Politics Oct 02 WATCH: Trump holds rally in Alabama as he tries to boost midterm enthusiasm Trump’s decision to spend so much time in deep red states that have garnered relatively little attention during the critical final stretch underscores his party's uphill climb and the electorate's broad disapproval of his performance as president.
Politics Oct 01 Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows A majority, 65%, of U.S. adults now blame Trump’s policies for persistently high costs more than factors outside of his control, signaling growing weariness over his aggressive use of tariffs and continued unhappiness with the war with Iran.
Politics Sep 25 Trump promised to campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead While organizers insist the rallies are in locations with media markets that span state lines and they will help bolster broader turnout, Trump's itinerary is yet another sign of the uphill fight that his party faces.
Politics Sep 15 WATCH: First lady Melania Trump says kids need to learn AI 'to lead' during school visit First lady Melania Trump visited an elementary school in northwestern North Carolina Tuesday, where she said the U.S. must lead on artificial intelligence as she spoke with elementary school students, teachers and staff about how they're using technology and AI…
Politics Sep 11 Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leader The vice president's speech solidified his status as a potential frontrunner, and President Donald Trump talked him up afterwards as a “very talented guy” who “did a very good job."…
Politics Sep 09 Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as 'Trump-a-Palooza' The highly unusual midterm convention puts President Donald Trump at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not.
Politics Sep 08 WATCH: 2026 Republican Midterm Convention | Night 1 President Donald Trump capped Wednesday’s opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention by slamming Democrats as extremists and staunchly defending the war in Iran while making the extraordinary pledge to pay every American $5,000 if his party retains its…
Politics Sep 04 'Toxic, intimidating and humiliating': Ex-labor secretary oversaw hostile work environment, watchdog finds A new report from Labor Department’s Office of Inspector General includes allegations that former Secretary Chavez-DeRemer “engaged in an inappropriate relationship” with a member of her security detail, and violated travel regulations and the department’s alcohol policies.
Politics Aug 19 Progressive scores upset victory in Florida, and other takeaways from Tuesday's elections As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's…
Politics Aug 18 What to watch in Tuesday's primaries in Florida, Alaska and more Tuesday's contests will help shape the fiercely contested midterms this fall to determine control of Congress, where Republicans have a narrow edge, and offer a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term.