Politics

Trump Floats Ted Cruz for the Supreme Court at Texas Rally as Midterm Sprint Heats Up; Tennessee Battle Narrows to Memphis Seat

At a rally in Lubbock, President Trump joked that he would nominate Sen. Ted Cruz to the Supreme Court if a seat opened up. With the November 3 vote days away, Tennessee's main contest is the 9th Congressional District, not a statewide Democratic wave.

Trump Takes Closing Midterm Blitz to Mississippi as Republicans Battle Lagging Enthusiasm

Days before the November midterms, President Trump rallied in Corinth, Mississippi, for Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, part of a near-daily red-state blitz as Republicans fight to keep control of Congress.

One Week Out: Trump Fights to Hold Congress as Democrats Ride a 9-Point Generic Ballot Lead Into the Midterms

With Election Day set for November 3, President Trump is spending heavily and campaigning for Republicans. Forecasters still make Democrats strong favorites to take the House and likely the Senate.

Midterms Final Stretch: Trump Barnstorms Despite Record-Low 31% Approval as Democrats Press Affordability Message With 8 Days to Go

With the November 3 midterms eight days away, President Trump is crisscrossing battleground states while Democrats, needing a net gain of four seats in each chamber, hammer cost of living, health care and immigration enforcement.

America in the Final Stretch: What's Driving the News 10 Days Before the Midterms

With the Nov. 3 midterms days away, heated governor's races, a Supreme Court fight over the border wall and voter worries about costs are shaping the national conversation.

Eleven Days Out: Iran, Ukraine and the Midterms Collide on Trump's Desk

With the Nov. 3 vote approaching, the Iran standoff, a shifting Ukraine policy and voter anger over prices are closing in on the White House at the same time.

12 Days to the Midterms: Democrats Open 11-Point Lead as Voters Seek a Check on Trump

A New York Times/Siena poll finds Democrats ahead 52% to 41% among likely voters, as Senate debates heat up in Michigan and Kansas and congressional Democrats sue over voter rolls.

Trump Says U.S. Is 'Winning' Iran War as Talks Stall and Midterms Loom

Eight months into the U.S.-Iran war, Trump insists America is winning while Tehran is accused of stalling peace talks to hurt Republicans before the November 3 midterms.

Breaking: Trump Approval Hits Record Low as He Rallies in Kansas; Mall of America Plot Suspect Stays Jailed

President Trump's approval sinks to a record low two weeks before the midterms, a Minnesota teen accused of plotting an attack on the Mall of America remains jailed, and the DOJ sues California over voter rolls.

America This Weekend: Russia Sanctions Pause, a Wichita Tragedy and a Shake-Up at the White House

From a debate over easing Russian diesel sanctions to a deadly crash at a Kansas youth soccer field, here are the stories shaping America this weekend.

Katie Zacharia Out as White House Press Secretary After Just Five Days

President Trump's new press secretary, who succeeded Karoline Leavitt, is leaving the job after five days amid criticism of her performance and questions about her legal background.

Trump Weighs 'Mother of All Bombs' for Iran but Rules Out Nuclear Weapons and Ground Troops

President Trump says the U.S. may need to strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain and that the war will end 'very soon,' but he rules out nuclear weapons and American ground troops.

Courts Push Back: Federal Judges Rule Against Trump on Press Access and D.C. Golf Course Takeover

In a busy 24 hours for the federal courts, judges issued injunctions that keep three news outlets in the White House press pool and again block a federal takeover of a public golf course in Washington.

Trump Takes Midterm Fight to Alaska as Congress Braces for a Possible Power Struggle

Three weeks before Election Day, President Trump rallied in Wasilla for Sen. Dan Sullivan and admitted that holding the House and the Senate looks equally hard for Republicans. Democrats are promising to use any new majority to challenge him.

20 Days Out: Trump's Historic Polling Slump Puts Republicans on a Collision Course With a Shocking Midterm Night

With Pew Research putting President Trump's approval at 30% and his disapproval at 68%, Republican candidates head into November 3 carrying a heavy burden that could hand Democrats one or both chambers of Congress.

America Freezes Green Cards for Microsoft and Major IT Firms, Opens Probes Into Nine Top Universities

Washington widens its crackdown on skilled-worker immigration, suspending Microsoft, Adobe and leading IT outsourcers from a key permanent-residency program while putting top research universities on notice.

Trump Administration Freezes Green Cards for Microsoft and Major IT Firms, Opens Probes Into Harvard, Yale and Stanford

Washington suspended Microsoft, Adobe and seven major IT outsourcers from a key green-card program on Thursday and subpoenaed nine top universities, the broadest strike yet against skilled-worker immigration.

