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'Beautiful' or 'Ugly,' Trump's big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midterms
Read full article: 'Beautiful' or 'Ugly,' Trump's big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midtermsDebate over President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget-and-policy package is over on Capitol Hill.
A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man
Read full article: A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed manOne year after Donald Trump's near-assassination at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man.
A surprise IRS move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders and legal experts divided
Read full article: A surprise IRS move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders and legal experts dividedA surprise move by the IRS that would allow pastors to back political candidates from the pulpit without losing their organization’s tax-exempt status is drawing praise from conservatives and even some progressive religious groups but concern from other leaders of faith, along with tax and legal experts.
US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza
Read full article: US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in GazaThe Trump administration has announced it is issuing sanctions against an independent investigator tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories.
Former Wisconsin clerk who failed to count ballots broke laws, the state's elections commission says
Read full article: Former Wisconsin clerk who failed to count ballots broke laws, the state's elections commission saysAn investigation by Wisconsin's elections commission has concluded that unlawful actions by Madison's former city clerk led to nearly 200 absentee ballots going uncounted in the 2024 presidential election.
Appeals court overturns right-wing influencer’s conviction for spreading 2016 election falsehoods
Read full article: Appeals court overturns right-wing influencer’s conviction for spreading 2016 election falsehoodsA federal appeals court has overturned a self-styled right-wing propagandist’s conviction for spreading falsehoods on social media in an effort to suppress Democratic turnout in the 2016 presidential election.
How the Know-Nothings, Free Soilers and other third parties shaped US politics
Read full article: How the Know-Nothings, Free Soilers and other third parties shaped US politicsElon Musk’s plan to create a new political party puts him in the company of a long line of business and political titans looking to upend the two-party system that has dominated U.S. politics since almost the beginning.
Independent Dan Osborn launches new US Senate bid to challenge Nebraska Republican Pete Ricketts
Read full article: Independent Dan Osborn launches new US Senate bid to challenge Nebraska Republican Pete RickettsFormer labor union leader and independent candidate Dan Osborn has announced his bid for a Nebraska U.S. Senate seat, challenging Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts.
Gavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating role
Read full article: Gavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating roleCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a two-day tour in South Carolina, urging rural voters to stand up to President Donald Trump and challenge Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
Deep-blue Arizona congressional district is up for grabs. Who will fill Raúl Grijalva's shoes?
Read full article: Deep-blue Arizona congressional district is up for grabs. Who will fill Raúl Grijalva's shoes?Five Democrats and three Republicans are running in a July 15 primary election in southern Arizona to succeed the late Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva.
Trump and GOP target ballots arriving after Election Day that delay counts and feed conspiracy fears
Read full article: Trump and GOP target ballots arriving after Election Day that delay counts and feed conspiracy fearsPresident Donald Trump and other Republicans have long criticized states that take weeks to count their ballots after Election Day.
New CIA report criticizes investigation into Russia's support for Trump in 2016
Read full article: New CIA report criticizes investigation into Russia's support for Trump in 2016A newly released report from the CIA challenges the work intelligence agencies did to investigate Russia's support for Donald Trump ahead of the 2016 election.
15 suspects, including former Texas House candidate, charged in state-led vote harvesting investigation, DA says
Read full article: 15 suspects, including former Texas House candidate, charged in state-led vote harvesting investigation, DA saysA former candidate for San Antonio mayor and former Bexar County Democratic Chair, a former candidate for the Texas House and former Pearsall council members are among the seven suspects who turned themselves in to the Frio County jail on Wednesday in connection with a massive state-led election investigation, KSAT Investigates confirmed.
Japan's minority government faces a tough test in the upper house election
Read full article: Japan's minority government faces a tough test in the upper house electionJapan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a tough test in an upper house election this month as his minority government struggles after its major defeat in last year’s snap election.
Lindsey Graham gets GOP primary challenge from André Bauer, South Carolina's former lieutenant gov
Read full article: Lindsey Graham gets GOP primary challenge from André Bauer, South Carolina's former lieutenant govFormer South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer has announced a GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Kentucky Senate hopeful says Mitch McConnell doesn't deserve lifetime achievement award
Read full article: Kentucky Senate hopeful says Mitch McConnell doesn't deserve lifetime achievement awardRepublican businessman Nate Morris says Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell is undeserving of a lifetime achievement award from their home state political party.
