
Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. The GOP senator calls it 'totally false'
Read full article: Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. The GOP senator calls it 'totally false'Maine Democrats are calling for Republican Sen. Susan Collins to account for a report that alleged she was the target of a federal investigation over campaign contributions.

Russia's parliamentary election result underscores public support for Kremlin policies, Putin says
Read full article: Russia's parliamentary election result underscores public support for Kremlin policies, Putin saysPresident Vladimir Putin says Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election, which further strengthened the Kremlin’s already-overwhelming legislative control, was a sign of public support for his policies.

Republicans say Democrats are extremists. These Democrats want to convince voters that's not true
Read full article: Republicans say Democrats are extremists. These Democrats want to convince voters that's not trueDemocrats are trying to win back Congress by criticizing their own party to appeal to voters in more conservative areas.

Morocco votes for a new parliament after Gen Z protests and migration surge to Ceuta
Read full article: Morocco votes for a new parliament after Gen Z protests and migration surge to CeutaMoroccan voters are choosing a new parliament Wednesday in an election marked by frustration among young people and high unemployment.

Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms
Read full article: Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midtermsRepublicans are growing increasingly grim about their election chances in November.

Administration's focus on noncitizen voting has led to 160 arrests. Experts say that shows it's rare
Read full article: Administration's focus on noncitizen voting has led to 160 arrests. Experts say that shows it's rareA Homeland Security official says the Trump administration’s whole-of-government effort to find and prosecute noncitizens illegally on state voter rolls has resulted in about 1,600 voter fraud cases.

US Justice Department charges Utah postal worker with dumping mail ballots in trash during primary
Read full article: US Justice Department charges Utah postal worker with dumping mail ballots in trash during primaryThe Justice Department says a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah threw out more than 300 mail ballots that were being sent to voters for the state’s June primary.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Hilliard Town Council Election & Proposed Charter Amendments
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Hilliard Town Council Election & Proposed Charter AmendmentsVoters in the town of Hilliard in Nassau County will be voting for members of their town council, as well as potentially changing how their local government operates.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Nassau County School District Millage Renewal
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Nassau County School District Millage RenewalNassau County is one of several northeast Florida counties where voters will face a choice on renewing a specific source of property tax funding for local schools.

Republicans want to turn Mamdani into a bogeyman for the midterms. Trump just made that harder
Read full article: Republicans want to turn Mamdani into a bogeyman for the midterms. Trump just made that harderPresident Donald Trump has surprised many by showing support for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a well-known democratic socialist.

Middle East wars loom over UN General Assembly, and other Mideast developments
Read full article: Middle East wars loom over UN General Assembly, and other Mideast developmentsMiddle Eastern leaders are gathering in New York for the United Nations General Assembly as conflicts in the region continue.

Kamala Harris says midterms could be 'stopgap' on Trump as she campaigns with El-Sayed in Michigan
Read full article: Kamala Harris says midterms could be 'stopgap' on Trump as she campaigns with El-Sayed in MichiganFormer Vice President Kamala Harris says the midterm elections offer a potential “stopgap” halfway through Donald Trump’s turbulent second presidency.

Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, but Supreme Court will have final say
Read full article: Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, but Supreme Court will have final sayA federal appeals panel has ruled in favor of new Missouri congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump.

Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fight
Read full article: Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fightPresident Trump has unveiled a new White House helicopter landing pad while trying to downplay a First Amendment firestorm.

The Latest: MS NOW, CNN and Politico file lawsuit against Trump to restore White House access
Read full article: The Latest: MS NOW, CNN and Politico file lawsuit against Trump to restore White House accessCNN, MS NOW and Politico have sued President Donald Trump’s administration after they were barred from covering the White House, saying the selective ban was “a blatant violation” of the First Amendment.

The main Kremlin party wins tighter control of parliament in Russia's carefully orchestrated vote
Read full article: The main Kremlin party wins tighter control of parliament in Russia's carefully orchestrated voteElection officials say the Kremlin's main party has retained its majority in Russia’s parliament.

German leader faces tough time ahead after election defeats, but no sign of leadership challenge
Read full article: German leader faces tough time ahead after election defeats, but no sign of leadership challengeGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz is standing by his vow to stay in office after his party suffered two more regional election defeats and was voted out of a state legislature in a humiliating first.

Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leader
Read full article: Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leaderPresident Donald Trump says that communism is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced.

Young people in Morocco split over whether politics can deliver change as election draws near
Read full article: Young people in Morocco split over whether politics can deliver change as election draws nearIn Morocco's election race, a rural funeral has become an unexpected campaign stop for candidates aiming to engage disenchanted young voters.

Trump and Mamdani plan to meet in New York during the president's upcoming UN visit
Read full article: Trump and Mamdani plan to meet in New York during the president's upcoming UN visitPresident Donald Trump plans to meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani when Trump travels to the city for the upcoming U.N. General Assembly.

