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A ‘bloodbath.’ Georgia Democrats sweep statewide offices in historic political upheaval
A Democratic wave ended decades of GOP dominance in Georgia and threatened the GOP's grip on the state Legislature.
Takeaways from election night: Young voters, Hispanics shift away from the GOP as voters show unhappiness with Trump
President Donald Trump repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. They appear to be taking his advice — and that's not a good thing for the Republican president or his party.
Blue wave fizzles in Florida races: Inside Florida Politics podcast
Florida's GOP firmly keeps power including the state's first black governor Byron Donalds, and multiple Congressional and State legislative races.
Political newcomer tapped by voters to lead Oklahoma Insurance Department
In a race that saw both candidates vowing to tackle the state’s soaring insurance rates, voters selected a Republican to lead the state’s Insurance Department.
Florida Democrat defies gerrymandering in bad sign for GOP
Rep. Jared Moskowitz won a district that was redrawn to favor Republicans.
Election results: Indiana secretary of state race tests GOP dominance
This competitive and expensive four-way race has been Democrats' best shot at winning a statewide seat in over a decade. Republicans aren't taking it for granted.
Ohio GOP Senate candidate says Democrats 'play politics' over data centers
Ohio Republican Senate candidate Jon Husted joins 'The Faulkner Focus' to discuss the high-stakes Ohio Senate race as voters share their top concerns at the polls.
Body size, not competition, may kickstart evolution
New theory explains how species begin to diversify
Joe Scarborough Rattles Off List of Trump’s Political Scandals Haunting GOP in Just One Year
Should California voters be required to show their ID to cast a ballot?
California voters are weighing a GOP-backed ballot measure that would require residents to prove their citizenship to vote
Midterms 2026 live updates: Election Day voters head to the polls as Democrats look to flip GOP control of the House and Senate
Democrats need a net gain of four seats in each chamber to take control of Congress as Republicans fight to hold on to their majorities and President Trump looks to help the GOP avert a so-called blue...
Kansas U.S. House Midterm Election 2026: Live Results
Get live results from the Kansas House 2026 midterm election race as the GOP looks to maintain its congressional majority.
Stevens defends GOP endorsement in lengthy social media post
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens posted a nearly 900-word statement on X defending her decision to endorse Republican Mike Rogers over her party’s nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, for Michigan’s open Senate seat.
Politics: The Final Weekend Before The Midterms
The final weekend of campaigning before Election Day has passed. President Donald Trump attended rallies in Kansas and Iowa on Sunday — despite initially announcing those rallies were cancelled. The president said they were back on the schedule on Friday.In more than two dozen campaign stops in October, the president’s influence among Republican voters has been tested — in a midterm election that is a referendum on his presidency so far.And while GOP campaigning continues to hinge on Trump — among Democrats, a fractured party in Michigan is becoming a problem of its own. In Michigan’s Senate Race, former Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens issued a late and shocking endorsement for the Republican candidate, Mike Rogers. Michigan’s Senate seat is a key piece to retaking control of the chamber for Democrats.More than 50 million votes have already been cast. What insight did this weekend’s campaigning give us to the state of the midterms?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Dems outperform GOP in Sandoval County early voting, nonpartisans mostly on the sidelines
By Pat Davis, The New Mexico News — As Sandoval County voters turn their attention to Tuesday’s final Election Day, early voting data shows that partisan voters in both major parties were eager to vote this cycle, though Democrats outperformed Republicans in early turnout, while unaffiliated voters are still mostly on the sidelines. Voter turnout […]
Trump administration appeals in push to sideline 20K California ballots
The appeal came Monday
Trump administration appeals in push to sideline 20K California ballots
The appeal came Monday
El-Sayed campaign reports $2.4 million fundraising day as Stevens endorses GOP rival
The shocking decision by Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Michigan) to endorse Republican Mike Rogers instead of Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee, triggered denunciations by Democratic leaders across the country.
Four Decades Ago, Scientists Dropped Gophers Onto a Volcano. They Might Try It Again.
Scientists’ experiment on Mount St. Helens suggests rodents can deliver fungi that plants need, but the repair crew has an appetite.
Haley Stevens backs Mike Rogers. And, Gulf states brace for potential attack on Iran
Democrats in Michigan are considering their options after Haley Stevens endorsed GOP candidate Mike Rogers for Senate. And the Gulf states are bracing for a possible U.S. attack on Iran after the midterms.
