you sure that Kimmel clip was real? Late-night AI deepfakes are spreading online
# Late-Night Host Deepfakes Surge Online, Raising New Concerns About Video Authenticity Artificial intelligence generated deepfakes featuring late-ni…
Trump administration deports relative of Afghans who helped US military to Central African Republic
The Trump administration has deported an Afghan national to the Central African Republic, a country where he has no family, citizenship, or prior conn…
Rejoining the EU, Burnham’s donors and the bedroom tax: Politics Weekly answers your questions – podcast
# UK Rejoining the EU, Burnham's Funding, and the Bedroom Tax Take Center Stage in Politics Weekly Podcast The Guardian's Politics Weekly podcast add…
Clyburn calls for expanding Supreme Court, says '13 is a pretty good number'
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Khanna: Ocasio-Cortez running for president in 2028 'would have no bearing' on own decision to enter race
Rep. Ro Khanna of California signaled Sunday that he remains open to a 2028 presidential bid regardless of whether fellow progressive firebrand Rep. A…
Canada claps back at Trump's efforts to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pushing back against President Donald Trump's demand that Lake Ontario be renamed "Lake America," while Google announced …
Politics chat: more tariffs, mail-in voting order, Kushner-Jeffries meeting
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College sports kicks off its season under the long shadow of court fights over eligibility
# College Sports Season Opens Amid Legal Battles Over Player Eligibility College sports enters its new season facing unprecedented legal turmoil over…
Moulton says Sen. Markey, 80, is too old for another term. Young Massachusetts Democrats are divided
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Cleverly avoids culture war issues in pitch to be next London mayor
James Cleverly launched his campaign for London mayor as the Conservative Party's leading candidate, positioning himself as a champion of classical co…
What is Burnham doing to the early prison release scheme and why?
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Progressives are learning the hard way how to survive Fox News
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Tucker Carlson: Trump needs to be removed from office 'immediately'
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Electric vehicles are flaming out —let's ‘Make Internal Combustion Engines Great Again’
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The Memo: GOP sees risks in Trump’s midterm strategy of focusing on himself
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Why is one WNBA team calling in national security experts?
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The Earth is sizzling, but climate isn't a hot topic for Democrats in this year's campaigns
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Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
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How Democrats in Congress are preparing for Trump midterm election interference
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The Social Security trust fund is running out, and yet it's not a top campaign issue
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Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights
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Burnham accused of U-turn after initially backing political donations cap to fall below £500k
Andy Burnham faces accusations of reversing his position on political donations limits after private correspondence reveals he initially backed a £500…
Tariffs, the price of ground beef, and Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump proposed a temporary pause on tariffs affecting imported ground beef, framing the measure as a path to lower consumer pr…
Trump under pressure at home and abroad as midterms approach
President Donald Trump faces mounting pressures on multiple fronts as the 2024 midterm election cycle intensifies, with challenges emerging from both …
Trump touts power of his endorsement following South Sen. Darline Graham's primary win
Donald Trump claimed victory over the Republican primary process in South Carolina after Darline Graham won her runoff election to secure the GOP nomi…
Iowa’s last Democrat on how he can win in Trump country
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RFK Jr. responds to Shapiro over measles-related deaths
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Canada hits back at the U.S. with tariffs as the countries' trade fight escalates
# Canada Retaliates With Tariffs as Trump Trade War Escalates Canada announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States after President Donald T…
Michigan AG releases Flint water crisis report, says final accountability step her office can take
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a comprehensive report on the Flint water crisis, declaring it the last accountability measure her offi…
Carville rips Jeffries for meeting with Kushner: 'We don't want to f‑‑‑ with them'
Democratic strategist James Carville attacked House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for meeting with Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, escalating ten…
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. as the countries' trade fight deepens
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on American goods Tuesday, escalating the trade dispute after President Donald Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs o…
Abdul El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker’s comments on American Jews
Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Democrat and prominent progressive activist, publicly distanced himself from comments made by streamer Hasan Piker that sug…
Trump’s MAGA Inc. makes last-minute buy for Darline Graham in South Carolina runoff
President Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc., spent over $827,000 in a last-minute push for South Carolina state Rep. Darline Graham in a runoff election, d…
Adam Schiff on Democrats’ ‘losing message,’ AOC and AIPAC
# Adam Schiff on Democrats' 'Losing Message,' AOC and AIPAC Adam Schiff, California Democrat and chair of the House Intelligence Committee, broke ran…
Trump’s economic squeeze targets Iran, Canada
Trump administration economic policies targeting Iran and Canada signal a sharp pivot toward trade enforcement and pressure tactics that could reshape…