Early results of Russia’s tightly controlled parliamentary vote show the main Kremlin party leads
Read full article: Early results of Russia’s tightly controlled parliamentary vote show the main Kremlin party leadsEarly results from Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election, released by the country’s election commission, show the main Kremlin party dominating the vote.

Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primary
Read full article: Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primaryAlaska’s primary revealed some of the headaches related to a major change in how voters select their candidates.

Republican Mike Rogers courts Michigan Democrats and Trump voters as GOP hopes to hold the Senate
Read full article: Republican Mike Rogers courts Michigan Democrats and Trump voters as GOP hopes to hold the SenateRepublicans are trying to win an open Senate seat race in Michigan, and nominee Mike Rogers is stepping up his appeals to some Democrats.

Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran war
Read full article: Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran warVoters across the nation say skyrocketing gas prices are causing financial hardships for their families.

Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeat
Read full article: Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeatGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections including a historic defeat for his party.

Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest by police, opposition party says
Read full article: Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest by police, opposition party saysRussia’s liberal opposition Yabloko party says that one of its election observers lost consciousness while being arrested by police at a St. Petersburg polling station.

This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms
Read full article: This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midtermsIt’s hard to imagine a Republican who’s done more to draw a sharp contrast with the president than Brian Fitzpatrick.

Voting groups sound alarm on funding shortfalls that they say could affect midterm turnout
Read full article: Voting groups sound alarm on funding shortfalls that they say could affect midterm turnoutSeveral of the nation’s largest left-leaning voter engagement and racial justice organizations are facing steep funding shortfalls and staffing cutbacks.

Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Read full article: Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the warRussia’s parliamentary election for the first time is being held in Ukraine’s regions that Moscow illegally annexed after the start of its full-scale invasion more than 4 1/2 years ago.

AI fears are fueling progressive Democrat's campaign in Michigan battleground district
Read full article: AI fears are fueling progressive Democrat's campaign in Michigan battleground districtWill Lawrence, a progressive Democratic congressional candidate in Michigan, is trying to harness unease over the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development to defeat Republican Rep. Tom Barrett.

Brazil's Lula ramps up federal push against organized crime in Rio ahead of crucial election
Read full article: Brazil's Lula ramps up federal push against organized crime in Rio ahead of crucial electionBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has unveiled a pilot plan to expand the federal government's role in fighting organized crime in Rio de Janeiro.

Trump pushes his $5,000 'dividend' pledge if GOP wins midterms. Republican candidates, not as much
Read full article: Trump pushes his $5,000 'dividend' pledge if GOP wins midterms. Republican candidates, not as muchNaturally, Republicans running for Congress should campaign on President Donald Trump’s promise to pay adult Americans $5,000 if the GOP wins the midterm elections.

Attorney General Blanche's appearances at political events blur Justice Department boundaries
Read full article: Attorney General Blanche's appearances at political events blur Justice Department boundariesAttorney General Todd Blanche is blurring traditional boundaries between politics and federal law enforcement with speeches at political events that depart from longstanding norms meant to protect the Justice Department from the appearance of partisan bias.

Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North Carolina
Read full article: Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North CarolinaPresident Donald Trump is using a controversial campaign ad from 1988 to criticize Democrats on crime.

Virginia's attorney general says DHS may have violated state election law after whistleblower report
Read full article: Virginia's attorney general says DHS may have violated state election law after whistleblower reportVirginia’s attorney general says the Department of Homeland Security may have violated several state election laws following a whistleblower report.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida Constitutional Amendment 3
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida Constitutional Amendment 3This fall, Florida voters will face choices on three proposed constitutional amendments, with Amendment 3 gaining the most attention, and having the potential to be the most impactful change to the state constitution in recent years.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Nassau Community Development Districts
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Nassau Community Development DistrictsResidential developments in Nassau County where a governmental unit was created to serve the specific needs of its community are selecting candidates for their development district’s Board of Supervisors.

2026 Voter’s Guide: St. Johns Community Development Districts
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: St. Johns Community Development DistrictsResidential developments in St. Johns County where a governmental unit was created to serve the specific needs of its community are selecting candidates for their development district’s Board of Supervisors.

