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Rising health care costs are pushing people to forgo medicine and doctor visits
Higher insurance premiums, climbing medical costs and inflation are pushing health care expenses for Americans to new heights.
Witkoff faces backlash for praising Putin as a ‘humanitarian’
The comments were swiftly condemned by U.S. lawmakers who view Russian President Vladimir Putin as responsible for the brutal war in Ukraine.
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas indicted in connection with marijuana business
Lucas, the 82-year-old president pro tempore of the Virginia Senate, is one of the state’s most powerful Democrats.
After Trump said he didn’t trust mail ballots, Democrats turned to voting in person
The president lost in court, but Democrats are still wary of mail-in voting as the midterm election approaches.
The science of ‘dessert flipping’ — and how it can help you eat healthier
This simple trick focuses on what to add to your plate, not what to cut out.
In New Mexico governor’s race, Deb Haaland’s historic bid tests Democrats' political hold
If Deb Haaland wins New Mexico’s race for governor, she’ll make history as the first Native American woman to lead a state
Health Brief: Inside health care’s lobbying spending
Regulatory fights are giving the health care industry reasons to spend
Business run by Republican in key House district hit with new safety fine
A Washington state agency issued a fine of nearly $13,000 against Braun Northwest, led by John Braun, the Republican candidate in a pivotal House race.
Families are no longer off-limits in political attacks
Some of the most audacious familial attacks have come from Republicans in tough 2026 races.
As Ohio attack ad backfires, Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down
The Republican candidate for governor is airing an ad featuring his opponent’s estranged mother despite bipartisan pushback.
How governments around the world are shaping what AI can say about politics
I’m a researcher at a nonpartisan think tank at Vanderbilt University, where I study free speech policy.
Trump’s biggest political trick may be wearing off
The president’s rallies and red-meat rhetoric can’t indefinitely distract voters from corruption.
How to help your parents if they’re using chatbots for health advice
A growing number of older adults are using AI, including to access health information. Here are some ways to help them navigate it.
Here’s what to expect if you’re taking a month off from drinking
Pausing drinking, even for just a few weeks, can have noticeable health benefits. Experts explain what you can expect if you’re trying Sober October or Dry January.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak leaves grieving families struggling with fear and stigma
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is taking a psychological toll on families dealing with loss, fear and stigma
A 'golden age' vs. 'we're working on it': Trump and Vance give different pitches on the economy
When Vice President JD Vance speaks on the campaign trail about the high costs Americans are facing, he often says he understands that people are hurting
Justice Kagan says Supreme Court has damaged democracy with recent rulings
The liberal justice took aim at the conservative majority’s rulings on the Voting Rights Act, campaign finance and partisan gerrymandering.
Cook moves Mississippi, South Carolina Senate races toward Democrats
Democrats are taking the trend seriously, launching a big advertising buy in Mississippi.
Riots leave France divided and shadowed by debt as Macron enters his final run
The tensions are festering in the street but also in a presidential race that will determine Emmanuel Macron’s successor.
John M. Williams on hunting rights, wolves and the urban-rural divide
Colorado hunter, angler and founder of Colorado Wolf Tracker, John M. Williams, joins The OpEdge to discuss Amendment 83, wolf reintroduction and the growing divide between urban and rural Colorado. Williams tells host and deputy opinion editor Antonio Olivero why he believes protecting hunting and fishing rights is essential to wildlife conservation, what he sees […]
Nigeria records first Ebola case, health authorities say
Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in the capital, Abuja
Longtime Nevada Republican files complaint against GOP congressional candidate
The Federal Election Commission complaint against David Flippo cites reporting on his personal finances and campaign finance reports, and calls for an investigation.
Candidate who said she’d fire all Republicans says she had three beers before viral interview
Would Trump accept GOP midterm losses? 7 in 10 Americans doubt it.
A Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll finds broad confidence that votes will be counted accurately, but deep doubt that the president would accept the results if Republicans lost.
A key climate report was scrapped under Trump. Scientists plowed ahead with the research.
Some of the ousted climate scientists have just published their own research paper, identifying changes in the research field.
In their own words: Israeli politicians' extreme speech surges ahead of elections
Hate speech in Israel has surged under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government
Expert ‘bat wranglers’ put GPS trackers on California’s bats
These winged mammals can cover a lot of ground during their seasonal migrations.
The Latest: Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in GOP fades, poll finds
According to a new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, giving Democrats a substantial edge on major issues like the economy and health care
Analysis | Home heating oil is a sleeper campaign issue across cold-weather battlegrounds
As the weather grows cold in key battlegrounds nationwide, sky-high home heating oil prices could tilt a series of tight races.
Inside a Republican’s business safety record, under scrutiny in key House race
Public records and interviews with ex-workers shed light on a company run by John Braun, who is challenging Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Washington).
Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds
A new AP-NORC/AAPI data poll finds that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the midterm elections approach
El-Sayed gets into testy exchange with man who presses him on Muslim Brotherhood
“I think it’s you who needs to understand the Constitution, not me,” El-Sayed told the man, who identified himself as “Tommy.”
