How presidential vetoes work

What exactly is a presidential veto, and how could it shape the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term?

Democrats win House and Senate - what this means for Trump's final two years

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, paving the way for a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office. 

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.

What happens to Amy Klobuchar's US Senate seat once she is elected governor?

This is what Minnesota law outlines will happen to Sen. Amy Klobuchar's U.S. Senate seat now that she has been elected governor of Minnesota.

Sherrod Brown defeats Jon Husted in Ohio Senate race

Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio’s special Senate election, returning to Washington after losing his seat in 2024.

Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia governor race in historic election

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms captured the Georgia governor's office Tuesday, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson to become the first Black woman elected governor in American history.

Ashley Moody reelected to US Senate, defeats Angie Nixon

Ashley Moody was reelected to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday night in Florida, defeating Democratic challenger, Angie Nixon.

Live election results: Senate & House balance of power, governor’s races

Live voting results tracker and maps for the 2026 midterm elections, determining the balance of power in Congress for the remainder of President Trump’s second term.

Satanic Temple permitted to hold holiday event a Iowa state capitol

A federal judge has ordered Iowa state officials to permit the Satanic Temple to hold a holiday event in the state capitol rotunda, ruling that excluding the group violated constitutional free speech protections.

Is mail delivered on Election Day? What's open and closed on Nov. 3

Millions of Americans are heading to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, but the day is not recognized as an official federal holiday. Here is a breakdown of what is open and closed on Election Day 2026.

DOJ announces agency's largest election monitoring effort in all 50 states

The U.S. Department of Justice said it plans to deploy approximately 1,000 election monitors and observers across all 50 states, making it the largest election monitoring operation in the agency’s history and the first time reaching every state in the nation. 

Nearly 40% of Florida voters have cast ballots ahead of Election Day

More than 5.4 million Floridians have already voted in the midterm elections, representing 38.2% of the state's 13.7 million registered voters, according to the Florida Division of Elections.