Today: October 10, 2026
Today: October 10, 2026

Midterm elections

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US appeals court reinstates Ohio law requiring voters to prove citizenship

A US appeals court has for now reinstated an Ohio law requiring residents to present documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote at the state's motor

Election|Political

US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messaging

An ad running on Fox News and Newsmax showing images of President Donald Trump and calling for the defeat of communism was paid for by the U.S. government

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US eases screwworm ban on Mexican cattle, but beef prices unlikely to budge

The United States plans to reopen the biggest port for livestock inspections along the US-Mexican border on Thursday, expanding America's cattle supplies

Business|Economy

US farmers push for China commitments on imports as Trump and Xi talk trade

Soybeans, sorghum and other US farm goods are expected to be high on the agenda at this week's summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pushes to flip a Republican-friendly House seat in test of his political reach

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pushes to flip a Republican-friendly House seat in test of his political reach

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White House pushes for speedy review of voter rolls in hunt for noncitizen voters

The White House has pushed federal agencies to accelerate their review of at least 47 state voter rolls obtained by the Department of Homeland

Economy|Political

White House denies report US is considering a diesel export ban

A White House official on Wednesday denied a news report that said the US is preparing a 90-day ban of diesel exports in an attempt to control record prices for fuel

Election|Political

Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms

Republicans are growing increasingly grim about their election chances in November

Election

2 midterm elections that brought on new eras in US politics

Two 19th-century elections are a reminder that a sizable midterm shift, like the one expected in November, can signal long-lasting changes in American politics that set the country in a new direction.

Election

Former NJ Gov. Christie says he's considering another run for president

Former NJ Gov. Christie says he's considering another run for president

Business|Economy|Stock Markets

Speechifying

It was all about oil again over the past 24 hours, with prices swooning as the speechifying and backroom meetings at the United Nations' annual gathering unfolded.

Election|Political|US

Missouri’s embattled, Trump-backed congressional map returns to Supreme Court for a third time

Missouri’s embattled, Trump-backed congressional map returns to Supreme Court for a third time

Election|Political

Trump-backed Missouri congressional map returns to the Supreme Court for the third time

The fight over Missouri's congressional map has returned to the U.S. Supreme Court for the third time

Election|Political|US

Kamala Harris jumps into the midterms aiming to boost Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan

Kamala Harris jumps into the midterms aiming to boost Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan

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Zelenskiy says he discussed energy truce, efforts to end Russia war with Trump

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he discussed with US President Donald Trump efforts to end the 4-year-old war with Russia,

Political|US|World

Trump says he thinks US will make deal with Iran after election

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he thought the US would make a deal with Iran after mid-term elections are held on November 3.

Election

US appeals court backs Missouri’s Republican-drawn congressional map, sets up return to Supreme Court

A US appeals court ruled on Monday in favor of a Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri that aimed to help the party maintain its slim majority in

Arts|Opinion

Democrat who’s broken with his party before endorses Republican in battleground race

Democrat who’s broken with his party before endorses Republican in battleground race

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Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 32% - the lowest of his political career - as his fellow Republicans soured on his handling of the cost

Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

‘Got to be kidding me’: GOP officials pan Trump’s claims of shocking new election threats

‘Got to be kidding me’: GOP officials pan Trump’s claims of shocking new election threats

Election

Kamala Harris launches into the 2026 midterms as her 2028 decision looms

Kamala Harris is diving into the midterms, campaigning with Democrats like Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan

Economy|Political|US

Republicans target Las Vegas congressional district with help from Trump's 'no tax on tips' policy

In Nevada's most competitive congressional district, Democratic Rep. Susie Lee is fending off a challenge from Republican candidate Marty O'Donnell, who has focused his campaign on the popular “no tax on tips” policy

Arts|Interview|Opinion

Trump's favorite 2026 campaign target is Biden: nearly 900 mentions and counting

US President Donald Trump has invoked Joe Biden's name almost 900 times this year, a Reuters review shows, keeping his

