Today: October 10, 2026
Today: October 10, 2026

Midterm elections

Political|US|World

Trump says he is embarking on 32 days of campaign travel before November elections

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he plans 32 days of campaign travel ahead of the November midterm elections, putting himself and his

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Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads

The Department of Homeland Security has tapped $20 million to pay for campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump

Economy

White House urges EU to draw down diesel inventories, sources say

The White House has urged the European Union to draw down emergency diesel inventories in an effort to lower global prices, as President Donald Trump and his

Arts

Trump government ads draw artist protest, regulatory complaints

Taxpayer-funded television ads featuring President Donald Trump drew fresh scrutiny on Tuesday after the recording artist behind a song

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US

Americans' view of the economy sinks to the lowest level since 2014, Conference Board survey says

Americans’ confidence in the economy sank to the lowest level in more than a decade this month as prices remain elevated and wages stagnate amid the ongoing Iran war

Business|Economy

US single-family home prices rise in July, FHFA says

US single-family house prices increased in July, adding to the strain from rising mortgage rates that are pushing homeownership further out of reach for many young

Business|Economy|Travel

Ryanair hopes Boeing MAX 10 certification delay will be short, CEO says

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said on Tuesday that he hoped an announced delay in certification of Boeing MAX 10 planes would be "a matter of days, not weeks or months".

Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

GOP doubts about Georgia and North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus in battle for Senate

Republican hopes of winning Senate races in Georgia and North Carolina have been fading, and the GOP is increasingly focused on playing defense elsewhere with five weeks until the midterm elections

Arts|Entertainment

Trump government ads draw scrutiny weeks before midterm elections

Taxpayer-funded television ads featuring President Donald Trump, including spots celebrating a "golden age of America" and

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Inside the Trump campaign strategy to reverse Republicans’ dwindling hopes of winning the midterms

Inside the Trump campaign strategy to reverse Republicans’ dwindling hopes of winning the midterms

Election

Trump posts series of attacks on GOP congresswoman who criticized him on immigration

Trump posts series of attacks on GOP congresswoman who criticized him on immigration

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Republicans pour money into dozens of US House races previously considered 'safe'

Republicans are pouring money into more than three dozen US House races previously considered “safe” after internal polling showed they could be vulnerable in the

Arts

On Michigan doorsteps, Republicans sell Democrats-as-extremists message with mixed success

The pitch was simple: Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers is a common-sense conservative, while Democratic rival Abdul El-Sayed is a big-

Election|Political

Lawyers for Rep. Max Miller again subpoena Sen. Bernie Moreno, father of ex-wife

Lawyers for Rep. Max Miller again subpoena Sen. Bernie Moreno, father of ex-wife

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US Supreme Court bars Republican-drawn map in Missouri for third time

The US Supreme Court, acting for a third time in a fierce battle over the makeup of Missouri's congressional districts, barred the state on Friday from using a

Election|Political

New Jersey’s lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment and ethics complaints

New Jersey’s Democratic lieutenant governor has resigned after being pushed out by the governor over accusations of ethics lapses and inappropriate behavior with women

Election

Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ad campaign grows with new spot, wider reach

The Trump administration appears to be expanding its campaign of taxpayer-funded TV ads promoting President Donald Trump

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Takeaways from Trump-Xi summit: Lots of pomp and even more punting on tensions in US-China relations

Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have wrapped up their Washington summit, focusing on personal rapport rather than substantial agreements

Election|Opinion

Fear of democratic socialists drives November turnout plans for some Trump voters

By Julia Harte Sept 25 - Don Jernigan, a retiree in Virginia Beach, is disappointed by most politicians, Democrat and Republican. That includes President Donald Trump, whom he helped elect in 2024.

Economy

Rush of money, campaign stops show Republicans feel vulnerable in Iowa, Kansas

With midterm elections just over a month away, Republican heavyweights have been jetting across the country to campaign and outside groups have

Business|Economy|Finance

It's Q4 already? 

The third quarter draws to a close, and investors have plenty to dig their teeth into.

