
Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. GOP senator calls it 'completely false'
Read full article: Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. GOP senator calls it 'completely false'Maine Democrats are calling for Republican Sen. Susan Collins to account for a report that alleged she was the target of a federal investigation over campaign contributions.

Morocco votes for a new parliament after Gen Z protests and migration surge to Ceuta
Read full article: Morocco votes for a new parliament after Gen Z protests and migration surge to CeutaMoroccan voters are choosing a new parliament Wednesday in an election marked by frustration among young people and high unemployment.

Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms
Read full article: Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midtermsRepublicans are growing increasingly grim about their election chances in November.

Administration's focus on noncitizen voting has led to 160 arrests. Experts say that shows it's rare
Read full article: Administration's focus on noncitizen voting has led to 160 arrests. Experts say that shows it's rareA Homeland Security official says the Trump administration’s whole-of-government effort to find and prosecute noncitizens illegally on state voter rolls has resulted in about 1,600 voter fraud cases.

TribCast: Bo French, the Railroad Commission and other downballot races
Read full article: TribCast: Bo French, the Railroad Commission and other downballot racesIn this week’s episode, we talk about how French’s tweet has brought turmoil to the Republican Party and assess whether other statewide races are really competitive.

US Justice Department charges Utah postal worker with dumping mail ballots in trash during primary
Read full article: US Justice Department charges Utah postal worker with dumping mail ballots in trash during primaryThe Justice Department says a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah threw out more than 300 mail ballots that were being sent to voters for the state’s June primary.

Republicans want to turn Mamdani into a bogeyman for the midterms. Trump just made that harder
Read full article: Republicans want to turn Mamdani into a bogeyman for the midterms. Trump just made that harderPresident Donald Trump has surprised many by showing support for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a well-known democratic socialist.

Middle East wars loom over UN General Assembly, and other Mideast developments
Read full article: Middle East wars loom over UN General Assembly, and other Mideast developmentsMiddle Eastern leaders are gathering in New York for the United Nations General Assembly as conflicts in the region continue.

Kamala Harris says midterms could be 'stopgap' on Trump as she campaigns with El-Sayed in Michigan
Read full article: Kamala Harris says midterms could be 'stopgap' on Trump as she campaigns with El-Sayed in MichiganFormer Vice President Kamala Harris says the midterm elections offer a potential “stopgap” halfway through Donald Trump’s turbulent second presidency.

James Talarico is moderating on gender, climate issues in his competitive Senate election
Read full article: James Talarico is moderating on gender, climate issues in his competitive Senate electionRepublicans have seized on his past votes and comments to argue he will revert to his most progressive positions if elected, while Talarico’s campaign insists he has remained consistent.

Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, but Supreme Court will have final say
Read full article: Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, but Supreme Court will have final sayA federal appeals panel has ruled in favor of new Missouri congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump.

Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fight
Read full article: Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fightPresident Trump has unveiled a new White House helicopter landing pad while trying to downplay a First Amendment firestorm.

The Latest: MS NOW, CNN and Politico file lawsuit against Trump to restore White House access
Read full article: The Latest: MS NOW, CNN and Politico file lawsuit against Trump to restore White House accessCNN, MS NOW and Politico have sued President Donald Trump’s administration after they were barred from covering the White House, saying the selective ban was “a blatant violation” of the First Amendment.

The main Kremlin party wins tighter control of parliament in Russia's carefully orchestrated vote
Read full article: The main Kremlin party wins tighter control of parliament in Russia's carefully orchestrated voteElection officials say the Kremlin's main party has retained its majority in Russia’s parliament.

German leader faces tough time ahead after election defeats, but no sign of leadership challenge
Read full article: German leader faces tough time ahead after election defeats, but no sign of leadership challengeGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz is standing by his vow to stay in office after his party suffered two more regional election defeats and was voted out of a state legislature in a humiliating first.

Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leader
Read full article: Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leaderPresident Donald Trump says that communism is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced.

Trump and Mamdani plan to meet in New York during the president's upcoming UN visit
Read full article: Trump and Mamdani plan to meet in New York during the president's upcoming UN visitPresident Donald Trump plans to meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani when Trump travels to the city for the upcoming U.N. General Assembly.

Early results of Russia’s tightly controlled parliamentary vote show the main Kremlin party leads
Read full article: Early results of Russia’s tightly controlled parliamentary vote show the main Kremlin party leadsEarly results from Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election, released by the country’s election commission, show the main Kremlin party dominating the vote.

Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primary
Read full article: Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primaryAlaska’s primary revealed some of the headaches related to a major change in how voters select their candidates.

Republican Mike Rogers courts Michigan Democrats and Trump voters as GOP hopes to hold the Senate
Read full article: Republican Mike Rogers courts Michigan Democrats and Trump voters as GOP hopes to hold the SenateRepublicans are trying to win an open Senate seat race in Michigan, and nominee Mike Rogers is stepping up his appeals to some Democrats.

Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran war
Read full article: Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran warVoters across the nation say skyrocketing gas prices are causing financial hardships for their families.

Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeat
Read full article: Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeatGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections including a historic defeat for his party.

Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest by police, opposition party says
Read full article: Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest by police, opposition party saysRussia’s liberal opposition Yabloko party says that one of its election observers lost consciousness while being arrested by police at a St. Petersburg polling station.

This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms
Read full article: This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midtermsIt’s hard to imagine a Republican who’s done more to draw a sharp contrast with the president than Brian Fitzpatrick.

Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Read full article: Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the warRussia’s parliamentary election for the first time is being held in Ukraine’s regions that Moscow illegally annexed after the start of its full-scale invasion more than 4 1/2 years ago.

Trump pushes his $5,000 'dividend' pledge if GOP wins midterms. Republican candidates, not as much
Read full article: Trump pushes his $5,000 'dividend' pledge if GOP wins midterms. Republican candidates, not as muchNaturally, Republicans running for Congress should campaign on President Donald Trump’s promise to pay adult Americans $5,000 if the GOP wins the midterm elections.

Attorney General Blanche's appearances at political events blur Justice Department boundaries
Read full article: Attorney General Blanche's appearances at political events blur Justice Department boundariesAttorney General Todd Blanche is blurring traditional boundaries between politics and federal law enforcement with speeches at political events that depart from longstanding norms meant to protect the Justice Department from the appearance of partisan bias.

Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North Carolina
Read full article: Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North CarolinaPresident Donald Trump is using a controversial campaign ad from 1988 to criticize Democrats on crime.

Virginia's attorney general says DHS may have violated state election law after whistleblower report
Read full article: Virginia's attorney general says DHS may have violated state election law after whistleblower reportVirginia’s attorney general says the Department of Homeland Security may have violated several state election laws following a whistleblower report.

Appeals court weighs Trump-backed Missouri congressional map despite Supreme Court block
Read full article: Appeals court weighs Trump-backed Missouri congressional map despite Supreme Court blockA federal appeals court panel is considering an attempt to revive Missouri congressional districts backed by Donald Trump.

The fight over congressional maps put nearly 35 million people into new House districts, report says
Read full article: The fight over congressional maps put nearly 35 million people into new House districts, report saysA new report reveals that mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans.

Russia votes in wartime parliamentary election set to secure the Kremlin's power
Read full article: Russia votes in wartime parliamentary election set to secure the Kremlin's powerVoting has begun in Russia’s parliamentary election with the main Kremlin party poised to retain its overwhelming grip on the lower house.

Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment
Read full article: Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachmentSpeaker Mike Johnson is closing up the House early, sending lawmakers home to campaign for the midterm elections.

Iowa Republicans in battleground House races vote to halt Trump's ability to continue the Iran war
Read full article: Iowa Republicans in battleground House races vote to halt Trump's ability to continue the Iran warTwo Republicans in closely contested congressional districts in Iowa switched their votes on an Iran war powers resolution to halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without lawmakers' approval.

The future of Germany's leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections
Read full article: The future of Germany's leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional electionsTwo German regional elections this weekend are expected to bring more gains for a far-right party and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power and push ahead with economic reforms.

Former Muslim rebels lead results in first election held in southern Philippine region
Read full article: Former Muslim rebels lead results in first election held in southern Philippine regionCandidates from two rival parties linked to a former rebel group have led the first elections in a predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines.

Trump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contest
Read full article: Trump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contestPresident Donald Trump has tested his midterm campaign appeal in North Carolina as he tries to help his handpicked Republican Senate hopeful and former national party chairman.

House panel recommends contempt charge for billionaire Leon Black in Epstein probe
Read full article: House panel recommends contempt charge for billionaire Leon Black in Epstein probeThe House Oversight Committee has voted to recommend holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.

Do you trust your vote? Inside Harris County’s election testing process
Read full article: Do you trust your vote? Inside Harris County’s election testing processWith Election Day approaching, Harris County election officials are testing thousands of pieces of voting equipment as part of an effort to demonstrate how ballots are handled and build public trust in the process.

Trump's push to restrict mail ballots has failed. Other efforts to reshape the midterms are ongoing
Read full article: Trump's push to restrict mail ballots has failed. Other efforts to reshape the midterms are ongoingPresident Donald Trump's efforts to assert federal control over elections are marching on despite a recent loss in the Supreme Court.

Trump and the court: If he wins, he's happy. When he loses, he ridicules justices he appointed
Read full article: Trump and the court: If he wins, he's happy. When he loses, he ridicules justices he appointedPresident Donald Trump has scored a series of wins at the Supreme Court, but he's had some setbacks on key issues, despite the court’s conservative majority.

Texas Railroad Commission 2026: What it does and who’s running in the race
Read full article: Texas Railroad Commission 2026: What it does and who’s running in the raceThe commission doesn't have anything to do with railroads. It regulates Texas’ oil and gas industry. Here’s where 2026 candidates Bo French, Jon Rosenthal and Arthur DiBianca stand.

Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to building
Read full article: Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to buildingThe board of the Kennedy Center has voted to close the facility over financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump’s name on the iconic performing arts venue.

Trump slams the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots
Read full article: Trump slams the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballotsPresident Donald Trump is assailing the Supreme Court after it rejected his push to restrict mail-in voting in this year’s midterms.

The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name dispute
Read full article: The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name disputeThe Kennedy Center board has voted to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building.

Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act
Read full article: Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to actThe technology industry is urgently warning about the potential harm of artificial intelligence, but political inaction in Washington poses a challenge.

Supreme Court lifts a cloud over midterms, letting mail ballots flow as normal to voters
Read full article: Supreme Court lifts a cloud over midterms, letting mail ballots flow as normal to votersThe U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting by imposing new Postal Service regulations for the midterm elections.

DHS voter probe may break state laws and wrongly implicate US citizens, whistleblower alleges
Read full article: DHS voter probe may break state laws and wrongly implicate US citizens, whistleblower allegesA whistleblower claims a Trump administration effort to find noncitizen voters may violate state laws.

Karl Rove said he’ll break 30 years of only supporting Republicans to vote against “bigot” Bo French
Read full article: Karl Rove said he’ll break 30 years of only supporting Republicans to vote against “bigot” Bo FrenchRove, a former adviser to President George W. Bush and longtime Texas GOP political consultant, made the comments at a private lunch in Austin, according to attendees.

Trump nominates wife of 'God Bless the USA' singer Lee Greenwood to serve as US ambassador
Read full article: Trump nominates wife of 'God Bless the USA' singer Lee Greenwood to serve as US ambassadorPresident Donald Trump has nominated the wife of “God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.

