Sep 21 This swing state Republican is distancing himself from Trump, but it may not save him in the midterms By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Democrats are hopeful that Trump's low approval ratings and rising gas prices will make it impossible for Fitzpatrick to win reelection this year. Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 5:24 Where things stand in the battle for control of the Senate By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson There are more than a dozen competitive Senate races this year, according to the Cook Political Report. These 12 seats will likely determine the future of the Senate, and Republicans are on defense in the majority of them. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Sep 14 Some Democrats recalibrating approach to transgender issues By Steve Peoples, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press An increasing number of Democratic leaders have begun to push back against their party’s unflinching support for the transgender community this midterm season. Continue reading
Sep 11 Watch 4:15 Trump remains focus of GOP's midterm campaign as convention wraps By Liz Landers, Matt Loffman With November’s midterms closing in, Republicans wrapped an unprecedented two-day convention in Dallas aimed at firing up the party’s base. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance headlined an event that also produced some striking and unexpected moments. Liz Landers… Continue watching
Sep 11 WATCH: Trump leads RNC in pledge to 'cheat like hell' in November elections By Dan Cooney After President Donald Trump told attendees at the Republican midterm convention Thursday night that “we want honesty in our elections,” he led them in a pledge to “cheat like hell” and “go out and vote” in the midterm elections. Continue reading
Sep 10 Watch 6:22 Trump's vow of $5,000 payments to Americans faces bipartisan criticism By Liz Landers, Layla Quran Republicans are back in Dallas Thursday night as they wrap up their unprecedented midterm convention. Night one brought a claim from President Trump of $5,000 payments to Americans if Republicans keep control of Congress. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman also made… Continue watching
Sep 10 Watch 6:08 A look at the young conservative movement a year after Charlie Kirk's killing By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz Charlie Kirk's influence is still deeply felt at the Republicans' midterm convention. His killing a year ago reshaped the young conservative movement he built and left his friends and political allies with the task of carrying it forward. To discuss… Continue watching
Sep 10 Republicans are touting their 'big beautiful bill' to voters. Here's what the law has actually done By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press A year on, what's known as the One Big Beautiful Bill has produced mixed results. Millions of people have received enhanced tax breaks, while millions are also losing access to federal food aid and health care. More immigrants are being arrested, many deported, some dying during… Continue reading
Sep 10 Trump promised $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms. How would that work? By Maria Ramirez Uribe President Donald Trump promised on Wednesday to send every American adult a $5,000 check if Republicans keep control of the U.S. House and Senate after the midterm elections. "If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get… Continue reading
Sep 09 WATCH: Trump promises $5,000 'dividend' for Americans if GOP wins midterms By Trey Brannon President Donald Trump promised on Wednesday to send every adult American citizen a $5,000 "dividend" if Republicans keep control of both the Senate and House of Representatives in the midterms. Continue reading