Democratic Senators Move to Block U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:29:31 +0000
The move will force a vote on the agreement after the midterm elections, though it faces steep odds in the Republican-controlled Congress even amid bipartisan concern about the deal.
Trump Cancels Planned Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:26:46 +0000
The president said only immediate families of the victims of the mass shooting in 2009 would witness the execution of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan.
As Democrats Plow Into Red States, They Worry About Tight Races in Bluer Ones
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:06:21 +0000
Despite hopes for a blue wave, Democratic candidates in Minnesota, Maine and Michigan are facing local political headwinds and have struggled to open up clear daylight in the polls.
‘The Call’ explains why cattle farmers feel disillusioned before the midterms.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:34:20 +0000

In Kansas, they know Adam Hamilton as a pastor first and a politician second.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:48:31 +0000

These Legislatures Could See Big Changes in November
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:07:09 +0000
Statehouses make health-care policy, guide education, and may redraw congressional districts ahead of 2028. With the stakes high, more than 6,100 legislators will be elected Nov. 3.
Elon Musk and Other Donors Pile $94 Million Into House Republican Effort
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:52:05 +0000
The party’s top super PAC for House candidates said it had raised more this summer than ever before in a third quarter, but acknowledged the challenges Republicans are facing.
As Early Midterm Voting Looms, a Glitch Delays 600,000 Texas Voter Registrations
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:05:35 +0000
Voting rights groups sued the Texas Department of Public Safety and the secretary of state over delayed voter registrations that overwhelmed local election workers.
In Divided Portland, Ore., Anti-Police Posts Fuel a Fight Over the Future
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:03:29 +0000
When social media posts denouncing the police surfaced, they were supposed to harm a socialist’s re-election. But the democratic socialists of Portland, and other cities, are showing their strength.
Why Are Migrant Children in Court Without a Lawyer?
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:33:33 +0000
Many unaccompanied minors are facing deportation hearings without a lawyer because of the Trump administration’s dispute with an organization that helps provide legal representation to thousands of migrant children. Our national reporter Jazmine Ulloa explains.
As Texas Schools Add Police Officers to Campuses, Some Students Are Facing Serious Charges
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:46:09 +0000
More students ages 10 to 13 are ending up in the justice system after vaping, making threats and lashing out at school.
Migrant Children Without Lawyers Face Fast-Tracked Deportations Alone
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:01:29 +0000
For years, the government has helped secure lawyers for minors who arrive at the southern border. But a contract dispute has forced many children to face immigration judges alone.
Caskets on the River: The Story of an American Disaster
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:01:19 +0000
Covering a flood powerful enough to disrupt the dead.
A Megachurch Pastor is Running for Senate. Will Democrats Vote for Him?
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:53:37 +0000
As he seeks to unseat a Republican in Kansas, Mr. Hamilton speaks of his work leading the state’s largest church — and making it appealing to nonreligious people.
Trump Says Those Who Leak Military Plans Should Be Shot
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:59:06 +0000
At a rally in Arizona, the president dramatically escalated his attacks on news gathering and those willing to speak to the press.
3 Men Accused by Nancy Mace in House Speech Are Charged With Sex Crimes
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:37:20 +0000
The former fiancé of the South Carolina representative and two of his business associates were charged on Wednesday with sex crimes and voyeurism in connection with a 2018 incident.
Vance’s Talarico Attacks Show His Penchant for Personal Broadsides
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:09:00 +0000
At a rally in Texas, the vice president suggested the Democratic Senate nominee is gay, a comment criticized as homophobic.
Katie Zacharia Is Trump’s New Press Secretary. But Is She a Lawyer?
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:05:12 +0000
Katie Zacharia told The New York Times that the confusion over her legal credentials was the result of one big misunderstanding.
How Trump Voters Feel About High Grocery Prices Ahead of The Midterms
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:07:22 +0000
With the midterms nearing, some are venting frustration with the president while others are standing by him.
