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Friendswood ISD approves science lab designs for 2 campuses
The Friendswood ISD board approved preliminary science lab designs for Windsong Elementary School and Bales Intermediate School for the 2027-28 school year.
In the midterm ad wars, Republicans are spending more to get less
Republicans are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on advertising in battleground Senate races as they scramble to defend increasingly competitive GOP seats in the final stretch of the midterms.
Write-in Democrat vies with Gebhard for 48th Senate District seat
Coming off a heated GOP primary, Republican Sen. Chris Gebhard faces a Berks County Democrat who won a spot on the ballot through a write-in campaign.
Trump turns to the politics of fear as GOP hopes darken
It’s getting ugly out there.
Trump, Epstein and corruption allegations loom over Senate debates in Maine and Georgia
Republican Senate candidates in the battleground states of Maine and Georgia tried to turn the tables on their Democratic foes in Tuesday night’s debates as the GOP faces increasing headwinds in the final sprint before Election Day with control of the chamber on the line.
In heated Georgia Senate debate, Jon Ossoff says he won’t run for president in 2028
Ossoff, the Democratic incumbent, pledged to serve a full term as he and Rep. Mike Collins, the GOP challenger, hit on similar themes as in their first debate last week.
Trump’s new messenger: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a potential Midwest opening for the GOP.
Musk becomes biggest-known donor in midterms, giving $366 million to GOP
Since July, the trillionaire has funneled $276 million into Republican groups.
Poll: Byron Donalds leads David Jolly 52% to 41%, buoyed by 27% Black support
If the GOP nominee wins big in November, minority turnout could have a major impact.
U.S. House Speaker Johnson returns to New Mexico for GOP congressional hopeful's fundraiser
By Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made his second New Mexico visit Monday evening in support of Republican Greg Cunningham, where he led a fundraiser in Las Cruces in the final stretch of the closely watched 2nd Congressional District race. Johnson last visited New Mexico in late August […]
The GOP’s young-men blues: how this demographic could thwart the midterms
A key MAGA voting bloc has gone conspicuously quiet
GOP Focuses on Fraud, Seeking To Redirect Voters’ Ire Over Healthcare Costs
By Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News Heading into the midterm elections, high healthcare costs rank among voters’ biggest concerns. But lately, there’s a twist giving the issue new momentum on campaign agendas: a focus on fraud in government health programs. The administration of President Donald ...
Trump-linked super PAC pulls funding from 2 House Republicans as GOP fights to keep majority
House Republicans face growing pressure as Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. pulls planned spending from Tom Kean and Marianette Miller-Meeks' districts.
Republican Strategists Process Trump's Impact Ahead of Midterms
Republican strategists are cycling through the stages of grief as the party contends with Donald Trump's unpopularity ahead of the midterm elections.
WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns for Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska
President Donald Trump on Tuesday will devote a big chunk of his dwindling time ahead of crucial midterm elections to head all the way to Alaska — attempting to bolster a Republican incumbent senator in another sign of GOP fears about retaining control of Congress after Election Day on Nov. 3.
One area Democrats, GOP agree: California needs a larger rainy day fund
The state’s boom-and-bust economy creates budget volatility. Prop. 2 would expand the state’s reserves, lessening the need to chop costs.
Live updates: Trump to rally for GOP candidates in Alaska
Live updates and the latest news as Trump rallies for GOP candidates in Alaska; White House press secretary Katie Zacharia holds her first news briefing; and Senate candidates in Maine, Georgia, and Iowa hold debates.
Exclusive | Republicans Spend Big to Defend Nebraska Senate Seat
In latest sign of GOP’s Midwest angst, Senate Leadership Fund plans to pour $8 million into race to help Sen. Pete Ricketts.
Tom Tiffany's conservative record dates back years in state and federal politics
As he runs for governor, Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has introduced himself to voters as a get-along kind of conservative, but his lengthy record in the state Legislature and Congress tells a different story.
