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Attendees wait for President Donald Trump to arrive to speak at a campaign rally at Truist Arena, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Highland Heights, Ky.

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds Kentucky midterm rally in Highland Heights

Emily Hallas · October 17, 2026 12:38 pm

A Texas state flag waves in the wind backdropped by the NRG Stadium, one of the stadiums that will host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Shapley)

Texas Democratic congressional nominee spends thousands on liquor, cookies, and Mexican food

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) speaks at a campaign event in Nashua, New Hampshire. (David Sivak/Washington Examiner)

Gavin Newsom says Trump DOJ investigation won’t have chilling impact on 2028 run: ‘Quite the contrary’

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before walking to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Appeals court presses hard against Trump’s argument for private ownership of presidential records

A low-angle camera shot makes Vice President JD Vance look very tall as he talks to reporters outside.

Vance publicly hints at his disagreement with Trump over Iran war

The 5th Circuit Court.

Biden-era abortion by mail rules face key test at appeals court hearing

Kaelan Deese September 9, 2026 6:00 am

Jason Crow, Johnny Olszewski, Robert Garcia, Ro Khanna, Mike Levin

Democrats home in on affordability, healthcare, and combating corruption for midterm messaging

Lauren Green September 9, 2026 6:00 am

Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Polls show Latino voters in play in 2026 as Rubio stays on the sidelines

Christian Datoc September 9, 2026 5:00 am

This satellite image provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Lowell near Hawaii on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (NOAA via AP)

Hawaii’s western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell, leaving extensive damage

The Associated Press September 9, 2026 3:46 am

US Canada agreement policy tariffs

US bans the importation of Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and some motorcycles in retaliatory move

Washington Examiner Staff September 9, 2026 1:25 am

ted cruz jd vance

Cruz questions sincerity of Vance’s ‘kind words’ on 2028 White House run

Claire Carter September 8, 2026 11:04 pm

President Donald Trump speaks during a "Steel Across America" event with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Trump insists ground zero story is ‘exactly accurate’ after deluge of fact checks

Claire Carter September 8, 2026 10:44 pm

Top candidate Ulrich Siegmund speaks at an election party of the "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) after the Saxony-Anhalt state elections in Magdeburg, eastern Germany, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026.

Trump lauds far-right German AfD party after election win: ‘THEY ARE ON THE RISE’

Claire Carter September 8, 2026 9:15 pm

A collage of John Sununu, right, and Chris Pappas, left.

New Hampshire Senate race set between John Sununu and Chris Pappas

Ramsey Touchberry September 8, 2026 8:13 pm

donald trump and jd vance

RNC unveils midterm convention speaking order headlined by Trump and Vance

Claire Carter September 8, 2026 7:42 pm

Texas Rep. James Talarico speaks at a rally.

Ken Paxton’s former ‘top cop’ endorses James Talarico in Texas Senate race

Claire Carter September 8, 2026 6:43 pm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu casts his ballot in a primary election.

Netanyahu denies UAE warned him ahead of Oct. 7 as blame for massacre dominates Israeli election season

Timothy Nerozzi September 8, 2026 6:34 pm