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Michigan voters

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

FILE - Rioters supporting President Donald Trump storm the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Pardoned Jan. 6 defendant arrested and charged with threatening federal judges

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

Hegseth more liked than other possible Blackburn Senate replacements: Poll

Doug Ollivant spoke to the Washington Examiner about his run for Virginia's 7th District on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.

Who is Doug Ollivant? Meet the Republican veteran trying to flip Abigail Spanberger’s old district

Amy DeLaura August 18, 2026 6:00 am

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, center, speaks during a cabinet meeting at the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (Yonhap via AP)

South Korea president stresses US alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises

Associated Press August 18, 2026 5:11 am

Victor Mellor Sr.

Cuban foreign agent running for Congress claims conflicting residencies

Hudson Crozier August 18, 2026 5:00 am

Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, acknowledges supporters with a big wave of his hand at the Maine Democratic Nominating Convention.

Troy Jackson, now pushing affordability message, voted to raise taxes in Maine

Mia Cathell August 18, 2026 5:00 am

People arrive before the start of a naturalization ceremony.

Appeals court grills DOJ over Trump’s decision to end refugee status for Rwandan immigrants

Jack Birle August 18, 2026 5:00 am

Harmeet Dhillon Justice Department

DOJ investigating College of William and Mary for possible violations of Civil Rights Act

Washington Examiner Staff August 18, 2026 2:11 am

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA)

Jon Ossoff says he has ‘zero interest’ in 2028 presidential bid

Brady Knox August 17, 2026 11:00 pm

Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Trump DOJ accuses Obama judge of ‘Monday-morning quarterbacking’ in bid to revive Abrego Garcia case

Kaelan Deese August 17, 2026 10:17 pm

Trump votes by mail

Trump votes by mail in Florida election for second time this year: Report

Brady Knox August 17, 2026 10:05 pm

The prediction market app Polymarket is displayed on a mobile phone Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Chicago.

Fewer US adults gambling than a decade ago, poll shows

Brady Knox August 17, 2026 9:13 pm

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

Karen Bass touted fake poll that showed big lead in LA mayoral race, firm says

Brady Knox August 17, 2026 8:10 pm

Trump flock cameras

Trump says Flock cameras ‘being studied,’ will reveal stance in coming weeks

Brady Knox August 17, 2026 7:39 pm