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Washington Post Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Anti-immigrant post fuels donations to Texas GOP candidate's opponent
Donations from around the country have poured into an obscure Texas campaign.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 06, 2026

The midterm battle for power in the states
Republicans are on defense in governor and state legislative races.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 06, 2026

National GOP groups pour into Alaska for competitive Senate race
National Republicans are spending big in the Alaska Senate race to protect Sen. Dan Sullivan against Democratic former congresswoman Mary Peltola.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Maryland officials won't speak at Trump's shipbuilding event
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.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Justice Alito says he won't retire during lame-duck session of Congress
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.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Susan Collins, a political survivor, tries to outrun Trump
In her bid for a sixth term representing Maine, Susan Collins has been beset by President Donald Trump weighing her down with constant controversy.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Another sign of rapidly expanding political map: Pollsters can't keep up
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.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 06, 2026

In Texas governor's race, Abbott spends big to try to stay in office
Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa has ramped up her fundraising.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 06, 2026

California leaders slam Trump for saying Iran could ‘take out' L.A. or San Diego
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."

Washington Post Politics
Oct 06, 2026

NAACP launches voter protection hub for midterm elections
The civil rights organization is stepping up efforts in response to President Donald Trump's push to change voting rules.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Ex-CIA official expected to plead guilty in $40 million gold bar case
FBI agents seized gold bars, cash and luxury watches this year at the home of David J. Rush, according to an affidavit.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 06, 2026

With Kamala Harris, Democrats face a conundrum
There is considerable admiration for the former vice president, but also some reservations if she runs again.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 06, 2026

GOP is at risk of significant state legislative losses, Post analysis finds
Democrats have a rare chance to boost their state presences after years of Republican gains.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Kamala Harris has a 2028 opening — and a 2024 problem
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.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 05, 2026

How JD Vance tried to ease diesel pain as the GOP faces midterm woes
Vice President Vance pushed a plan to suspend enforcement of some federal diesel tax rules -- a bid to cut costs for farmers.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 05, 2026

Trump reverses course, says he won't use taxpayer money for campaign-style ads
The president said he would use private funds to pay for ads promoting himself and his policies.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 05, 2026

Trump kept silent in Brazil's election. It might have helped his ally.
A White House adviser said the uncharacteristic reticence was a strategic decision as Flávio Bolsonaro takes the lead heading into the next round.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 05, 2026

House Democrats add six more Republican-held seats to target list
The additions include races in typically solid-red districts, such as in Florida and Arkansas.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 05, 2026

Supreme Court grapples with case on holding Big Oil liable for climate change
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.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 05, 2026

Barack Obama to campaign with El-Sayed in Michigan race's final stretch
Senate candidate El-Sayed is working to consolidate support among some of the Democratic Party's most important constituencies before Election Day.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 05, 2026

Democrats feature relatives of Virginia Giuffre in Epstein-focused ad
The ad accuses Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colorado) of refusing to meet with them regarding Giuffre's case.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 05, 2026

Some of the most interesting candidates of the midterms
From Iowa to Minnesota, these candidates might deliver some surprises in November.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 05, 2026

Republican in toss-up House race says he won't be a ‘rubber stamp'
Rep. Juan Ciscomani also touts his immigrant roots in a new video as he seeks reelection in Arizona.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 05, 2026

Dennis Hastert, ex-House speaker whose sex abuse admission upended legacy, dies at 84
The Illinois Republican helped spearhead President George W. Bush's legislative agenda before his career ended in disgrace.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 05, 2026

Sen. Kennedy says he's weighing White House run: ‘Why not me on a rainy day?'
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."

