Troy Jackson gains momentum to replace Platner as Democrats' Senate candidate in Maine
Read full article: Troy Jackson gains momentum to replace Platner as Democrats' Senate candidate in MaineFormer Maine lawmaker Troy Jackson has moved into a strong position to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine after several of his opponents dropped out of the race.
AIPAC has spent a record amount on Michigan's Senate primary, the biggest test of its influence yet
Read full article: AIPAC has spent a record amount on Michigan's Senate primary, the biggest test of its influence yetU.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is benefiting from tens of millions in pro-Israel spending in her race to be the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan.
Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary
Read full article: Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primaryRep. Andy Biggs and Rep. David Schweikert are clashing in the Republican primary for Arizona governor.
Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain
Read full article: Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, SpainPresident Donald Trump has presented the World Cup trophy to Spain, the winner of Sunday’s final against Argentina.
David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers’ backing
Read full article: David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers’ backingDavid Crowley has reentered Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, two weeks after suspending his campaign.
Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump
Read full article: Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on TrumpGeorgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has attracted national attention and praise from across the political left with his sweeping indictments of President Donald Trump.
Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy
Read full article: Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacyDonald Trump has shifted his tone on former President Jimmy Carter, whom he once sharply criticized.
Takeaways from the AP-NORC poll of more than 1,000 Jewish Americans
Read full article: Takeaways from the AP-NORC poll of more than 1,000 Jewish AmericansThe Associated Press has surveyed more than 1,000 Jewish adults in the U.S. to better understand their views on Israel’s military actions in Gaza, their opinions of the political parties and their experiences with prejudice.
A Texas prosecutor reveals new details in an ICE killing of a Houston father
Read full article: A Texas prosecutor reveals new details in an ICE killing of a Houston fatherA federal prosecutor in Texas has shared new details about the shooting of Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE officer in early July.
Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts
Read full article: Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cutsA federal judge in Boston has ruled the Trump administration can’t use an obscure clause relating to agency priorities to make funding cuts.
Mike Cox ends Michigan governor campaign after Donald Trump’s endorsement of John James
Read full article: Mike Cox ends Michigan governor campaign after Donald Trump’s endorsement of John JamesFormer Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced Friday he is ending his campaign for governor, saying President Donald Trump’s endorsement of U.S. Rep. John James reshaped the Republican primary race.
Paying for early access to Trump's Truth Social could raise big money - and major ethical issues
Read full article: Paying for early access to Trump's Truth Social could raise big money - and major ethical issuesIn yet another unprecedented move by America's first billionaire president, Donald Trump may soon be profiting from a new line of business tied to his office: charging access for a first peek at certain posts on his Truth Social platform.
Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really say
Read full article: Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really sayPresident Donald Trump has released a trove documents that he claims prove voter fraud and foreign interference in the 2020 election.
Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional
Read full article: Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutionalA federal appeals court ruled Friday that New Jersey’s bans on assault firearms and magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds are unconstitutional.
Mullin pushes states to comply with election demands, echoing Trump's claims about midterm risks
Read full article: Mullin pushes states to comply with election demands, echoing Trump's claims about midterm risksHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has warned state officials they could lose funding or face investigations if they don't follow President Donald Trump’s election security demands.
Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
Read full article: Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey GrahamPresident Donald Trump says Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate.
David Crowley restarts Wisconsin governor bid after Sara Rodriguez quits race over finance problems
Read full article: David Crowley restarts Wisconsin governor bid after Sara Rodriguez quits race over finance problemsMilwaukee County Executive David Crowley plans to reenter the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.
Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters
Read full article: Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his votersDemocrats hoping to replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot for U.S. Senate are scrambling to woo his supporters.
The Latest: DHS Secretary Mullin says he’ll chase voter fraud after Trump revives election claims
Read full article: The Latest: DHS Secretary Mullin says he’ll chase voter fraud after Trump revives election claimsHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has pledged to aggressively pursue voter fraud cases at the White House complex after President Donald Trump revived debunked election theories in a primetime speech.
Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report about ICE officer shooting in Maine
Read full article: Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report about ICE officer shooting in MaineDemocratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers.
