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Oct 08, 2026
"We'll make sure that people are able to watch it," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday about the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.
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Oct 08, 2026
Victor Marx, the GOP candidate for Colorado governor, said he was trying to teach his wife the importance of continuing self-defense training.
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Oct 08, 2026
The data presents a disconnect with how many Americans are feeling about the economy less than a month from the midterms.
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Oct 08, 2026
"There are states right now in play that I would not have imagined being in play," the former president said.
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Oct 08, 2026
The administration wants to shift science money from universities to private firms. Lawmakers and others have pushed back.
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Oct 08, 2026
Iowa Republicans have consistently won in the Trump era. That record is at risk now.
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Oct 08, 2026
Bernadette Greene-Placentia was fixing campaign signs in Sun City, Arizona, in August when two men attacked her from behind, she said.
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Oct 08, 2026
The unusual move, which comes weeks before the midterm elections, has been derided by Democrats and advocates as a stunt.
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Oct 08, 2026
The president has acknowledged sometimes using public statements about negotiations and military planning to keep adversaries off guard.
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Oct 08, 2026
The Justice Department filed a new indictment against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who have been in federal prison since January.
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Oct 08, 2026
Senate candidate Annie Andrews, a Senate candidate in South Carolina, released a transgender issues ad days after the president called her an anti-transgender slur.
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Oct 08, 2026
Senate candidate Annie Andrews, a Senate candidate in South Carolina, released a transgender issues ad days after the president called her an anti-transgender slur.
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Oct 08, 2026
Trump seldom talks about the Nobel Peace Prize these days, but in Norway, some fear that any award could provoke him.
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Oct 08, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has repeatedly rebuffed calls to debate his Democratic opponent James Talarico, who has not been seen on the trail for days after becoming sick.
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Oct 08, 2026
Are Democrats overconfident? Republicans too anxious? The Post's pollster answers questions about polling bias and how to read the midterm surveys.
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Oct 08, 2026
At a rally Wednesday, the president repeated remarks about Iran attacking the cities but added that "we're not going to let that happen."
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Oct 08, 2026
The former president told voters he is "proud to be on board" the Democrats' campaign to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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Oct 08, 2026
The idea of one news story remaking an entire election in the final weeks of the campaign might be from a bygone era.
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Oct 08, 2026
A statue of the explorer installed at the White House has a long back story, and the president is banking on it resonating with Italian American voters.
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Oct 08, 2026
Alaskans will decide in November whether to ditch a system that allows four primary candidates, regardless of party, to advance to the general election.
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Oct 08, 2026
Everyone's talking about the economy, but Republicans and Democrats can't agree on what other issues will mobilize midterm voters.
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Oct 08, 2026
The administration wants to shift science money from universities to private firms. Lawmakers and others have pushed back.
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Oct 07, 2026
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R) and state Rep. Josh Turek (D), who are running for an open Senate seat in Iowa, clashed during their first encounter.
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Oct 07, 2026
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R) and state Rep. Josh Turek (D), who are running for an open Senate seat in Iowa, clashed during their first encounter.
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Oct 07, 2026
Food and Drug Administration scientists and some medical experts have raised alarms about increasing access to certain peptides.
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Oct 07, 2026
The lawsuit claims the administration broke multiple laws by using government money to air campaign-style ads.
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Oct 07, 2026
Material was still being applied to the bottom of the pool on Wednesday.
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Oct 07, 2026
Republicans are spending heavily to defend a state the president won comfortably two years ago.
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Oct 07, 2026
A nonprofit group contends that exploding the ordnance threatens the island's main water source, sea turtles and an Indigenous cultural site.
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Oct 07, 2026
A proposal would designate Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, as a presidential retreat.
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Oct 07, 2026
After her botched execution, Randy Spivey said, "I think she is angry and confused about everything right now."
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Oct 07, 2026
How much is too much?
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Oct 07, 2026
The president's misinterpreted comments about Los Angeles and San Diego created opportunities for his foes and confusion for his allies.