Washington Post Politics
Oct 05, 2026

How would Susan Collins approach a new Supreme Court vacancy?
The Maine senator's vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 is still an issue as she seeks reelection.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 05, 2026

Four ways the midterm elections could go, one month away
Democrats have polls and history on their side. Republicans have money.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 05, 2026

6 things to watch in the Supreme Court's new term
Cases on religion, elections and immigration are likely to take the spotlight. And don't forget to watch for a potential retirement.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 04, 2026

Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence Force' after calls for AI slowdown
Leaders from the intelligence community, the Pentagon, the Federal Trade Commission and the Office of Personnel Management will serve on the task force.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 04, 2026

With threats to midterms, states say Trump administration isn't helping
U.S. spy agencies see Russia and others plotting to sow distrust and misinformation in the upcoming elections.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 04, 2026

Trump's opponents are planning efforts to reverse his changes to presidency
As the midterms approach, some of the president's foes are working to ensure his aggressive approach to executive power doesn't outlast him.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 04, 2026

How Democrats hope to reverse Trump's changes to the presidency
As the midterms approach, some of the president's foes are working to ensure his aggressive approach to executive power doesn't outlast him.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 04, 2026

Should Big Oil pay for climate change? A Supreme Court case will help decide.
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.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 04, 2026

Election skeptics took over this county. They still don't trust results.
In Shasta County, California, the election chief lost his job — then locked up the ballots and called the FBI.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 04, 2026

An election chief lost. Then he padlocked the ballots and called the FBI.
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.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 04, 2026

How Roy Cooper became Democrats' best chance to flip a Senate seat
The former North Carolina governor is running in a state that for decades has more often preferred Republicans for federal office.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 03, 2026

Trump reveals GOP senator's phone number in battle over daylight saving time
Sen. Tom Cotton, usually a staunch Trump ally, has vowed to oppose efforts for year-round daylight saving time. He reiterated his opposition Saturday.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 03, 2026

Trump reveals Tom Cotton's phone number in daylight saving time standoff
The GOP senator, usually a staunch Trump ally, has vowed to oppose efforts for year-round daylight saving time. He reiterated his opposition Saturday.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 03, 2026

Trump announces plan to send $90 payments to millions of seniors
The White House said the one-time payments would be drawn from a fund set up to improve Medicare.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 03, 2026

Why this Democrat is struggling in a state that rejects Trump
New Hampshire's Senate race is considered a toss-up thanks to voters' independent streak and the GOP candidate's name recognition.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 03, 2026

A record number of Native Americans are running in the 2026 midterms
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.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 03, 2026

Tennessee's botched execution highlights unsettled state of death penalty in America
With capital punishment on the wane, executions have become the purview of a shrinking number of places.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 03, 2026

In New Hampshire Senate race, the Democrat faces an unusually tough time
The race's competitiveness is somewhat surprising in a state that former Vice President Kamala Harris carried by 2.8 percentage points in 2024.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 03, 2026

Four fears and frustrations that are shaping Brazil's election. One is Trump.
Officials in Brazil have grown increasingly concerned about the possibility of U.S. interference in the presidential vote on Sunday.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 02, 2026

Trump heads back to Texas on Wednesday as GOP fights to keep state red
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.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 02, 2026

Trump revisits the scene of his political ascent as Republicans struggle
A month before the midterms, the president is returning to Alabama and other places where his movement remains strongest.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 02, 2026

DOJ probe into Trump foes sees another prominent departure
Kurt Olsen, who previously worked as Trump's election security czar, resigned from the "grand conspiracy" investigation on Monday.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 02, 2026

Christa Pike was on ventilator, unconscious after botched lethal injection, lawyers say
In a court filing, attorneys for Christa Pike allege that Tennessee officials failed to follow their own lethal injection protocol.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 02, 2026

Ex-congressman and Rubio ally gets 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying
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.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 02, 2026

Talarico, Paxton launch dueling ads amid heated Senate race in Texas
Both contenders are airing spots intended to address perceived vulnerabilities.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 02, 2026

Top Senate GOP-aligned super PAC pauses N.C. spending, in sign of deepening woes
The Senate Leadership Fund's pulling money from North Carolina is the latest signal the Republican Party is giving up hope of holding that Senate seat.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 02, 2026

How Trump keeps embracing AI
And what else happened this week under his administration.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 02, 2026

Midterm polls that caught our eye this week show more good news for Democrats
Polls show close contests in competitive Senate races and rare independent polling in Virginia congressional races.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 02, 2026