War on the Ballot: Trump's Iran Conflict Collides With a High-Stakes Midterm Election

With less than a month until Americans vote, the U.S. military is reportedly drawing up new Iran war options as rising prices, fiery rally rhetoric and battleground races turn the conflict into the defining issue of the 2026 midterms.

Trump Says Iran War Will End 'Very Soon' as Remarks About Los Angeles and San Diego Spark Backlash

On the campaign trail, the president said the US is 'holding up the whole world' against Tehran and that a decision on ending the war is near, while California leaders pushed back hard on his comments about their cities.

Trump, Rising Costs, and the 2026 Midterms: A Critical Month

US Economy Update: October Job Growth, AI Trends & Outlook

America begins October with a mixed economic picture: employers continue adding jobs, but hiring remains subdued; construction spending has weakened compared with last year; and Washington is expanding its attention to artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, a major proposed steel investment in Iowa illustrates the competition among states to attract industry and employment.

Trump's Free-Range Presidency vs. a Democratic Congress: Analysis

Register to Vote: Make Your Voice Heard in the 2026 Midterms

The U.S. Capitol represents the national legislative power voters help shape through congressional elections. America is approaching a consequential democratic moment. On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, voters will take part in the midterm elections, choosing representatives whose decisions will influence the country’s direction. As of October 3, Election Day is 31 days away—one month for eligible citizens to prepare, learn about their ballots, and make their voices count. The message is urgent and nonpartisan: check your registration, register if necessary, and make a plan to vote. An election becomes historic through the choices people make and the responsibility they accept. Whether you are voting for the first time or have participated for decades, this is an opportunity to help determine who represents you and how public power is exercised.

US Economy in October 2026: Growth, Housing Costs & Outlook

The United States enters October with an economy that continues to expand, while households face expensive housing and pressure from higher prices. Artificial intelligence investment is supporting growth, but international trade disputes and the approaching midterm elections are adding uncertainty to the national outlook.

THE $5,000 MIDTERM PROMISE: A NATIONAL DIVIDEND OR AN ATTEMPT TO BUY AMERICA’S VOTE?

DALLAS, TEXAS — President Donald Trump used the Republican Party’s first national midterm convention to make an extraordinary promise: every adult American would receive $5,000 if voters returned Republicans to control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Trump called the proposed payment a “Trump Dividend,” presenting it as a benefit Americans would receive from his administration’s economic policies. The promise immediately became the convention’s most controversial announcement—not merely because of its enormous cost, but because Trump tied it directly to the outcome of the November midterm elections.

America Confronts a Three-Way Test: Jobs, Rising Prices and the Future of AI

A resilient labor market offers hope, but renewed inflation and growing concern over artificial intelligence are placing fresh pressure on Washington.

How the Afrobeats megastar may have unknowingly unveiled himself as a next-generation Nigerian leader

Nigeria may be witnessing the emergence of an unexpected political force—not from the chambers of the National Assembly, the headquarters of a political party or the traditional establishment, but from the global stage of African music. David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spent much of his public life entertaining millions and elevating Nigerian music around the world. Yet his involvement in the recent Osun State governorship election revealed something larger than celebrity influence. It demonstrated the possibility that Davido could become part of a new generation of leaders capable of helping Nigeria escape political bondage, restore its national glory and reclaim its proper position as the Giant of Africa.

AMERICA AT A CROSSROADS: COURT RULING REIGNITES DEBATE OVER PRIVACY, IMMIGRATION AND GOVERNMENT POWER

A federal ruling raises a defining question: How far should the government be permitted to go in enforcing immigration laws?

Army Secretary Driscoll Resigns Mid-War: What the Pentagon Shake-Up Means for the Fight With Iran

Dan Driscoll quit after months of clashes with Pete Hegseth over fired generals and blocked drone modernization, leaving the Army with no confirmed civilian or uniformed leader seven months into the Iran war. Here's what changes — and what doesn't.

Markey Routs Moulton, Healey Renominated as Massachusetts Democrats Pick Their November Slate — Full Primary Results

Ed Markey beat Seth Moulton 65–35 in the marquee Senate primary, Dan Koh won the open 6th District, and incumbents Richard Neal and Stephen Lynch were held to uncomfortably narrow leads. Full race-by-race results.

Russia Rejects New Ukraine Peace Deal, Black Sea War Deepens

US Economy News: Consumer Confidence Falls and Job Growth Slows

Dollar for Dollar: Canada Vows to Match Trump's 50% Tariff as Trade War Erupts

Trump's 50% tariff on up to $28 billion in Canadian goods is now in effect. PM Mark Carney has suspended trade talks and promised matching retaliatory tariffs starting September 8.

