Today’s news
Trump Faces Headwinds Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Rising costs and voter doubts on key issues could hurt Republican prospects

Trump Threatens to Halt Bills Over GOP Voting Restrictions
President vows to withhold signature on legislation until Congress passes controversial voter ID law
Economic Crisis May Boost Trump's Appeal with Some Voters
Study suggests economic insecurity can make authoritarians more compelling to voters.
Recent news
Mar. 6, 2026
OAS Raises Concerns Over Risks and Irregularities in Upcoming Colombia Elections
Organization of American States issues warning as Colombia prepares for 2026 presidential vote
Mar. 5, 2026
Majority of Voters Disapprove of Trump's Performance, Citing Economic Concerns
Fox News poll shows rising dissatisfaction with president and Congress amid inflation and cost-of-living pressures
Mar. 5, 2026
Far-Right Figures Push Trump to Seize Control of Voting
Proposed executive order would upend U.S. elections, despite lack of evidence of foreign interference
Mar. 3, 2026
AP Explains How It Calls Election Races Across the US
The Associated Press has decades of experience determining winners in thousands of US elections.
Mar. 3, 2026
AP Explains How It Calls Election Races Across the US
The Associated Press has a rigorous process to determine winners in thousands of elections each year.
Mar. 3, 2026
AP Calls Election Races Across the Country
The Associated Press has been determining election winners for nearly 180 years using a careful vote analysis process.
Mar. 3, 2026
Trump Dodges Question About Alleged Midterm Election Theft Plan
Former president deflects and attacks accuser when asked about claims of a plot to steal 2026 elections.
Mar. 2, 2026
Trump Calls for Election Overhaul, But GOP Bill Doesn't Ban Mail Ballots
The SAVE America Act, backed by Trump, focuses on voter ID and proof of citizenship, not mail voting restrictions.
Mar. 2, 2026
Paxton, Talarico Set to Win Texas Primaries: Report
Data shows the two candidates are favored to win their respective primary races.
Mar. 2, 2026
De Niro Warns Trump Won't Leave Office in 2028
Actor claims president will refuse to vacate White House after second term
Mar. 2, 2026
Robert De Niro Warns Trump Won't Leave Office
Actor claims Trump will refuse to vacate the White House after his second term ends in 2028.
Mar. 1, 2026
Trump Approval Rating Bucks National Trend in New Poll
Pollster cites 'orderly and strategic ICE raids' and economic signs as factors behind shift
Feb. 27, 2026
Trump Faces Mounting Pressure Over Epstein Scandal
Pam Bondi's Handling of Epstein Files Seen as Damaging to Trump and GOP
Feb. 27, 2026
Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demands
Election-year legislation to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements on voting appears stalled in the Senate, for now, despite President Donald Trump's call in his State of the Union speech.
Feb. 27, 2026
Trump Plans to Seize Voting Machines to Rig 2026 Midterm Elections
Former president aims to declare national emergency and take control of voting process to prevent Republican losses.
Feb. 27, 2026
Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demands
Election-year legislation to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements on voting appears stalled in the Senate, for now.
Feb. 27, 2026
Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demands
Election-year legislation to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements on voting appears stalled in the Senate, for now, despite President Donald Trump's call in his State of the Union speech that Republicans in Congress pass the bill 'before anything else.'
Feb. 26, 2026
Kenyan McDuffie Ramps Up Attacks in D.C. Mayor's Race
The first open mayoral election in a generation is sparking debates on key issues as McDuffie tries to differentiate himself from opponent Janeese Lewis George.
Feb. 26, 2026
Trump's State of the Union Viewership Hits Record Low
Tuesday's address drew the smallest audience since Trump took office, continuing a downward trend.
Feb. 26, 2026
Former BBC Boss Denies Anti-Trump Bias Amid Lawsuit
Deborah Turness insists BBC remains "the world's most trusted news brand" despite Trump's $10 billion lawsuit over misleading edit.