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2026 Midterm Election Season Begins as Battle for Congress Takes Shape

Supreme Court Opens the Door to Trump’s Mail-In Ballot Restrictions Ahead of Midterms

Trump Meets Separately With Zelenskyy and Netanyahu at a Pivotal Moment for Both Wars

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Campaign signs line a residential street as the 2026 midterm general election season gets underway.

2026 Midterm Election Season Begins as Battle for Congress Takes Shape

Judge makes ruling in courtroom.

Supreme Court Opens the Door to Trump’s Mail-In Ballot Restrictions Ahead of Midterms

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.

Trump Meets Separately With Zelenskyy and Netanyahu at a Pivotal Moment for Both Wars

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC

Trump Demands Senate Cancel August Recess Until Voting Bill Passes

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., where House lawmakers narrowly approved a budget blueprint that could lead to a $95 billion funding package for defense, agriculture and other priorities.

House Narrowly Advances $95 Billion Funding Plan Backing Defense, Farm Aid and Election Measures

President Donald Trump delivers a nationally televised primetime address from the White House outlining his administration's election security initiatives and announcing the declassification of intelligence documents.

Trump’s ‘Really Big News’ Primetime Address Centers on Election Security Claims

Darline Graham is sworn in by Sen. Chuck Grassley after being appointed to complete the U.S. Senate term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham, becoming the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate.

Darline Graham Sworn In to Complete Late Brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate Term

Sen. Lindsey Graham addresses reporters during a press conference in Washington.

Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Decades of Public Service

The seal of the Central Intelligence Agency at its headquarters, reflecting the agency's role in gathering and analyzing foreign intelligence.

Trump Reshapes Intelligence Leadership as Administration Refocuses National Security Team

Voters wait to enter a polling location on Election Day as primary contests unfold across several U.S. jurisdictions.

Key Primary Elections Underway in Georgia, Oklahoma, and Washington, D.C.

Election workers process ballots following Tuesday's primary elections as vote counting continues in several closely watched races across the country.

Primary Night 2026: Iowa Delivers a Surprise as California Awaits a Winner

Primary elections provide an early test of the political landscape as voters head to the polls.

Primary Day 2026: California and Iowa Voters Offer Early Clues to America’s Political Mood

A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration's challenge to Boston's sanctuary city law, allowing the city's immigration-related law enforcement policies to remain in place.

Federal Judge Rejects Challenge to Boston Sanctuary City Law

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet during a high-level summit that produced a major Boeing aircraft agreement and new discussions on U.S.-China economic cooperation.

China Agrees to Major Boeing Purchase During Trump-Xi Diplomatic Push

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together during a high-stakes summit in Beijing focused on trade, AI, and global tensions.

Presidents Trump and Jinping Meet in Beijing as the World Watches a New Power Struggle Unfold

FBI Director Kash Patel faced intense questioning during a Senate hearing Tuesday as lawmakers pressed him over allegations tied to his conduct and leadership of the bureau.

Kash Patel Faces Explosive Senate Questioning Over Conduct Allegations

President Donald Trump walks along the West Wing colonnade of the White House.

Trump Administration Pursues New Import Taxes After Supreme Court Tariff Defeat

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla during an official White House visit in Washington.

King Charles III Visits White House as Washington Showcases U.S.-UK Alliance

The US Capitol building at dusk.

Overnight Senate Vote Moves $70 Billion ICE Funding Plan Forward

U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned from the cabinet after reports of an internal investigation, ending a brief tenure that began in March 2025. (Photo: Official file)

Labor Secretary Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations and Internal Probe

The House passed a short-term extension of Section 702 through April 30 after a long-term surveillance renewal failed, setting up another showdown in Congress.

House Rejects Long-Term Spy Powers Deal, Setting Up April Showdown

President Trump deep in thought at desk.

Trump Ultimatum to Federal Reserve Chair Powell: Step Down or Be Removed

President Donald Trump holds a White House press conference, providing updates on the escalating U.S.–Iran conflict as tensions rise and global attention intensifies.

LIVE: Trump Addresses Escalating U.S.–Iran Conflict in Press Conference

President Donald J. Trump addresses the nation from the White House, outlining the latest developments in Operation Epic Fury.

