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In New Hampshire Senate race, the Democrat faces an unusually tough time
The race’s competitiveness is somewhat surprising in a state that former Vice President Kamala Harris carried by 2.8 percentage points in 2024.
Trump heads back to Texas on Wednesday as GOP fights to keep state red
Texas, long a safe Republican state, has emerged as a top battleground in midterm races up and down the ballot — but especially in the U.S. Senate race.
Elon Musk splits with longtime business confidante, co-parent ‘with no warning’
Shivon Zilis, the mother of four children with Musk, said their breakup was sudden but wished him the best.
Top Senate GOP-aligned super PAC pauses N.C. spending, in sign of deepening woes
The Senate Leadership Fund’s pulling money from North Carolina is the latest signal the Republican Party is giving up hope of holding that Senate seat.
Analysis | How Trump keeps embracing AI
And what else happened this week under his administration.
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Democrats expand battleground for House, reaching into bloodred districts
The additions include Kansas’s 2nd, Michigan’s 1st, North Carolina’s 13th, New Jersey’s 2nd, Oklahoma’s 5th, Texas’s 9th, Virginia’s 6th and Washington’s 5th.
Lossing and Hoheisel talk business at Monday’s Babbitt Weekly News mayoral candidate forum
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Trump memecoin plans another gala amid backlash to self-enrichment
The latest event will take place next month at the president’s golf club in Northern Virginia.
Campaign-style Trump ads use money meant for border security, memorials
The White House Office of Management and Budget added $20 million to the pot for commemorative events a day before DHS awarded an advertising contract of the same amount.
Wes Moore forms bipartisan governors group on AI, citing federal inaction
Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland is forming a bipartisan group of governors to address concerns about artificial intelligence
Trump sends out $500 ACA refunds and a letter promoting his record
The rebate checks are headed to nearly 1 million people President Donald Trump says were overcharged under the Affordable Care Act.
GOP hold on Florida and Texas governors’ races weakens, nonpartisan analyst says
President Donald Trump’s poor ratings contributed to the Cook Political Report shifting both races from “Likely Republican” to “Lean Republican.”
Trump says Secret Service wants him to ‘take down’ Oval Office
The president also said he is looking into designating the White House room as a “federal landmark,” potentially preserving his changes.
Elon Musk to return his attention to government, advise Pentagon on future of war
Musk will join Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on a panel for what the Defense Department is calling Project Meridian.
Analysis | Trump’s playing his greatest hits. They don’t work as well as they used to.
With midterm elections a month away, the president is turning the audacity up to 11 as he labors to reverse his party’s decline in the polls.
Political climate has so soured for GOP, even Mississippi Democrats are hopeful
A Democrat hasn’t won a Senate race in the state since 1982, but a young district attorney has a message for party officials and donors: “If we try, we win these voters.”
Trump loses favor with crypto fans who call him out for cashing in
The president’s 2024 campaign leaned into crypto to attract young men, a demographic that is deserting Republicans in the midterms.
No longer a secret, Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes doc 'You Can See Everything' lands in New York
No longer a secret, “You Can See Everything,” Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary, has premiered at the New York Film Festival
Presidents rarely visit Indian Country. Trump’s planned Choctaw Nation rally will be the latest
President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
White House touts big-ticket projects in hope of swaying key races
With few tools to bring down prices in the short run, Trump hopes to focus voters on investments that could pay off in years to come.
Trump says ‘only Hispanic’ could survive fall at ballroom site
Trump invited attendees of a Hispanic Heritage Month to be among the first to walk on his ballroom floor.
Immigrants with legal status at risk of being dropped from Medicaid
The One Big Beautiful Bill ends eligibility for refugees, asylees, trafficking victims and others, and its impact could be larger than initially predicted.
Romanian lawmakers set to vote on new center-right Cabinet as political crisis drags on
Romanian lawmakers are set to vote on a new center-right Cabinet proposed by Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan
Republican blocks Senate resolution criticizing Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) argued that past presidents in both parties have aired similar announcements.