Sanctions Hammer Falls as U.S.–Iran Peace Deadline Collapses

The 60-day peace deadline expired with no deal. Now the Trump administration has unleashed sweeping sanctions on Iran's trade partners, Tehran threatens to shut Gulf oil exports, and Pakistan's army chief lands in Tehran in a last-ditch mediation bid.

Trump Says He Intends to Meet Kim Jong Un This Year, Reviving Personal Diplomacy With Pyongyang

President Trump said he plans in-person talks with Kim Jong Un later this year, after cutting short U.S.-South Korea military exercises and signaling warmth toward Pyongyang despite North Korea's growing nuclear arsenal.

America This Week: Midterm Fever, a Resilient Economy, and a Nation Heading Back to School

With less than three months to the 2026 midterms, campaigns are flooding battleground states, the economy is defying recession fears, and millions of families are navigating a back-to-school season shaped by rising costs and new technology in the classroom.

Sailor Goes Overboard From USS Abraham Lincoln as Crisis Deepens Aboard America's Longest-Deployed Carrier

A sailor went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln on August 3 and was rescued within an hour, as families, crew members and lawmakers sound the alarm over deteriorating conditions, supply shortages and a worsening mental health crisis aboard the carrier during a record-breaking deployment supporting the war with Iran.

America at a Crossroads: Trump's Agenda, the Iran War, Midterm Stakes and an Economy Under Pressure

As the November 3, 2026, midterm elections draw near, the U.S. faces a complex landscape defined by a narrow congressional divide, ongoing conflict with Iran, and persistent economic concerns. President Trump's administration continues to navigate these challenges while pressing its domestic agenda.

Strait of Uncertainty: U.S.-Iran Conflict Enters Volatile New Phase in August 2026

As the U.S. and Iran trade military strikes and diplomatic signals, the conflict remains in a precarious state of brinkmanship following the collapse of recent de-escalation efforts.

Tennessee Primary Results: Blackburn Wins, Memphis Map Fight Heads to November

Tennessee’s primary delivered a gubernatorial showdown, an upset in a key House race, and a first electoral test of the new map that dismantled the state’s only majority-Black congressional district in Memphis.

Trump Move on Birthright Citizenship Ignites New Legal and Political Firestorm

A new White House move to curb birthright citizenship has immediately intensified the fight over executive power, immigration and constitutional limits in the United States.

As Trump Signals Iran Talks, Americans Brace for a Longer War

President Donald Trump is projecting confidence that diplomacy could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but fresh polling and conflicting signals from Tehran suggest many Americans see a longer, more destabilizing conflict ahead.

Virginia Democrats Set Their 2026 Primary Slate After Tuesday’s Congressional Vote

Virginia Democrats finished a primary night centered on U.S. House nominations, with Shannon Taylor, Elaine Luria, Tom Perriello, Don Beyer and Joy Powers posting wins in contested districts while several incumbents advanced without opposition.

Armed Suspect Arrested at Trump’s California Golf Club Ahead of High-Stakes Visit

Authorities say a 38-year-old man carrying ammunition and tied to firearms recovered at his home was arrested at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes as security tightened ahead of President Donald Trump’s California fundraiser visit.

Liberia Under Siege: Drug Bust, Syndicate Allegations and a State Under Pressure

Liberia’s record cocaine seizure has ignited explosive allegations of official complicity, questions about accountability at the top, and mounting fears that narcotics are tightening their grip on the country’s institutions and youth.

Beshear Presses McConnell to Prove Fitness for Office or Step Down

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is demanding that Sen. Mitch McConnell publicly prove he remains fit to serve or resign, intensifying a national debate over age, health, and transparency in public office.

Strait of Tension: Congress, Trump and the Fight Over Iran Escalation

As U.S. strikes in the Middle East intensify, Washington is confronting two intertwined battles: the conflict with Iran and a constitutional clash over who gets to widen it.

Economic and Political Calculus: Assessing the Impact of the U.S.-Iran Conflict

The ongoing military engagement between the United States and Iran has presented significant challenges to the American economy and the administration's political agenda. While initial fears of a total energy market collapse have been tempered by record U.S. output, the strain on global shipping continues to pose risks to domestic recovery.

Trump and Congress Split Again as House Rebukes Iran War Push and Senate Holds Back

A fresh showdown between President Donald Trump and Congress exposed deep divisions in Washington, as the House voted to curb the administration's Iran war powers while the Senate stopped short of doing the same.