2026 Voter’s Guide: St. Johns County Land Conservation Referendum
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: St. Johns County Land Conservation ReferendumSt. Johns County voters will face a choice on whether or not to approve an increase in property taxes in order to help the county protect natural lands for years to come.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Clay Community Development Districts
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Clay Community Development DistrictsResidential developments in Clay County where a governmental unit was created to serve the specific needs of its community are selecting candidates for their development district’s Board of Supervisors.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Clay County Charter Amendment & School Board Referendum
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Clay County Charter Amendment & School Board ReferendumIn addition to the three proposed amendments to the Florida constitution, Clay County voters will face choices on two additional ballot questions: a proposed charter amendment and a referendum from the school board regarding property tax funding for the school district.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Duval Community Development Districts
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Duval Community Development DistrictsResidential developments in Duval County where a governmental unit was created to serve the specific needs of its community are selecting candidates for their development district’s Board of Supervisors.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Duval County Referendum: Extending 1-Mill Property Tax Funding For Schools
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Duval County Referendum: Extending 1-Mill Property Tax Funding For SchoolsThis fall, Duval County voters will decide whether or not to renew a 1-mill property tax for Duval County Public Schools, which is primarily used for additional pay for teachers.

Appeals court weighs Trump-backed Missouri congressional map despite Supreme Court block
Read full article: Appeals court weighs Trump-backed Missouri congressional map despite Supreme Court blockA federal appeals court panel is considering an attempt to revive Missouri congressional districts backed by Donald Trump.

Ohio voters rejected Sherrod Brown. Two years later, are they ready to give him a second chance?
Read full article: Ohio voters rejected Sherrod Brown. Two years later, are they ready to give him a second chance?Former Sen. Sherrod Brown is asking Ohio voters to send him back to Congress just two years after they rejected him.

The fight over congressional maps put nearly 35 million people into new House districts, report says
Read full article: The fight over congressional maps put nearly 35 million people into new House districts, report saysA new report reveals that mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans.

Russia votes in wartime parliamentary election set to secure the Kremlin's power
Read full article: Russia votes in wartime parliamentary election set to secure the Kremlin's powerVoting has begun in Russia’s parliamentary election with the main Kremlin party poised to retain its overwhelming grip on the lower house.

Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment
Read full article: Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachmentSpeaker Mike Johnson is closing up the House early, sending lawmakers home to campaign for the midterm elections.

Iowa Republicans in battleground House races vote to halt Trump's ability to continue the Iran war
Read full article: Iowa Republicans in battleground House races vote to halt Trump's ability to continue the Iran warTwo Republicans in closely contested congressional districts in Iowa switched their votes on an Iran war powers resolution to halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without lawmakers' approval.

The future of Germany's leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections
Read full article: The future of Germany's leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional electionsTwo German regional elections this weekend are expected to bring more gains for a far-right party and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power and push ahead with economic reforms.

Former Muslim rebels lead results in first election held in southern Philippine region
Read full article: Former Muslim rebels lead results in first election held in southern Philippine regionOfficial results show candidates from parties associated with a former rebel group leading the first elections in a predominately Muslim region in the southern Philippines.

Trump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contest
Read full article: Trump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contestPresident Donald Trump has tested his midterm campaign appeal in North Carolina as he tries to help his handpicked Republican Senate hopeful and former national party chairman.

House panel recommends contempt charge for billionaire Leon Black in Epstein probe
Read full article: House panel recommends contempt charge for billionaire Leon Black in Epstein probeThe House Oversight Committee has voted to recommend holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump's push to restrict mail ballots has failed. Other efforts to reshape the midterms are ongoing
Read full article: Trump's push to restrict mail ballots has failed. Other efforts to reshape the midterms are ongoingPresident Donald Trump's efforts to assert federal control over elections are marching on despite a recent loss in the Supreme Court.

Trump and the court: If he wins, he's happy. When he loses, he ridicules justices he appointed
Read full article: Trump and the court: If he wins, he's happy. When he loses, he ridicules justices he appointedPresident Donald Trump has scored a series of wins at the Supreme Court, but he's had some setbacks on key issues, despite the court’s conservative majority.

Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to building
Read full article: Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to buildingThe board of the Kennedy Center has voted to close the facility over financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump’s name on the iconic performing arts venue.

Trump slams the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots
Read full article: Trump slams the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballotsPresident Donald Trump is assailing the Supreme Court after it rejected his push to restrict mail-in voting in this year’s midterms.

The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name dispute
Read full article: The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name disputeThe Kennedy Center board has voted to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building.

Black Caucus launches effort to boost voting among Black, rural and young voters in midterms
Read full article: Black Caucus launches effort to boost voting among Black, rural and young voters in midtermsThe Congressional Black Caucus Institute is launching a multimillion-dollar campaign to engage lower-propensity voters in key districts before the midterm elections.

Muslim region in southern Philippines holds first elections
Read full article: Muslim region in southern Philippines holds first electionsA predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines has held its first elections for a regional parliament following years of delays, moving it closer to self-rule after decades of insurgency and violence.

Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act
Read full article: Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to actThe technology industry is urgently warning about the potential harm of artificial intelligence, but political inaction in Washington poses a challenge.