Donald Trump calls for FBI investigation into Michigan election claims; Benson, Nessel push back
Read full article: Donald Trump calls for FBI investigation into Michigan election claims; Benson, Nessel push backPresident Donald Trump renewed claims about election integrity during a primetime address, alleging vulnerabilities in U.S. voting systems and citing Michigan as an example of what he described as election-related misconduct.
Mike Cox sues Jocelyn Benson over FOIA request seeking records tied to Southern Poverty Law Center
Read full article: Mike Cox sues Jocelyn Benson over FOIA request seeking records tied to Southern Poverty Law CenterRepublican gubernatorial candidate Mike Cox has filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is also running to be Michigan’s next governor, alleging her office has failed to produce public records related to her past involvement with the Southern Poverty Law Center despite a Freedom of Information Act request filed nearly three months ago.
Detroit crime hits decades-low as Michigan governor candidates debate how to keep progress going
Read full article: Detroit crime hits decades-low as Michigan governor candidates debate how to keep progress goingViolent crime has been trending downward in Detroit and across Michigan, but the five major candidates running for governor disagree on what it will take to sustain that progress.
Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiring
Read full article: Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiringImmigration and Customs Enforcement has been rapidly expanding its workforce, hiring thousands of new officers.
Family to hold a vigil for man fatally shot by immigration officer in Houston
Read full article: Family to hold a vigil for man fatally shot by immigration officer in HoustonThe family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a man fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Houston, is holding a public vigil for him.
National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump's term
Read full article: National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump's termPresident Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the nation’s capital is being extended by more than two years and will last until the end of his term.
Trump firm plans to sell priority access to Truth Social posts, possibly his own
Read full article: Trump firm plans to sell priority access to Truth Social posts, possibly his ownPresident Donald Trump's media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets.
Rubio gathers countries on left-wing political violence as it becomes a Trump focus in elections
Read full article: Rubio gathers countries on left-wing political violence as it becomes a Trump focus in electionsSecretary of State Marco Rubio has convened leaders from over 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration’s latest effort to quell what it calls “left-wing” political terrorism.
Trump administration races the clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court
Read full article: Trump administration races the clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme CourtThe U.S. Treasury last year swelled with revenue from President Donald Trump’s double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country on earth.
The Latest: Trump delivers primetime address to the nation
Read full article: The Latest: Trump delivers primetime address to the nationPresident Donald Trump addressed the nation on topics that included elections and voting machines, revisiting long-debunked conspiracy theories about his 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden.
After 6 years, Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White House
Read full article: After 6 years, Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White HousePresident Donald Trump is making a primetime address to the nation that's expected to include discussion of election issues.
Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently
Read full article: Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequentlyAmericans are waiting longer for disaster aid under President Donald Trump, with delays often lasting weeks or months.
Fatal ICE encounters, reversal over vehicle stops are first major test for DHS Secretary Mullin
Read full article: Fatal ICE encounters, reversal over vehicle stops are first major test for DHS Secretary MullinMarkwayne Mullin is facing his first major test as Homeland Security secretary after three people were killed in encounters with ICE officers in less than a week.
Michigan governor candidates offer competing plans to improve economic growth in the state
Read full article: Michigan governor candidates offer competing plans to improve economic growth in the stateMichigan has reversed decades of population decline, but the state’s next governor will still face a major challenge: convincing more young people to build their futures here.
Top officials in Arizona's Maricopa County agree on how to oversee elections, ending a legal battle
Read full article: Top officials in Arizona's Maricopa County agree on how to oversee elections, ending a legal battleElection officials in Arizona's most populous county now agree on how to jointly oversee the vote.
George Santos' next gig? Reality TV show contestant
Read full article: George Santos' next gig? Reality TV show contestantGeorge Santos has worn many hats: Serial swindler, congressman, expelled congressman, federal prison inmate, clemency recipient, podcast host, online betting influencer under investigation by the federal government.
Where do Michigan Democratic voters stand in the gubernatorial race? Here are the poll results
Read full article: Where do Michigan Democratic voters stand in the gubernatorial race? Here are the poll resultsMichigan Democratic voters were asked in a recent poll which Democratic candidate in the gubernatorial race they would vote for in the 2026 primary election.
