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Michigan voters split between party loyalty and Senate candidates in closely watched race

Barnini Chakraborty · November 3, 2026 6:16 pm

The White House spent election day broadcasting optimism about Republicans' chances of holding their Congressional majorities, but the mood was much more tense behind closed doors. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

White House ‘projecting optimism’ as polls close, but Trump aides sweat it out behind closed doors

Mariah waves a trans pride flag

Races to watch where Democratic candidates broke ranks with the transgender movement

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth turns to the camera for a tight smile.

Hegseth more liked than other possible Blackburn Senate replacements: Poll

Dan J. Sullivan, a candidate in Alaska's U.S. Senate race who shares a name with the incumbent seeking reelection, talks in front of a welcome sign near downtown Petersburg, Alaska, July 3, 2026.

DOJ sends target letters to Marc Elias and other Democrats over decoy Dan Sullivan candidacy

President Donald Trump speaks during a dinner in the Rose Garden of the White House.

‘Dam could break after elections’ as Trump supporters break over Iran war and ICE: Bob Cusack

Mackenzie Chase September 23, 2026 1:58 pm

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, left, and City Councilmember John Lee arrive at a vigil for the victims of Tuesday's fatal SUV-Metro bus collision and the subsequent crash of a TV news helicopter that was covering it in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles with the sun shining behind them.

Bass trailing progressive challenger by double digits in new LA mayoral poll

Emily Hallas September 23, 2026 12:26 pm

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) arrives into the memorial to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

AOC may run for president, but her weakness is ‘electability’: Bob Cusack

Britta Miller September 23, 2026 12:15 pm

President Donald Trump, left, accompanied Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., right, at the Black Conservative Federation's Annual BCF Honors Gala at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, S.C.

Here are all the Republicans who have broken with Trump on unpopular issues ahead of midterm elections

Emily Hallas September 23, 2026 12:05 pm

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican nominee Rick Jackson.

Rick Jackson dodges Georgia governor debate as Bottoms calls for multiple match-ups

Molly Parks September 23, 2026 11:55 am

The U.S. Capitol building.

Cook Political Report shifts key Senate races toward Democrats

Molly Parks September 23, 2026 11:14 am

Jon Husted speaks at the Republican convention.

Jon Husted adds to Republican chorus calling for Trump to end Iran war

Rena Rowe September 23, 2026 8:55 am

Govs. Andy Beshear (D-KY) and Wes Moore (D-MD)

Wes Moore tells Andy Beshear his voice will be needed in 2028

Brady Knox September 23, 2026 8:40 am

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Josh Turek

Iowa’s shift red meets complex electorate in Hinson-Turek Senate showdown

Claire Carter September 23, 2026 7:00 am

Abdul el Sayed speaks during a news conference.

‘Jews for Abdul’ featured in el Sayed campaign video are actually activists with anti-Israel group

Mia Cathell September 23, 2026 5:00 am

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), speaks during a Senate hearing.

Congress set to deal with a Massie-sized headache after midterm elections

Lauren Green September 23, 2026 5:00 am

Man and screenshot of an X post

Misleading ballot image prompts election review in Virginia

Amy DeLaura September 23, 2026 5:00 am