Starmer’s attempt at welfare reform roils his party, capping a troubled first year in office
Read full article: Starmer’s attempt at welfare reform roils his party, capping a troubled first year in officeBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks a year in office this week, facing challenges from within his party and the public.
Voters favored casting early and mail ballots in last year's presidential election, report shows
Read full article: Voters favored casting early and mail ballots in last year's presidential election, report showsCasting mailed ballots remained popular among voters in last year’s presidential election, even as President Donald Trump has tried to undercut the process through a wide-ranging executive order.
A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation
Read full article: A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculationNorth Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis' announcement over the weekend that he won't seek reelection is heating up the campaign on both sides of the aisle.
US Rep. Dusty Johnson announces he's entering race to become South Dakota governor
Read full article: US Rep. Dusty Johnson announces he's entering race to become South Dakota governorSouth Dakota’s lone member of the U.S. House, Dusty Johnson, has announced that he is entering the race to become South Dakota governor in the 2026 election.
Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon cites political dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelection
Read full article: Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon cites political dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelectionRepublican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska has announced he will not seek reelection next year.
Supreme Court takes up a Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections
Read full article: Supreme Court takes up a Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal electionsThe Supreme Court will take up a Republican-led drive to wipe away limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.
Chilean communist scores surprise win in primary vote as battle with far-right looms
Read full article: Chilean communist scores surprise win in primary vote as battle with far-right loomsChilean Communist Jeannette Jara, the country’s former labor minister, has won the primary election for left-wing parties with surprising ease, beating out a more moderate rival to clinch over 60% of the vote.
James Walkinshaw wins Democratic contest to likely replace US Rep. Connolly in northern Virginia
Read full article: James Walkinshaw wins Democratic contest to likely replace US Rep. Connolly in northern VirginiaDemocrats and Republicans in northern Virginia have chosen candidates who will vie to replace the late U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly.
How Democrats in America’s most Jewish city embraced a critic of Israel for New York mayor
Read full article: How Democrats in America’s most Jewish city embraced a critic of Israel for New York mayorZohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel, is the expected Democratic nominee for mayor in America’s most Jewish city and that's raising alarms among some in the New York's Jewish community.
Democrats are trying to figure out what to do about John Fetterman. One of them is stepping up
Read full article: Democrats are trying to figure out what to do about John Fetterman. One of them is stepping upDemocratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania isn’t even up for reelection until 2028, but already a one-time primary foe, Conor Lamb, is crisscrossing Pennsylvania looking and sounding like he’s preparing to challenge Fetterman again.
Kentucky Senate hopeful Nate Morris pledges his loyalty to President Trump
Read full article: Kentucky Senate hopeful Nate Morris pledges his loyalty to President TrumpRepublican businessman Nate Morris has entered Kentucky’s competitive campaign to succeed longtime Senate power broker Mitch McConnell.
Trump's latest rejection of intelligence assessments reflects a long distrust of spy agencies
Read full article: Trump's latest rejection of intelligence assessments reflects a long distrust of spy agenciesA leaked intelligence memo contradicting President Donald Trump's assessment of U.S. strikes on Iran is the latest conflict with a part of the federal government he views with deep suspicion.
Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji is an animator, illustrator and ceramicist. And they met on Hinge
Read full article: Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji is an animator, illustrator and ceramicist. And they met on HingePeople across the country are still learning about Zohran Mamdani, who stunned the political world and is poised to become the Democratic nominee for NYC mayor after sweeping past Andrew Cuomo.
Democrats fret about national fallout after Mamdani stuns in New York City
Read full article: Democrats fret about national fallout after Mamdani stuns in New York CityThe stunning success of Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, in the race for New York City mayor has exposed the fiery divisions plaguing the Democratic Party as it struggles to repair its brand.
Zohran Mamdani claimed victory over Cuomo. His next obstacle: Eric Adams, the Republicans and more
Read full article: Zohran Mamdani claimed victory over Cuomo. His next obstacle: Eric Adams, the Republicans and moreZohran Mamdani has claimed victory over a wounded, but still perhaps formidable Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary.