Ken Paxton took campaign funds from donors with interests before his office
The Texas attorney general and GOP Senate nominee received contributions from parties in cases he was involved in, some predating his current competitive race.
Trump holds raucous Ohio rally as he tries to shore up base voters for GOP
President Donald Trump on Monday kicked off a week of red-state campaigning with a raucous rally in Ohio, where Republicans are fighting to hold onto a Senate seat that could be key to the majority.
1.1K views · 26 reactions | The top donors in American politics have...
The top donors in American politics have poured in more than $1.7 billion to influence this election cycle so far, and the latest numbers show a last-minute rush of money from benefactors of the GOP,...
GOP-linked group behind ads for socialist candidate in Ohio Senate race
A super PAC with ties to Republicans is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to promote a third-party candidate for U.S. Senate in Ohio, in an apparent attempt to siphon voters from the Democratic candidate, former Sen. Sherrod Brown.
PAC linked to GOP firm is boosting Ohio socialist in Senate race
The socialist candidate says the effort is “deceiving” voters.
GOP’s Byron Donalds Courts Black Voters in Bid to Become Florida’s First Black Governor
Republican Byron Donalds, flush with campaign cash and carrying President Donald Trump’s endorsement, stands a good chance of being elected Florida’s first Black governor on Nov. 3. It just doesn’t seem that most Black voters support him. In fact, polls show that Democrat David Jolly, who is white,
GOP ad buyer mixes up Portlands, spends money meant to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins in Oregon
An outside group mistakenly spent nearly $25,000 to boost Collins in Portland, Oregon, rather than Portland, Maine. The buyer admitted to the error and refunded the PAC.
Many GOP states have imposed voting rules mirroring Trump's midterm proposals
Nearly 40 laws are taking effect for the first time in this year's midterms, mostly in Republican-controlled states. Many of them mirror changes President Donald Trump tried but failed to implement at the national level.
Dem political newcomer Gray looks to unseat GOP freshman state Rep. Booth
District 35 in Orange and Osceola flipped from GOP to Democratic and back again in 2024.
Wake school board election may affect whether you can opt out of a trans teacher’s class
GOP candidates were more likely than those endorsed by Democrats to say families can opt out of a class taught by a transgender teacher.
County GOP dissent shows how Prop. 45’s CEQA reform challenges political lines
Small group of county parties differed from state party leaders over CEQA reform measure that has driven much political soul-searching
Live updates: Trump to rally for Republican candidates in Ohio
Live updates and the latest news as Trump rallies for GOP candidates in Ohio, new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia starts her job and Darline Graham and Annie Andrews clash in a debate.
‘Trump is dragging the party down’: GOP scrambles to stop steep midterm losses
The Republican Party’s midterm campaign has turned into a triage operation just three weeks out from November, as officials race to avert losses in a string of once-safe seats that they increasingly fear could cost them total control of Congress.
John Kennedy has a quip for every occasion. Is that enough to beat the ‘goobers’ in the 2028 GOP field?
The Louisiana senator is using his wit for fellow Republicans in tough races, as he weighs his own future.
Trump’s midterm road show reveals GOP troubles
Republicans need the president to mobilize voters, but his low approval ratings limit where he can help.
Commentary: Pennsylvania's GOP members of Congress are failing us on measles.
Tragically, more than 1,000 people in Pennsylvania have been infected with measles in 2026, now associated with 198 hospitalizations and five deaths. In neighboring New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul just declared a statewide health emergency as cases surge in rural counties. Yet of Pennsylvania’s 1,078 cases in 41 counties (as of last Thursday), less than […]
New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2 Pre-Orders Expected to Begin This Week
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today reported that new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models will be unveiled on Tuesday, October 13 and launch on Friday, October 30. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today reported that new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models will be unveiled on Tuesday, October 13 and launch on Friday, October 30.
Takeaways from the South Carolina Senate debate
South Carolina has emerged as perhaps the most surprisingly competitive Senate race late in the 2026 midterm elections. And on Sunday night, appointed GOP Sen. Darline Graham, Democrat Annie Andrews and Libertarian nominee Kasie Whitener took part in the only debate currently scheduled in the race.
