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Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV), chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, speaks at the Capitol.

Seat Trump won by double digits now ‘at risk,’ retiring GOP lawmaker says

Carter Schroppe · October 17, 2026 7:51 pm

A car burning during a protest in France on Oct. 17, 2026.

Macron says violent rioters will be ‘prosecuted and punished’

Campaign signage for Graham Platner during the Maine Democratic Party state convention in Portland, Maine, on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA via Newscom)

Payout for his wife, nothing for his party: Where Graham Platner’s $2.3 million went after ending his campaign

President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a campaign rally at Truist Arena, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Highland Heights, Ky.

Where Trump is traveling ahead of the midterm elections: What to know

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a campaign event ahead of Election Day Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Nashua, N.H.

Gavin Newsom backs presidential stock trading ban ahead of expected 2028 run

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Trump orders $50 billion federal contracting block on Canadian goods

Claire Carter September 8, 2026 5:40 pm

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) speaks

Kansas Republicans buck Trump over threat to blacklist Canadian jets

Ramsey Touchberry September 8, 2026 4:22 pm

New Jersey Democratic Gov. elect Mikie Sherrill and Lt. Gov. elect Dale Caldwell celebrate during an election night party in East Brunswick, N.J., Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell faces investigation over alleged misconduct

Molly Parks September 8, 2026 4:06 pm

Google Maps shows Lake Ontario renamed to Lake America.

South Park to rename show ‘South America’ amid Trump rebrands

Britta Miller September 8, 2026 3:56 pm

A view of the the British Consulate in east Jerusalem after Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that Israel would close the facility in response to U.K sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Israel closes UK Consulate and expels British aid workers in retaliation for trade restrictions

David Zimmermann September 8, 2026 3:37 pm

Assault style weapons and hand guns are displayed for sale.

Pro-gun groups warn Supreme Court that ‘assault weapons’ bans revert rights to the 19th century

Jack Birle September 8, 2026 3:37 pm

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., speaks during a town hall event at Centralia College, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Centralia, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

‘Glue-zyn-kamp’: Vulnerable Democrat leans into Zyn with new campaign merch

Lauren Green September 8, 2026 3:22 pm

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies and gestures with his right hand during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.

Bessent unveils sanctions targeting Iran airlines in latest ‘economic D-Day’ tactic

Emily Hallas September 8, 2026 3:19 pm

A South Carolina National Guard member watches as people make their way to a Nationals baseball game in Washington, D.C.

National Guard member jailed after allegedly pointing weapon at fellow service member in DC

Emily Hallas September 8, 2026 2:27 pm

The Supreme Court building.

DOJ asks Supreme Court to unblock voter database linking Social Security and citizenship records

Jack Birle September 8, 2026 1:04 pm

Signs promoting 5G wireless technology from Chinese technology firm Huawei are displayed

Huawei fraud trial set to begin over Iran dealings

Kaelan Deese September 8, 2026 1:04 pm

Attorney General Todd Blanche.

WATCH LIVE: Blanche holds DOJ press conference ahead of 9/11 anniversary

David Zimmermann September 8, 2026 12:49 pm