Arts|Interview

Xi rolls into Trump summit with China's trade engine roaring

In the four months since the leaders of the two global superpowers last met, Xi Jinping has overseen a

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Denmark's leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump's announcement of a Greenland deal

Denmark’s foreign minister has expressed cautious optimism about an agreement with the United States over Greenland in the wake of Donald Trump's announcement of a deal to bolster American military presence on the island

Election|Political|US

Lingering feuds threaten Democrats' bid to reclaim US Congress

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Vulnerable Republicans are increasingly defying President Trump ahead of the midterms

Vulnerable Republicans are increasingly defying President Trump ahead of the midterms

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Russia sanctions bill gives Trump sweeping new tariff powers

The Russia sanctions bill signed into law by US President Donald Trump on Friday gives him new powers to impose tariffs that could last well beyond his

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Vance campaigns in red Iowa but barely mentions competitive Senate race

Vance campaigns in red Iowa but barely mentions competitive Senate race

Science

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year’s midterm elections is underway

Election|Political

Vance blasts Democrats as 'lunatics' in Iowa rally push for GOP candidates

Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration's policies and Iowa GOP candidates, calling Democrats the party of "lunatics."

Economy

Mexico's Sheinbaum says working towards a trade deal with Trump

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday her government is doing everything in its power to reach a trade deal with

Election|Political

One place you won’t find President Trump? Starring in Republican ads

President Donald Trump may be omnipresent in American politics, but one place you won’t find him during the midterm elections: starring in Republican TV ads. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports.

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Trump pushes his $5,000 'dividend' pledge if GOP wins midterms. Republican candidates, not as much

Naturally, Republicans running for Congress should campaign on President Donald Trump’s promise to pay adult Americans $5,000 if the GOP wins the midterm elections

Political

Senators from both parties voice criticism about Pentagon briefing on US defense strategy

Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military’s priorities

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Trump’s transactional presidency takes a more brazen turn

Trump’s transactional presidency takes a more brazen turn

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Republican candidate in Florida warns Trump his immigration agenda has 'gone too far'

A Latina Republican lawmaker facing a competitive reelection race in Florida warned US President Donald Trump on Thursday that his signature

Economy|Election

As Canadian tariffs bite, Republicans search for a winning message

High gas prices and the rising cost of living had already made affordability a defining issue in this year’s midterm elections.

Election

Ohio voters rejected Sherrod Brown. Two years later, are they ready to give him a second chance?

Former Sen. Sherrod Brown is asking Ohio voters to send him back to Congress just two years after they rejected him

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Kamala Harris is sticking to her own timeline on a 2028 decision

Kamala Harris is sticking to her own timeline on a 2028 decision

Arts|Economy|Election

Trump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contest

President Donald Trump has tested his midterm campaign appeal in North Carolina as he tries to help his handpicked Republican Senate hopeful and former national party chairman

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Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment

Speaker Mike Johnson is closing up the House early, sending lawmakers home to campaign for the midterm elections

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Iowa Republicans in battleground House races vote to halt Trump's ability to continue the Iran war

Two Republicans in closely contested congressional districts in Iowa switched their votes on an Iran war powers resolution to halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without lawmakers' approval

Business|Economy

Fed raises rates in search of 'timelier' drop in inflation, sees more tightening ahead

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and flagged more hikes in the coming months, with new U.S. central bank chief Kevin Warsh

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Trump-aligned groups are pouring money into the midterm races

Big money groups aligned with President Donald Trump are pouring huge sums of cash into midterm races in the final sprint toward Election Day

Election

The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name dispute

The Kennedy Center board has voted to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building

Political|Sports

A sweeping college sports overhaul bill clears early hurdle in Senate vote

Legislation to broadly regulate college sports has cleared a first major hurdle in the Senate

Election|Political|World

US Congress Democrats probe Russian oligarch financing of Trump Jr. wedding parties

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Senate blocks cryptocurrency regulation as Democrats push back on Trump investments

Senate Democrats have blocked legislation to create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency

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Trump-Epstein bookmobile rolls into Omaha with more than 3 million pages of Epstein files

Trump-Epstein bookmobile rolls into Omaha with more than 3 million pages of Epstein files

Election|Political

Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices after ballots ruling

President Donald Trump lashed out on Tuesday at his own Supreme Court appointees a day after the top U.S. judicial body declined to allow a U.S.