Mike Johnson Says He'll Start Louisiana Lawn Business With 'Fervor' If GOP Loses Midterms; Team Calls Speculation 'Hilarious'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has suggested he could leave politics if Republicans lose control of the House in November’s midterm elections, prompting speculation about his future that his spoke...
Kansas GOP Sen. Roger Marshall pays off 6-year-old campaign cookie bill
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall settled his debts this weekend with a bakery in Kansas after a bill for hundreds of treats his campaign ordered for a 2020 event sat unpaid for six years.
New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini to Ship on October 30
The new upcoming Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models will launch on Friday, October 30, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his Power On newsletter, Gurman said the devices will ship to customers and arrive in stores on that day. Apple is expected to announce the new devices at its October 13 "Welcome home" event, which will also debut "Homeview" – the company's new smart home hub, whose name was first spotted by MacRumors in a trademark filing.
They helped elect Gluesenkamp Perez. Now some won't vote for her
As Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez faces a tight reelection race against GOP state. Sen. John Braun, some Democrats want to punish her, while others fear losing her seat.
Abdul El-Sayed says Democrats must ‘win by massive numbers’ to fend off GOP election denial
Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee said he’s concerned that President Donald Trump and GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers “are not committed to the institution of our democracy.”
Voters are connecting the dots — and it’s bad news for Republicans
Of all the dynamics threatening the GOP this year, the most menacing may be the connection voters are drawing between their economic frustrations and GOP policies.
How the GOP weaponized trans issues and left Democrats searching for a strategy
For the second election cycle in a row, the rights of transgender people have taken center stage politically, despite their accounting for only about 1% of the U.S. population and many voters identifying other issues as far more important.
‘Failed as a party’: Bronson criticizes Wilson and GOP leaders as Republicans jostle over strategy in Alaska governor’s race
Former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson said Alaska Republican Party leaders have been “completely absent” from the governor’s race.
The possibility that Trump will cost the GOP the Senate is coming into focus
President Donald Trump might well have cost Republicans the Senate majority in both 2020 and 2022. It’s likely to happen again.
Byron Donalds camp to knock doors with Sydney Gruters, Nick DiCeglie, Linda Chaney as GOP coordinates campaigns
Republicans have a favorable map, but are facing political headwinds nonetheless.
Economic Pain and an Unpopular Trump Put G.O.P. on its Heels With Three Weeks to Go
Inflation has hurt Americans at many levels: Farmers, truckers, consumers. It has also expanded the electoral map into what was safely Republican country just a few months ago.
Cook Political Report Shifts 18 House Races Left, Including Four GOP-Held Seats from Toss Up to Lean D
The Cook Political Report shifted 18 House races to the left Friday — including four currently held by Republican incumbents.
Wake County GOP wants voters to reject school bond referendum. Others disagree.
Wake County Republican and Democratic parties have taken opposing positions on five county and local bond referenda on Nov. 3 ballot.
A Republican attack ad misidentifies its Democratic target. Twice.
A GOP ad used a photo of Republican Myron Lizer instead of Democrat Jonathan Nez. Nez is challenging Rep. Eli Crane (R-Arizona).
GOP consistently cuts mental health investments
The decision is hard to understand, but it fits a pattern.
Fake scenes, real politics: Republican candidates have embraced AI.
From time-traveling politicians to altered Bible verses, Texas GOP ads depict scenes that never happened. Democrats steer clear.
‘He’s not making sense’: How Trump has alienated voters for the GOP
Signs are emerging that dispirited Republican voters may stay home in November, bringing a Democratic surge without many conversions.