Officials cast doubt on Trump’s plan for drones, snipers at proposed arch
The arch is still envisioned to be a tourist site, despite the president’s announcement that it would be a “military complex,” administration officials told advocacy groups.
Jasmine Crockett’s PAC released new endorsements. Talarico is still not on the list.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett has stepped back from Texas’s high-profile Senate race since losing the Democratic primary in March.
Andy Burnham pledges a big shakeup for Britain in a high-risk political speech
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century.”
Brisket is missing from Texas menus. A Democrat blames Republicans.
Vicente Gonzalez releases a new ad connecting high beef costs to the loss of an important South Texas tradition.
GOP senator blocks bill to stop Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center
The bipartisan effort to ban the demolition of presidential memorials was thwarted in the Senate by an objection from Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah).
Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith will tell senators he won't 'be silenced' by threats of prosecution
The former Justice Department special counsel who brought two federal indictments against President Donald Trump will tell lawmakers he “will not be silenced by continued threats of prosecution” from the Trump administration and believes the rule of law is being threatened like never before
Analysis | Democrats coalesce around a message about the cost of corruption
Their message accuses Republicans of flagrant corruption, tying the attack to the billions President Donald Trump has made during his second term.
$10 for a gallon of gas has red Alaska thinking about a Democratic senator
Mary Peltola hopes to unseat Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in a race all about prices, federal aid and Donald Trump.
FEMA can’t condition security grants on election changes, judge says
The Trump administration had sought to limit anti-terrorism funding for local governments that didn’t check the citizenship status of voters.
Trump dined with the Anthropic CEO who called for AI slowdown
The president’s first one-on-one meeting with Dario Amodei followed months of tensions.
In Iowa, Republicans feel the heat and try to motivate ‘frustrated’ base
The political environment for the party has led to widespread alarm. “It feels like it could be a wipeout,” one strategist said.
Analysis | Trump says he has an off-ramp to his biggest political problem. He refuses to take it.
There is nothing holding back Republican political fortunes this year more than the war that President Donald Trump started with Iran.
Bipartisan group of senators urge Trump to disinvite Putin from G-20
Top senators on the Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees argue the invitation legitimizes the Russian assault on Ukraine.
Trump to campaign in deep-red states as GOP plays defense
The president is expected to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama next week.
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill calls on her lieutenant governor to resign
An investigation found Dale Caldwell sexually harassed a woman and violated state ethics rules. He has denied allegations of misconduct. Sherrill said Caldwell had until Friday to step down.
Who is attending the White House dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping?
AI executives and some of the country’s most prominent CEOs are on the list for tonight's state dinner honoring Xi Jinping, which showcases the complex ties between the world's biggest economies.
In Texas, Talarico pitches a Fox News debate as Paxton stays silent
The state’s Democratic and Republican Senate candidates have not squared off yet.
JD Vance is not ripping away anyone’s health insurance coverage
All 760,000 of the ACA plans that were canceled this week met five criteria.
Analysis | Republicans are breaking from Trump on Iran. So what will they do about it?
Congress has rendered itself powerless to start and stop wars, despite the Constitution.
Analysis | One Republican could hold back the party’s candidates in Pennsylvania. And it’s not Trump.
Pennsylvania Republicans are starting to worry that the state’s lopsided race for governor is directly affecting four of the nation’s most competitive House races.
Chatbots are still falling short in mental health conversations with kids
Chatbots will sometimes offer up diagnoses or risky advice, a new study found, despite claims from AI companies to have improved safety.
National Trust, after battling with Trump, to announce legal defense fund
The preservation group, which sued to stop the White House ballroom, says it will push back against the administration’s changes to historic sites and laws.
Talarico works to reach Black voters in his bid to win a US Senate seat as a Democrat in Texas
Democratic Texas U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is working to reach Black voters, a key demographic in his race against Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton
I’m a Republican senator. The U.S. needs a stronger NIH.
America should invest in medical research, not retreat from it.