Supreme Court lifts a cloud over midterms, letting mail ballots flow as normal to voters
Read full article: Supreme Court lifts a cloud over midterms, letting mail ballots flow as normal to votersThe U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting by imposing new Postal Service regulations for the midterm elections.

DHS voter probe may break state laws and wrongly implicate US citizens, whistleblower alleges
Read full article: DHS voter probe may break state laws and wrongly implicate US citizens, whistleblower allegesA whistleblower claims a Trump administration effort to find noncitizen voters may violate state laws.

Trump nominates wife of 'God Bless the USA' singer Lee Greenwood to serve as US ambassador
Read full article: Trump nominates wife of 'God Bless the USA' singer Lee Greenwood to serve as US ambassadorPresident Donald Trump has nominated the wife of “God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.

Missouri election chief faces whistleblower lawsuit from fired election integrity director
Read full article: Missouri election chief faces whistleblower lawsuit from fired election integrity directorMissouri's former election integrity director has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins.

Serbia's protesting youth formally join race challenging Vucic before next month's election
Read full article: Serbia's protesting youth formally join race challenging Vucic before next month's electionUniversity students behind nearly two years of anti-government protests in Serbia have formally entered an election race before an early parliamentary vote next month challenging populist President Aleksandar Vucic.

Democrats and activist groups plan to push back if Trump tries to interfere in midterm elections
Read full article: Democrats and activist groups plan to push back if Trump tries to interfere in midterm electionsDemocratic state parties are launching an operation for the midterm elections intended to recruit 10,000 volunteers to guard polling places in case armed federal officers show up.

Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in
Read full article: Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh inA federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections.

Some Russians are fleeing abroad, citing draft fears and a loss of freedom
Read full article: Some Russians are fleeing abroad, citing draft fears and a loss of freedomSome Russians have left the country this year amid rumors of a new mobilization of troops for the war in Ukraine as well as a crackdown on their personal freedoms.

Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill across the line. But that might not be enough
Read full article: Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill across the line. But that might not be enoughTo help get a sweeping cryptocurrency bill across the line, President Donald Trump has agreed to new ethics provisions.

Muslim region in Philippines votes in its first parliamentary election after decades of insurgency
Read full article: Muslim region in Philippines votes in its first parliamentary election after decades of insurgencyA predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines has held its first parliamentary election.

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval
Read full article: House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approvalHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress would have to approve President Donald Trump's proposal to send $5,000 to each American adult if the Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the November election.

The secret ballot has been an article of faith in US elections. That's being tested in Georgia
Read full article: The secret ballot has been an article of faith in US elections. That's being tested in GeorgiaThere's a flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they’ve been cast.

GOP congressman from Wisconsin tearfully recounts surviving emergency plane landing in lake
Read full article: GOP congressman from Wisconsin tearfully recounts surviving emergency plane landing in lakeU.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, a candidate for Wisconsin governor, wiped away tears and laughed as he shared how thankful he is to survive following a harrowing late-night emergency landing into a lake of the small plane he was riding in.

Crypto billionaires give $97 million to Reform UK, fueling concerns about money in politics
Read full article: Crypto billionaires give $97 million to Reform UK, fueling concerns about money in politicsReform UK, the anti-immigration party led by Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, received $97 million from two cryptocurrency billionaires this weekend.

Trump ally in Wisconsin sticks close to the president as Democrats push to flip swing district
Read full article: Trump ally in Wisconsin sticks close to the president as Democrats push to flip swing districtWisconsin Democrats are hoping to unseat a Republican congressman with close ties to President Donald Trump.

Republicans made El-Sayed a top midterm target. The Democrat wants to talk about Michigan voters
Read full article: Republicans made El-Sayed a top midterm target. The Democrat wants to talk about Michigan votersRepublicans are aggressively targeting Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee from Michigan, as the face of the opposition.

Trump's teasing is the price Paxton had to pay to use Republican midterm convention to raise money
Read full article: Trump's teasing is the price Paxton had to pay to use Republican midterm convention to raise moneyPresident Donald Trump repeatedly mocked Ken Paxton at the Republicans’ midterm convention.

Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leader
Read full article: Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leaderWhile Vice President JD Vance is seen as a potential successor to President Donald Trump, attendees at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas are divided on their 2028 candidate preferences.

Under Trump, census eyes sweeping plan to omit immigrants, race data
Read full article: Under Trump, census eyes sweeping plan to omit immigrants, race dataThe Trump administration is proposing a dramatic overhaul around the once-a-decade U.S. Census head count that could leave out millions of immigrants based on status and key racial and ethnic data, jeopardizing the allocation of resources and the country’s voting map.

Congressional map changes triggered frustration more than confusion for some Missouri voters
Read full article: Congressional map changes triggered frustration more than confusion for some Missouri votersRapid changes in Missouri's political map confused voters about which congressional district they would have been in.