Federal government replaces slavery exhibition at Washington's home in Philadelphia
Read full article: Federal government replaces slavery exhibition at Washington's home in PhiladelphiaThe Trump administration has replaced an exhibit on slavery at the site of President George Washington’s home in Philadelphia with a version that historians say whitewashes the nation’s history.
Poll reveals potential candidates Michigan Democratic voters would support in presidential election
Read full article: Poll reveals potential candidates Michigan Democratic voters would support in presidential electionMichigan Democratic voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about possible candidates in the upcoming presidential election.
The Latest: Todd Blanche faces US Senate for DOJ confirmation hearing
Read full article: The Latest: Todd Blanche faces US Senate for DOJ confirmation hearingActing Attorney General Todd Blanche is confronting questions about his brief but turbulent tenure atop the Justice Department during a Senate confirmation hearing that will test President Donald Trump’s grip on Republican lawmakers whose support the nominee will need for the job.
The Latest: Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite new policy to halt them
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite new policy to halt themPresident Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after two deadly shootings within a week, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them.
Donald Trump endorses 'Pillow Man' Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor
Read full article: Donald Trump endorses 'Pillow Man' Mike Lindell for Minnesota governorPresident Donald Trump has endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, praising him as “one of America’s greatest and most hard working Patriots.”.
Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gathering
Read full article: Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gatheringPresident Donald Trump has addressed a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College, but he focused more on political themes than battlefield issues.
Michigan Democratic voters want to see change in the American health care system, poll finds
Read full article: Michigan Democratic voters want to see change in the American health care system, poll findsMichigan Democratic voters were asked in a recent poll about the 2026 U.S. Senate primary and their views on various topics.
Poll: What sways Michigan Democrats to vote for a candidate in U.S. Senate primary
Read full article: Poll: What sways Michigan Democrats to vote for a candidate in U.S. Senate primaryMichigan Democratic voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about the 2026 U.S. Senate primary election in the state and the current Democratic candidate’s views.
Michigan governor candidates offer sharply different plans to bring back affordability
Read full article: Michigan governor candidates offer sharply different plans to bring back affordabilityAs the race for Michigan governor intensifies, affordability has emerged as one of the defining issues for voters.
Trump will speak on elections in primetime address after pushing debunked conspiracies
Read full article: Trump will speak on elections in primetime address after pushing debunked conspiraciesPresident Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address this week that he says will include a focus on elections.
Poll: Where Michigan Democratic voters stand with U.S. Senate candidates Stevens, El-Sayed
Read full article: Poll: Where Michigan Democratic voters stand with U.S. Senate candidates Stevens, El-SayedMichigan Democratic voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about the 2026 U.S. Senate primary election in the state.
Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
Read full article: Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custodyMexico has formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general investigate cases of migrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or during raids.
Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts, Wisconsin board says
Read full article: Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts, Wisconsin board saysThe bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission has found probable cause that billionaire Elon Musk broke state law when he promised to hand out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election.
Bipartisan group of senators introduces legislation to avert looming Social Security shortfall
Read full article: Bipartisan group of senators introduces legislation to avert looming Social Security shortfallLawmakers in the Senate have unveiled a bipartisan proposal to address Social Security's looming insolvency.
Wyden alleges RFK Jr. broke the law in calls urging Libertarians to quit Iowa races
Read full article: Wyden alleges RFK Jr. broke the law in calls urging Libertarians to quit Iowa racesSenator Ron Wyden has accused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of breaking the law by urging third-party candidates to drop out of Iowa congressional races.
Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics
Read full article: Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's criticsMahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups for allegedly conspiring to suppress criticism of Israel.
The Latest: Justices testify about Supreme Court security in rare appearance before Congress
Read full article: The Latest: Justices testify about Supreme Court security in rare appearance before CongressU.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are making a rare appearance before Congress.
Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'unprecedented' threat to press freedom
Read full article: Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'unprecedented' threat to press freedomMedia advocates have reacted with alarm to subpoenas issued to five New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the new Air Force One.
