Today: October 13, 2026
Today: October 13, 2026

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Election|Political

Republicans say Democrats are extremists. These Democrats want to convince voters that's not true

Democrats are trying to win back Congress by criticizing their own party to appeal to voters in more conservative areas

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

Arts|Business|Election|Interview

Republicans may have gerrymandered their way into a Texas-sized Latino problem

South Texas unfurls in long stretches of highways across flat landscapes

Economy|Election

Takeaways: What a new AP-KFF survey reveals about rural American voters

A new survey points to economic frustration among a key group that has largely backed Donald Trump and other Republicans in recent elections

Election|Political|US

Republican former state lawmaker vows he’ll ‘never’ support Paxton in new ad as Texas Senate race heats up

Republican former state lawmaker vows he’ll ‘never’ support Paxton in new ad as Texas Senate race heats up

Election

Battle over Missouri's congressional map reaches US Supreme Court for third time

Challengers to a redrawn congressional map in Missouri aimed at favoring Republicans returned to the US Supreme Court on Tuesday, urging it to halt its use in

Economy

Republicans want to turn Mamdani into a bogeyman for the midterms. Trump just made that harder

President Donald Trump has surprised many by showing support for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a well-known democratic socialist

Arts

As resistance mounts, Trump reaches for a familiar shield: national security

As President Donald Trump's agenda has increasingly encountered resistance, he has turned to a familiar strategy: invoking national

Business|Economy|Finance

Trading Day: AI euphoria back with a bang

Stocks roared higher on Monday, with the Nasdaq coming within 0.02% of June's record high, as the bullish AI narrative burst back into life,

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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

Arts

How red went from the color of revolution to the color of Republicans in US politics

For American conservatives of the Cold War era, red was the color of communists and the mistrusted American left. Now, it’s the color of the GOP, while Democrats are blue. How did this happen?

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

Economy

Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leader

President Donald Trump says that communism is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced

Election

Latino voters, data centers and Republican problems are giving Texas Democrats their highest hopes in 20 years

Latino voters, data centers and Republican problems are giving Texas Democrats their highest hopes in 20 years

Arts|Business|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Finance

Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran war

Voters across the nation say skyrocketing gas prices are causing financial hardships for their families

Election

This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms

It’s hard to imagine a Republican who’s done more to draw a sharp contrast with the president than Brian Fitzpatrick

Arts

Vulnerable Republicans are increasingly defying President Trump ahead of the midterms

Vulnerable Republicans are increasingly defying President Trump ahead of the midterms

Election|Technology

AI fears are fueling progressive Democrat's campaign in Michigan battleground district

Will Lawrence, a progressive Democratic congressional candidate in Michigan, is trying to harness unease over the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development to defeat Republican Rep. Tom Barrett

Arts|Entertainment

Trump defends bid to put his name on the Kennedy Center

President Donald Trump is defending his push to put his name on the Kennedy Center, saying he deserves recognition for trying to save it

Arts|Crime|Opinion|Political

Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North Carolina

President Donald Trump is using a controversial campaign ad from 1988 to criticize Democrats on crime

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’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

Election|Political|US

GOP congresswoman breaks with Trump in new ad ahead of midterms: ‘Feel betrayed’

GOP congresswoman breaks with Trump in new ad ahead of midterms: ‘Feel betrayed’

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

Arts|Economy|Election|Finance

Trump, in North Carolina, says Democrats are soft on crime and embrace communism

President Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina on Wednesday for a Republican Senate candidate who is trailing his Democratic

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

Election|Finance|Health|Political|US

Kamala Harris is to campaign in Michigan with Abdul El-Sayed

Former Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit Michigan next week to campaign with Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate

Arts

Rep. Massie pushes surprise impeachment vote of Hegseth

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie surprised his colleagues by introducing articles of impeach against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, hours before an expected vote pushed by a House Democrat to impeach President Donald Trump. The rogue congressman from Kentucky, who lost his primary to a Trump-backed opponent, said he did not tell party leadership about the move.

Economy

House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on

For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran

Economy|Election|Political

Vance tells House Republicans to ‘just talk about Abdul El-Sayed’ if their own opponents aren’t ‘that crazy’

Vance tells House Republicans to ‘just talk about Abdul El-Sayed’ if their own opponents aren’t ‘that crazy’

Entertainment|Sports

Trump said the GOP’s midterm convention outperformed the NFL. Ratings show otherwise

Trump said the GOP’s midterm convention outperformed the NFL. Ratings show otherwise

Arts|Crime|Election|Entertainment

Noncitizens accused of illegal US voting challenge Trump's authority to prosecute them

As U.S.

Interview

Out of Office: Fishing with Gavin Newsom as he contemplates 2028 presidential run

Out of Office: Fishing with Gavin Newsom as he contemplates 2028 presidential run

Arts|Election|Finance|US

Democrats and activist groups plan to push back if Trump tries to interfere in midterm elections

Democratic 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

Sports

Some Democrats are recalibrating their approach to transgender issues as they seek a path to power

An increasing number of Democratic leaders have begun to push back against their party’s unflinching support for the transgender community this midterm season

Arts|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Finance

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval

House 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

Election|Political

Trump ally in Wisconsin sticks close to the president as Democrats push to flip swing district

Wisconsin Democrats are hoping to unseat a Republican congressman with close ties to President Donald Trump

Election|Political

JD Vance embraces tricky role as Trump’s midterm messenger — and potential successor

JD Vance embraces tricky role as Trump’s midterm messenger — and potential successor

Arts

Trump on 9/11 reposts video of him asking January 6 rioters to go home

Trump on 9/11 reposts video of him asking January 6 rioters to go home

Political

How anti-bribery laws apply to Trump’s promise of $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress

Bribery involves offering money to a particular person, but Trump did not make his $5,000 offer to any single voter or set of voters.