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US Democrats criticize lavish Trump-Xi summit as lacking substance

US Senate Democrats criticized President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, saying it prioritized pageantry over

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‘Love Me’: White House airs government-funded ad praising Trump

‘Love Me’: White House airs government-funded ad praising Trump

Business|Economy

US energy secretary seeks refiners' help amid narrow options to curb diesel price

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has contacted executives at several major American refiners in recent days to gauge support

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40 days to midterms, election officials say new US cyber plan comes too late

The nation’s cybersecurity agency has released an election infrastructure security plan 40 days before November’s midterms

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US appeals court reinstates Ohio law requiring voters to prove citizenship

A US appeals court has for now reinstated an Ohio law requiring residents to present documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote at the state's motor

Election|Political

US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messaging

An ad running on Fox News and Newsmax showing images of President Donald Trump and calling for the defeat of communism was paid for by the U.S. government

Business|Economy|Food|Health|Science

US eases screwworm ban on Mexican cattle, but beef prices unlikely to budge

The United States plans to reopen the biggest port for livestock inspections along the US-Mexican border on Thursday, expanding America's cattle supplies

Business|Economy

US farmers push for China commitments on imports as Trump and Xi talk trade

Soybeans, sorghum and other US farm goods are expected to be high on the agenda at this week's summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pushes to flip a Republican-friendly House seat in test of his political reach

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pushes to flip a Republican-friendly House seat in test of his political reach

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White House pushes for speedy review of voter rolls in hunt for noncitizen voters

The White House has pushed federal agencies to accelerate their review of at least 47 state voter rolls obtained by the Department of Homeland

Economy|Political

White House denies report US is considering a diesel export ban

A White House official on Wednesday denied a news report that said the US is preparing a 90-day ban of diesel exports in an attempt to control record prices for fuel

Election|Political

Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms

Republicans are growing increasingly grim about their election chances in November

Election

2 midterm elections that brought on new eras in US politics

Two 19th-century elections are a reminder that a sizable midterm shift, like the one expected in November, can signal long-lasting changes in American politics that set the country in a new direction.

Election

Former NJ Gov. Christie says he's considering another run for president

Former NJ Gov. Christie says he's considering another run for president

Business|Economy|Stock Markets

Speechifying

It was all about oil again over the past 24 hours, with prices swooning as the speechifying and backroom meetings at the United Nations' annual gathering unfolded.

Election|Political|US

Missouri’s embattled, Trump-backed congressional map returns to Supreme Court for a third time

Missouri’s embattled, Trump-backed congressional map returns to Supreme Court for a third time

Election|Political

Trump-backed Missouri congressional map returns to the Supreme Court for the third time

The fight over Missouri's congressional map has returned to the U.S. Supreme Court for the third time

Election|Political|US

Kamala Harris jumps into the midterms aiming to boost Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan

Kamala Harris jumps into the midterms aiming to boost Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan

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Zelenskiy says he discussed energy truce, efforts to end Russia war with Trump

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he discussed with US President Donald Trump efforts to end the 4-year-old war with Russia,

Political|US|World

Trump says he thinks US will make deal with Iran after election

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he thought the US would make a deal with Iran after mid-term elections are held on November 3.

Election

US appeals court backs Missouri’s Republican-drawn congressional map, sets up return to Supreme Court

A US appeals court ruled on Monday in favor of a Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri that aimed to help the party maintain its slim majority in

Arts|Opinion

Democrat who’s broken with his party before endorses Republican in battleground race

Democrat who’s broken with his party before endorses Republican in battleground race

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Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 32% - the lowest of his political career - as his fellow Republicans soured on his handling of the cost

Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

‘Got to be kidding me’: GOP officials pan Trump’s claims of shocking new election threats

‘Got to be kidding me’: GOP officials pan Trump’s claims of shocking new election threats

Election

Kamala Harris launches into the 2026 midterms as her 2028 decision looms

Kamala Harris is diving into the midterms, campaigning with Democrats like Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan

Economy|Political|US

Republicans target Las Vegas congressional district with help from Trump's 'no tax on tips' policy

In Nevada's most competitive congressional district, Democratic Rep. Susie Lee is fending off a challenge from Republican candidate Marty O'Donnell, who has focused his campaign on the popular “no tax on tips” policy

