Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner told NBC News his campaign is in a stronger position despite scrutiny over a tattoo resembling Nazi imagery, past online posts, backlash from Democrats and Republicans, and the resignation of senior staff.
Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh discussed a plan during a podcast interview involving coordination between city leadership and community-based organizations to ensure elected officials and neighborhood groups are informed before potential immigration enforcement activity.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill is now the target of a mailer criticizing her positions from a newly formed outside group while, separately, a Republican sheriff candidate in Hudson County is rolling campaign trucks through neighborhoods urging voters to support the Republican ballot line.
A formal House resolution was submitted Friday by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) to place a statue of late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk inside the U.S. Capitol, marking the first formal Capitol-level memorial action since Kirk’s assassination and coming just weeks after what would have been his 32nd birthday.
President Donald Trump said Friday he has instructed government lawyers to seek immediate court guidance on how to legally continue payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid the ongoing government shutdown, as the program faces imminent funding delays while Democrats refuse to pass a clean spending bill.
Federal agents in Michigan arrested multiple individuals allegedly plotting a violent attack over the Halloween weekend, according to FBI Director Kash Patel, following bureau operations Friday morning in Dearborn and Inkster.
Newly released FBI files made public by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) reveal that former Special Counsel Jack Smith issued nearly 200 subpoenas targeting Republican organizations, officials, and donors as part of a Justice Department investigation launched under the Biden administration. The disclosures have prompted congressional Republicans to call for the impeachment of U.S. District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg, who authorized related surveillance orders.
President Donald Trump called for an investigation into former FBI agent Walter Giardina on Wednesday, accusing him of misconduct in a Truth Social post that renewed scrutiny of the agent’s role in a series of high-profile investigations tied to Trump and former White House trade adviser and current Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro.
A Massachusetts constituent is calling out Democrat Whip Katherine Clark after the congresswoman admitted that “families are going to suffer” during the government shutdown but defended it as “one of the few leverage times we have.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced that the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI) will rename its statewide championship scholarship the Charlie Kirk prize in honor of the late Turning Point USA founder’s “zealous advocacy for civic dialogue and freedom of speech,” with Florida recognized as “#1 for high school civics and debate.”
A new independent survey shows Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) edging ahead of Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul in a potential 2026 gubernatorial matchup, even as New York City Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani maintains a commanding lead in the upcoming mayoral race.
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) compared U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae praised President Donald Trump’s diplomatic record during his visit to Tokyo, commending his leadership in securing ceasefire agreements in Asia and the Middle East as part of his ongoing international peace efforts.
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) joined Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in Wyckoff, New Jersey, on Monday for an early voting rally, emphasizing regional unity and urging residents to cast their ballots ahead of the November election.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani at a rally in Queens, calling on supporters to reject claims that their movement is “crazy.”
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) announced he will convene a special legislative session beginning November 3 to address congressional redistricting.
The Department of Justice announced Friday it will send election monitors to polling locations across California and New Jersey for the upcoming November 4 general election, citing efforts to ensure transparency and compliance with federal voting laws.
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will impose an additional 10 percent tariff on Canadian imports, saying Canada aired a deceptive advertisement using altered audio and video of former President Ronald Reagan to undermine his administration’s tariff policy.
Reclusive billionaire and longtime Trump ally Timothy Mellon has been identified as the anonymous donor who contributed $130 million to the federal government to help pay U.S. military personnel during the ongoing Democrat-led government shutdown.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) appeared together in Washington, D.C., Thursday calling for an end to the government shutdown, emphasizing its growing impact on Pennsylvania families, workers, and federal employees.
Socialists have succeeded in capturing a major American political party, as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Democratic socialist New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani Friday after months of resistance and internal division.
Turning Point USA unveiled a new wooden cross outside its Phoenix-area headquarters this week, a tribute from supporters in Texas and Ohio honoring the late organization founder, Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last month.
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (D) voiced support for closing Rikers Island during Wednesday night’s final mayoral debate.
New York City mayoral candidate and state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani defended his proposal to make all city buses free during Wednesday night’s final mayoral debate, estimating the initiative would cost roughly $700 million annually and arguing it would ultimately benefit the city’s economy and environment.
President Donald Trump’s legal team has filed administrative claims with the Justice Department for about $230 million over prior federal investigations. However, Trump said Tuesday he is not personally seeking compensation and would donate any award to charity.
The U.S. State Department said Wednesday that applications to join the Foreign Service have reached their highest level in ten years, reflecting a sharp increase in interest since President Donald Trump returned to office and appointed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State.
California State Sen. Scott Wiener formally launched his campaign for Congress on Wednesday, framing his bid to represent San Francisco as a fight to defend democracy and civil rights while warning that the United States is “slipping into fascism.”
Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Office of Special Counsel, withdrew from consideration Tuesday after losing Republican support amid reports of racist text messages and prior harassment allegations.
Actor and producer Kelsey Grammer, a New Jersey native, is lending his voice to Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in a new campaign video released Monday, calling for “honest leadership” and a return to “pride in our state” as the race against Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) narrows in its final stretch.
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) on Monday called for an immediate hearing into President Donald Trump’s authorization of lethal U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean, citing unanswered questions about their legality, oversight, and the recent early retirement of U.S. Southern Command Commander Admiral Alvin Holsey.
A statewide poll shows Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming overtaking incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy six months ahead of the Republican U.S. Senate primary.
Minnesota State Sen. Omar Fateh is receiving high-profile backing from current and former Squad members Ilhan Omar and Jamaal Bowman as he campaigns for mayor of Minneapolis, marking a show of unity among progressive Democrats following months of internal party divisions.
Older demonstrators joined Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” protests under the self-styled banner “Grantifa,” with participants holding handmade signs and wearing shirts declaring themselves “Grandparents Against Fascism.” The “No Kings” demonstrations were organized in opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) filmed himself leading a “No Kings” protest chant in California, joining a growing list of prominent Democrats taking part in the nationwide demonstrations against President Donald Trump.
A campaign urging the NFL to replace Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny with country legend George Strait for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show has surpassed 41,000 signatures, intensifying the debate over the league’s entertainment choices and cultural direction.
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) has announced he will return donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and refuse future support.
Rep. Andy Biggs is introducing a House resolution denouncing a U.N. plan that would establish a global tax on maritime shipping emissions, warning that it would undermine American sovereignty.
Several high-profile Pennsylvania Democrats are positioning themselves for a possible 2028 Senate bid as divisions widen within the party over Sen. John Fetterman’s independent-minded record and frequent breaks from Democratic orthodoxy on issues from immigration to Israel.
Dozens of Democrats running for U.S. House seats in 2026 have declined to commit to supporting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) for party leader, signaling growing unease within the Democratic ranks as the party faces internal divisions over ideology and leadership.
The Pentagon’s Tuesday deadline for reporters to sign its new press access agreement has passed, and journalists from nearly every major media organization have turned in their badges and cleared their workspaces after refusing to comply with the Department of War’s revised credentialing policy.