Democrats highlight healthcare affordability on campaign trail
Consumers seeing private insurance plans are finding higher rates and fewer federal subsidies. Democrats say the GOP is to blame.
Democrats highlight healthcare affordability on campaign trail
Consumers seeing private insurance plans are finding higher rates and fewer federal subsidies. Democrats say the GOP is to blame.
A GOP Congressman Backed Medicaid Work Requirements. His Voters Might Be Exempt.
A California congressman voted for the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which is projected to reduce Medicaid spending by $900 billion. Now Rep. David Valadao, whose House race will help decide control of Congress, is telling his constituents they may not have to follow the new rules.
Political missteps could cost GOP
A president’s influence is not measured only by how many candidates accept his endorsement. It is measured by whether his leadership makes his party stronger. By that measure, Donald Trump’s political choices are putting Republican control of the Senate and the House at risk. The warning signs are visible in Texas, South Carolina and Louisiana, […]
Rep. Haley Stevens is no longer a Michigan Democratic Party member, chair says
Curtis Hertel announced the decision just over an hour after Stevens released an endorsement video for Michigan’s GOP Senate nominee, Mike Rogers.
Judge tosses Trump's attempt to block Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses
A federal judge has dismissed a highly unusual lawsuit by the Trump administration that tried to block the certification of results from Alaska's U.S. Senate race if the Republican incumbent lost.
Rep. Haley Stevens endorses GOP candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
Stevens’ endorsement came after El-Sayed’s campaign asked the Michigan representative to no longer attend campaign events amid a dispute over an outside ad that Stevens said was antisemitic.
Democrat Haley Stevens endorses GOP's Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race 2 days before election
The remarkable show of support for President Donald Trump's backed candidate in the tightly contested race comes after she was uninvited to a joint event the same day with El-Sayed, who defeated the congresswoman by a slim margin in the August primary.
Democrat Haley Stevens appears with Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers
The appearance of Stevens, who recently clashed with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed over an ad, marked a stunning turn. She previously said she wanted a Democratic victory in the Senate race.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's primary rival appears with his GOP opponent as intraparty divisions roil Michigan Senate race
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's primary rival appears with his GOP opponent as intraparty divisions roil Michigan Senate race.
Paxton’s political backyard is changing but backers say Collin County will deliver
GOP's shrinking edge in Collin County puts pressure on the Republican to pile up votes in Houston's suburbs, the Panhandle and East Texas.
Open HD 100 race tests GOP strength in coastal Broward without Chip LaMarca
Republicans hold a clear registration advantage, but the open-seat race will test how much of Chip LaMarca’s strength belongs only to him.
A potential Democratic wave looms over Trump. Where does MAGA go after the midterms?
The Republican reckoning tests a party infrastructure reshaped around President Trump since his insurgent rise in 2015 transformed the GOP.
The race to represent coastal SC in Congress is tightening. Will it flip or stay in GOP hands?
The race for the Lowcountry’s U.S. House seat is going down to the wire.
Sports media world absolutely baffled by Curt Cignetti’s timeout strategy
No. 4 Indiana escaped their matchup on Saturday against Minnesota with the win, but in true Halloween fashion, it came with quite a big scare. The game was tied 13–13 in the final minute of play with the Golden Gophers driving around midfield. After getting stopped on third down, Minnesota faced a decision to either…
What We Learned in Heartbreaking Gophers Loss to Indiana
The Minnesota Gophers fell in a brutal OT heartbreaker Saturday in Indiana against the defending National Champs. Here's what we learned...
Watch: Talarico, Once a Progressive, Rejects Left-Right Politics
The Senate nominee disinvited his former primary rival from a joint appearance, while on the GOP side President Trump is planning a late burst of tele-rallies.
MAHA helped power Trump’s 2024 victory — but now RFK Jr. is exposing a GOP midterm vulnerability
A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has made public health a sharp issue of attack against the Trump administration
Greg Abbott Runs the GOP’s Top Political Machine. Can It Keep Texas Red?
The country’s longest-serving governor is trying to notch another victory for the GOP — and himself.
Trump and GOP Close Midterms With Ugly Personal Attacks
Facing backlash over inflation and anger with the president, Republicans have turned to an onslaught of baseless claims about Democratic candidates.
Cait Conley, the political newcomer challenging GOP Rep. Lawler: Background, platform
Cait Conley, a political newcomer, is challenging Republican Rep. Mike Lawler for his seat – here's a breakdown on the Democratic nominee and her platform.