Michigan governor candidates offer competing plans to improve education outcomes
Read full article: Michigan governor candidates offer competing plans to improve education outcomesMichigan is preparing to spend a record $22.9 billion on K-12 education during the next school year, marking the largest school aid budget in state history.
Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease
Read full article: Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices easeU.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also slowed more than expected.
Full interviews: Hear from 5 candidates running for Michigan governor
Read full article: Full interviews: Hear from 5 candidates running for Michigan governorCandidates in the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial race, Democrat and Republican, had a chance to talk to Local 4 on their priorities and visions if elected as governor.
US Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed responds to Peters’ endorsement for Haley Stevens
Read full article: US Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed responds to Peters’ endorsement for Haley Stevens‘Nothing says change like the last two senators trying to pick the next one,’ a spokesperson for El-Sayed’s campaign said Monday.
Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency
Read full article: Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergencyThe aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill.
The Latest: Trump says US will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says US will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passagePresident Donald Trump said Iranian ships will no longer be able to travel through the Strait of Hormuz and America would charge a 20% toll on other countries’ eligible cargo, escalating tensions after weekend of attacks by both nations to assert control of the critical waterway.
The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states
Read full article: The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern statesAugust primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota will be another gauge of Democratic voters’ frustration with the establishment.
Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
Read full article: Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate termSouth Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham as her late brother Lindsey Graham’s temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate.
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.
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
Read full article: McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health conditionSen. Mitch McConnell has for the first time revealed what led to his hospitalization.
Lindsey Graham's journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power
Read full article: Lindsey Graham's journey from a pool hall to the heights of political powerLindsey Graham was the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners and he rose to become a prominent senator and fixture on the global stage.
To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful
Read full article: To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopefulMany longtime residents of the small Alaska fishing community of Petersburg say they opposed efforts by the state to keep a local man named Dan Sullivan from running in this year's U.S. Senate race, even if they're not voting for him.
Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee
Read full article: Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nomineeGraham Platner has submitted his paperwork to formally withdraw from Maine’s U.S. Senate race, officially ending an upstart yet troubled campaign whose dissolution threatens Democrats’ pursuit of chamber control.
DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had none
Read full article: DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had noneHomeland Security has not fulfilled its promise to equip all officers with body cameras, despite receiving significant funding.
Detroit-Canada bridge to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources say
Read full article: Detroit-Canada bridge to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources sayA completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after a dispute delayed its debut.
Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of Trump's troubled revamp
Read full article: Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of Trump's troubled revampCrews are draining the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool again as President Donald Trump's problem-plagued effort to renovate the site pushes past his initial July 4 deadline.
The Latest: US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks, officials say
Read full article: The Latest: US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks, officials saySenior U.S. officials are demanding that Iran’s leadership publicly state that ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has been fully restored.
Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
Read full article: Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting processPresident Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission charged with assisting state and local elections officials.
Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds that many Jewish Americans feel unsafe in the United States, with a majority saying they feel less safe than they did before Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence
Read full article: As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independenceA group of retired federal and state judges has been barnstorming through Ohio and Pennsylvania on the nation's 250th anniversary to defend judicial independence and bolster the rule of law.
The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf
Read full article: The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian GulfPresident Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken about Turkey as well as U.S. moves in the Persian Gulf.
A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
Read full article: A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground stateDemocratic socialists have recently won elections in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver.
Most American Jews don't feel supported by either party or President Trump, new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Most American Jews don't feel supported by either party or President Trump, new AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds that most Jewish adults in the U.S. don’t feel well represented by political leaders at a troubling moment for many in their community.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in video
Read full article: Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in videoA video played in a Utah court reveals that the defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing told his roommate “he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University.
Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that's enough
Read full article: Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that's enoughU.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is closing Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary by arguing she is the party’s strongest candidate to beat Republicans.
Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Read full article: Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claimDemocrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after a woman who dated him said he drunkenly forced her to have sex despite her telling him to stop.
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 GOP’s fight to hold the U.S. Senate majority are breathing a sigh of relief.