Economy|Election|Finance|Political

The Latest: Trump urges Republicans to ‘go out and vote’ on final day of midterm convention

Republicans have gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their party’s midterm convention

Entertainment|Political

Republican convention pays tribute to Charlie Kirk one year after his killing

Chants of "Charlie, Charlie" filled the air during President Donald Trump's midterm convention as Republicans honored Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA leader who was assassinated one year ago

Economy

Trump officials scramble to manage fallout after his $5K check pledge to all Americans

Trump officials scramble to manage fallout after his $5K check pledge to all Americans

Entertainment

Kimmel says interview with James Talarico won't air on TV under pressure from the FCC

Jimmy Kimmel says the federal agency regulating television has "threatened" his show

Election|Political

Trump makes an extraordinary offer of $5,000 payments, and other takeaways from RNC convention’s first night

Trump makes an extraordinary offer of $5,000 payments, and other takeaways from RNC convention’s first night

Arts|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Finance

Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins

President 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

Business|Election|Political

What to expect in New Hampshire’s state primary

Former Republican U.S. Sens. John Sununu and Scott Brown will compete in New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate primary Tuesday for the seat currently held by retiring Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

Arts|Business|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Finance

A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards

The political landscape in the U.S. is volatile as the final midterm of President Donald Trump's presidency approaches

Interview

Charlie Kirk’s organization grapples with its direction one year after his death: ‘There is a void’

Charlie Kirk’s organization grapples with its direction one year after his death: ‘There is a void’

Election|Political

Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz

President Donald Trump's political group is spending $10 million on ads in the Texas Senate race

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Trump’s PAC wades into midterms with $10 million ad buy to boost Ken Paxton

Trump’s PAC wades into midterms with $10 million ad buy to boost Ken Paxton

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Musk has started spending money to help Ken Paxton. Will it help change the course of the Texas Senate race?

Musk has started spending money to help Ken Paxton. Will it help change the course of the Texas Senate race?

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Missouri asks Supreme Court to revive Republican-drawn congressional map

Missouri asked the U.S.

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Turning Point is laying the groundwork to shape Republican presidential primary in 2028

Turning Point Action activists made waves at the Iowa State Fair by heckling Democratic politicians

Election

In blow to Trump, Missouri top court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map

The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a Republican-drawn new congressional map from being used in November's midterm elections, a blow to the party's odds for

Election|Political|US

Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote

The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election

Economy|Election|Political

Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message

President Donald Trump is urging Republican lawmakers to run on his White House record despite his sagging popularity

Political|Sports|US|World

Trump to speak on both nights of Republican midterm convention amid turnout concerns

President Donald Trump will now speak on both nights of the Republican Party's unusual midterm convention next week, a

Election|Political

Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally

Former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is no longer set to speak at a Labor Day rally when he makes his first major public appearance since ending his campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine

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Trump’s Navy secretary nominee once made controversial comments about military recruitment

Trump’s Navy secretary nominee once made controversial comments about military recruitment

Entertainment|Interview|Opinion|Technology

Vance talks about the end times and the attempted assassination of Trump in Christian podcast

Vice President JD Vance says that if a 2024 assassination attempt had killed Donald Trump, he would have always wondered if it was part of a conspiracy and might not have accepted even another Republican as the next president

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GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards rebuked by House over allegations of unwanted advances toward female staffers

GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards rebuked by House over allegations of unwanted advances toward female staffers

Election

JD Vance confronts Jewish GOP skeptics ahead of a potential 2028 run

JD Vance confronts Jewish GOP skeptics ahead of a potential 2028 run

Arts|Business|Election|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|MidEast|US

Majority of Americans oppose Trump's new Canada tariffs, renaming Lake Ontario, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's moves last week to raise taxes on imported Canadian goods and his order to rename Lake Ontario as

Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

With elections nearing, battleground Republicans still waiting for Trump to open his campaign wallet

Vice President JD Vance's appearance in Michigan on Monday was funded by MAGA Inc., marking a rare spending move from the group

Arts

Smithsonian to put Latino museum in existing building, bypassing Congress approval

The Smithsonian Institution approved on Monday the conversion of one of its buildings into the National Museum of the American Latino, which will

Election|Political|US|World

Trump says it's 'very early' to talk about a Hegseth 2028 presidential campaign

U.S.

Crime|Election

Max Miller and ex-girlfriend Stephanie Grisham ordered to remove social media posts in GOP lawmaker’s latest court fight

Max Miller and ex-girlfriend Stephanie Grisham ordered to remove social media posts in GOP lawmaker’s latest court fight

Arts|Opinion

Trump's approval stuck at 33%; Democrats appear more fired up for midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating was stuck at the lowest level of his political career amid broad dissatisfaction over the war in Iran and the Republican's

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Interview|Opinion

Special Report-As U.S. agriculture wilts under financial pressure, former Arkansas farmer cultivates U.S. Senate bid

A decade ago, Hallie Shoffner quit a career in non-profits to help her aging parents run the family farm.

Election|Political

Noncitizen voting claims animate Trump's attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges

President Donald Trump and his allies are pressing hard about the perceived threats of voting by people who aren't U.S. citizens as the November election approach