Arts|Interview|Opinion

Trump's favorite 2026 campaign target is Biden: nearly 900 mentions and counting

US President Donald Trump has invoked Joe Biden's name almost 900 times this year, a Reuters review shows, keeping his

Arts|Interview

Xi rolls into Trump summit with China's trade engine roaring

In the four months since the leaders of the two global superpowers last met, Xi Jinping has overseen a

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Denmark's leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump's announcement of a Greenland deal

Denmark’s foreign minister has expressed cautious optimism about an agreement with the United States over Greenland in the wake of Donald Trump's announcement of a deal to bolster American military presence on the island

Election|Political|US

Lingering feuds threaten Democrats' bid to reclaim US Congress

By Nolan D.

Arts

Vulnerable Republicans are increasingly defying President Trump ahead of the midterms

Vulnerable Republicans are increasingly defying President Trump ahead of the midterms

Business|Economy|World

Russia sanctions bill gives Trump sweeping new tariff powers

The Russia sanctions bill signed into law by US President Donald Trump on Friday gives him new powers to impose tariffs that could last well beyond his

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Vance campaigns in red Iowa but barely mentions competitive Senate race

Vance campaigns in red Iowa but barely mentions competitive Senate race

Science

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year’s midterm elections is underway

Election|Political

Vance blasts Democrats as 'lunatics' in Iowa rally push for GOP candidates

Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration's policies and Iowa GOP candidates, calling Democrats the party of "lunatics."

Economy

Mexico's Sheinbaum says working towards a trade deal with Trump

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday her government is doing everything in its power to reach a trade deal with

Election|Political

One place you won’t find President Trump? Starring in Republican ads

President Donald Trump may be omnipresent in American politics, but one place you won’t find him during the midterm elections: starring in Republican TV ads. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports.

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Trump pushes his $5,000 'dividend' pledge if GOP wins midterms. Republican candidates, not as much

Naturally, 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

Political

Senators from both parties voice criticism about Pentagon briefing on US defense strategy

Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military’s priorities

Arts|Business|Economy|Election|Entertainment

Trump’s transactional presidency takes a more brazen turn

Trump’s transactional presidency takes a more brazen turn

Economy|Election|Political|US

Republican candidate in Florida warns Trump his immigration agenda has 'gone too far'

A Latina Republican lawmaker facing a competitive reelection race in Florida warned US President Donald Trump on Thursday that his signature

Economy|Election

As Canadian tariffs bite, Republicans search for a winning message

High gas prices and the rising cost of living had already made affordability a defining issue in this year’s midterm elections.

Election

Ohio voters rejected Sherrod Brown. Two years later, are they ready to give him a second chance?

Former Sen. Sherrod Brown is asking Ohio voters to send him back to Congress just two years after they rejected him

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Kamala Harris is sticking to her own timeline on a 2028 decision

Kamala Harris is sticking to her own timeline on a 2028 decision

Arts|Economy|Election

Trump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contest

President 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

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Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment

Speaker Mike Johnson is closing up the House early, sending lawmakers home to campaign for the midterm elections

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Iowa Republicans in battleground House races vote to halt Trump's ability to continue the Iran war

Two 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

Business|Economy

Fed raises rates in search of 'timelier' drop in inflation, sees more tightening ahead

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and flagged more hikes in the coming months, with new U.S. central bank chief Kevin Warsh

Business|Economy|Political|Sports

Trump-aligned groups are pouring money into the midterm races

Big money groups aligned with President Donald Trump are pouring huge sums of cash into midterm races in the final sprint toward Election Day

Election

The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name dispute

The 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

Political|Sports

A sweeping college sports overhaul bill clears early hurdle in Senate vote

Legislation to broadly regulate college sports has cleared a first major hurdle in the Senate

Election|Political|World

US Congress Democrats probe Russian oligarch financing of Trump Jr. wedding parties

Democrats in the U.S.

Arts|Economy|Election|Finance|Technology

Senate blocks cryptocurrency regulation as Democrats push back on Trump investments

Senate Democrats have blocked legislation to create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency