U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:10:38 +0000 The action was limited, the officials said, with no immediate plans to escalate. The strikes come on the eve of the midterm elections.: Judge Declines to Halt D.H.S. Demands for States to Screen Ballots
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:42:30 +0000 Judge James E. Boasberg ruled that states had largely succeeded in rebuffing the Trump administration’s efforts to disqualify voters, and that Democratic plaintiffs hadn’t suffered direct impacts.: Democratic Divisions on Israel Come Thundering Back, in Preview of Fights to Come
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:56:37 +0000 A shattered alliance in Michigan between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and his former primary rival, Representative Haley Stevens, underscored broader tensions in the party.: Democrats Head Into Election Day Feeling Hopeful About the Midterms
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:54:58 +0000 Chuck Schumer thinks his party has expanded the map.: The Justice Department charges more people with voter fraud in California.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:12:23 +0000: Trump Delivers a Closing Midterm Message. Mostly About Landscaping.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:22:03 +0000 On the eve of the election, the president held forth in great detail on columns, drain pipes and granite at the newly refilled Reflecting Pool.: Grand Jury Rejects Trump Administration’s Effort to Charge Individual With Voter Fraud
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:50:03 +0000 The rejection demonstrates the department’s harried push to prove President Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of rampant voter fraud.: How Money Is Shaping the Midterms
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:37:02 +0000 The 2026 midterm election is the most expensive national midterm election in U.S. history, with more than $11 billion in ad spending. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher breaks down where all that money is going.: What Voters Should Know About Election Security for the 2026 Midterms
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:17:41 +0000 Despite worries about federal intervention, local and state officials say they are well prepared to run a secure election.: What to Know About the 2026 Midterm Elections and the Fight for Congress
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:15:02 +0000 Strategists in both parties say it is likely that Democrats will wrest back control of the House, but the battle for the Senate is more complicated.: Trump’s Election Fraud Reward Raises Fears of Vigilantism, Local Officials Say
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:59:40 +0000 Election officials across the country have conducted hundreds of exercises to prepare for possible threats or disruptions at polling sites.: In Run-Up to Midterms, Legacy of 2020 Looms Large Over Justice Dept.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:36:43 +0000 The refusal of top department officials to acknowledge Donald J. Trump’s loss that year is the engine driving an intensifying effort to intercede in state administration of elections.: Georgia Democrats fear state races could be close enough to set off disruptive hand counts.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:09:16 +0000: Former Chicago FBI Chief Sues DOJ, Says He Was Wrongly Blamed for Botched Broadview Six Case
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:49:31 +0000 Douglas DePodesta says he was forced out of his job after U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros’s prosecutions of protesters known as the Broadview Six fell apart.: Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Demanding Harvard Admissions Data
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:23:28 +0000 Trump administration officials had sought admissions data, including student application essays, from Harvard to see if the school was complying with a court decision banning affirmative action.: CISA Retreats From Election Security Ahead of Midterms
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:13:15 +0000 Protecting the vote was once considered among the top priorities of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Now it barely mentions the issue.: Mystery Group Spends Millions to Boost Third-Party Candidates at Republicans’ Expense
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:49:40 +0000 A super PAC called Our Heritage Matters, which was registered less than a month ago, has spent $6.5 million in the last days of campaigning to promote obscure candidates over Republicans it portrays as liberals.: Will Trump’s Comments About Jon Husted’s Physique Help Him Win the Ohio Senate Race?
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:27:03 +0000 The president has repeatedly complimented Senator Jon Husted’s body. For better or worse, it has caught the attention of voters and raised Mr. Husted’s profile in a key midterm race.: Democrats Gain Momentum in Florida Governor’s Race, Worrying DeSantis and Republicans
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:50:31 +0000 Some Florida Republicans, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, have started to sound alarms about sluggish turnout among their voters.: Trump Floats Pre-Emptive Pardons for Allies if Democrats Take Congress in Midterms
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:35:07 +0000 “We just have to protect those people,” President Trump said in an interview, when asked about potential investigations of allies and administration officials if Democrats won control of Congress.: What Are Voters’ Top Concerns? Midterm Election Polls Point to the Economy.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:30:05 +0000 Our polls suggest the economy is biggest motivator of voters’ choices in these midterm elections and that Democrats are more trusted to fix things.: Who Is Jason Turkish, Haley Stevens’s Fiancé?
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:06:50 +0000 Mr. Turkish, 39, is a longtime Democratic donor and disability rights lawyer. He endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate on Wednesday.: Jury Selection Begins in First Death-Penalty Case at Guantánamo Bay
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:22:32 +0000 A Saudi man is charged with the bombing of the U.S.S. Cole, which killed 17 American sailors in 2000.: Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration Request to Intervene in California Ballot Case
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:14:14 +0000 The court’s ruling came just hours after administration lawyers asked the justices to immediately order California to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots.: Trump Returns to Reflecting Pool, Now Refilled After Botched Renovation
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:31:11 +0000 The president will make his closing arguments before the midterm elections at a landmark that came to symbolize his administration’s dysfunction.: Trump Is Playing Up Voter Fraud Prosecutions. Meet Some of the Accused.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:54:30 +0000 The Trump administration’s campaign to identify and charge immigrants in connection with voting violations has led to fears of being jailed, or deported.: Early Voting Turnout Offers Promising Signs for Democrats
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:57:32 +0000 Early voting figures tell an incomplete story, but strong turnout among key demographics stood out in critical Senate battlegrounds.: Judge Throws Out Charges Against Former F.B.I. Officials
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:34:12 +0000 The magistrate judge, Zia M. Faruqui, said the case was a rushed, political prosecution ordered by the White House intended to affect the midterm elections.: Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Backlash Poses Challenge for Republicans in the Midterms
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:29:53 +0000 President Trump promised to end the chaos at the southern border. But deadly ICE shootings and high-profile raids have shaken many voters.: 20-Year-Old Nathalia Filgueiras Was a Pilot on Learjet That Crashed in Florida
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:22:04 +0000 Nine people died, including two young children and a 20-year-old co-pilot, Nathalia Filgueiras, who received her pilot’s license three years ago, when she was still a teenager.: Why Do Pilots Say ‘Mayday’? The Story Behind the Distress Call
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:01:19 +0000 A pilot’s frantic call came moments before a deadly crash in Florida on Sunday. Here’s how the century-old signal became the international standard.: Here’s the latest.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:43:03 +0000: Can a Progressive Win a Swing State?
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:04:45 +0000 Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive Democrat looking to win a Senate race in Michigan. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why a victory for El-Sayed could have broader implications for 2028.: Elon Musk Spends $474 Million on the 2026 Midterm Elections
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:04:42 +0000 Never before has a single ultrawealthy person who was not running for office spent this much during a single election cycle.: Vance Leans Into Personal Attacks on the Campaign Trail
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:07:26 +0000 Vice President JD Vance’s sharp-edged rhetoric shows his instincts as a politician as attention is about to shift to the 2028 presidential race.: Lindsay Clancy Hearing Focuses on Holdout Juror Who Prompted Mistrial
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:38:41 +0000 Lawyers debated whether the lone juror who voted for Lindsay Clancy’s conviction had been honest during jury selection for her trial.: Senate Control After the Midterms: Party Switches, Ties and Wild Cards
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:42 +0000 The likelihood of a slim majority leaves room for several hard-to-predict scenarios that could affect the balance of power.: Midterm Elections: Who Is Winning the Race for Congress?
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:33 +0000 We’re one day away from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.: Parties End the Midterm Election With Their Closing Arguments
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:23:50 +0000 Republicans, worried about losing control of Congress, are sending dire warnings about the opposing party. Democrats are trying to keep their focus on affordability, corruption and President Trump.: Can Democrats Flip Texas?
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:17 +0000 The last time a Democrat won a statewide election in Texas, it was the 1990s. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why Democrats think this year could be different.: Can a Republican Win in a Democratic State?
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:15 +0000 Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, is running for re-election in Maine, a state that has voted against President Trump three times. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains how Republicans hope that she can distance herself enough from Mr. Trump to win.: How a Tax Cut Could Threaten a Florida Necessity: Mosquito Control
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:10 +0000 As Florida fights a dengue outbreak, a ballot proposal to cut property taxes has raised concerns about local governments’ ability to pay for sufficient mosquito control.: What a Blue Wave Could Look Like
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:53:25 +0000 Polls show some kind of “wave” seems likely for the Democrats in this midterm election. But will it translate into Democrats flipping the House and Senate? Nate Cohn, our chief political analyst, outlines four possible scenarios.: Ken Paxton Leans on Trump in Tight Texas Senate Race
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:02:51 +0000 Facing an energized Democratic opponent, the Texas attorney general is testing whether party loyalty can overcome voters’ reservations about him.: Trump Skirts Court Commands as Distrust Between Branches Spirals
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:47:09 +0000 Repeated compliance disputes and personal attacks on judges are straining relations between the executive branch and the judiciary.