
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.

Trump-backed Missouri congressional map returns to the Supreme Court for the third time
Read full article: Trump-backed Missouri congressional map returns to the Supreme Court for the third timeThe fight over Missouri's congressional map has returned to the U.S. Supreme Court for the third time.

Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
Read full article: Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claimsVice President JD Vance and White House officials are announcing plans to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees from public healthcare exchanges.

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.

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.

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 Trumpās promise to pay adult Americans $5,000 if the GOP wins the midterm elections.

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.

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.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Delawareās state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Delawareās state primaryDelawareās Democratic U.S. senator, U.S. representative and state attorney general will go before voters in a state primary Tuesday as they seek reelection.

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.

Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea
Read full article: Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the ideaDonald Trumpās pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress ā the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending.

Republicans showcase their 'big beautiful bill' to voters, but the law's impact has been mixed
Read full article: Republicans showcase their 'big beautiful bill' to voters, but the law's impact has been mixedWorking to keep the majority in Congress, Republicans are showcasing their chief legislative accomplishment in this midterm election.

Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins
Read full article: Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP winsPresident Donald Trump says he plans to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections.

New Hampshire's GOP primary features two familiar names from the past, and voters are fine with that
Read full article: New Hampshire's GOP primary features two familiar names from the past, and voters are fine with thatNew Hampshireās Republican primary for an open U.S. Senate seat is a back-to-the-future moment, featuring two older former senators who last held office many years ago.

Missouri asks US Supreme Court to allow use of new Trump-backed congressional districts in midterms
Read full article: Missouri asks US Supreme Court to allow use of new Trump-backed congressional districts in midtermsMissouri has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to use new congressional districts backed by President Trump in the upcoming midterm elections.

Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war' as Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears
Read full article: Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war' as Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nearsVice President JD Vance says he wouldn't call the U.S. conflict with Iran a āwar,ā despite recent escalations.

Marylandās top court allows Democratic-backed congressional redistricting measure on November ballot
Read full article: Marylandās top court allows Democratic-backed congressional redistricting measure on November ballotThe Maryland Supreme Court says a congressional redistricting amendment backed by Democrats can appear on the November ballot.

Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote
Read full article: Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a voteThe Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election.

Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message
Read full article: Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm messagePresident Donald Trump is urging Republican lawmakers to run on his White House record despite his sagging popularity.

Vance privately addresses Republican Jewish Coalition during tension over Israel and antisemitism
Read full article: Vance privately addresses Republican Jewish Coalition during tension over Israel and antisemitismVice President JD Vance has spoken at the annual gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition.

Trump and Vance will keynote the Republicans' midterm convention in Texas next month
Read full article: Trump and Vance will keynote the Republicans' midterm convention in Texas next monthAs if there was any doubt, Republicansā midterm convention will be the Donald Trump show, with the president appearing at both nights of the event in Dallas on Sept. 9-10.

Politics & Power: Congress in flux ā New faces, high stakes, shifting power
Read full article: Politics & Power: Congress in flux ā New faces, high stakes, shifting powerRick Mullaney, head of the Jacksonville University Haskell Public Policy Institute, joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this weekās episode of Politics & Power to discuss the November midterms. How new faces, new fault lines, and turnover and turnout could decide the Congressional balance of power.

Florida, hard-hit by Obamacare drop-off, feels the squeeze of rising healthcare costs
Read full article: Florida, hard-hit by Obamacare drop-off, feels the squeeze of rising healthcare costsFlorida chef Elijah Button faces a tough situation after losing his Affordable Care Act health insurance due to a premium hike.

MAGA Inc. spends $827,000 to back Darline Graham on final day of South Carolina GOP Senate runoff
Read full article: MAGA Inc. spends $827,000 to back Darline Graham on final day of South Carolina GOP Senate runoffSen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman are wrapping up their campaigns for South Carolina's Republican nomination in a special U.S. Senate primary.

This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?
Read full article: This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?Just eight of 435 congressional districts backed a Republican in their House race and Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.

Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races
Read full article: Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm racesPresident Donald Trump has voiced strong support for AI and data centers, emphasizing their economic benefits and importance in the global AI race.

Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
Read full article: Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and PhiladelphiaDemocrats have narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as their party looks ahead to a wide-open primary to succeed Republican President Donald Trump.

Byron Donalds, David Jolly advance to November showdown for Florida governor
Read full article: Byron Donalds, David Jolly advance to November showdown for Florida governorFlorida voters set up a high-profile general election matchup for governor Tuesday, choosing Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly as their party nominees.

Vote 2026: Election results in state & local races for the Aug. 18, 2026 Florida Primary
Read full article: Vote 2026: Election results in state & local races for the Aug. 18, 2026 Florida PrimaryThe polls are now closed across much of Florida for the stateās 2026 primary election. Republicans and Democrats across the state cast ballots to pick their partyās nominees for governor, U.S. Senate, and other state cabinet offices, as well as in U.S. House, Florida House, and local races.

As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts
Read full article: As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple frontsAbdul El-Sayed made history this month in Michigan by becoming the first Muslim nominated by the Democratic Party to run for the U.S. Senate.

Democrats are gathering to give final approval to their 2028 presidential primary calendar
Read full article: Democrats are gathering to give final approval to their 2028 presidential primary calendarDemocrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, setting the stage for a wide-open contest to succeed President Donald Trump and chart a path ahead as the partyās voters oscillate between progressive and more moderate candidates.

Tuesday's takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats
Read full article: Tuesday's takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin DemocratsThe Democratic Party's ideological divide remained unresolved even as the establishment candidate eked out a narrow win in the Wisconsin governor's primary over a democratic socialist.

Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
Read full article: Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fightPresident Donald Trumpās former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, has been sworn in as attorney general after a bruising confirmation fight that exposed bipartisan concerns about the Justice Departmentās direction under the Republican president.

McConnell says he's leaving rehabilitation center to continue recovery at home
Read full article: McConnell says he's leaving rehabilitation center to continue recovery at homeRepublican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says heās been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery from home.

Tennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman, set fall matchup for redrawn Memphis-area House seat
Read full article: Tennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman, set fall matchup for redrawn Memphis-area House seatFormer Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher has defeated Congressman Andy Ogles in a Republican primary.

Maryland lawmakers ask voters to clear the way for a congressional map designed to boost Democrats
Read full article: Maryland lawmakers ask voters to clear the way for a congressional map designed to boost DemocratsMaryland voters will decide in November whether to clear the way for a new congressional map that would favor Democrats in all eight of the stateās U.S. House districts.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Kansas state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Kansas state primaryKansas Republicans will narrow down a crowded field for governor in a state primary Tuesday as they look to retake the stateās top office after eight years of Democratic rule.

Republicans want voters to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices and move court to the right
Read full article: Republicans want voters to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices and move court to the rightKansas voters will decide Tuesday whether to elect state Supreme Court justices rather than have the governor appoint them.

Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy. He is losing that fight so far
Read full article: Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy. He is losing that fight so farPresident Donald Trump has for months pressured the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates, claiming it would be āRocket Fuel!ā.

Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends it
Read full article: Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends itPresident Donald Trump says his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is ādeadā while also continuing to defend it.

2026 Voterās Guide: St. Johns County Commission, District 4
Read full article: 2026 Voterās Guide: St. Johns County Commission, District 4Incumbent District 4 commissioner Krista Keating-Joseph won the Republican primary in August, defeating two challengers. As the three Republicans were the only candidates in the race, the primary was open to all voters, and as the winner of the primary, Joseph is re-elected.

2026 Voterās Guide: Florida House District 12
Read full article: 2026 Voterās Guide: Florida House District 12Incumbent Republican Wyman Duggan is term-limited and canāt seek re-election in District 12, which includes portions of Duval County, including neighborhoods west of the river stretching from Ortega to Chimney Lakes, and neighborhoods east of the river from San Marco to Mandarin. There are two candidates in the race: Republican Terrance Freeman and Democrat Benjamin Sandlin.

Missouri proposal would create nation's toughest standard for citizen-led constitutional amendments
Read full article: Missouri proposal would create nation's toughest standard for citizen-led constitutional amendmentsMissouri voters are deciding on a measure that could make it much harder to amend the state constitution.

Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign
Read full article: Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resignDemocratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Sen. Mitch McConnell to prove he is fit to continue serving in office or resign.

Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
Read full article: Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seatDemocrat Paige Cognetti is taking a shot at artificial intelligence data centers in her challenge to Republican congressman Rob Bresnahan, saying āwe are not for saleā in a TV ad in a swing Pennsylvania district.