Dental floss is shedding potentially harmful chemicals
Manufacturers are switching to different materials, trading smoothness for safety.
Trump approval hits record low, handing Democrats a clear midterm edge
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a new low and support for Democrats in the race for control of Congress rising, as inflationary pressures contribute to the acrid mood among voters, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll.
Democrats are up in the polls. They’re sick to their stomachs.
Polls show Democrats with a clear path to controlling the House and maybe the Senate. But they have burned before.
Michigan needs more behavioral health professionals
When a policy makes it harder for a student to become a social worker, the impact does not end with that student.
Trump says people who leak military plans ‘should be shot’
Trump attacked those leaking material to the media, calling them the "scum of the earth" during a rally in Bullhead City, Arizona.
Democratic group substantially increases fundraising to seize state legislatures
The States Project, an organization focused on electing Democrats to state legislatures, has raised more than $100 million this cycle.
Analysis | Why Democrats will probably win back the House
And what could go wrong for them.
These common infections can cause cancer. Here’s what can lower your risk.
Recent research indicates that infectious diseases cause around 12 percent of new cancer cases.
Analysis | The stunning raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home
It has the makings of political intimidation, say some legal experts.
What role should the Supreme Court play in American politics?
A wide-ranging new book by Nikolas Bowie and Daphna Renan examines how America’s highest court often gets in the way of democratic politics.
Kimberly Guilfoyle asked to resign by White House, new press secretary says
Guilfoyle, the ambassador to Greece, has faced allegations she asked a political donor for $100,000 to pay her personal American Express bill.
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.
PAC linked to GOP firm is boosting Ohio socialist in Senate race
The socialist candidate says the effort is “deceiving” voters.
Voters in Portland (Oregon) get ads meant for Portland (Maine)
The ad buyer admitted the mistake and refunded the money to the political group that ordered it.
In Ohio, some Trump voters question whether he’s still fighting for them
High costs opened a divide between Trump and some who voted for him. His support for data centers has widened that gap.
Speaker Johnson walks back talk about potentially leaving Congress
He said he intends to remain the House Republican leader even if his party loses the chamber.
Judge blocks Trump administration from airing taxpayer-funded campaign-style ads
A coalition of nonprofits had sued, calling the ads “propaganda.” The president has said campaign funds would be used to pay for the commercials going forward.
Chuck Schumer has broad support from his caucus, but midterms could decide his future as leader
Chuck Schumer has won and lost Senate majorities since becoming Democratic leader a decade ago
U.S. doctors are aging, raising concerns about patient safety
Proposals to assess older physicians have collided with fierce professional resistance, legal challenges and debate about the value of cognitive screening.
A Spanish-language radio show overflows with voters' frustration in Pennsylvania battleground
Victor Martinez, who runs a Spanish-language radio station in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, talks about voters’ frustration with everyday realities like higher fuel prices and inflation ahead of next month’s closely contested midterm election
Trump could face a new threat in January: A Democratic Senate
Republicans predict that Democrats will not confirm Supreme Court and Cabinet nominees if they retake the Senate in the midterm elections.
Nonpartisan state Supreme Court elections are being put to the test in Montana
Montana’s voters are set to decide a ballot proposal that would enshrine nonpartisan judicial elections in the state constitution
In the race for AI dominance, the U.S. relies on a surprising ally: China
The Trump administration paints AI development as a winner-take-all contest, but U.S. data centers are full of made-in-China equipment and many U.S. companies rely on Chinese AI.
Substitute teacher fired over OnlyFans account says business is booming
A Missouri woman says her free speech was violated. Her adult content site has attracted more subscribers after news spread of her dismissal.
4 mental tricks to help you remember things you tend to forget
The key to remembering mundane moments — like turning off the stove — is to make them feel extraordinary.
IRRR, AEOA celebrate 1,000 small business grants
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Trump fumes at 'stain' on Norway after missing out on Nobel Peace Prize
The president described the decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay as "disgraceful and embarrassing" and said he would "not forget."
Darline Graham opposes Chinese manufacturing. Her husband’s employers rely on it.
The senator and sister of the late Lindsey Graham has said the U.S. must “stop depending on Communist China for things America can make ourselves.”
D.C. judge bars DOJ from gathering states’ voter lists to find noncitizens
Voting rights groups had challenged the effort, noting federal data includes errors that have led to citizens being wrongly removed from electoral rolls.
Trump taps conservative commentator as next White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia replaces Karoline Leavitt, who departed the White House in August after giving birth to her second child.
Cook moves 18 more House races toward the left
Polling and the work of prognosticators like the Cook Political Report suggest Democrats are likely to take back the House in November.
Analysis | The politics of prediction markets
Amid concerns that political insiders might use privileged knowledge to make money, there’s a new wave of efforts to regulate the platforms.
Talarico vowed to back an LGBTQ rights bill. Now, his stance isn’t so clear.
The Texas Democrat pledged during the primary to sponsor the Equality Act. As he moderates in the general election, his campaign won't say if he still intends to.
Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence Force’ wants safety without slowing innovation
The administration hopes to reap what it sees as the economic opportunities of AI while easing fears that the technology could wage cyberattacks, ax jobs and raise energy prices.
Vance, Rubio brush off questions about claim that Guilfoyle asked donor to pay $100K Amex bill
Allegations by former congressional candidate Eric Deters are the latest controversy to swirl around the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Health Brief: Surprise billing gets a new House fight
Plus: A new path emerges for peptides
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.
U.S. backtracked on critical mineral, data demands in health deal with Zambia
The administration signed a $1.5 billion agreement with Zambia, but only after being forced to abandon controversial data-sharing and resource-access provisions.
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko gets legal status to protect their daughter's inheritance
A California court has granted Wladimir Klitschko legal authority to protect his daughter Kaya’s inheritance following her mother Hayden Panettiere’s death
No new attack on Iran before the midterm elections, Trump says
The president has acknowledged sometimes using public statements about negotiations and military planning to keep adversaries off guard.
US, Zambia sign $2.49B health financing pact after removing data and specimen-sharing terms
The U.S. and Zambia have signed a $2.49 billion health financing deal after removing clauses on specimen-sharing and patient data
Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race
The former president told voters he is “proud to be on board” the Democrats’ campaign to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast
At 81, he’s the most-cited nutrition expert. Here’s what he eats in a day.
Walter Willett’s research has changed the way Americans eat, revealing how diet and other lifestyle choices can shape your risk of chronic illnesses.
After vast sewage spill, officials say testing shows Potomac is back to health
Testing “found no current signs of harm” from the millions of gallons of raw sewage that flowed into the river in January, according to D.C. Water.
Competitive House races see massive influx of ad spending over past week
In one Florida district rated a “toss-up,” there was an outpouring of $5.7 million.
Prosecutor says man charged in killing of British ex-politician tried to break into Farage's home
A prosecutor says a man accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe allegedly tried to break into Nigel Farage’s home about a year earlier
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.
Israelis scarred by Oct. 7 attack weigh Netanyahu’s political future
Some survivors of the deadliest day in Israel’s history see this month’s election as a long-delayed reckoning for the officials in charge when the country dropped its guard.
Trump wants to turn his West Palm Beach golf course into the new Camp David
The plan calls for the federal government to be granted part of the property, with the rest maintained as a private course.
Analysis | The midterm battle for power in the states
Republicans are on defense in governor and state legislative races.
Susan Collins, a political survivor, tries to outrun Trump
In her bid for a sixth term representing Maine, Susan Collins has been beset by President Donald Trump weighing her down with constant controversy.
Another sign of rapidly expanding political map: Pollsters can’t keep up
Increased demand for polling has strained call centers that conduct surveys, squeezed capacity and complicated the task of getting accurate reads on public opinion, according to pollsters.
California leaders slam Trump for saying Iran could ‘take out’ L.A. or San Diego
Officials in California condemned the president's comments as “dangerous,” after he told a Nebraska rally the war in Iran was a “small price to pay for keeping the world safe.”
Medicare-for-all support is rising, KFF poll finds
The survey also found that the public’s views of a national health plan are highly malleable.
Kamala Harris has a 2028 opening
The former Democratic standard bearer retains considerable respect in the party, but there’s an undercurrent of anxiety about her return to the political conversation.
Red snapper season opens Friday; anglers can donate carcasses for science and prizes
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — Recreational anglers will have three days to harvest red snapper this weekend, and North Carolina fisheries officials are asking them to c
Arkansas campaign ad sparks conservative backlash for portraying lazy welfare recipient as white
A new video from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was standard issue Republican messaging for promoting her state’s stricter rules for people on Medicaid
Nobel for medicine awarded to 3 scientists for work that helps map the brain
A method that controls nerve signals with light, developed by an American and two Germans, has provided greater understanding of Alzheimer’s and is used in efforts to restore sight.
Health Brief: Exclusive | Inside the new health price transparency rules
Plus: Trump’s checks to Medicare enrollees could complicate year-end health care negotiations,
Medicare-for-all is back. Now comes the hard part.
Democrats are reviving an old idea. Now they have to define it and pay for it.
Study finds a whole grain sweet spot for heart health
You know that whole grains are good for your heart. New research identifies how much it takes to notice improvements in cholesterol, blood pressure and more.
Scientists uncover a clue that could hint at why we regain weight after diets
A chemical mechanism may cause weight regain by creating a “memory” of obesity in fat cells, a study suggests.
Four ways the midterm elections could go, one month away
Democrats have polls and history on their side. Republicans have money.
How Democrats hope to reverse Trump’s changes to the presidency
As the midterms approach, some of the president’s foes are working to ensure his aggressive approach to executive power doesn’t outlast him.
Why you should think about getting your flu shot right now
Flu is surging unusually early in some parts of the western United States, catching doctors by surprise.
A record number of Native Americans are running in the 2026 midterms
At least 355 Native American and Indigenous candidates ran or are running in local, state and federal primary and general elections this year — a record number.