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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.

Vance will address Republican Jewish Coalition amid lingering tension over Israel and antisemitism

By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

The appearance, which was to be closed to the news media, comes at an extraordinarily sensitive time for Jewish Americans and the U.S. relationship with Israel.

Why Republicans are focusing on transgender issues in competitive 2026 campaigns

By Caleb McCullough, PolitiFact

Campaign ads in several midterm elections portray Democrats as “radical” on transgender youth medical care and sports participation. Republicans are leaning on a strategy that proved successful in 2024.

The Earth is sizzling, but climate isn't a hot topic for Democrats in this year's campaigns

By Nicholas Riccardi, Jennifer McDermott, Leah Willingham, Associated Press

There has been a national shift in the conversation that is sharp enough for some researchers to coin the term "climate hushing” to describe it.

Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that's likely to be swiftly appealed

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

A federal judge on Thursday halted — at least for now — attempts to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting.

Data center controversies have transformed midterms. Here's where different groups stand

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

Snowballing opposition to data centers in communities across the U.S. has transformed the midterm election landscape, thrown a wrench into the plans of the world’s richest companies and brought President Donald Trump to its defense.

WATCH: Trump calls Supreme Court ruling on mail ballots 'great' for Republican Party

By Dan Cooney

PBS News White House correspondent Liz Landers asked the president about what the ruling means for states like North Carolina, where mail-in ballots are due to be sent out next week.

How data centers became a major issue in the midterms

By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson

While there are many issues dividing voters this midterm season, one seems to be uniting them: opposition to AI data centers. Candidates who've taken notice are racing to shape policy around these centers, which could be a defining issue in…

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Trump-endorsed Mike Mazzei wins GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor

By John Hanna, Associated Press

Tulsa businessman Mike Mazzei narrowly won the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor on Tuesday after getting a boost from President Donald Trump’s social media attacks on Mazzei’s rival, state Attorney General Gentner Drummond.

Democratic-backed Maryland redistricting amendment can't go on November ballot, court rules

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

A Maryland court has ruled against a proposed constitutional amendment that could have paved the way for Democrats to redraw the state's congressional districts ahead of the 2028 elections.