Politics

WATCH: Vance says Trump likes to 'switch it up' by posting AI video of Kharg Island bombing

By Associated Press

The vice president spoke to reporters before he flew to Michigan on Monday about the AI video that President Donald Trump posted on social media over the weekend that featured a stylized imaginary attack on Iran’s Kharg Island, which is…

Plan to cut polling sites in major Texas county draws protests as Senate battle looms

By Anna Wilder, Associated Press/Report For America

Plans in one of Texas’ largest counties to use dozens fewer polling location than previous years is drawing protests from Democrats who say the reductions could create confusion in the November midterm elections.

What additives are in your food? The FDA doesn't always know, but seeks to change that

By Jasmine Kim

For nearly 70 years, food and beverage companies have been able to decide on their own that a new ingredient is safe and put it on the market without informing the Food and Drug Administration. But a new proposal could…

Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges have been filed

By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press

Despite the lack of charges, the report ignited a new round of criticism aimed at Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top state Republicans over the charity receiving $10 million from a state Medicaid settlement intended to help poor children get…

Trump still suggests he may seek a 3rd term. But he's now talking more about post-presidency life

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

Trump is now more openly contemplating his post-presidency life as he works on projects like the ballroom designed to leave his mark on the office.

Kalshi permanently bans ex-Congressman George Santos for life after concluding he likely was insider trading

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

The company announced the ban after saying its compliance department had established reasonable cause to believe Santos engaged in insider trading over his attendance at the State of the Union, when he turned a $17,839 profit on his trading activity.

Live Results: Massachusetts midterm primaries

Massachusetts Democrats will decide the latest head-to-head matchup between the party’s moderate and progressive wings. This time, top progressives are backing the incumbent.

Hosting G20 meeting, Bessent tries to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain ties

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with finance ministers of the world’s largest economies this week at a time when the United States has disrupted the international order with aggressive tariffs on major allies and an unpopular war on Iran.

Senate challenger Moulton says Markey is too old for another term. Young Massachusetts Democrats are divided

By Leah Willingham, Associated Press

The 2026 midterms have brought a number of generational challenges like the one Moulton is waging against Markey, with younger Democrats taking on — and in some cases unseating — longtime incumbents.

WATCH: House returns after August recess to tackle stopgap spending bill and more

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The first order of business is likely a vote on a stopgap spending bill designed to keep the federal government fully funded through early December, removing the possibility of a shutdown before the midterm elections.