ALE Investigating Business Located at State House Candidate's Property
Officials received a complaint about a video gambling business located at GOP candidate Charles Taylor’s Lee County rental property.
GOP gambles on cruelty as a campaign strategy
As Donald Trump’s brand of politics is normalized across the GOP, not everyone is reaping the same benefits
The Latest: Peltola denies knowing of effort to put another Sullivan on Senate ballot
President Donald Trump has canceled weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas, opting instead to support Republican candidates with telerallies that his party says could reach more voters in nearly two dozen states in the final days of an election that could cost the GOP control of Congress.
Why healthcare has become such a big problem for Republicans
The GOP hoped to keep Medicaid cuts out of the midterms. It’s not working.
David Jolly: a Democratic governor in Florida ‘redefines American politics’
His GOP opponent Byron Donalds was set to appear at a Trump rally in Daytona Beach Friday night.
‘We just have to bother the crap out of these people’: How the GOP is confronting its voter enthusiasm deficit
For Republicans, the midterm alarm bells are increasingly coming from inside their house.
Nixon meets with students, small business owners, while Moody heads to big rally
Democrat Angie Nixon was on the Gulf Coast hearing concerns, and the GOP rally that Ashley Moody attended was expected to denounce socialism and Nixon.
MAGA's 'heartland of the West Coast' could soon be in Dem hands
A Dem with a winning smile hopes to break a 36-year GOP streak.
PJ Fleck, Gophers Flip State’s Leading Rusher Zack Shatek (Hastings)
Hastings senior RB Zack Shatek changed his college plans after a Wednesday visit to the University of Minnesota made him a future Gopher.
Photo Essay: College of Science and Engineering Research Showcase
Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Jess Visaya and Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Dorette Pirie show off their soft robots. The robots are made to mimic worms, whose bodies bunch up before extending to propel themselves forward. The robots use pneumatic actuators to make linear movement outwards. Visaya and Pirie set up two of their worms with syringes attached to tubing which was then threaded through the end cap into the worms. Visitors to their station were encouraged to race the two worms by pumping the attached syringes. Third-year Biochemistry major Ira Evetts worked in Dr. Christopher Whidbey’s lab studying the vaginal microbiome, in an attempt to better understand the different microbes that build it up and how it affects health outcomes. Evetts’ research was specifically focused on lactobacillus iners, one of several bacteria naturally present in a healthy vaginal microbiome, and methylation systems. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major John Diesko Boehm and Fourth-Year Mechanical Engineering major Ian Agopsowicz hold up their “DAQMobile.” They built their project, a modified RC kit car, to help teach mechanical engineers about circuits and electrical design through real-world application. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Ben Murphy holds up his mole crab and crawfish-inspired burrower. Murphy wanted to imitate the motion of a crab’s legs through robotics, with the primary goal to “turn the rotation of one motor into four alternating legs that would successfully displace soil.” Murphy was inspired by works that take inspiration from the natural world, and he found mole crabs particularly interesting. Although a mole crab is at an advantage with its burrowing being underwater, thus the sand being fluidized and easier to displace, Murphy’s machine is able to successfully burrow three centimeters into the ground. Second-year Mechanical Engineering major and Physics major Arabelle Miller shows off her rubber gripper, inspired by kirigami and origami. She took a piece of rubber and strategically cut slits into it to make it fold the way she needed, then glued googly eyes to the front. The gripper is able to hold up to 38 times its weight, or 226 grams. Third-year Mechanical Engineering major Joonseong Park talked about how his project took an unused and broken 3-D printer and transformed it into a testing platform for soft robotic grippers. The former-printer was reprogrammed and had its extruder part modified to be a mount for the grippers. Park shows off some of the other grippers that can be attached to the testing platform. Park classified grippers into two large categories. The first set of grippers is designed to deal with small delicate objects with great precision, and the second is made to lift heavy or large objects. Third-year Mechanical Engineering major Jiashuo Liu set out with a goal to deploy free open-source AI models to pre-existing robots to integrate object recognition and retrieval and command. The models are used to process the data received from the robots’ cameras in order to detect certain objects and their locations. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Cole Purohit focused on agricultural automation of raspberry picking. His project utilizes kirigami to make grippers to close around a raspberry when the two ends are pulled. “Nobody wants to eat a squished raspberry,” Purohit said. Fourth-Year Biochemistry major Mariel Nolan’s project focused on bacteria and proteins within the bacteria whose functions are unknown. Nolan’s research is finding a way to isolate those proteins with the ultimate goal of determining their functions. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Kai Boydon and Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Evan Nguyen show off their project, which uses custom extensors to help with the rehabilitation of stroke patients. They compared their project to a “party-popper” in the way it unfurls itself when placed under a patient’s fingers, helping the stroke patient rehabilitate finger movement. Boydon shows off the testing rig built for their project. It works as a mount for their extensor, as a way to test against resistance. Their program inflates the extensor through an air pump, which then makes the extensor push against the bed whilst an arduino calculates the force created and air pressure associated with the force. Navigate Left Navigate Right
Some Texas Republicans cross party lines to support Talarico
The GOP defiance is notable in a state dominated by Republicans.
