3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads must be taken down, judge rules
A U.S. district judge ruled Friday that the federal government must pull three taxpayer-funded commercials, including one that praised President Donald Trump’s claim that every American will receive $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress in the midterm election.
A U.S. district judge ruled Friday that the federal government must pull three taxpayer-funded commercials, including one that praised President Donald Trump’s claim that every American will receive $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress in the midterm election.
Veterans hit with higher mortgage payments after VA cuts loan program: report
Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.
Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Florida early voting: More than 4.2 million ballots cast ahead of Election Day
With Election Day just four days away, candidates across Florida are making their final appeals to voters as they try to turn out supporters in a closely watched midterm election.
With Election Day just four days away, candidates across Florida are making their final appeals to voters as they try to turn out supporters in a closely watched midterm election.
Hegseth fires top Pentagon military planner - again
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Pentagon's top military planner again. It's the latest in a series of nearly two dozen generals, admirals and other military leaders to be fired or forced to retire under Hegseth.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Pentagon's top military planner again. It's the latest in a series of nearly two dozen generals, admirals and other military leaders to be fired or forced to retire under Hegseth.
Alaska Democrat Senate candidate worked to recruit spoiler candidates in race: New York Times report
The New York Times reported that Mary Peltola aides allegedly explored recruiting a second Dan Sullivan as a potential spoiler, but her campaign denies the claim.
The New York Times reported that Mary Peltola aides allegedly explored recruiting a second Dan Sullivan as a potential spoiler, but her campaign denies the claim.
6 citizens sue Trump over White House media ban
Six citizens are taking legal action against the Trump administration, arguing that White House press restrictions could affect how Americans receive information about the government.
Six citizens are taking legal action against the Trump administration, arguing that White House press restrictions could affect how Americans receive information about the government.
Trump offers $1 million reward for voter fraud tips that lead to convictions
President Donald Trump on Monday offered a $1 million reward to anyone who reports voter fraud that leads to an arrest and conviction.
President Donald Trump on Monday offered a $1 million reward to anyone who reports voter fraud that leads to an arrest and conviction.
Your ballot is secret, but your voter records probably aren't: What’s public
In many states, voter roll lists are widely available and can contain personal information about the people on them.
In many states, voter roll lists are widely available and can contain personal information about the people on them.
Grady Judd, public safety leaders raise emergency service concerns about Amendment 3: 'We're here warning you'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, police chiefs, fire chiefs and firefighters gathered in Tampa on Monday to warn that Amendment 3, a proposed property tax amendment, could strain local government budgets and make it harder to maintain emergency services as communities grow.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, police chiefs, fire chiefs and firefighters gathered in Tampa on Monday to warn that Amendment 3, a proposed property tax amendment, could strain local government budgets and make it harder to maintain emergency services as communities grow.
Turnstile draws 60k to free benefit concert near the Washington Monument
Baltimore rock band Turnstile played a free benefit concert near the Washington Monument on Saturday, Oct. 24, before a crowd that organizers estimated at about 60,000 people.
Baltimore rock band Turnstile played a free benefit concert near the Washington Monument on Saturday, Oct. 24, before a crowd that organizers estimated at about 60,000 people.
Deportations not meeting Trump's aggressive targets, report finds
President Donald Trump’s administration is not deporting nearly as many people as it promised, a new report found.
President Donald Trump’s administration is not deporting nearly as many people as it promised, a new report found.
Election 2026: What to know about the November midterm key races
Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
Linda McMahon plans to 'fire' herself from the Department of Education: Here's why
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is doubling down on closing the Department of Education.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is doubling down on closing the Department of Education.
Mississippi DEI ban in public schools can take effect after Fifth Circuit ruling
Parts of Mississippi’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools can take effect after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that blocked enforcement.
Parts of Mississippi’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools can take effect after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that blocked enforcement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.