Republicans in fight to hold on to majority look to ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularity
Republicans plan to center the US president at the two-day event, while slamming Democrats as socialistsRepublicans will gather in Texas on Wednesday ...
Republicans kick off a 'Trumpapalooza' of a midterm convention Wednesday in Texas
Republicans have never held a midterm convention before. But there's also never been a president like Donald Trump. Billed as a "Trumpapalooza," the u...
GOP to host unusual midterm convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect
Republicans are aiming to get voters to turn out for the midterms with an unconventional convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. wen...
The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here's what to watch
The week of Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season. President Trump's unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm means cont...
US military has no plans to send troops to midterm polling sites, Dan Caine says
Letter from chair of joint chiefs of staff addresses concerns over Trump officials using military to interfere with voteThe highest‑ranking US militar...
Two Dan Sullivans to appear on Alaska’s US Senate ballot in November’s midterm elections
The incumbent senator Dan S Sullivan has condemned ex-school teacher Dan J Sullivan, claiming he is running at the behest of Democrats to confuse sup...
Hakeem Jeffries meeting with Jared Kushner sparks backlash amongst Democrats ahead of midterm elections – US politics live
House Democratic leader meets with president’s son-in-law has ignited fury amongst own party Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kush...
Trump's noncitizen voter data remains a mystery. But the claims raise midterm fears
Trump officials say they found 250,000 noncitizens on voter rolls in just four states. Those states don't know where the numbers came from, and some w...
Democrats show divisions on Israel amid competitive midterm elections
Democratic socialists are on the ballot in high profile races coming up in Michigan and Wisconsin, putting mainstream Democrats in a tough position wh...
Why is Trump risking midterm disaster by resuming an already unpopular war with Iran?
Less than a month after hailing a ceasefire, Trump resumed strikes on Iran, a move experts warn could prolong the war and hurt Republicans ahead of mi...
Trump speech lays groundwork for him to tamper with midterm results, critics warn
Democrats and advocates sound alarm at Trump rehashing false claims about 2020 election in his primetime addressDemocrats and voting rights groups say...
How Democrats’ datacenter push in swing states is risking their midterm hopes
Polls suggest many Democratic voters oppose the projects as party leaders champion AI investmentSarah Brabbs used to be a fan of Michigan’s Democratic...
Israel’s war in Gaza dominates US midterm races as Democrats split
Tensions between progressive and moderate camps of Democratic party on display in key Senate race in Michigan The Israel-Gaza war created gaping divis...
Trump fires last members of election commission, inciting fears of midterm ‘chaos’
Bipartisan Election Assistance Commission maintains mail-voter registration form, among other dutiesDonald Trump has terminated the remaining members ...
President unveils plans for Dallas summit, in break with tradition of conventions only in presidential election yearsDonald Trump has announced that R...
US midterm primaries 2026 live: results and updates as elections in Georgia and Oklahoma test Trump’s power
Voters have also been casting ballots in Alabama and Washington DC, where for the first time in over 10 years, the city will elect a new mayor in Nove...
JD Vance says he will discuss 2028 presidential run after midterm elections
Vice-president says he tries not to make decisions until he ‘absolutely must’ but has ‘no doubt’ Trump will support himJD Vance said that he will disc...