Democrats expand battleground for House, reaching into bloodred districts
The additions include Kansas's 2nd, Michigan's 1st, North Carolina's 13th, New Jersey's 2nd, Oklahoma's 5th, Texas's 9th, Virginia's 6th and Washington's 5th.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 02, 2026

Dems are running against the One Big Beautiful Bill. What can they do if they win?
Could a Democratic-led House actually do anything about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act? Maybe not.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 02, 2026

Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez debut bill to crack down on Flock cameras
The legislation is part of a bipartisan backlash against a technology that has been abused by law enforcement.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

‘I am haunted': Tennessee grapples with questions after another botched execution
State officials tried and failed to execute Christa Pike. She is now in critical condition, her lawyers said Thursday, and they have not been able to see or speak with her since she was hospitalized.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Larry Nassar among thousands of sex offenders removed from Michigan registry
The state struck 20,000 names from the public database after a ruling by the state's highest court.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Thousands of sex offenders removed from Michigan registry
The state struck 20,000 names from the public database after a ruling by the state's highest court.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

DOJ charges Boston man with threatening conservative podcaster Katie Miller
Federal authorities on Thursday charged a Boston-area man with harassing Katie Miller, a conservative podcaster and wife of Trump aide Stephen Miller.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Trump defies Democrats, diverts aid for Europe to Latin America instead
The diverted funds include tens of millions of dollars Congress approved for countries impacted by the war in Ukraine.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

What is ketamine, the drug at the center of the alleged rape at Cornell?
The controlled substance is approved as an anesthetic, but also has long been abused as a party and date rape drug.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Democrats sue over Pentagon's changes to voter forms for Americans overseas
Advocates for U.S. citizens overseas say the changes may spark confusion among eligible voters abroad and local election offices.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Trump illegally fired Seattle's U.S. attorney, judge rules
The ruling is the latest in a string of decisions finding that the administration bent federal law to keep loyalists in key prosecutorial posts.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Trump meme coin plans another gala amid self-enrichment backlash
The latest event will take place next month at the president's golf club in Northern Virginia.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Trump memecoin plans another gala amid backlash to self-enrichment
The latest event will take place next month at the president's golf club in Northern Virginia.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Trump wins approval for new White House visitor screening center
The project, which would revamp how visitors enter the White House grounds, is one Trump construction effort that has drawn wide agreement.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Campaign-style Trump ads use money meant for border security, memorials
The White House Office of Management and Budget added $20 million to the pot for commemorative events a day before DHS awarded an advertising contract of the same amount.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Congress just left town until after the midterm elections
Republicans have to campaign without having done much to address the cost of living.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Trump sends out $500 ACA refunds and a letter promoting his record
The rebate checks are headed to nearly 1 million people President Donald Trump says were overcharged under the Affordable Care Act.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

GOP hold on Florida and Texas governors' races weakens, nonpartisan analyst says
President Donald Trump's poor ratings contributed to the Cook Political Report shifting both races from "Likely Republican" to "Lean Republican."

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Christa Pike in critical condition after botched Tennessee execution, lawyers say
A lawyer for Pike demanded that the governor commute her sentence after an attempt to execute her by lethal injection failed.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Trump embarks on rally blitz, hoping to energize GOP voters
Trump's low standing with voters limits the places he can most effectively campaign. Advisers hope he can energize GOP voters.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

States sue to stop Trump's retreat on power plant emissions
The Trump administration's abandonment of climate rules at the nation's most polluting power plants is being challenged in federal court by 21 states, the District of Columbia and three major cities in a federal lawsuit that accuses the Environmental Protection Agency of brazenly shirking a legal obligation.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Nebraska's Dan Osborn responds to audio commenting on Trump supporters
Osborn, an independent running for Senate, answered rapid-fire questions.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Nebraska's Dan Osborn responds to leaked audio commenting on Trump supporters
Osborn, an independent running for Senate, answered rapid-fire questions.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Trump says Secret Service wants him to ‘take down' Oval Office
The president also said he is looking into designating the White House room as a "federal landmark," potentially preserving his changes.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

4 takeaways from Trump's Time magazine interview
Just over a month before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump addressed the top issues confronting his administration in a wide-ranging interview with Time magazine.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Trump does not rule out demolishing the Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center was closed last month amid a legal battle over whether President Donald Trump can add his name to the performing arts venue.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

The Pollwatcher: How much can Republicans outrun Trump's approval ratings?
Plus: Can AI replace human poll respondents?

