News

Matthew McConaughey, a native of Uvalde, Texas, talks about the mass shooting in Uvalde as he joins White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for the daily briefing at the White House in Washington on June 7, 2022.

McConaughey urges independents to flex political muscle and vote in midterm elections

Mackenzie Chase · October 18, 2026 6:23 pm

East Potomac Golf Links golfers teeing off on Oct. 12, 2026.

Trump shares detailed plan of East Potomac Links golf course despite legal challenges

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney attends a Forever Canadian rally in Calgary, Alberta

What to know about the Alberta referendum on leaving Canada

police lights

Massachusetts Republican Lt. Gov. candidate arrested on drunk driving charge

Ilhan Omar and Barack Obama

Obama rips ‘appalling’ investigation of Ilhan Omar: ‘Should outrage all Americans’

President Donald Trump arrives to speak during the RNC Midterm Convention, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Five takeaways from opening night of first-ever GOP midterm convention

Emily Hallas September 9, 2026 11:53 pm

President Donald Trump spent nearly two hours Wednesday night varnishing his own legacy and setting the stakes for Republicans in the 2026 November elections. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump lays out agenda if Republicans win midterm elections

Christian Datoc, Naomi Lim September 9, 2026 11:19 pm

People listen as President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican convention, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas.

Trump electrifies his base, but the nosebleeds are empty. Is it enough to win the midterms?

Rob Crilly September 9, 2026 11:05 pm

President Donald Trump promised to deliver a "Trump dividend" of $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans can hold onto both of their majorities in the 2026 midterm elections. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump promises $5,000 dividend for every American adult if GOP wins midterm elections

Christian Datoc September 9, 2026 10:36 pm

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at the Republican convention Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas.

Trump makes convention pitch for Paxton: You may not like his looks, but he’s the best AG in Texas history

Ramsey Touchberry, Naomi Lim September 9, 2026 10:28 pm

President Donald Trump.

Trump’s midterm convention crowd boos John Thune

Christian Datoc September 9, 2026 10:12 pm

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, center, speaks with Laborers' International Union of North America leaders Donato Bianco, left, and Michael Sabitoni, right, after a news conference in North Kingstown, R.I., on Aug. 25, 2025.

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee loses Democratic primary to former CVS executive

Emily Hallas September 9, 2026 9:20 pm

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) is interviewed at the Republican convention Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas.

Jim Jordan to relinquish House Oversight and Judiciary gavels, stirring leadership speculation

Emily Hallas September 9, 2026 9:08 pm

Abortion pill.

Trump DOJ threads needle over Louisiana’s bid to curb abortion drugs by mail

Kaelan Deese September 9, 2026 8:51 pm

Thune and Luna

EXCLUSIVE: Anna Paulina Luna says John Thune shouldn’t be at the GOP’s midterm convention

Hailey Bullis September 9, 2026 8:48 pm

Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, attends the Southern Maine Labor Council breakfast, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in South Portland, Maine.

‘Thank you for the road salt’: Jackson mocks Collins’s Canadian tariff exemptions

Emily Hallas September 9, 2026 8:35 pm

A demonstrator outside the Missouri capitol building.

Supreme Court urged to wade into legal mess over Missouri congressional map

Jack Birle September 9, 2026 7:52 pm