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Oct 07, 2026
U.S. officials have asked Russia to provide more information about the lab worker's reported death and the country's elevated response.
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Oct 07, 2026
Death row inmate Christa Pike survived two lethal doses of pentobarbital last week and remains hospitalized in Nashville.
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Oct 07, 2026
The president, who generally resists admitting fault, has recently made several reversals responding to ethical concerns.
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Oct 07, 2026
Republican Dan Cox said he's asked his adult son to apologize for a purported private conversation posted to the internet.
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Oct 07, 2026
Moore is widely expected to run for president in 2028. But the Democrat must get reelected first.
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Oct 07, 2026
In one Florida district rated a "toss-up," there was an outpouring of $5.7 million.
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Oct 07, 2026
Maryland Democrats want to amend the state constitution to make gerrymandering easier. A poll shows voters plan to reject the idea.
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Oct 07, 2026
The Arizona Democrat said the ideas are meant to shape his party's agenda if Democrats retake the Senate in the midterms.
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Oct 07, 2026
A labor shortage tied to ICE arrests could shake up a trio of battleground House races along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Oct 07, 2026
The Maine senator is used to tough reelection campaigns.
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Oct 07, 2026
Republicans' massive money advantage has yet to reshape the midterm map, as Democrats keep expanding their ambitions.
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Oct 07, 2026
The plan calls for the federal government to be granted part of the property, with the rest maintained as a private course.
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Oct 07, 2026
The plan calls for the federal government to be granted part of the property, with the rest maintained as a private course.
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Oct 06, 2026
The debate in a race for a critical Senate seat featured lots of talk about President Trump, high prices and the war in Iran.
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Oct 06, 2026
The high court has upheld bans on transgender athletes on girls' and women's sports teams. It has not said whether states can allow them to participate.
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Oct 06, 2026
FBI agents seized gold bars, cash and luxury watches this year at the home of David J. Rush, according to an affidavit.
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Oct 06, 2026
The latest changes reflect growing worries for Republicans.
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Oct 06, 2026
Donations from around the country have poured into an obscure Texas campaign.
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Oct 06, 2026
Republicans are on defense in governor and state legislative races.
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Oct 06, 2026
National Republicans are spending big in the Alaska Senate race to protect Sen. Dan Sullivan against Democratic former congresswoman Mary Peltola.
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Oct 06, 2026
Gov. Wes Moore, who has been a persistent critic of the president, will not participate in Tuesday's announcement of a $6.6 billion investment.
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Oct 06, 2026
That window probably would be the last chance for President Donald Trump to get a conservative successor to the 76-year-old justice confirmed by the Senate if Democrats take the upper chamber.
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Oct 06, 2026
In her bid for a sixth term representing Maine, Susan Collins has been beset by President Donald Trump weighing her down with constant controversy.
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Oct 06, 2026
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.
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Oct 06, 2026
Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa has ramped up her fundraising.
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Oct 06, 2026
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."
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Oct 06, 2026
The civil rights organization is stepping up efforts in response to President Donald Trump's push to change voting rules.
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Oct 06, 2026
FBI agents seized gold bars, cash and luxury watches this year at the home of David J. Rush, according to an affidavit.
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Oct 06, 2026
There is considerable admiration for the former vice president, but also some reservations if she runs again.
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Oct 06, 2026
Democrats have a rare chance to boost their state presences after years of Republican gains.
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Oct 06, 2026
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.
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Oct 05, 2026
Vice President Vance pushed a plan to suspend enforcement of some federal diesel tax rules -- a bid to cut costs for farmers.
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Oct 05, 2026
The president said he would use private funds to pay for ads promoting himself and his policies.
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Oct 05, 2026
A White House adviser said the uncharacteristic reticence was a strategic decision as Flávio Bolsonaro takes the lead heading into the next round.
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Oct 05, 2026
The additions include races in typically solid-red districts, such as in Florida and Arkansas.
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Oct 05, 2026
After more than two hours of argument, it was unclear whether the justices would green-light Boulder, Colorado's novel lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy.