Election|Political|US

Black Caucus launches effort to boost voting among Black, rural and young voters in midterms

The Congressional Black Caucus Institute is launching a multimillion-dollar campaign to engage lower-propensity voters in key districts before the midterm elections

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Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump's demands

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation

US

Why the Supreme Court blocked Trump and the Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting for the midterms

An election law scholar explains the president’s effort to dramatically limit mail voting ahead of the midterm elections – and why the court decided to block it.

Arts|Election|Finance|US

Democrats and activist groups plan to push back if Trump tries to interfere in midterm elections

Democratic state parties are launching an operation for the midterm elections intended to recruit 10,000 volunteers to guard polling places in case armed federal officers show up

Sports

Some Democrats are recalibrating their approach to transgender issues as they seek a path to power

An increasing number of Democratic leaders have begun to push back against their party’s unflinching support for the transgender community this midterm season

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Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections

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House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress would have to approve President Donald Trump's proposal to send $5,000 to each American adult if the Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the November election

Election|Political

Trump ally in Wisconsin sticks close to the president as Democrats push to flip swing district

Wisconsin Democrats are hoping to unseat a Republican congressman with close ties to President Donald Trump

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‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast

‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast

Election|Political

JD Vance embraces tricky role as Trump’s midterm messenger — and potential successor

JD Vance embraces tricky role as Trump’s midterm messenger — and potential successor

Economy|Election|Health|Political

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the Republican midterm convention

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Republican officials came together for a two-day convention this week to rally voters in advance of midterm elections in November

Business|Economy|Finance|World

No relief from inflation as Middle East clashes lifts fuel prices to painful levels

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters as midterm elections near

Election|Political

Trump's teasing is the price Paxton had to pay to use Republican midterm convention to raise money

President Donald Trump repeatedly mocked Ken Paxton at the Republicans’ midterm convention

Arts

Trump and Vance team up at GOP convention as party faces midterm risks, and eyes what's next

President Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance teamed up to close out the second and final night of the Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas

Election

Shouts of ‘he should be shot’ heard during GOP midterm convention speech criticizing Democratic candidates

Shouts of ‘he should be shot’ heard during GOP midterm convention speech criticizing Democratic candidates

Economy|Election|Finance|Political

The Latest: Trump urges Republicans to ‘go out and vote’ on final day of midterm convention

Republicans have gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their party’s midterm convention

Entertainment|Political

Republican convention pays tribute to Charlie Kirk one year after his killing

Chants of "Charlie, Charlie" filled the air during President Donald Trump's midterm convention as Republicans honored Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA leader who was assassinated one year ago

Economy|US|World

Carney calls Trump’s latest trade measures ‘relatively modest,’ signals restraint

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled that Canada may hold off on further retaliation against President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures, calling them “relatively modest” compared to earlier U.S. actions

Economy

Trump officials scramble to manage fallout after his $5K check pledge to all Americans

Trump officials scramble to manage fallout after his $5K check pledge to all Americans

Business|Economy|Political

Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea

Donald Trump’s pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress — the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending

Election|Political|US

Appeals court hands Trump a loss on mail voting as Supreme Court considers his executive order

An appeals court has upheld a block on President Donald Trump’s order to limit mail voting

Election|Political|US|World

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Election|US

Fight over Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri returns to US Supreme Court

Challengers to a redrawn congressional map in Missouri aimed at favoring Republicans asked the U.S.