GOP appears deeply worried about Senate race in N.C., a once reliable state
Republicans privately say the key battleground for Senate control may be out of reach as nominee Michael Whatley’s ties to the president bog him down.
Why Melinda French Gates is shifting her philanthropy on women’s health
The philanthropist is investing in care for women in their midlife.
Mamdani hosts Trump at Gracie Mansion as unlikely rapport continues
The two leaders have traded insults but forged an unusually cordial personal relationship, with regular calls and texts.
Record share of voters motivated to oppose Trump in midterms, poll finds
In a new NBC News survey, 43 percent of registered voters said they want their vote for Congress this fall to send “a signal of opposition” to the president.
GOP lawmakers sound alarm on diesel fuel costs
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley joined the chorus of concerns over the weekend.
Trump and Mamdani to meet in New York
The president of the United States and the mayor have met three times so far.
A true independent could shake Congress from its slumber
Americans should consider voting independent in November. Here’s why.
Trump heads into a week of diplomacy, hampered by a lack of allies
At the United Nations on Tuesday and in meetings with China's Xi Jinping on Thursday, the president will largely stand alone.
Young people in Morocco split over whether politics can deliver change as election draws near
In Morocco’s election race, a rural funeral has become an unexpected campaign stop for candidates aiming to engage disenchanted young voters
Even medical professionals are skipping health insurance because of high prices
A larger share of health care workers have health insurance than those in other fields. But they are feeling the pinch as health insurance costs rise.
Hideo Kojima explains the surprise split with Sony
Celebrated game director Hideo Kojima wrestled with Sony’s surprise cancellation months before it went public, he said in an interview, fearing “our studio could collapse.”
I’m a pulmonologist. Here’s why new wellness claims about nicotine worry me.
Some wellness influencers are saying nicotine promotes cognition and longevity. Scientific studies, however, paint a more complicated picture.
Trump used to slam China. Here's why he's now rolling out the red carpet for Xi
When Donald Trump ran for office a decade ago, he called China a menace to the U.S. economy
MS NOW says journalists blocked from White House after Trump announces ban
The network said it “intends to take any and all steps necessary to defend our First Amendment rights” after Trump said he would block MS NOW, CNN and Politico.
The nation’s premier business group is hitting the road to stamp out socialism
In a six-week trip, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hopes to convince midterm voters that free markets still offer the best hope for solving the nation’s economic woes.
How a fun night out got to be so expensive
With the cost of concerts, sports games and restaurants far outpacing inflation, more people are staying home.
Trump is sober about the midterm prospects for Republicans, advisers say
In private, President Trump has been hearing blunt news from advisers about the GOP's poor chances in the midterms and has accepted that some of the problem is of his making.
AI fears are fueling progressive Democrat's campaign in Michigan battleground district
Will Lawrence, a progressive Democratic congressional candidate in Michigan, is trying to harness unease over the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development to defeat Republican Rep. Tom Barrett
Vought pushes for scrutiny of NIH grants in Oval Office clash
A heated debate took place in the Oval Office on Friday, with some Trump officials accusing the National Institutes of Health of funding grants that conflict with the president’s agenda.
Trump announces ‘forever’ deal to defend Greenland as Denmark says signing ‘expected’ next week
President Trump announced an agreement with Denmark that he said gives the United States "permanent" sway over Greenland's security.
Black congressional leaders endorse James Talarico in Texas Senate race
Talarico has strong support among Black voters in public polls, but he has recently stepped up his efforts to reach them.
Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate
The U.S. military’s price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3
California governor signs order pushing for an AI ‘kill switch’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a likely 2028 presidential contender, said he had to act because the federal government hasn’t done enough to regulate AI.
These midterm polls caught our attention this week. They’re good for Democrats.
Political strategists and pollsters say surveys are usually more reliable after Labor Day.
Build columns, not Trump’s arch, D.C. official tells administration
Local officials, preservationists and historians are pushing to scale back Trump's planned arch, advocating the slender columns originally envisioned by architects and lawmakers a century ago.