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Supreme Court agrees to review mandatory ICE detention policy for immigrants
The case promises to be among the most consequential of the Supreme Court term that officially begins next week.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Supreme Court to scrutinize ICE's mandatory detention policy for immigrants
The case, one of the first the court has accepted since its summer recess ended, promises to be among the most consequential of the term that begins next week.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Tennessee halts scheduled executions after inmate survives lethal injection
Christa Pike, who was convicted in a brutal 1995 killing, continued breathing after she was given two doses of lethal injection drugs, her lawyers said.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Elon Musk to return his attention to government, advise Pentagon on future of war
Musk will join Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on a panel for what the Defense Department is calling Project Meridian.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Democrat has edge in Virginia House race considered national bellwether, poll finds
Democrat Shannon Taylor is narrowly ahead of Rep. Rob Wittman (R) in Virginia's 1st Congressional District, while Democrat Tom Perriello is modestly behind Rep. John McGuire (R) in the 5th.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Trump's playing his greatest hits. They don't work as well as they used to.
With midterm elections a month away, the president is turning the audacity up to 11 as he labors to reverse his party's decline in the polls.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

We polled two must-watch House races. There are good signs for Democrats.
Democrat Shannon Taylor is narrowly ahead of Rep. Rob Wittman (R) in Virginia's 1st, while Democrat Tom Perriello is modestly behind Rep. John McGuire (R) in the 5th.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Political climate has so soured for GOP, even Mississippi Democrats are hopeful
A Democrat hasn't won a Senate race in the state since 1982, but a young district attorney has a message for party officials and donors: "If we try, we win these voters."

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Mississippi Democrats dare to wonder whether Senate seat is in reach
A Democrat hasn't won a Senate race in the state since 1982, but a young district attorney has a message for party officials and donors: "If we try, we win these voters."

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Democrats sound the money alarm in a key battleground
Democrats have money problems all over the country. But the challenge may be most acute — and unexpected — in Wisconsin.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Pentagon used emergency measure to change voter forms for Americans abroad
Advocates for U.S. citizens overseas say the changes may spark confusion among eligible voters abroad and local election offices.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Trump's White House visitor screening center poised for approval
The project, which would revamp how visitors enter the White House grounds, is one Trump construction effort that has drawn wide agreement.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Trump loses favor with crypto fans who call him out for cashing in
The president's 2024 campaign leaned into crypto to attract young men, a demographic that is deserting Republicans in the midterms.

Washington Post Politics
Oct 01, 2026

Tennessee once again botches execution; governor orders outside review
Christa Pike, who was convicted in a brutal 1995 killing, continued breathing after she was given two doses of lethal injection drugs, her lawyers said.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 30, 2026

Senate leaves town until after the midterms as final bills founder
Democrats block several pieces of legislation pushed by Republicans looking for victories ahead of Election Day.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 30, 2026

White House touts big-ticket projects in hope of swaying key races
With few tools to bring down prices in the short run, Trump hopes to focus voters on investments that could pay off in years to come.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 30, 2026

Supreme Court allows execution of Tennessee woman to proceed after delay
An appeals court had paused Christa Pike's execution to consider her claim that sexual abuse she faced as a child should impact her punishment.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 30, 2026

Hegseth details new initiatives in partisan address to troops
In a fiery speech, the Pentagon chief solicited bids to build a new base, called for more focus on religion and said Elon Musk will help develop next-generation weapons.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 30, 2026

Trump says ‘only Hispanic' could survive fall at ballroom site
Trump invited attendees of a Hispanic Heritage Month to be among the first to walk on his ballroom floor.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 30, 2026

Building big things in the U.S. is hard. A Senate deal aims to fix that.
A sweeping bipartisan plan takes aim at the bottlenecks scuttling new infrastructure.

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