Sep 05 New Hampshire's GOP primary features two familiar names from the past, and voters are fine with that By Holly Ramer, Associated Press While voters elsewhere have embraced a decidedly anti-establishment sentiment this campaign season, New Hampshire Republican voters appear content with their choices and are poised to pick a familiar name over a fresh face on Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 04 Federal judge extends block on Trump order seeking to limit mail voting in the midterms By Nicholas Riccardi, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press A federal judge on Friday extended her prohibition against the U.S. Postal Service implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting during the midterms, putting another major obstacle in the way of the administration as the first states begin… Continue reading
Sep 04 Missouri court blocks Trump-backed U.S. House map and orders it to be put to a vote By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Republicans had hoped Missouri’s new congressional boundaries could help them win an additional seat and hold onto their slim House majority in the midterms. Continue reading
Sep 03 Democrats promise a big agenda if they win control of Congress, but their unity is being tested By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Beginning on Day One, House Democrats plan to "hold the crooks accountable." That's the promise House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has made, previewing an ambitious agenda if Democrats seize majority control from Republicans in the midterm elections. Continue reading
Sep 03 Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message By Collin Binkley, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Voters' dim views of the economy and the war in Iran have put Republicans in a tough spot as the midterm election season enters its final stretch. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 6:04 Whistleblower's attorney details concerns over USPS mail-in ballot system By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson A whistleblower inside the U.S. Postal Service says the agency is rushing to implement a new system for handling election mail that has not been adequately tested and could put mail-in ballots at risk. The whistleblower is remaining anonymous, but… Continue watching
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