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Trump Threatens Voter ID Mandate for Midterms

Former president says he'll impose photo ID requirement even without Congress' approval

White House Reshuffles HHS Leadership to Manage Controversial Kennedy

Moves aim to keep closer tabs on Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his policy agenda ahead of midterm elections.

Nevada Reps Horsford and Lee Vote Against SAVE Act

The bill would add new voter ID requirements and citizenship verification, drawing criticism from Democrats.

House GOP Pushes Strict Proof-of-Citizenship Requirement for Voters

The bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate despite Republican support in the House.

Netanyahu Leans on Trump Ties as Israel Heads to Elections

Israeli PM seeks to capitalize on relationship with former US president ahead of looming vote

Kennedy Shifts Focus to Food Agenda Ahead of Midterms

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pivots away from vaccines to promote 'Eat Real Food' campaign

House GOP Pushes Strict Proof-of-Citizenship Requirement for Voters

Legislation faces uphill battle in Senate ahead of midterm elections

House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections

The bill faces sharp blowback in the Senate as critics warn it will disenfranchise millions of Americans.

Trump Warns GOP of Impeachment if They Lose 2026 Midterms

Polls and betting odds show tight race for control of Congress in upcoming elections

Hungarian Opposition Leader Warns of Sex Tape Blackmail

Péter Magyar claims Orban supporters plan to release intimate recording to discredit him ahead of elections

Republicans Report More Cash Than Democrats in Georgia Races

New fundraising data shows GOP candidates have financial edge in contests for top state offices.

Julia Letlow challenges incumbent Bill Cassidy for Senate seat

Letlow gains support from 'Make America Healthy Again' movement

Americans' Optimism About the Future Hits New Low, Gallup Poll Finds

Fewer than half of Americans now rate their future lives as 'thriving', the lowest level in nearly 20 years of Gallup surveys.

Democrats Warn SAVE America Act Could Disproportionately Impact Women Voters

Proposed voter registration requirements could create new barriers, according to Democratic lawmakers.

Nebraska Senate Candidate Cancels Fundraiser Over Co-Host's Epstein Link

Dan Osborn nixes event after Democratic operative Dana Chasin's name surfaces in DOJ files.

Japan's Takaichi Wins Big, Paving Way for Rightward Shift

Victory gives ruling party control, allows PM to pursue more hawkish security, immigration policies

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