Appeals Court Blocks California Law Mandating I.D. for Federal Agents
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:43:23 +0000
The court said that California could not impose state requirements on federal law enforcement operations.
The Crisis Playbook for Universities in Trouble
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:09:05 +0000
Schools under scrutiny as Cornell is often follow a sort of public relations playbook, adding rules, hiring outside investigators and sometimes making leadership changes.
Inflation Data Shows Prices Are Up, Worrying Republicans Ahead of the Midterms
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:28:58 +0000
The newest inflation report gave Democrats a chance to tie pain at the pump to President Trump’s decisions.
The Trump Administration and the Shrinking Number of Women in Top Roles
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:05:46 +0000
In President Trump’s second term, those heading for the exits, voluntarily or involuntarily, are female officials.
Surprise Democratic Donor Blitzes Senate Races in Republican-Leaning States With Ads
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:56:22 +0000
Steve Pajcic, a lawyer and philanthropist in Florida, started a group that is airing ads in Kansas and South Carolina. Florida and Mississippi are next.
U.S. Continues to Provide Intelligence to Ukraine, Officials Say
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:11:19 +0000
Confusion about the U.S. stance has mounted in Kyiv amid restrictions on how the military version of Starlink is used.
Rhode Island Farmer Grows Record-Breaking Pumpkin
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:28:37 +0000
A farmer in Rhode Island raised a 3,156-pound pumpkin this year, setting a new measure for the greatest of all gourds.
Supreme Court Again Sides With Republicans in Political TV Ad Fight
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:17:57 +0000
The Trump administration had filed an emergency application asking the justices to intervene in a long-running dispute over political ad rates.
Fact-Checking Senate Debates in Georgia, Maine and Michigan
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:06:04 +0000
With control of Congress hanging in the balance, nominees have attacked their rivals’ records, stock portfolios and families, with varying degrees of accuracy.
Appeals Court Questions Trump’s National Guard Deployment in D.C.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:27:15 +0000
After thousands of troops deployed by the president have patrolled Washington for more than a year, a three-judge panel interrogated whether the deployment could continue indefinitely.
Sleeping ICE Agent Who Fought With Homeowner Is Charged With Assault
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:23:09 +0000
The off-duty agent was found sleeping on the front lawn of a home in Fresno, Calif., last week before the scuffle unfolded. The police said he “appeared intoxicated and agitated.”
Maryland Republican Andy Harris Blamed Democrats for High Gas Prices. Laughter Ensued.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:17:35 +0000
Representative Andy Harris, a Republican, said during a debate that environmental regulations had caused diesel prices to rise. Some in the audience groaned.
Midterm Election Ad Spending Topped $10 Billion, and It’s Still Rising
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:15:56 +0000
The campaign is set to be more expensive than the 2024 presidential election cycle, and has already exceeded the ad total booked by the N.F.L. last season.
U.S. Is Sending Hundreds of Troops to Latin America
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:49:04 +0000
The Pentagon is expanding its fight against drug traffickers, even as the plans recall a long and bloody history of U.S. intervention in the region.
Jon Ossoff Says He Won’t Run for President in 2028 in Georgia Senate Debate
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:57:50 +0000
“I’m running for re-election to the Senate,” the Democrat said during a debate on Tuesday. Barack Obama said the same thing 20 years ago.
Sexual Assault Report at Chicago Frat Upends Another Elite Campus
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:43:01 +0000
The University of Chicago said the suspect and victim were not students at the school. But the accusation drew scrutiny after revelations of a reported gang rape at Cornell University in New York.
Kamala Harris to Campaign for Democrats in Mississippi, New Hampshire and Wisconsin Ahead of Midterms
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:13:42 +0000
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will also rally for Democratic candidates in Georgia and Nevada.
Talarico has an edge in nearly every poll, but the Texas Senate race is tightening.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:47:12 +0000