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Oct 05, 2026
Senate candidate El-Sayed is working to consolidate support among some of the Democratic Party's most important constituencies before Election Day.
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Oct 05, 2026
The ad accuses Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colorado) of refusing to meet with them regarding Giuffre's case.
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Oct 05, 2026
From Iowa to Minnesota, these candidates might deliver some surprises in November.
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Oct 05, 2026
Rep. Juan Ciscomani also touts his immigrant roots in a new video as he seeks reelection in Arizona.
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Oct 05, 2026
The Illinois Republican helped spearhead President George W. Bush's legislative agenda before his career ended in disgrace.
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Oct 05, 2026
The Louisiana Republican said on "Meet the Press" that "if a bunch of goobers run ... and I think I could do a better job, I would consider running."
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Oct 05, 2026
The Maine senator's vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 is still an issue as she seeks reelection.
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Oct 05, 2026
Cases on religion, elections and immigration are likely to take the spotlight. And don't forget to watch for a potential retirement.
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Oct 05, 2026
Democrats have polls and history on their side. Republicans have money.
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Oct 04, 2026
Leaders from the intelligence community, the Pentagon, the Federal Trade Commission and the Office of Personnel Management will serve on the task force.
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Oct 04, 2026
U.S. spy agencies see Russia and others plotting to sow distrust and misinformation in the upcoming elections.
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Oct 04, 2026
As the midterms approach, some of the president's foes are working to ensure his aggressive approach to executive power doesn't outlast him.
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Oct 04, 2026
As the midterms approach, some of the president's foes are working to ensure his aggressive approach to executive power doesn't outlast him.
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Oct 04, 2026
Boulder, Colo., is hoping its novel lawsuit will be the environmental equivalent of the landmark litigation that produced billions in damages and settlements against Big Tobacco and opioid makers.
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Oct 04, 2026
In Shasta County, California, the election chief lost his job — then locked up the ballots and called the FBI.
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Oct 04, 2026
Shasta County, California, where election doubts run so deep that some don't trust results even when their choice prevails, offers a glimpse of what happens when distrust in voting systems takes root.
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Oct 04, 2026
The former North Carolina governor is running in a state that for decades has more often preferred Republicans for federal office.
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Oct 03, 2026
Sen. Tom Cotton, usually a staunch Trump ally, has vowed to oppose efforts for year-round daylight saving time. He reiterated his opposition Saturday.
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Oct 03, 2026
The GOP senator, usually a staunch Trump ally, has vowed to oppose efforts for year-round daylight saving time. He reiterated his opposition Saturday.
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Oct 03, 2026
The White House said the one-time payments would be drawn from a fund set up to improve Medicare.
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Oct 03, 2026
New Hampshire's Senate race is considered a toss-up thanks to voters' independent streak and the GOP candidate's name recognition.
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Oct 03, 2026
Officials in Brazil have grown increasingly concerned about the possibility of U.S. interference in the presidential vote on Sunday.
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Oct 03, 2026
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.
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Oct 03, 2026
With capital punishment on the wane, executions have become the purview of a shrinking number of places.
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Oct 03, 2026
The race's competitiveness is somewhat surprising in a state that former Vice President Kamala Harris carried by 2.8 percentage points in 2024.
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Oct 02, 2026
Texas, long a safe Republican state, has emerged as a top battleground in midterm races up and down the ballot — but especially in the U.S. Senate race.
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Oct 02, 2026
A month before the midterms, the president is returning to Alabama and other places where his movement remains strongest.
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Oct 02, 2026
Kurt Olsen, who previously worked as Trump's election security czar, resigned from the "grand conspiracy" investigation on Monday.
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Oct 02, 2026
In a court filing, attorneys for Christa Pike allege that Tennessee officials failed to follow their own lethal injection protocol.
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Oct 02, 2026
Former congressman David Rivera (R-Florida) maintained that, despite a $50 million lobbying contract from Venezuela's government, he advocated for the removal of President Nicolás Maduro.
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Oct 02, 2026
Both contenders are airing spots intended to address perceived vulnerabilities.
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