Trump Declares Operation Epic Fury Nearing Completion in Primetime Address

Emily Gregory secured a key special election victory in a Florida district tied to Mar-a-Lago, drawing national attention ahead of the midterms.

Democrats Flip Seat in Trump’s Backyard, Signaling Potential Shift Ahead of Midterms

President Donald Trump delays planned strikes on Iran as escalating threats and global uncertainty continue to build.

Trump Issues Iran Ultimatum, Then Delays Strikes as Conflict Nears Breaking Point

President Donald Trump issues a warning that the U.S. could target Iran’s largest gas field if further attacks on Qatar occur.

Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran’s Largest Gas Field if Qatar Is Attacked Again

The U.S. Capitol - where Congress will vote who decides war.

Who Decides War? Congress Prepares Vote as Iran Conflict Widens

President Trump to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address tonight.

State of the Union Tonight: Trump Faces High-Stakes Moment in Divided America

Judge makes ruling in courtroom.

Supreme Court Limits Presidential Trade Authority in Tariff Decision

Voters line up at a local polling location as election officials verify identification during check-in.

House Approves Stricter Voter Registration Rules Ahead of 2026 Midterms

U.S. and Indian flags are displayed during a diplomatic meeting, symbolizing expanding trade and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

U.S. and India Unveil Trade Framework as Strategic Ties Deepen

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC

DHS Shutdown Looms as Democrats Set Conditions for Funding Approval

A judge’s gavel mid-strike reflects the judiciary’s role in shaping the outcome of a federal funding dispute.

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration From Withholding Gateway Tunnel Funds

President Trump speaks during an exclusive NBC interview from the Oval Office, discussing his administration’s successes and priorities for the months ahead.

Trump Outlines Achievements and Future Priorities in NBC Interview

The US Capitol building at dusk.

Trump, Senate Democrats Strike Funding Deal, Split DHS Bill to Avert Broader Shutdown

President Trump travels to Iowa as cost-of-living pressures remain a central issue for American households

Trump Heads to Iowa to Discuss the Economy As Affordability Concerns Persist Nationwide

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, where lawmakers continue to debate priorities as key policy issues move through Congress.

What Washington Is Prioritizing — and What’s Being Quietly Delayed

Diplomatic negotiations unfold against the backdrop of an ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

U.S. Army Secretary Returns to Role as Russia-Ukraine Negotiator

President Trump speaks at World Economic Forum.

LIVE: Trump Addresses World Leaders at Davos, Says Europe Is “Not Heading in the Right Direction”

President Trump reviews his administration's 2025 accomplishments during today's white house briefing.

President Trump Reviews 2025 Accomplishments At White House Press Briefing

The US Capitol building at dusk.

Republicans Break Ranks With Trump Over Greenland Strategy

President Trump at a military event.

Senate Republicans Block Vote to Limit Military Authority on Venezuela

President Donald Trump at a public event. The White House has released new economic data on wages and inflation.

Real Wages Rising as Inflation Remains in Check, White House Says

The U.S. Capitol

Senate Advances War Powers Resolution to Curb Trump’s Authority on Venezuela

Sara Carter speaking at the 2020 Student Action Summit at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Sara Carter Confirmed as Nation’s Drug Czar, Becoming First Woman to Lead U.S. Drug Policy

Protestors gather in Times Square against the invasion of Venezuela and kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro by the U.S.

Why the U.S. Has Pursued Nicolás Maduro for Years — And What Comes Next

An offshore wind farm harnessing renewable energy on a clear day

U.S. Halts Construction on Five Offshore Wind Projects Over National Security Concerns

U.S. Navy ships operate near Venezuela following Trump’s oil blockade order.

Venezuela Slams Trump’s Oil Blockade Order as ‘Warmongering Threat’

U.S. Military lethal strikes on three boats in Pacific carrying drugs

U.S. Military Strikes Three Suspected Drug Boats in Eastern Pacific, Killing Eight

U.S. Supreme Court hears case on Trump vs. Slaughter.

Supreme Court Weighs Case That Could Redefine Presidential Power

The Trump administration’s new Gold Card program introduces a high value, fast-track immigration pathway tied to a $1 million contribution.

President Trump Unveils $1 Million “Gold Card” Visa Program