Serbia's protesting youth formally join race challenging Vucic before next month's election
Read full article: Serbia's protesting youth formally join race challenging Vucic before next month's electionUniversity students behind nearly two years of anti-government protests in Serbia have formally entered an election race before an early parliamentary vote next month challenging populist President Aleksandar Vucic.

Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in
Read full article: Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh inA federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections.

Democrats and activist groups plan to push back if Trump tries to interfere in midterm elections
Read full article: Democrats and activist groups plan to push back if Trump tries to interfere in midterm electionsDemocratic state parties are launching an operation for the midterm elections intended to recruit 10,000 volunteers to guard polling places in case armed federal officers show up.

Texas universities limit their brands in political ads. Dan Patrick used them anyway.
Read full article: Texas universities limit their brands in political ads. Dan Patrick used them anyway.It is not clear if Patrick’s campaign sought permission from three Texas universities to use their trademarks in a college football-inspired ad that appears to be AI-generated.

Some Russians are fleeing abroad, citing draft fears and a loss of freedom
Read full article: Some Russians are fleeing abroad, citing draft fears and a loss of freedomSome Russians have left the country this year amid rumors of a new mobilization of troops for the war in Ukraine as well as a crackdown on their personal freedoms.

Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill across the line. But that might not be enough
Read full article: Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill across the line. But that might not be enoughTo help get a sweeping cryptocurrency bill across the line, President Donald Trump has agreed to new ethics provisions.

Muslim region in Philippines votes in its first parliamentary election after decades of insurgency
Read full article: Muslim region in Philippines votes in its first parliamentary election after decades of insurgencyA predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines has held its first parliamentary election.

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval
Read full article: House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approvalHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress would have to approve President Donald Trump's proposal to send $5,000 to each American adult if the Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the November election.

The secret ballot has been an article of faith in US elections. That's being tested in Georgia
Read full article: The secret ballot has been an article of faith in US elections. That's being tested in GeorgiaThere's a flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they’ve been cast.

GOP congressman from Wisconsin tearfully recounts surviving emergency plane landing in lake
Read full article: GOP congressman from Wisconsin tearfully recounts surviving emergency plane landing in lakeU.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, a candidate for Wisconsin governor, wiped away tears and laughed as he shared how thankful he is to survive following a harrowing late-night emergency landing into a lake of the small plane he was riding in.

Crypto billionaires give $97 million to Reform UK, fueling concerns about money in politics
Read full article: Crypto billionaires give $97 million to Reform UK, fueling concerns about money in politicsReform UK, the anti-immigration party led by Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, received $97 million from two cryptocurrency billionaires this weekend.

How to register to vote in Texas: Deadlines, IDs, requirements
Read full article: How to register to vote in Texas: Deadlines, IDs, requirementsA completed and signed Texas voter registration form is all it takes to make your vote count — but there’s a catch. The form must be submitted at least 30 days before Election Day.

Senate Republicans finally mobilize with big money for Ken Paxton in Texas
Read full article: Senate Republicans finally mobilize with big money for Ken Paxton in TexasAfter opposing Paxton in his primary and sitting out all summer, Senate GOP leadership is dropping tens of millions to help the attorney general play catch-up on the airwaves.

Trump's teasing is the price Paxton had to pay to use Republican midterm convention to raise money
Read full article: Trump's teasing is the price Paxton had to pay to use Republican midterm convention to raise moneyPresident Donald Trump repeatedly mocked Ken Paxton at the Republicans’ midterm convention.

Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leader
Read full article: Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leaderWhile Vice President JD Vance is seen as a potential successor to President Donald Trump, attendees at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas are divided on their 2028 candidate preferences.

