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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)

Armed migrant arrested next to White House after alleged threat to assassinate Trump

Brady Knox · November 6, 2026 7:49 pm

Stephen Miller.

Miller time: Trump turns to a die-hard MAGA loyalist ahead of battle with congressional Democrats

President Donald Trump speaks as White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller listens in the Oval Office.

Trump signals no retreat from MAGA agenda with Stephen Miller promotion

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he greets Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago club.

Netanyahu says US aid cut makes way for ‘mutual investment’ amid unclear plans for military cooperation

Ron Johnson.

Ron Johnson presses to delay Senate GOP leadership elections: ‘Political malpractice’

David Crowley

David Crowley calls for unity after win: Not about ‘establishment versus progressives’

Rena Rowe August 12, 2026 12:47 pm

Collage of Francesca Hong, Zohran Mamdani, and Abdul el Sayed

Francesca Hong claims she, Mamdani, and el Sayed face different ‘expectations’ due to race

Kiara Moore August 12, 2026 12:43 pm

Crypto Arena is viewed before a Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Jan. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Former Disney CEO and Jared Kushner’s brother buying Los Angeles Lakers

David Zimmermann August 12, 2026 12:39 pm

Francesca Hong

GOP congressman says Democrats ‘stole’ election from socialist Francesca Hong

Christian Datoc August 12, 2026 12:28 pm

Hunter Biden leaves federal court in Los Angeles, Sept. 5, 2024.

What’s Hunter Biden up to? He’s doing what Bidens always do

Rob Crilly August 12, 2026 11:45 am

Tim Scott

Tim Scott endorses Darline Graham Nordone as she advances to South Carolina runoff

David Zimmermann August 12, 2026 11:26 am

Advertisements by the company Kalshi predict a victory for Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral election before the votes are counted and polls close on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in New York.

New York launches investigations into four major prediction market companies

Rena Rowe August 12, 2026 11:19 am

FILE - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks at the NYCLU's May Day rally for worker's and immigrants rights at Foley Square, May 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis, File)

AOC reportedly splits from longtime fiance

Kiara Moore August 12, 2026 11:17 am

Trump at the Patriot Games.

Trump’s approval rating sinks to new low at 33%

Molly Parks August 12, 2026 10:58 am

California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra during a summit hosted by Politico on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Sacramento, California.

Xavier Becerra urges California to settle Paramount-Warner Bros. lawsuit ahead of trial

David Zimmermann August 12, 2026 10:55 am

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) speaks following a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.

Hochul tops Blakeman by double digits in first poll of New York gubernatorial race

Claire Carter August 12, 2026 10:44 am

Workers construct scaffolding below the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts sign Friday, June 12, 2026, in Washington.

Judge orders Kennedy Center to pay Chuck Redd after musician canceled concert to protest Trump

Brady Knox August 12, 2026 10:09 am