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House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., speaks at the Republican convention.

Americans turn against socialism in last months before midterm election: Poll

Emily Hallas · October 31, 2026 2:30 pm

Ruhollah Khomeini, Ali Khamenei, and Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.

Iranian supreme leader vows ‘unrestricted response’ to any US or Israeli strikes

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a campaign rally at the UAW Local 600 union hall, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Dearborn, Mich.

El Sayed asks Haley Stevens to stay away from campaign events in dramatic 11th-hour feud escalation

Donald Trump holds up a model of the proposed triumphal arch.

DC and Virginia sue to block Trump’s Triumphal Arch in latest legal challenge

Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference.

DeSantis suspends Florida mayor charged with COVID-19 fraud

Walmart retail store.

Walmart using billions in Trump tariff refunds to cut prices at stores

Emily Hallas August 20, 2026 5:35 pm

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump.

Melania Trump announces $2 million scholarship to benefit foster children

Mabinty Quarshie August 20, 2026 5:34 pm

ActBlue cofounder pleads the Fifth during House deposition

Kaelan Deese August 20, 2026 5:11 pm

Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, speaks prior to Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs's State of the State address, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona GOP leader seeks hearing on taxpayer risk in Paramount merger case

David Zimmermann, Kaelan Deese August 20, 2026 4:58 pm

Scott Jennings, a national political analyst and consultant.

CNN clashes built Scott Jennings for the White House briefing room. But is the risk worth the reward?

Naomi Lim, Christian Datoc August 20, 2026 4:24 pm

The gray New York State Capitol building.

FBI foils New York woman’s alleged ISIS attack plan on state capitol

Claire Carter August 20, 2026 4:24 pm

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) speaks during the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Republican senator puts hold over all future Trump nominees over Biden-era wetlands policy

Emily Hallas August 20, 2026 3:47 pm

Voting booth

Two more polling firms face scrutiny for failing to meet ‘ethical standards’

Molly Parks August 20, 2026 3:34 pm

Trump Iran

Oil flows and Iranian economic woes give White House much-needed PR reprieve around war

Brady Knox August 20, 2026 3:20 pm

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) top left in red, Rep. James Talarico (D-TX) top right in blue. Rep. Josh Turek (D-IA) bottom left in blue. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) bottom right in red.

Texas and Iowa Senate races shift toward Democrats: Cook Political Report

Lauren Green August 20, 2026 2:52 pm

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Hillary Clinton to host karaoke night for progressives in NYC

Claire Carter August 20, 2026 2:23 pm

Donald Trump, David Malukas, Felix Rosenqvist, and Alex Palou

US Mint rolls out Freedom 250 Grand Prix medal

Rena Rowe August 20, 2026 2:03 pm