Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Data center backlash set to sway midterms
The focus on data centers, in one of this year’s most competitive Senate races, demonstrates dramatic shifts in public opinion and the high stakes going into the midterm elections. Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, gives insight.
The focus on data centers, in one of this year’s most competitive Senate races, demonstrates dramatic shifts in public opinion and the high stakes going into the midterm elections. Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, gives insight.
Rep. Mike Collins doubts Sen. Jon Ossoff's 2028 presidential denial
Sen. Jon Ossoff shut down 2028 presidential race rumors during a Georgia debate, pledging to serve a full six-year term if reelected.
Sen. Jon Ossoff shut down 2028 presidential race rumors during a Georgia debate, pledging to serve a full six-year term if reelected.
Texas midterms: Talarico rumor debunked as questions grow over candidate debates
With just three weeks until Election Day, Texas' biggest political races are drawing renewed attention as candidates make their final push for votes.
With just three weeks until Election Day, Texas' biggest political races are drawing renewed attention as candidates make their final push for votes.
Contra Costa County tests ballot-counting machines ahead of election
Ballot-counting machines were running in Contra Costa County on Friday as the elections office conducted a state-mandated test designed to ensure the accuracy and security of its voting equipment.
Ballot-counting machines were running in Contra Costa County on Friday as the elections office conducted a state-mandated test designed to ensure the accuracy and security of its voting equipment.
California governor's race: Meet candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton
Californians will elect the state's next governor on Nov. 3, deciding between Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton. Here's what to know about the candidates.
Californians will elect the state's next governor on Nov. 3, deciding between Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton. Here's what to know about the candidates.
2026 Election Voter Guide: What’s on the California midterm election ballot?
Election Day is less than one month away. Here's a look at the key state and local races, how to register to vote, how to track your ballot and more.
Election Day is less than one month away. Here's a look at the key state and local races, how to register to vote, how to track your ballot and more.
Trump says he's sending $90 checks to 20 million seniors: What to know
President Trump says more than 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B will get $90 checks to help cover their premiums.
President Trump says more than 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B will get $90 checks to help cover their premiums.
The UN takes on artificial intelligence
OpenAI, Anthropic and Hugging Face leaders will brief the UN Security Council on Wednesday amid warnings that AI technologies could soon improve themselves, and slip beyond human control. Gary Gensler, professor of the practice of global economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management, gives insight.
OpenAI, Anthropic and Hugging Face leaders will brief the UN Security Council on Wednesday amid warnings that AI technologies could soon improve themselves, and slip beyond human control. Gary Gensler, professor of the practice of global economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management, gives insight.
What to know about Trump's UN speech
President Trump used the UN stage to defend his decision to start a war against Iran. He also brushed aside suggestions that the midterm elections, in which the GOP risks losing control of Congress, could constrain his handling of the war. Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, gives insight.
President Trump used the UN stage to defend his decision to start a war against Iran. He also brushed aside suggestions that the midterm elections, in which the GOP risks losing control of Congress, could constrain his handling of the war. Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, gives insight.
News outlets sue Trump over press freedom
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are suing President Trump after he barred them from the White House. Clay Calvert, a nonresident senior fellow, at The American Enterprise Institute, gives insight.
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are suing President Trump after he barred them from the White House. Clay Calvert, a nonresident senior fellow, at The American Enterprise Institute, gives insight.
Why Trump’s Latino voters are leaving him
President Trump's approval rating among Latinos who voted for him recently fell from 93 percent to 66 percent. Jaime Dominguez, with Northwestern University, gives insight.
President Trump's approval rating among Latinos who voted for him recently fell from 93 percent to 66 percent. Jaime Dominguez, with Northwestern University, gives insight.
Florida GOP candidate says Trump has 'gone too far'
A Republican congressional representative in a heated reelection bid in Florida released a new ad saying President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in his immigration enforcement practices in the country.
A Republican congressional representative in a heated reelection bid in Florida released a new ad saying President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in his immigration enforcement practices in the country.
How to register to vote
National Voter Registration Day falls on Sept. 15 this year and serves as a reminder to check your registration status ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
National Voter Registration Day falls on Sept. 15 this year and serves as a reminder to check your registration status ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
What to know about Trump's $5K dividend pledge
President Trump wants to give out $5,000 checks if republicans win control of congress again in the midterm elections. It would cost more than $1 trillion. Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, gives insight.
President Trump wants to give out $5,000 checks if republicans win control of congress again in the midterm elections. It would cost more than $1 trillion. Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, gives insight.
Trump's order to limit mail voting blocked by appeals court
An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting.
An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting.
‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’: Trump opens inaugural Republican midterm convention in Texas
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events
Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.
Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.