Ex-Ohio Supreme Court Justice Bill O'Neill joins race for district held by GOP US Rep. David Joyce
Read full article: Ex-Ohio Supreme Court Justice Bill O'Neill joins race for district held by GOP US Rep. David JoyceFormer Ohio Supreme Court Justice Bill O’Neill has announced plans to run for the northeast Ohio congressional seat held by Republican U.S. Rep. David Joyce.
Who is Zohran Mamdani? State lawmaker seeks to become NYC's first Muslim and Indian American mayor
Read full article: Who is Zohran Mamdani? State lawmaker seeks to become NYC's first Muslim and Indian American mayorZohran Mamdani had been a state lawmaker unknown even to most New Yorkers before announcing his run for mayor.
Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC's Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes
Read full article: Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC's Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedesZohran Mamdani has declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset.
Alan Wilson, South Carolina's four-term Republican attorney general, enters 2026 governor's race
Read full article: Alan Wilson, South Carolina's four-term Republican attorney general, enters 2026 governor's raceAlan Wilson, the four-term Republican attorney general of South Carolina, kicked off his bid for the state’s first open gubernatorial race in 16 years.
Trump and his political operation target their first GOP incumbent: Kentucky's Thomas Massie
Read full article: Trump and his political operation target their first GOP incumbent: Kentucky's Thomas MassiePresident Donald Trump and his political operation are working to unseat their first Republican incumbent: Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, who has drawn Trump’s wrath by saying the president lacked the authority to attack Iran’s nuclear sites without congressional approval.
Trump calls for special prosecutor to investigate 2020 election, reviving longstanding grievance
Read full article: Trump calls for special prosecutor to investigate 2020 election, reviving longstanding grievancePresident Donald Trump is calling for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the 2020 election won by Democrat Joe Biden, repeating his baseless claim the contest was marred by widespread fraud.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York's primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York's primariesVoters across New York state Tuesday will pick nominees in municipal primaries that include high-profile comeback bids in New York City by a former governor and a former congressman who both left office mired in scandal.
Orbán's anti-Ukraine campaign targets political rival as Hungary's elections loom
Read full article: Orbán's anti-Ukraine campaign targets political rival as Hungary's elections loomHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has launched a sweeping anti-Ukraine campaign he hopes will sway voters ahead of elections next year, and discredit his chief political rival.
Party like it's 2018: Democrats look to 1st Trump midterms for 2025 races and 2026 momentum
Read full article: Party like it's 2018: Democrats look to 1st Trump midterms for 2025 races and 2026 momentumDemocrats have spent the early months of Donald Trump's second presidency trying to find the right messages and messengers to counter an aggressive administration.
Former US ambassador to Ukraine who resigned in protest launches run for Congress in Michigan
Read full article: Former US ambassador to Ukraine who resigned in protest launches run for Congress in MichiganBridget Brink, who stepped down as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine this year in protest of what she said was President Donald Trump’s unfair treatment of the the war-torn country, says she’s running for Congress in one of Michigan’s most competitive districts as a Democrat.
Conservative Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez announces bid to run for US Sen. Bill Cassidy’s seat
Read full article: Conservative Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez announces bid to run for US Sen. Bill Cassidy’s seatLouisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez, a conservative Republican, has officially launched his bid to run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
Alan Wilson, South Carolina's longtime GOP attorney general, set to enter 2026 governor's race
Read full article: Alan Wilson, South Carolina's longtime GOP attorney general, set to enter 2026 governor's raceAlan Wilson, the four-term Republican attorney general of South Carolina, is set to enter the state’s open gubernatorial race in 2026.
Justice Department's early moves on voting and elections signal a shift from its traditional role
Read full article: Justice Department's early moves on voting and elections signal a shift from its traditional roleThe Trump administration's Justice Department has begun targeting Democratic and presidential swing states with demands for election data or changes to voter registration procedures.
Guinea's military junta sets up election body for upcoming votes
Read full article: Guinea's military junta sets up election body for upcoming votesGuinea’s military junta has created a new institution that will be responsible for managing elections, including a constitutional referendum in September and the general and presidential elections set for December.
New Hampshire jury acquits consultant behind AI robocalls mimicking Biden on all charges
Read full article: New Hampshire jury acquits consultant behind AI robocalls mimicking Biden on all chargesA political consultant who sent robocalls that used artificial intelligence to mimic former President Joe Biden has been acquitted of 22 criminal charges in New Hampshire.