Under Trump, census eyes sweeping plan to omit immigrants, race data
Read full article: Under Trump, census eyes sweeping plan to omit immigrants, race dataThe Trump administration is proposing a dramatic overhaul around the once-a-decade U.S. Census head count that could leave out millions of immigrants based on status and key racial and ethnic data, jeopardizing the allocation of resources and the country’s voting map.

Carney calls Trump’s latest trade measures ‘relatively modest,’ signals restraint
Read full article: Carney calls Trump’s latest trade measures ‘relatively modest,’ signals restraintCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled that Canada may hold off on further retaliation against President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures, calling them “relatively modest” compared to earlier U.S. actions.

Trump and Vance team up at GOP convention as party faces midterm risks, and eyes what's next
Read full article: Trump and Vance team up at GOP convention as party faces midterm risks, and eyes what's nextPresident Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance teamed up to close out the second and final night of the Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas.

Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins
Read full article: Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP winsPresident Donald Trump says he plans to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections.

Democratic Sen. Fetterman speaks at a GOP midterm convention, fueling party-switch fears
Read full article: Democratic Sen. Fetterman speaks at a GOP midterm convention, fueling party-switch fearsDemocratic Sen. John Fetterman has addressed the Republican midterm convention, escalating tensions with his party.

Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down until after midterms
Read full article: Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down until after midtermsPresident Donald Trump says oil prices that spiked because of the Iran war likely won’t come down until after the U.S. midterm elections.

The Latest: Trump centers himself in pitch to midterm voters, promising payouts if the GOP wins
Read full article: The Latest: Trump centers himself in pitch to midterm voters, promising payouts if the GOP winsRepublicans are gathering in Dallas for a unique two-day midterm convention, focusing on President Donald Trump.

Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans' midterm convention
Read full article: Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans' midterm conventionPresident Donald Trump has pledged $5,000 to every American if Republicans hold onto Congress in the midterms while slamming Democrats as extremists during night one of the Republican midterm convention.

Mistrust of US government information is rising across major issues, a new poll shows
Read full article: Mistrust of US government information is rising across major issues, a new poll showsA new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections, foreign affairs or the environment.

With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midterms
Read full article: With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midtermsPresident Donald Trump is using memes to portray himself as powerful amid struggles with inflation and international issues.

Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's Gov. McKee. He's the first governor in 8 years to lose a primary
Read full article: Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's Gov. McKee. He's the first governor in 8 years to lose a primaryHelena Foulkes has defeated Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee in the state’s Democratic primary, ending his bid for a second full term.

Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes
Read full article: Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changesNew data show the number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon.

The Latest: US destroys 5 Iranian crude oil tankers following attacks on US warship
Read full article: The Latest: US destroys 5 Iranian crude oil tankers following attacks on US warshipU.S. Central Command says the military has destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers following attacks on a U.S. warship by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

UAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report says
Read full article: UAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report saysAn Israeli newspaper says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was directly warned by the president of the United Arab Emirates that Hamas was planning a major offensive just days before the militant group attacked on Oct. 7, 2023.

2026's elections could test how heavy trading on prediction markets affects races and results
Read full article: 2026's elections could test how heavy trading on prediction markets affects races and resultsElection-season trading on prediction markets is skyrocketing as states fight to outlaw the platforms as unlicensed casinos.

EU leaders condemn Serbia's funeral honors for Ratko Mladic, raising doubts over membership bid
Read full article: EU leaders condemn Serbia's funeral honors for Ratko Mladic, raising doubts over membership bidTop European Union officials say they are shocked by hero’s funeral Serbia gave to Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general who died while serving a life sentence for war crimes.

What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention
Read full article: What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm conventionRepublicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his party in this year’s midterm elections.

Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride
Read full article: Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ridePresident Donald Trump may try to channel the role of cowboy as he heads to the first-ever off-year Republican convention in Dallas beginning Wednesday.

Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events
Read full article: Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day eventsCandidates in several states with competitive House and Senate races are beginning the stretch run of election season with Labor Day events at festivals, union halls and parades.