Arts|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Finance

Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins

President Donald Trump says he plans to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections

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What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention

Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his party ahead of this year’s midterm elections

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The nine midterm races that will decide control of the US Senate

Democrats need to pick up four seats from Republicans to win control of the 100-seat Senate in the midterm elections on November 3.

Arts

Warning signs abound for Trump's Republicans as midterm campaign begins final sprint

As the unofficial start of the campaign sprint kicks off on Labor Day Monday, President Donald Trump's deep unpopularity is imperiling Republican chances of maintaining

Arts|Election

Will the Trump administration send federal officers or troops to the polls? Here’s what we know

Will the Trump administration send federal officers or troops to the polls? Here’s what we know

Election|Political

US House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections

Only about 50 of the 435 races for the House of Representatives are expected to be competitive on the November 3 U.S. midterm ballot, but they could decide whether Democrats gain

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Trump admin renews Supreme Court ask to let mail ballot rule to take effect ahead of midterms

Trump admin renews Supreme Court ask to let mail ballot rule to take effect ahead of midterms

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A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards

The political landscape in the U.S. is volatile as the final midterm of President Donald Trump's presidency approaches

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Trump’s PAC wades into midterms with $10 million ad buy to boost Ken Paxton

Trump’s PAC wades into midterms with $10 million ad buy to boost Ken Paxton

Business|Economy

Americans hit with record-high Labor Day Weekend gasoline prices

With the war in the Middle East still raising energy costs, Americans face record-high gasoline prices for Labor Day

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Turning Point is laying the groundwork to shape Republican presidential primary in 2028

Turning Point Action activists made waves at the Iowa State Fair by heckling Democratic politicians

Election|Political|US

Missouri asks US Supreme Court to allow use of new Trump-backed congressional districts in midterms

Missouri has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to use new congressional districts backed by President Trump in the upcoming midterm elections

Business|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Anthropic IPO launch shifts toward mid-October, sources say

By Echo Wang Sept 4 - Anthropic is expected to begin marketing its initial public offering in mid-October at the earliest and complete the listing days before the U.S. midterm elections in November,

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Midterm mail ballots start to go to voters as litigation over Trump's order creates uncertainty

Statewide mail voting for this year’s midterm elections is kicking off amid a churning legal battle over President Donald Trump’s attempts to limit the practice

Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: Federal judge extends block on Trump’s order seeking to limit midterm mail-in voting

The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on the Turkish bank Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi

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Will Trump's restrictions on mail-in ballots be in place for the midterms?

President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow it to enforce a new U.S.

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Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war' as Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears

Vice President JD Vance says he wouldn't call the U.S. conflict with Iran a “war,” despite recent escalations

Election

Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions with midterm elections looming

The Trump administration is again asking the Supreme Court to let it move ahead with restrictions on mail ballots before the midterm elections in November even as legal wrangling over President Donald Trump’s executive order continues in lower courts

Business|Election|Technology

Elon Musk’s super PAC starts spending to help GOP in midterms, including Texas’ Ken Paxton

Elon Musk’s super PAC starts spending to help GOP in midterms, including Texas’ Ken Paxton

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Democrats are promising a big agenda. Their unity is already being tested

Beginning on Day One, Democrats say they plan to “hold the crooks accountable” and work on legislation to lower the high costs of living That’s the promise House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has made if Democrats seize majority control in the midterm elections and confront President Donald Trump's administration

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Here's a look at 'reach' election races where Democrats hope to pull off House upsets

Democrats are eyeing upset midterm election wins in House districts from rural Nebraska to central Kentucky and from Nevada's high desert to a newly redrawn district in Texas

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Trump signs bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections

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Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message

President Donald Trump is urging Republican lawmakers to run on his White House record despite his sagging popularity

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Trump aides seek 'quiet' in Iran war but say attacks may intensify after November elections

Top aides to President Donald Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war from escalating before November's midterm elections

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Congress votes to avert government shutdown ahead of midterm elections

Congress votes to avert government shutdown ahead of midterm elections