Alaska election officials oppose Trump DOJ’s involvement in Senate race
Alaska officials said new revelations in The New York Times about efforts by Democrats to recruit a Senate candidate with the same name as GOP incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan do not change the state’s opposition to a Trump administration lawsuit seeking to potentially delay certification of the election.
Arizona Republican consultant thinks Democrats will 'end up disappointed'
A Republican political consultant and former Arizona lawmaker believes reports of the GOP’s demise are greatly exaggerated.
Murkowski snubs Trump-backed Alaska candidate, endorses Democrat for governor
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska endorses Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for governor, despite President Trump's endorsement of a Republican candidate.
The Latest: Trump pushing to keep red-state Senate seats in GOP hands
President Donald Trump told Texans they’d better accept data centers in their communities and floated making Venezuela the 51st state as he stumped for Republican Ken Paxton, while Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico said a “corruption crisis” plagues U.S. politics
The Latest: Trump pushing to keep red-state Senate seats in GOP hands
President Donald Trump told Texans they’d better accept data centers in their communities and floated making Venezuela the 51st state as he stumped for Republican Ken Paxton, while Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico said a “corruption crisis” plagues U.S. politics.
The Latest: Trump Pushing to Keep Red-State Senate Seats in GOP Hands
President Donald Trump told Texans they'd better accept data centers in their communities and floated making Venezuela the 51st state as he stumped for Republican Ken Paxton, while Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico said a “corruption crisis” plagues U.S. politics. Social media videos ...
Hochul gets boost over Blakeman in new Siena poll
The governor's lead over GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has grown from last month.
Hochul gets boost in new Siena poll
The governor's lead over GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has grown from last month.
Analysis | Response to Ramaswamy’s controversial ad says a lot about JD Vance’s future
The vice president's decision to stand by the ad has led to criticism of Vance, widely seen as the GOP favorite to run for president.
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski endorses Democratic candidate in Alaska governor’s race
Murkowski, who has clashed with Trump at times, said the GOP candidates running for governor are too partisan.
Blakeman vows to axe traffic toll in Manhattan
Hochul called congestion pricing an innovative way to improve life in the borough.
Texas political leaders debate Donald Trump visits as midterm races tighten
RNC Chair Joe Gruters and Texas Democratic Chair Kendall Scudder debate whether repeated Texas visits by Donald Trump and heavy GOP spending signal tight statewide races or routine midterm turnout efforts.
RFK Jr. says Arab Muslims no longer produce prizeworthy science or literature
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pins blame on Muslim Brotherhood while campaigning for GOP candidates in Michigan in remarks that drew strong backlash.
In Texas, ‘everything is bigger, including politics’
In Texas, ‘everything is bigger, including politics’ - Uncategorized
Arizona health workers raise the alarm on how GOP Medicaid cuts will crowd ERs and raise costs
Arizona Medicaid cuts: Providers warn new work requirements and cuts could strip coverage from thousands
NC Republican Congressmen buy TV ads in deep-red districts as election looms
Incumbent Republicans in Congress from seven conservative districts in North Carolina are running TV ads to help their re-election campaigns. It's a sign that the GOP could be worried about districts designed to be safe for Republicans amid what could be a wave year for Democrats.
Republican attack ads mocking Troy Jackson’s relationship roil Maine Senate race against Susan Collins
Maine’s battleground Senate race is being roiled by a late burst of Republican ads mocking Democratic nominee Troy Jackson over his relationship with his longtime partner, whom Sen. Susan Collins and GOP allies have said is his second cousin.
Republicans Boost Independent's State Senate Bid
With no candidate of their own in the race, the GOP is making a late intervention on behalf of former member Nicole Kalloch.
