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Judge rules Peltola request for ballot data in Alaska Senate race ‘not reasonable’

Emily Hallas · November 11, 2026 9:31 pm

Jeff Van Drew speaks at a podium

This House Republican just lost reelection. He plans to keep doing the job for another two years anyway

Katherine Clark speaks at a podium

House Democrats accuse GOP of ‘dirty pool’ tactics as they flub second vote in two days

Scott Colom speaks in front of a podium.

Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race in historic upset

Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) speaks during the National Action Network Convention

Wes Moore set to release book with message of healing divided nation

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban prepares to cast his ballot at a polling station in Budapest.

Hungary decides in key election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Orbán

The Associated Press April 12, 2026 9:14 am

Social Security money 10.

May Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 19 days

Asher Notheis April 12, 2026 9:00 am

Collage of Activist Scott Presler, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD).

Scott Presler’s pressure campaign fuels GOP SAVE America Act standoff

Lauren Green April 12, 2026 7:00 am

This Oct. 24, 2016 file photo shows dollar bills in New York.

Second round of April Social Security payments goes out in three days

Asher Notheis April 12, 2026 6:00 am

Hemp chef Derek Cross helps harvest hemp in Springfield, Colorado.

Hemp farmers prepare for planting season ahead of impending ban: ‘We are 100% taking a gamble’

Molly Parks April 12, 2026 6:00 am

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) appears at an April 2026 town hall meeting in Sacramento, California.

Swalwell staffers ‘horrified’ by sexual assault allegations

Zach LaChance April 11, 2026 11:14 pm

JD Vance speaks during a news conference.

US and Iran fail to strike peace deal after lengthy talks, Vance says

Zach LaChance April 11, 2026 10:29 pm

This image realeased by the U.S. Navy shows an aerial view of Diego Garcia. (U.S. Navy via AP, File)

UK pulls brakes on Chagos Islands deal, citing lack of US support

Zach LaChance April 11, 2026 8:19 pm

The White House and the demolished East Wing.

Trump ballroom construction can continue, appeals court rules

Zach LaChance April 11, 2026 6:01 pm

UAE military

The UAE’s hawkish turn was 15 years in the making

Brady Knox April 11, 2026 4:41 pm

California gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-CA, talks with reporters after holding a town hall meeting in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Manhattan DA opens investigation into Swalwell over sexual assault allegations

David Zimmermann April 11, 2026 4:06 pm

Pope Leo XIV delivers his message as he leads a vigil for peace inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Leo slams ‘demonic cycle of evil’ behind Iran war during sermon

David Zimmermann April 11, 2026 3:09 pm