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Trump Rallies to Shore Up Iowa Senate Race for Ashley Hinson

The president visited Sioux City, part of deep-red Western Iowa, in an effort to boost GOP turnout in a state that was…

Ocasio-Cortez Says Democrats Should Stand Up for Trans Americans

At an event in Maine, an audience member told the New York progressive that “a lot of trans people in America feel that…

Trump Asked Musk to Reverse Limits on Ukraine’s Military Internet Use

The call from the president about the Starshield network came after officials in Ukraine reported that they found new…

What to Know About the Investigation Into Ilhan Omar’s Citizenship

The Justice Department is reviewing whether Representative Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, broke the law when she…

Pete Ricketts’s Wealth Puts Class at the Center of Nebraska’s Senate Race

In a year when the wealth of the rich soared while workers lost ground to inflation, class has become political,…

Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Corey Lewandowski

The details of the inquiry remain unclear, but it is one of the rare instances in which a Trump ally or appointee has…

Bernie Sanders Gives $1 Million to Bolster El-Sayed and Counter AIPAC in Michigan

The transfer came day after the news that the pro-Israel lobby was planning to contribute as much as $9 million to…

Bard College Hires Forensic Firm to Investigate a Damning Epstein Email

The firm suggested the former Bard president’s email to Jeffrey Epstein about a young woman may have been fake.…

What Dueling Visits by Ocasio-Cortez and Manchin Say About Maine’s Senate Race

Senator Susan Collins, a Republican in a tight race, is keying her closing pitch to the middle, while her progressive…

Florida Police Officer Is Accused in Scheme to Seize a Dead Man’s House

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office arrested the officer, Brian Sguros, alleging that he used the man’s identity after…

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine Calls on Ramaswamy to Remove Acton Attack Ad

The ad featuring the estranged mother of Vivek Ramaswamy’s Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton, has been widely…

Chris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race

Chris Pappas, the Democratic nominee in New Hampshire, would make history if he won. On the campaign trail, he doesn’t…

Clavicular, the ‘Looksmaxxing’ Influencer, Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charge

The social media figure, whose real name is Braden Peters, appeared briefly for the arraignment in Orleans, Mass., on…

James Talarico’s Texas House Record: Partisan Fights, Bipartisan Laws

Throughout his four terms in the Texas House, James Talarico has tried to balance his two political identities.

Louise Lucas, Powerful Virginia Lawmaker, Indicted Over Marijuana Business

L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat from Portsmouth, was the focus of F.B.I. searches earlier this year.

Clashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline Graham

Mr. Trump is barnstorming across conservative America this week to shore up support for Republican candidates in…

Is Citizens United to Blame for Everything?

Plus: The justices’ book deals mean the court can’t rule on cases involving a media conglomerate.

Farmers, Health Care and Highways: 5 Takeaways from the Kansas Senate Debate

The Republican incumbent, Roger Marshall, is facing a surprisingly tough challenge from the Democratic nominee, Adam…

Covert Russian Group Targets James Talarico With Baseless Claims in Texas Senate Race

Russian influence operations appear to be stepping up efforts to meddle in the midterms, according to intelligence…

Four Takeaways From the Debate for Wisconsin Governor

The Democrat, David Crowley, and the Republican, Tom Tiffany, sparred over taxes, abortion, data centers and legalizing…

Higher, Faster, Gnarlier: Have Roller Coasters Become Too Extreme?

A coaster dares riders to be daring, with steep drops, high speeds and improbably tight curves. But safety has become a…

How Title IX Became a Political Tool

After a Cornell student’s lawsuit alleging the school failed her when she reported sexual assault, there’s a new focus…

Iowa, Usually Red, Is in Play This Midterm as Economic Woes Mount

The Trump administration’s policies could cost Republicans in a state that is being hit hard by expensive diesel prices…

MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways

Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not…

U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Midterm Elections

Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly…

5 Things to Know About Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas

The Republican incumbent is trying to hold on to his seat and keep his state from sending a Democrat to the Senate for…

5 Things to Know About Adam Hamilton, the Pastor Running for Senate in Kansas

The candidate, a political newcomer, is hoping to be the first Democrat to represent the state in the Senate in nearly…

Why a Pillar of Christian Journalism is in Turmoil

Former employees of Christianity Today say new leadership has been pushing back on independent journalism. About half…

Kansas has become an unexpected Senate battleground.

Toledo Chemical Leak That Forced Residents to Evacuate Is Slowing

Nearly 1,000 people in the Ohio city were told to leave the area and thousands more were urged to stay inside. The…

Oregon Teacher Disputes Account of Her Heroism During School Shooting

Becky Drury, who was said to have shielded a student during a deadly shooting in Bend, refuted the account. “The truth…

Florida Mayor Is Accused of Taking Covid Grant Funds She Helped Approve

Mayor Jackie Espinosa of Kissimmee, Fla., and her family received money from a grant program she helped create during…

New Video Shows Chaotic Moments Before Police Shot 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley

The body-camera and surveillance footage provides the first glimpse of a confrontation in a Walmart parking lot that…

George W. Bush’s Brother Neil Bush Breaks G.O.P. Ranks to Vote for James Talarico in Texas

Neil M. Bush, a brother of former President George W. Bush, expressed “deep concern about Ken Paxton’s record” and said…

Gambling Hotline Ex-Director Stole $1.5M to Feed Betting Habit, Prosecutors Say

Philip L. Sullivan started running the Florida hotline in 2025, a year after he was accused of stealing from a previous…

Discovery of New Fake Pollster, Wedgewood, Puts a Spotlight on Trust in Surveys

A supposed pollster had released a series of midterm surveys that were picked up by well-known polling aggregators. But…