How Democrats Might – or Might Not
Last week, we offered a seat-by-seat guide to how the Democrats could take over the Senate. Now, here’s an overview of how the party could build a majority in the House. Currently, if the chamber’s vacancies were to be filled in line with their prior partisan representation, the GOP would hold a
‘Absolutely ridiculous’: Dallas still hasn’t received Republican midterm convention reimbursement
Dallas paid $800,000 to host the Republican midterm convention in September.
Live updates: Trump returns to Texas to rally for GOP candidates
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump returns to Texas to rally for Ken Paxton and other GOP candidates while Vance heads to Michigan to try to boost former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers in the Senate race there.
Fox News Power Rankings: As Iran looms large, can the GOP keep the faithful?
Trump's approval dropped to 36% amid the war in Iran, reshaping the 2026 midterms, but the Senate map through deep-red states keeps GOP alive.
Costs outpaced wages in more GOP-held battlegrounds, Post analysis shows
Republicans are defending most of the competitive seats where a majority of families don’t earn enough to cover the basics.
Political science professor shares insight on tight election races
Some people think the GOP is concerned with tight Kansas races after the second visit in October from the federal administration.
Political science professor shares insight on tight election races
Some people think the GOP is concerned with tight Kansas races after the second visit in October from the federal administration.
The Latest: Trump rallies in Mississippi as GOP midterm challenges mount
President Donald Trump is in Mississippi, as he continues a closing midterm campaign blitz that highlights Republicans’ challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in Washington and
The Latest: Trump rallies in Mississippi as GOP midterm woes mount
President Donald Trump is in Mississippi, as he continues a closing midterm campaign blitz that highlights Republicans’ challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in Washington and
Schiff accuses DOJ of trying to 'subvert' elections as GOP alleges same-name candidate meant to confuse voters
Adam Schiff accuses Trump's DOJ of trying to subvert Alaska's Senate election over a namesake Dan Sullivan candidacy that could confuse voters.
Georgia’s Audi megadeal comes with political flashbacks
With Election Day nearing, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a $4.2 billion Audi plant in Middle Georgia, reviving a familiar GOP election-year playbook.
Trump’s D.C. hotel is gone. Mar-a-Lago is now a GOP campaign cash magnet.
Republican campaigns, party committees and PACs have spent nearly $3 million at Trump businesses since his return to office, a Post analysis finds.
Americans for Prosperity dropped its support for Martina White and other GOP lawmakers over their prevailing-wage vote
The right-leaning group has pulled its endorsements at a time when Republicans in swing districts may need all the help they can get.
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) Oct. 25, 2026
On this week's episode of Politics Unplugged, host Dennis Welch and a panel break down Arizona's election landscape one week out: pessimistic voter mood, suppressed independent turnout, lagging GOP enthusiasm, and Democrats gaining ground. They discuss Elon Musk's late spending in competitive House races and debate the impact of big money flooding the state. The show also covers a widely condemned Ohio attack ad by Vivek Ramaswamy that weaponizes a rival's childhood abuse—drawing praise from Trump and Vance but bipartisan outrage.
FL GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez: I don’t want my children or grandchildren to face a nuclear Iran
Trump’s Election Attacks Enter New Pre-emptive Phase
A lawsuit by the Justice Department challenging a potential narrow loss by the GOP Senate incumbent in Alaska reflects a new tactic by the president to try to shape the election results.
College GameDay On-Site for Gophers vs Hoosiers
The Minnesota Gophers are coming off a big win over Iowa. And now College GameDay is going with the to Bloomington Saturday for the game @ Indiana.
Mystery Ohio news site boosting Ramaswamy's Amy Acton ad tied to California GOP non-profit
As Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy came under fire for releasing an attack ad featuring his Democratic competitor Amy Acton's estranged mother, a mysterious news site was runni...
Chicago Bears stadium becomes a political game as midterms near. Can it score for Republicans?
The saga over where the future home of the Chicago Bears has become about more than just sports. For Republicans, and GOP governor nominee Darren Bailey in particular, it represents a political Hail Mary to find a subject that captivates…
Pols & Politics: Questions raised in recent polling on Gov’s race as RNC survey shows tight matchup
Recent polls on the upcoming race for Massachusetts Governor, which showed double-digit leads for Gov. Maura Healey over GOP challenger Mike Minogue, have raised questions on their methodology.
Democrats Bob Brooks, Paige Cognetti lead GOP incumbents in pair of key Pa. swing seats
Republicans are on pace to lose the two U.S. House seats they flipped just two years ago, according to a new Inquirer/New York Times/Siena University poll.