U.S. probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar reportedly focuses on birth date and citizenship papers
The federal investigation that prompted the search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s D.C. residence on Monday centers on claims that…
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Spending by outside groups crosses $1 billion in competitive congressional races
Outside group money accounts for more than half of all ads in more than 70% of competitive Congressional races.
Read at source →‘People in my own party don’t understand what the average worker is going through’
An Ohio congressional race has become one of the nation’s most competitive.
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Join siguimi.com →Social Security emerges as a key issue in midterm battleground districts
Democrats are trying to unseat Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pennsylvania) in one of several competitive races to focus on Social…
Read at source →Trump flies 3,400 miles to Alaska in hopes of saving a Senate seat
With Republicans all but writing off their chances of winning Senate races in states such as North Carolina and…
Read at source →Democrats hold big edge on economy in key poll for first time since 2012
Ahead of the midterm elections, Democrats have won the trust of independents when it comes to the question of which…
Read at source →Trump posts video of man being attacked by tiger
The president reposted a video of a man being attacked by a tiger on his social media account, amplifying graphic…
Read at source →The stunning raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home
It has the makings of political intimidation, say some legal experts.
Read at source →White House scrambles over questions on new press secretary’s background
President Donald Trump claimed Katie Zacharia is an “attorney,” but her bar credentials are unclear.
Read at source →Abdul El-Sayed says voters are ‘freaking out about AI.’ He wants to rein it in.
The Michigan Democratic Senate candidate’s “AI Under Control” proposal would freeze development of powerful…
Read at source →Cook moves three red-state governor’s races toward Democrats
Cook Political Report changed Alaska's governor race rating from toss-up to lean Democrat; and Nebraska, Vermont and…
Read at source →Supreme Court to review access to U.S. DOGE Service records
The high court’s acceptance of the case means it will probably be argued early next year.
Read at source →Kimberly Guilfoyle is out as U.S. ambassador to Greece
Guilfoyle said the role has been “the honor of a lifetime.” She has faced allegations she asked a political donor for…
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House speaker's wife ministers to Hill staffers, but nonprofit funding is a mystery
After House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) ascended to one of the most powerful offices in Washington three years…
Read at source →Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher to release weekly midterms podcast
The weekly podcast, “High Stakes,” will aim to dissect the election and its aftermath, Vox Media said.
Read at source →With judgment nearing, candidates lean on bipartisan partnerships
Across the country, candidates are trying to burnish their bipartisan bona fides.
Read at source →Ken Paxton took campaign funds from donors with interests before his office
The Texas attorney general and GOP Senate nominee received contributions from parties in cases he was involved in, some…
Read at source →In Ohio, some Trump voters question whether he’s still fighting for them
High costs have opened a divide between Trump, who spoke in Ohio on Monday night, and some who voted for him. His…
Read at source →Trump blew past deadline to halt running taxpayer-funded campaign-style ads
A coalition of nonprofits had sued, calling the ads “propaganda.” The president has said campaign funds would be used…
Read at source →Montana Democratic Party chair steps down, endorses independent candidate
Shannon O'Brien is the latest state Democrat to endorse independent candidate Seth Bodnar over embattled party nominee…
Read at source →Trump says he’s ‘looking at’ firing Kimberly Guilfoyle from Athens post
Ambassador Guilfoyle is accused of asking a donor to pay her personal American Express bill. “We’re not happy,” the…
Read at source →Mike Johnson says execution video could be ‘recruiting tool’ for terrorists
“We’ve got to think through the policy implications,” the House speaker told CBS News, commenting on plans to…
Read at source →PAC linked to GOP firm is boosting Ohio socialist in Senate race
The socialist candidate says the effort is “deceiving” voters.
Read at source →Voters in Portland (Oregon) get ads meant for Portland (Maine)
The ad buyer admitted the mistake and refunded the money to the political group that ordered it.
Read at source →The bellwether races to watch in November’s midterm elections
Will Democrats’ blue wave materialize? Watch these races.
Read at source →Speaker Johnson walks back talk about potentially leaving Congress
He said he intends to remain the House Republican leader even if his party loses the chamber.
Read at source →New White House press secretary begins her term
Katie Zacharia is scheduled to hold her first briefing Tuesday.
Read at source →Trump’s diesel deal with Russia shows how tied the prices are to Republican success this year
Trump has largely dismissed the focus on higher gas prices, but this deal with Russia suggests the president knows…
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Trump’s midterm road show reveals GOP troubles — and his own priorities
Republicans need the president to mobilize voters, but his low approval ratings limit where he can help.
Read at source →Takeaways from first S.C. Senate debate between Darline Graham, Annie Andrews
Sen. Darline Graham (R-South Carolina) clashed with Democrat Annie Andrews in their only scheduled debate of a Senate…
Read at source →Trump could face a new threat in January: A Democratic Senate
Republicans predict that Democrats will not confirm Supreme Court and Cabinet nominees if they retake the Senate in the…
Read at source →Abdul El-Sayed walks back Obama criticism ahead of their campaign event
The Michigan Democratic Senate nominee wrote an op-ed in 2012 expressing dismay at what he said were "failures' by…
Read at source →Democrats are running on a scant agenda. Do they need more?
They lack a specific plan for governing, beyond turning back Trump and holding him accountable.
Read at source →Arizona’s GOP keeps embracing election deniers who lose. It could happen again.
Alexander Kolodin made his political career by championing challenges to the 2020 results. Now he’s running to lead his…
Read at source →These are the voters who will decide the midterm elections
Move aside, “soccer moms.” Take our quiz to see which types of Americans will determine control of Congress in November.
Read at source →35 years ago today, Anita Hill testified before Congress
Hill’s testimony was a watershed in the conversation about workplace sexual harassment. The Almanac uses photo archives…
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