Colorado state GOP secretary endorses Greg Lopez in governor’s race
Colorado Republican Party Secretary Russ Andrews broke with the state party Thursday to endorse unaffiliated gubernatorial candidate Greg Lopez over GOP nominee Victor Marx, saying he’d found it “impossible” to support Marx’s candidacy “in good conscience” after a series of recent revelations. “I feel it was the right thing to do, and staying true to […]
Can $1 billion power the GOP to victory in the midterms? Some campaigns fear it's too late
Republicans are entering the final month of the midterm campaign increasingly anxious that the $1 billion at their disposal may not be enough to fend off sweeping losses as the party reckons with President Donald Trump's unpopularity, persistent cost concerns and the fallout from the war in Iran.
Speaker Johnson says he doesn’t know what’s next for him if GOP loses House
The remarks prompted speculation the Republican leader might retire from politics if Democrats retake the chamber.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expected at Ralph Alvarado fundraiser in Lexington
The new attention follows election forecasters declaring that the race in central Kentucky's congressional district is no longer a cakewalk for the GOP.
Speaker Johnson Floats Leaving Politics to Start ‘Lawn Business’ If GOP Loses House
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) floated an unexpected career change if Republicans lose their House majority in next month’s midterm elections, saying he would be willing to leave politics behind and start a lawn business in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Speaker Johnson Floats Leaving Politics to Start ‘Lawn Business’ If GOP Loses House
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) floated an unexpected career change if Republicans lose their House majority in next month’s midterm elections, saying he would be willing to leave politics behind and start a lawn business in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Johnson unsure on ‘next chapter’ if Republicans lose majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) cast doubt on his future in GOP leadership for the first time Thursday, saying he is unsure “what my next chapter of life is” if Republicans lose the House majority. “If God moves on our hearts and says we should, you know, go back to my hometown of Shreveport and […]
Trump makes last-minute pitch in San Antonio after upending the GOP map
President Donald Trump rallied supporters in San Antonio as Republicans work to shore up several competitive races across Texas, including Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate bid and Carlos De La Cruz's campaign in the newly redrawn 35th Congressional District.
Exclusive: ICE agents told to ramp up daily immigration arrests despite GOP unease as midterms near
Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership told agents nationwide on Tuesday to increase immigration arrests by 1,000 more people daily, returning to a previous goal of 3,000 daily arrests, according to two sources familiar with the verbal directive.
Debra Messing backs GOP NY gov candidate in political shift
‘The Five’ co-hosts discuss ‘Will & Grace’ star Debra Messing’s surprising political shift after a long period of support for Democrats.
Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton
This was Trump's third trip to Texas in less than a month as the GOP tries to stave off a blue wave.
GOP lawyer seeks dissatisfied Dems in liberal House district
A Republican corporate lawyer is running in one of the most liberal House districts in the country to prevent a coronation of the Democratic nominee
Texas' 35th district tests GOP redistricting, Hispanic voters
The new boundaries encompass more Republican and rural communities, including southeast San Antonio and Wilson, Guadalupe and Karnes counties.
National political trends may outweigh Ohio Republicans' redistricting advantage
Despite a new congressional map that favors Republicans in 12 out of Ohio’s 15 districts, national trends may have more impact on individual races than the GOP’s map advantage.
Donalds blitzes airwaves as governor’s races tightens
TALLAHASSEE — U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds’ gubernatorial campaign is hitting the airwaves with a spate of new ads amid a tightening race, as he seeks to maintain the GOP’s hold
GOP gubernatorial candidate pitches plan to lower property taxes
Charles, an attorney and former federal official, said he will also work with the federal government to increase funding for things like substance use disorder treatment.
Trump choosin' Texas in bid to save GOP majority in Congress
The president's visit to San Antonio is his 4th stop in Texas in 6 weeks. The visit fulfills a promise he made in August to help Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton win in November.
Texas Republicans Might Finally Lose. Will They Learn Anything?
This November could be the beginning of the end of Trumpism. The state GOP is adrift.
Could the future of AI be determined by Florida Republicans?
Trump wants the GOP to be a pro-AI party. Ron DeSantis has a different idea.
Half a billion dollars in GOP spending does little to move polls
Republicans’ massive money advantage has yet to reshape the midterm map, as Democrats keep expanding their ambitions.
