Sep 02 No Democrat has won a Kansas Senate seat in a century. Can a megachurch pastor change that? By John Hanna, Associated Press Adam Hamilton has spent decades trying to bring people to Jesus as founder of the nation’s largest United Methodist church. Now he wants to bring Kansas voters to the polls as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. Continue reading
Sep 02 Massachusetts Sen. Markey wins primary over opponent who called for generational change By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Sen. Ed Markey, 80, defeated Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who had attempted to argue that it was time to do away with the “status quo” in his pursuit to oust the octogenarian. Continue reading
Sep 01 Watch 4:59 After long break, House returns to a changing political landscape By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Genesis Magpayo, Katie Marlow The House has returned to Washington after a nearly two-month absence, and lawmakers came back to a changing political landscape. Since they left town in mid-July, President Trump has escalated or ignited controversies on a host of issues, from Iran… Continue watching
Sep 01 Rep. Seth Moulton targets Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts Democratic primary amid broader calls for generational change By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The primary is crucial in heavily Democratic Massachusetts, and the winner will be expected to prevail in November's general election. Continue reading
Sep 01 Whistleblower: Postal Service's work to comply with Trump order is rushed and sloppy By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The U.S. Postal Service is poised to launch a hastily built, error-riddled computer system that could jeopardize the process of mail voting relied upon by one-third of all voters, according to a whistleblower statement released Tuesday by Democratic Sen. Richard… Continue reading
Aug 31 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. Continue reading
Aug 31 U.S. has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, Gen. Caine says By Ben Finley, Associated Press The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military says there are no plans to send troops to polling places during November’s midterm congressional elections. Continue reading
Aug 31 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… Continue reading
Aug 31 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. Continue reading
Aug 31 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. Continue reading