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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro talks during the announcement of Griffin Catalyst, Citadel Founder and CEO Ken Griffin gifting $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University during the announcement of Carnegie Mellon University Miami Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Pittsburgh.

Josh Shapiro moves into the starting blocks for 2028 with new PAC

Barnini Chakraborty · October 17, 2026 6:00 am

Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks at the Maine Democratic Nominating Convention, Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Bangor, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Dropkick Murphys, of Celtic punk rock fame, encourage Maine voters to ‘ship’ Troy Jackson to DC

A collage of potential 2028 candidates.

Where the top 2028 contenders are heading ahead of the midterm elections

Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, leaves the chamber where work came to a standstill as Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican lawmakers are tangled over various issues, including the Homeland Security funds, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Andy Harris defends prosecution threat against student journalist

Abdul el Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan, speaks during a campaign rally at the UAW Region 1 Union Hall, Aug. 2, 2026, in Warren, Mich.

El Sayed spends thousands on private security while proposing social workers for 911 response

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A swath of past anti-Trump characters have lost Democratic primary bids

Jay Caruso September 19, 2026 6:45 am

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) speaks at a rally for democratic candidates in Monroe, North Carolina, on Sept. 5. (Nell Redmond/AP)

Despite Trump poll drops, Newsom urges Democrats not to ‘spike the football’

Barnini Chakraborty September 19, 2026 6:30 am

Kelly O'Donnell, of NBC News, left, gestures as he asks a question as President Donald Trump points to reporters.

Trump sticks with Elvira Salazar despite ad saying president ‘betrayed’ Florida Latinos

Naomi Lim September 18, 2026 6:22 pm

Republican Iowa Reps. Mariannette Miller Meeks and Zach Nunn.

Iran war fuels Iowa Republican political pivot as gas prices soar

Hailey Bullis September 18, 2026 4:36 pm

Collage of Vice President JD Vance, left, and Abdul el Sayed, right.

El Sayed questions JD Vance’s beard, accuses him of being on TRT, and challenges him to feats of strength

Molly Parks September 18, 2026 4:09 pm

Collage of Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX), Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate from Texas James Talarico, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R).

Republicans recruit fresh face for new ad after Trump dings Ken Paxton’s appearance

Lauren Green September 18, 2026 4:07 pm

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul el Sayed speaks at a news conference.

Elissa Slotkin headlines DC fundraiser for Abdul el Sayed as Democrats fall in line behind controversial candidate

Rena Rowe September 18, 2026 3:50 pm

Kamala Harris and Abdul el Sayed

El Sayed says he and Harris have ‘come together’ after Biden administration’s struggle with pro-Palestinian wing

Rena Rowe September 18, 2026 12:50 pm

Vice President JD Vance smiles on stage with a multitude of American flags at the Republican convention.

WATCH LIVE: Vance speaks on campaign trail in Iowa

Claire Carter September 18, 2026 11:41 am

Adam Hamilton

Poll puts Democrat Adam Hamilton ahead in typically red Kansas

Claire Carter September 18, 2026 10:02 am

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Republicans pump millions into states Trump won three times

Naomi Lim September 18, 2026 7:00 am

Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper.

Republicans are trying to bury Roy Cooper on crime. Will it work?

Mabinty Quarshie September 18, 2026 5:00 am