JD Vance returns to Iowa as Senate and governor races heat up
Vice President JD Vance is heading to Iowa for the second time this year to campaign for Republican majorities in Congress
Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North Carolina
President Donald Trump is using a controversial campaign ad from 1988 to criticize Democrats on crime
Health Brief: The latest task force shake-up
Plus: More on RFK Jr.’s keynote at the Children’s Health Defense conference
Senator blocks bill meant to lower electricity prices linked to data centers
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) halted passage of a proposal that had passed the House by an overwhelming margin.
Democrats seize on House GOP’s decision to leave town early
The Republican-led chamber has no more workdays scheduled in Washington before the November midterms.
After gaining acclaim in Los Angeles, conductor Gustavo Dudamel takes on New York
Gustavo Dudamel has taken over as music director of the New York Philharmonic
The Latest: Trump says EU allowing Canada as associate member could be a ‘hostile act’
President Donald Trump suggested that the European Union allowing Canada to become an associate member could be a “hostile act” and threatened to respond to the proposed move by imposing more tariffs on the bloc
RFK Jr. to give keynote speech at conference for anti-vaccine group he founded
Since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as health secretary, he has made clear he wants to overhaul the nation’s immunization system.
Trump emphasizes crime in midterm push in North Carolina
The president made violent crime the central issue in his first large-scale outdoor rally this year and cites the GOP’s 1988 “Willie Horton” attack ad on Democratic nominee Michael S. Dukakis.
Trump’s arch will harm historic sites but must proceed, federal officials say
National Park Service officials acknowledge that President Donald Trump’s planned arch would harm dozens of historic sites but say it must move forward anyway.
Analysis | The midterms are over. Sort of.
Most Americans don’t live in competitive House districts, so who will represent them in Congress next year was likely decided in the primary.
A top Democratic donor says time is running out to stop Americans from hating AI
LinkedIn co-founder and influential Democratic donor Reid Hoffman says industry and government must show Americans how they can benefit from artificial intelligence.
House panel recommends contempt charge for billionaire Leon Black in Epstein probe
The House Oversight Committee has voted to recommend holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein
Iran war cost $38 billion through July, report says
The U.S. is expected to spend $2 billion to $3 billion per month as the war continues, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Vance picks up first Senate endorsement for president
Sen. Jim Banks's public support adds to the momentum the vice president appears to be building among Republicans.
Trump slams his own Supreme Court appointees over mail ballot ruling
“These are not the people I interviewed,” the president fumed on social media, portraying the ruling as a personal betrayal.
University of Texas responds after GOP statewide candidate’s racist posts
The university said it is “proud to celebrate” all its students after posts by Bo French, GOP nominee for Texas railroad commissioner, that were condemned by members of both parties.
House Democrats add three seats to ‘Red to Blue’ target list
Democratic Party leaders had previously declined to promote Michigan activist William Lawrence, who has drawn attention for past social media posts.
FBI chief Kash Patel is set to face off with Democrats critical of his leadership at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel is set to return to Capitol Hill for an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Black Caucus launches effort to boost voting among Black, rural and young voters in midterms
The Congressional Black Caucus Institute is launching a multimillion-dollar campaign to engage lower-propensity voters in key districts before the midterm elections
Max Miller’s challenger launches attack ad based on domestic violence allegations
Democrat Brian Poindexter said that accusations against the Ohio Republican have become “a very prominent topic” in the race.
Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act
The technology industry is urgently warning about the potential harm of artificial intelligence, but political inaction in Washington poses a challenge
Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris does
The pair share deep roots in California politics.
Far-left attack backfires spectacularly as radical online personality whines after attacking female Trump aide
Aaron Rupar faces White House backlash after attacking a female press wrangler in a C-SPAN clip from President Trump's Ireland departure.
Analysis | Working-class Americans aren’t running for office. It’s changing our politics.
It is having a direct impact on the kind of public policy coming out of the nation’s legislative bodies.