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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iowa’s 2026 Senate race: What to know about Josh Turek vs Ashley Hinson
With control of Congress on the line this November, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa.
With control of Congress on the line this November, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa.
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.
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.
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.
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.