Wisconsin Democrats casting early ballots are divided over whether democratic socialist can win
Read full article: Wisconsin Democrats casting early ballots are divided over whether democratic socialist can winDemocrats casting in-person absentee ballots in Wisconsinās chaotic Democratic primary for governor are divided over whether a democratic socialist can win in the swing stateās general election.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Dakotaās state primary runoff
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Dakotaās state primary runoffSouth Dakota Republicans will decide in a primary runoff Tuesday whether to nominate Gov. Larry Rhoden for a full term or to instead tap businessman Toby Doeden to represent the party on the ballot in November.

Will the New Jersey voter registration glitch erode elections confidence?
Read full article: Will the New Jersey voter registration glitch erode elections confidence?Rachel Cobb, an elections analyst with Suffolk University, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss the potential fallout of the New Jersey voter registration glitch and whether it will erode voter confidence.

Federal judges allow new Tennessee congressional map that splits majority-Black district in Memphis
Read full article: Federal judges allow new Tennessee congressional map that splits majority-Black district in MemphisA federal judicial panel has allowed a new Tennessee congressional map that splits apart a majority-Black district in Memphis.

Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nominee
Read full article: Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nomineeThe Senate health committee has delayed a vote planned for Thursday on whether to advance the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Republicans in Congress continue to back Iran war despite the political risk
Read full article: Republicans in Congress continue to back Iran war despite the political riskRepublicans on Capitol Hill are walking a cautious election-year line on the Iran war as the future of the conflict seems increasingly uncertain and as polls show that most Americans oppose it.

House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities
Read full article: House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's prioritiesThe House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities.

The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities
Read full article: The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump prioritiesThe House has adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections.

House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown
Read full article: House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdownThe House has moved to head-off a potential government shutdown before this fallās critical midterm elections.

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing
Read full article: Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearingDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far.

Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearing
Read full article: Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearingActing Attorney General Todd Blanche is confronting skeptical questioning at a Senate confirmation hearing about the creation of a fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump and a tax immunity deal for the president.

Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with an uncertain agenda
Read full article: Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with an uncertain agendaSenate Republicans are returning to Washington with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham, a committee chairman and key player who served as a crucial ally of President Donald Trump.

Republicans see their grip on Senate tighten amid Democrats' dysfunction in Maine
Read full article: Republicans see their grip on Senate tighten amid Democrats' dysfunction in MaineAs Democrats scramble to contain a political disaster in Maine, the Republicans on the front lines of the GOPās fight to hold the U.S. Senate majority are breathing a sigh of relief.

Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in September
Read full article: Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in SeptemberPresident Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress.

Local Republicans demand accountability, address concerns over āwasteful spendingā under Deegan administration
Read full article: Local Republicans demand accountability, address concerns over āwasteful spendingā under Deegan administrationLocal Republicans held a press conference on Tuesday to demand accountability and address concerns over what they called āwasteful spendingā under Mayor Donna Deeganās administration.

Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appeal
Read full article: Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appealThe Supreme Court has erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that's more than 50 years old.

The Latest: Trump's envoys are in Qatar for Iran war mediation
Read full article: The Latest: Trump's envoys are in Qatar for Iran war mediationItās been 123 days since the U.S. and Israel launched the Iran war, and the world again awaits another round of some sort of talks as President Donald Trump and Iranian officials disagree over what and even how theyāll communicate.

Colorado court rejects November ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts
Read full article: Colorado court rejects November ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districtsColorado voters won't get to decide this November on whether to change the state's congressional districts to favor Democrats.

House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs
Read full article: House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costsThe House has given final approval to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this yearās midterm elections.

Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections
Read full article: Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm electionsThe relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans seems to be nearing a breaking point.

Pingree and Charles will compete for Maine governor and Dunlap gets Democratic nod for US House
Read full article: Pingree and Charles will compete for Maine governor and Dunlap gets Democratic nod for US HouseDemocrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles will compete to become Maineās next governor.

Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war
Read full article: Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran warRepublican leaders on Capitol Hill are voicing strong reservations ā- and some outright condemnation ā of the Trump administrationās agreement to end the fighting in Iran.

Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans
Read full article: Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow RepublicansPresident Donald Trump is trying to stop the confirmation process for his own nominee to head the nationās intelligence agencies.

The Latest: Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma
Read full article: The Latest: Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, OklahomaPresident Donald Trumpās preferred candidates are having mixed results in Tuesdayās primaries, securing the Republican nominations for U.S. Senate in Alabama, Georgia and Oklahoma but not for Georgia governor.

The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus more takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
Read full article: The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus more takeaways from Tuesday's primariesAn endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries.

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill
Read full article: Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol HillRepublicans on Capitol Hill say they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced Sunday by President Donald Trump.





























