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'US Midterm elections tend to be referendums on the unpopularity of the president'
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Michelle Swers, Professor of Government at Georgetown University. She frames the New Hampshire primary as both a major Senate contest and an unusually strong indication of the national political climate ahead of November. While Democrats face a difficult Sena...
Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Is Coming to a Head. Here’s What to Know.
The administration’s plan to screen mail-in ballots remains blocked as the Supreme Court considers challenges to new U. S. Postal Service ballot rules.
‘Democrats Are Behind’: PAC Wants Party to Catch Up on A.I.
The group is starting with more than $10 million and says it intends to support midterm House candidates in swing states.
Trump's power to change mail voting is limited, election law expert says
President Trump appealed to the Supreme Court again in his legal fight to limit mail-in ballots. Election law expert David Becker joins to discuss.
More see domestic terrorism as bigger threat than foreign terrorism: Survey
More Americans see domestic terrorist attacks as a larger threat than foreign ones, according to a new poll. In the Reuters/Ipsos poll, 33 percent of respondents said domestic terrorism is the most significant threat to the average American’s safety, while 20 percent said the same of foreign ter...
Democrats hit back at Trump after president floats changing name of New Mexico to ‘New America’ - US politics live
State senator among politicians hitting back at president’s social media post saying New Mexico should be change to ‘New America’ Sign up for US Breaking News emails Further down the ballot in New Hampshire, the Democratic primary for Chris Pappas’s House seat has drawn eight candidates, with Ste...
DHS asks Supreme Court to reinstate overhauled immigration tool for midterms
The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday to restore the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) overhauled immigration verification system in time for the midterm elections. “The district court has issued an indefensible order that threatens the integrity of upcoming election...
Republican strategist knocks Trump for not spending more on GOP candidates
Republican strategist Doug Heye slammed President Trump on Monday for not directing more funding from his super PAC to a variety of GOP campaigns as the Republican Party fights to maintain its control of Congress this fall.
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Former GOP rep: Trump’s ‘bizarre’ New Mexico post is ‘hurting his own team’
Former Republican Rep. Charlie Dent (Pa. ) on Monday called President Trump’s social media posts referring to New Mexico as “New America” “bizarre” and accused him of “hurting his own team” ahead of the midterms.
Paxton Aide Turned Whistle-Blower Appears in Ad Endorsing His Rival, Talarico
David Maxwell was among the staffers in the Texas attorney general’s office who accused Ken Paxton of abusing the power of his office, allegations that led to his impeachment. Mr. Paxton was acquitted.
Lindsay Clancy's Lawyer Asks President Trump for Pardon After Mistrial
Lindsay Clancy’s team is hoping to limit her suffering following her murder trial. After the trial to determine whether she is criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children ended in...
Which Senate Candidates Are Skipping Trump’s Republican Convention?
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The Christian nationalism takeover of Congress
In his new bestseller "No Prophets," Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif. ) argues that Christian nationalism poses a severe threat to American democracy and has established a "shadow theocracy" within the House of Representatives under Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La. ).
Netanyahu was warned of 7 October Hamas attacks, book claims
Israeli PM says allegation that UAE president alerted him more than a week before major offensive is ‘absolute lie’ Benjamin Netanyahu was personally alerted by the president of the United Arab Emirates that Hamas was planning a large-scale offensive against Israel a week before its 7 October 202...
TSA now allowing non-ticketed visitors into terminals at several US airports
Before 9/11, anyone could just walk through airport security and greet or say goodbye to friends and family right at the gate.
‘Politics is local’: Senate races balloon to $3.4 billion as Democrats compete in Texas, Iowa, Alaska and Ohio, just as Trump’s approval slips
Races the Democratic Party had once counted on as easy wins have also become murkier as the party remains split behind its candidates and voters focus on economic dissatisfaction.
Live updates: Canadian tariffs take effect as Trump threatens Bombardier; White House hosts 9/11 remembrance
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the U. S. went into effect at midnight Tuesday, affecting hundreds of goods, including steel and aluminum, appliances and electronics and wood, pulp and paper products.
Latest in Trump's fight to limit mail voting
The Trump administration is again requesting that the Supreme Court weigh in on mail-in voting restrictions. Election law expert David Becker explains where things stand in the legal fight.
GOP senator defends Bombardier after Trump threat
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan. ) is defending private jet maker Bombardier from growing pressure from President Trump, who on Monday declared the Canadian aerospace company would no longer be able to sell planes in the United States.
How voters can overcome election sabotage: show up and vote early
Given the uncertainty of mail-in ballots, we need to encourage early in-person voting.
Trump’s call to rename New Mexico ‘New America’ is a distraction tactic, Democrats say
Amid unpopular Iran war and persistent inflation, governor says state has had its name since before US existed Democrats have hit back against Donald Trump ’s suggestion that the state of New Mexico should be renamed “New America”, accusing the US president of trying to distract from his war on I...
New Hampshire and Rhode Island electorate to vote in state primaries - US politics live
Voters will choose candidates across full slate of federal, state and local offices over next two days New York mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to come face-to-face with Rudy Giuliani at the main September 11 memorial service, just days after the former mayor – who led the city at the time of the 200...