Trump’s ‘for you’ presidency became all about himself. It’s hurting the GOP
The ad that defined the 2024 election said “Kamala is for they/them. President Trump is for you.”
Takeaways: Trump and abortion rights take center stage in first Maine Senate debate
GOP Sen. Susan Collins and her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, sparred over President Donald Trump and abortion rights in their first debate Tuesday night in Maine’s all-important Senate race with control of the chamber at stake.
Tillis says ‘it’s tough’ convincing voters to keep GOP in control of House & Senate
Abortion and Trump spotlighted in Maine Senate debate
GOP Sen. Susan Collins and her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, sparred over President Donald Trump and abortion rights in their first debate Tuesday night in Maine’s all-important Senate race with control of the chamber at stake.
Nassau Democrats accuse GOP mailers of spreading misinformation, sowing division
At a Democratic headquarters in Garden City on Tuesday, four candidates highlighted mailings they said had gone too far.
WATCH: Gov. Wes Moore, GOP challenger Dan Cox face off in Maryland governor’s debate
Gov. Wes Moore, a possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, is set to face a familiar GOP opponent, former state Del. Dan Cox, in a debate Tuesday, as he bids for a second term as Maryland’s chief executive.
Why Democrats may need a gut check on their midterm ambitions: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the GOP’s financial edge.
Trump, Vance to headline three Ohio rallies in 10 days
The campaign stops point to growing GOP anxiety over the tight Senate race between Sen. Jon Husted and former Sen. Sherrod Brown.
Trump, Vance to headline three Ohio rallies in 10 days
The campaign stops point to growing GOP anxiety over the tight Senate race between Sen. Jon Husted and former Sen. Sherrod Brown.
Trump, Vance to headline three Ohio rallies in 10 days
The campaign stops point to growing GOP anxiety over the tight Senate race between Sen. Jon Husted and former Sen. Sherrod Brown.
11 Prime Day Cycling Deals Actually Worth Buying in 2026
Navigating Amazon's cynical retail holiday is an exhausting chore. Here are 11 genuine 2026 discounts on cycling tech, smart trainers, and nutrition from Wahoo, Garmin, and GoPro that I recommend at full price.
Meet the GOP Boogeymen
A generational change in politics is here. Just ask Hasan Piker and Adam Mockler.
Rating the Governor Races: The States Where the GOP Is Poised for Victory
Election Day this year will determine who holds the keys to influential executive mansions across the country. Thirty-six states have gubernatorial contests on the ballot, and the results in November will determine whether Democrats control a majority of the nation’s governorships for the first ...
Top Republican super PAC pledges $5 million for South Carolina Senate race
The Senate Leadership Fund’s commitment comes amid a tight contest between GOP Sen. Darline Graham and Democratic challenger Annie Andrews.
Jacksonville Young Republicans back Wyman Duggan for Mayor
The GOP infrastructure is uniting behind a well-known name.
Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years
As the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is increasingly playing defense over its yearslong grip on state governments. That’s particularly true for gubernatorial elections, as Democrats could win a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010. Currently, Republicans boast a 26-24 gubernatorial advantage over Democrats. This […]
‘Let Troy be Troy’: How Maine Democrats’ hope to beat Sen. Susan Collins is working to quiet doubters
As Democrats enter the homestretch of their longtime quest to defeat Maine GOP Sen. Susan Collins, they are placing their hope in a fifth-generation logger from the state’s rural north who speaks with a distinct Allagash accent, displays an apparent penchant for boba tea and has never been this close to the national spotlight before.
Voters Trust Democrats On Healthcare Costs By Wide Margin Over GOP
By a margin of nearly two-to-one, voters trust Democrats over Republicans when it comes to the issue of healthcare costs, a new KFF poll shows.
GOP is at risk of significant state legislative losses, Post analysis finds
Democrats have a rare chance to boost their state presences after years of Republican gains.
Democrats are taking big chunks of GOP voters in key Senate races, polls show
President Donald Trump has never had worse poll numbers with his base than he does ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.