Trump administration sues to block Alaska Senate race if Republican doesn’t win

In just two weeks before the midterm election, the Trump administration has asked a federal court to block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses while another candidate with the same name remains on the ballot. 

2 former FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop: DOJ

The Department of Justice announced charges against two former senior FBI officials who allegedly lied to Congress about their roles in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop before the 2020 election.

Federal lawmakers push to ban commercial sloth imports after 58 deaths linked to Sloth World Orlando

Local authorities have concluded their investigations into the deaths of dozens of sloths connected to the failed Sloth World Orlando venture, but advocates and federal lawmakers are pushing for broader protections for the animals.

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering: DOJ

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most influential Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with an alleged role leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds, according to federal authorities.

Florida governor, U.S. Senate races tighten in latest poll from UNF

A new University of North Florida poll shows competitive races for Florida governor and the U.S. Senate, with Republican candidates Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody holding narrow leads over their Democratic opponents.

Vance blasts GOP pushback to Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's estranged mother during Ohio stop

Vice President JD Vance criticized some of his fellow Republicans Wednesday, saying he is "disgusted" by their pushback against an ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton. 

Alaska's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Mary Peltola vs Dan Sullivan

Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.

2026 midterm elections: Races for governor across the US

Amid the nationwide fight between Democrats and Republicans over who will control the House and Senate in Washington after Election Day are dozens more skirmishes that will decide which party wields the levers of power in state capitals across the country. 

Ohio's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted

Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.

Election recounts: How they work in each state and who pays for the recount

When it comes to elections and recounts, each state sets their own statutes, recount triggers, deadlines to request a recount, and timeline for when the recount has to be completed.

Election run offs: What states have them and how they work

When it comes to runoff elections, laws and systems vary across the country, with each state having its own laws governing recounts in both primary and general elections.  

Maine's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson

Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber.

Michigan's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Abdul El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers

On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will choose between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know.

Social Security corrects nearly 50 million records in largest SSN cleanup in agency history

The Social Security Administration says it has undertaken the largest cleanup of Social Security Number records in the history of the agency as part of an ongoing fight against fraud.

Controversial ad featuring Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s mother made by GOP opponent

The controversial new political advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton calling her daughter “a liar" was produced by her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign team, the GOP nominee’s camp confirmed Tuesday night. 

New $25 million whistleblower program promises big payouts sooner, DOJ says

A new Justice Department whistleblower program promises big paydays to those who report certain federal healthcare offenses and fraud related to government programs and is designed to deliver a sizable chunk of those rewards much more quickly. 

Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, dead at 42

Kyle Kennedy established a career in education and was a proponent for education reform and disability rights.