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Will Republicans distance themselves from Trump after the midterm elections?

John Scott Lewinski · October 31, 2026 6:30 am

Republican gubernatorial nominee Rep. John James, R-Mich, speaks during a news conference Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, in Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich.

Historic black candidacies for governor stoke debate about role of race in elections: ‘Representation is not just identity’

People take a photo with R2-D2 and C-3P0 while visiting the "Star Wars in Motion" exhibit at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

An art museum to visit in sneakers

Attendees watch results at a primary election night watch party.

Democrats are likely to come up short in Florida. They’re still giving Republicans a scare

Michigan Senate candidates Abdul el Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI).

El Sayed and Stevens feud explodes days before Michigan Senate showdown

Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 30, 2027.

Iran targets US military bases in Jordan following Larak Island strikes

Carter Schroppe August 30, 2026 7:48 pm

Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC)

Jim Clyburn supports el Sayed after Senate hopeful’s apology: ‘He’s our nominee’

Brady Knox August 30, 2026 6:11 pm

A small boat sails past cargo ships and other commercial vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz.

US strikes Iran for first time in over a month

Carter Schroppe August 30, 2026 4:45 pm

Google Maps adopts ‘Lake America’ after Trump executive order

Carter Schroppe August 30, 2026 4:01 pm

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.

Talarico’s past comments agreeing Christians are villains won’t win Texas: Joe Concha

Mackenzie Chase August 30, 2026 2:03 pm

Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) at a church prayer service.

Jim Clyburn backs 13-justice Supreme Court, rues defending Clarence Thomas

Brady Knox August 30, 2026 1:50 pm

Cruz

Ted Cruz says ‘there will be a time’ to decide on 2028 White House run

Brady Knox August 30, 2026 11:39 am

Collage of President Donald Trump and journalist Kristen Welker.

Trump reports NBC’s Kristen Welker to FCC for ‘rebuke and punishment’

Brady Knox August 30, 2026 10:41 am

A view of the destruction after a Russian attack struck a warehouse in Ukraine.

Death toll rises to 38 after Russian strike on Ukrainian warehouse

Brady Knox August 30, 2026 9:43 am

nepal floods

Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation

The Associated Press August 30, 2026 9:29 am

Mike Lindell, a Republican candidate for Minnesota governor, speaks during a Minnesota Governor Candidate Forum in Morgan, Minnesota, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Minnesota Supreme Court puts Mike Lindell’s governor primary recount bid to bed

Brady Knox August 30, 2026 9:11 am

Former President Barack Obama speaking at the Obama Foundation Democracy Forum.

Obama summoned to action as GOP widens cash advantage

Naomi Lim August 30, 2026 7:00 am