Judge blocks Trump’s election executive order, siding with Democrats who called it overreach
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump’s election executive order, siding with Democrats who called it overreachThe attorneys general for California and New York are praising a federal judge's decision to block President Donald Trump’s executive order on elections.
Trump, pizza and helicopters: A guide to the New Jersey governor's race
Read full article: Trump, pizza and helicopters: A guide to the New Jersey governor's raceGetting to know the candidates in New Jersey’s race for governor may offer insights about the national mood on President Donald Trump’s agenda, as well as how voters are reacting to Democrats’ messaging.
Wisconsin lawsuit seeks to ban Elon Musk from offering $1 million checks to voters
Read full article: Wisconsin lawsuit seeks to ban Elon Musk from offering $1 million checks to votersA government watchdog group in Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit billionaire Elon Musk from ever again offering cash payments to voters in the battleground state like he did in this spring’s hotly contested Supreme Court race.
Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm
Read full article: Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasmNew Jersey primary voters chose their nominees — and President Donald Trump notched a win in his endorsement belt — in one of two high-stakes governor's races being held this year.
In his own words: Trump said during 2024 campaign he would use military for immigration enforcement
Read full article: In his own words: Trump said during 2024 campaign he would use military for immigration enforcementPresident Donald Trump in recent days has sent thousands of National Guard troops and 700 active duty Marines to quell Los Angeles-area protests over immigration enforcement actions, despite the objections of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and local leaders.
Judge disqualifies Democrat Daniel Blackman from Georgia Public Service Commission primary
Read full article: Judge disqualifies Democrat Daniel Blackman from Georgia Public Service Commission primaryVotes won’t count for Democrat Daniel Blackman in the June 17 primary election for Georgia Public Service Commission.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli to face off in race for New Jersey governor
Read full article: Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli to face off in race for New Jersey governorU.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s race for governor.
Election conspiracy theorist sticks by false 2020 claims in defamation trial
Read full article: Election conspiracy theorist sticks by false 2020 claims in defamation trialOne of the nation’s most prominent election conspiracy theorists, MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, is sticking by his false claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his maximalist immigration campaign in face of LA protests
Read full article: President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his maximalist immigration campaign in face of LA protestsPresident Donald Trump is moving swiftly to act on his immigration promises with little internal restraint, determined to test the bounds of his executive authority in order to fulfill the promises of his reelection campaign.
Who is Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay who was shot during a campaign rally in Bogota?
Read full article: Who is Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay who was shot during a campaign rally in Bogota?The conservative Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay has been shot and seriously injured at a campaign rally in the capital, Bogota.
Colombian senator and would-be presidential candidate is shot and wounded at Bogota rally
Read full article: Colombian senator and would-be presidential candidate is shot and wounded at Bogota rallyColombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a possible candidate in the country’s presidential election next year, was shot and wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota on Saturday.
All runoff election results for San Antonio mayor, city council on June 7, 2025
Read full article: All runoff election results for San Antonio mayor, city council on June 7, 2025In the June 7 runoff election, several candidates are competing to secure open seats on the San Antonio City Council, as well as the mayoral position.
DISTRICT 8 RESULTS: Ivalis Meza Gonzalez wins City Council seat in June 7 runoff election
Read full article: DISTRICT 8 RESULTS: Ivalis Meza Gonzalez wins City Council seat in June 7 runoff electionIvalis Meza Gonzalez has defeated opponent Paula McGee in the runoff race for San Antonio City Council District 8.
DISTRICT 6 RESULTS: Ric Galvan wins by 25 votes over Kelly Ann Gonzalez in runoff election
Read full article: DISTRICT 6 RESULTS: Ric Galvan wins by 25 votes over Kelly Ann Gonzalez in runoff electionRic Galvan has claimed victory over Kelly Ann Gonzalez in the runoff race for San Antonio City Council District 6 by 25 votes.
DISTRICT 1 RESULTS: Incumbent Sukh Kaur re-elected, defeats Patty Gibbons in June 7 runoff
Read full article: DISTRICT 1 RESULTS: Incumbent Sukh Kaur re-elected, defeats Patty Gibbons in June 7 runoffSukh Kaur has defeated opponent Patty Gibbons in the runoff race for San Antonio City Council District 1.
Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley eyes GOP Senate run against Jon Ossoff in Georgia
Read full article: Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley eyes GOP Senate run against Jon Ossoff in GeorgiaFormer University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley says he is considering running for U.S. Senate in 2026 as a Republican against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff.
Federal vs. state power at issue in a hearing over Trump's election overhaul executive order
Read full article: Federal vs. state power at issue in a hearing over Trump's election overhaul executive orderDemocratic state attorneys general are seeking to block President Donald Trump’s proposal for an overhaul of U.S. elections in a case that tests a constitutional bedrock — the separation of powers.
Texas bill creating more weekend early voting could boost turnout, but delay election results
Read full article: Texas bill creating more weekend early voting could boost turnout, but delay election resultsA bill headed for Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk may not go into effect until 2027. Election administrators say the changes could create staffing challenges.
KSAT’s election night livestream with results, reaction, analysis for San Antonio’s Mayoral Runoff Election
Read full article: KSAT’s election night livestream with results, reaction, analysis for San Antonio’s Mayoral Runoff ElectionKSAT anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur convene the ‘Power Panel’ to cover runoff election night live
David Jolly, a Trump critic and former GOP congressman, to run for Florida governor as a Democrat
Read full article: David Jolly, a Trump critic and former GOP congressman, to run for Florida governor as a DemocratA former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the president’s adopted home state of Florida and is running as a Democrat.
South Korean lawmakers approve special investigations into martial law and Yoon's wife
Read full article: South Korean lawmakers approve special investigations into martial law and Yoon's wifeSouth Korea’s liberal-led legislature has voted overwhelmingly to launch special investigations into former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived imposition of martial law in December and criminal allegations against his wife.
Election of Mexico's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice in 170 years raises hope and skepticism
Read full article: Election of Mexico's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice in 170 years raises hope and skepticismHugo Aguilar campaigned for Mexico’s Supreme Court with the simple message that he would finally give Indigenous Mexicans a voice at one of the highest levels of government.
Consultant behind AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden goes on trial in New Hampshire
Read full article: Consultant behind AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden goes on trial in New HampshireA criminal trial is underway for a political consultant who sent voters artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking former President Joe Biden last year.
How early voting turnout in the June 7 runoff compares to San Antonio’s previous mayoral elections
Read full article: How early voting turnout in the June 7 runoff compares to San Antonio’s previous mayoral electionsTurnout ahead of the June 6 mayoral runoff election has already exceeded previous early voting totals in San Antonio.
How early voting turnout in the June 7 runoff compares to San Antonio’s previous mayoral elections
Read full article: How early voting turnout in the June 7 runoff compares to San Antonio’s previous mayoral electionsTurnout ahead of the June 7 mayoral runoff election has already exceeded previous early voting totals in San Antonio.
Bipartisan deals on voting and election changes are rare. It just happened in one swing state
Read full article: Bipartisan deals on voting and election changes are rare. It just happened in one swing stateIn a bipartisan move, Nevada's Democratic-controlled Legislature has passed a last-minute bill supported by the Republican governor that will require photo ID to vote in person.
Judge tosses Democratic committees' lawsuit over the Federal Election Commission's independence
Read full article: Judge tosses Democratic committees' lawsuit over the Federal Election Commission's independenceA federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block President Donald Trump's administration from implementing an executive order Democratic Party officials claim could undermine the independence of the Federal Election Commission.
Trump promised to welcome more foreign students. Now, they feel targeted on all fronts
Read full article: Trump promised to welcome more foreign students. Now, they feel targeted on all frontsStudents from around the world say being an international student in American today comes with feelings of fear, anxiety and insecurity that have made them more cautious in their daily lives.
The Dutch government has collapsed. What happens next?
Read full article: The Dutch government has collapsed. What happens next?Dutch opposition parties are calling for fresh elections as soon as possible, a day after anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders sparked the collapse of the country’s four-party coalition government.
New South Korean President Lee faces crucial challenges at home and abroad
Read full article: New South Korean President Lee faces crucial challenges at home and abroadNew South Korean President Lee Jae-myung described his victory as the start of the country’s return to normalcy, after winning a tense election that capped off months of political turmoil.