
How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections, according to The AP Voter Poll
Read full article: How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections, according to The AP Voter PollFindings from The AP Voter Poll reveal that most voters are exhausted and exasperated by President Donald Trump.

Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day
Read full article: Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election DayEarly voting is surging ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, particularly in states with competitive Senate races.

The Latest: Justice Department looks to separate Alaska ballots that rank Dan J. Sullivan
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department looks to separate Alaska ballots that rank Dan J. SullivanThe top federal prosecutor in Alaska is confirming the existence of a criminal investigation related to an alleged scheme to confuse voters by putting a Senate candidate on the ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent, Sen. Dan Sullivan.

Trump cancels rallies in Kansas and Iowa, opting for telerallies to reach more voters, RNC says
Read full article: Trump cancels rallies in Kansas and Iowa, opting for telerallies to reach more voters, RNC saysPresident Donald Trump has canceled weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas, opting instead to do telerallies with GOP candidates.

The Latest: Trump rallies in Mississippi as GOP midterm challenges mount
Read full article: The Latest: Trump rallies in Mississippi as GOP midterm challenges mountPresident Donald Trump is in Mississippi, as he continues a closing midterm campaign blitz that highlights Republicans’ challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in Washington and statehouses across the country.

The Latest: Trump rallies for Darline Graham in South Carolina’s US Senate race
Read full article: The Latest: Trump rallies for Darline Graham in South Carolina’s US Senate racePresident Donald Trump is in South Carolina to boost U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, whose stumbles in her first campaign since replacing her late brother have Democratic voters hopeful that their candidate can break Republicans’ grip on the state.

Trump brings a last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina's US Senate race
Read full article: Trump brings a last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina's US Senate racePresident Donald Trump has traveled to South Carolina to boost U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, whose stumbles in her first campaign since replacing her late brother have Democratic voters hopeful — but not necessarily optimistic — that their candidate can break Republicans’ grip on the state.

Jeffries likes Democrats' chances in race for the House as he campaigns in Ohio
Read full article: Jeffries likes Democrats' chances in race for the House as he campaigns in OhioHouse Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says the election climate is holding firm for Democrats as they race to retake the House.

Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen
Read full article: Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seenPresident Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia is drawing outrage and concern from members of Congress.

Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest
Read full article: Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interestPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

Senators push the Trump administration to act swiftly on Russian sanctions to help Ukraine
Read full article: Senators push the Trump administration to act swiftly on Russian sanctions to help UkraineNearly a month after President Donald Trump signed a sweeping Russian sanctions bill named after Lindsey Graham, bipartisan leadership in the Senate is urging the administration to act to help Ukraine.

Republicans to spend $5 million in South Carolina Senate race as Trump plans trip there
Read full article: Republicans to spend $5 million in South Carolina Senate race as Trump plans trip thereThe primary Senate Republican super PAC is sending reinforcements to South Carolina as President Donald Trump prepares to visit and boost Sen. Darline Graham.

Trump posts cell phone number of Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in fight over daylight saving time
Read full article: Trump posts cell phone number of Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in fight over daylight saving timePresident Donald Trump is urging people to call the personal cellphone number of Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas after posting the number online.

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill, aiming to choke off funds for Moscow in Ukraine war
Read full article: Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill, aiming to choke off funds for Moscow in Ukraine warPresident Donald Trump has signed a major sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key sectors of its economy.

House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump
Read full article: House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to TrumpThe House has passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine.

Trump loves the game of golf and takes pride in his relationships with some of the pros
Read full article: Trump loves the game of golf and takes pride in his relationships with some of the prosPresident Donald Trump has presented Irishman Shane Lowry, winner of the Irish Open, with the championship trophy.

House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertain
Read full article: House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertainThe House is expected to take up a punishing Russian sanctions package next week, though prospects of passage are uncertain despite the overwhelming support the bill received in the Senate.

With elections nearing, battleground Republicans still waiting for Trump to open his campaign wallet
Read full article: With elections nearing, battleground Republicans still waiting for Trump to open his campaign walletVice President JD Vance's appearance in Michigan on Monday was funded by MAGA Inc., marking a rare spending move from the group.

House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of priorities
Read full article: House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of prioritiesHouse lawmakers have returned to Washington with a short to-do list after five weeks back in their home districts.

The Latest: Regional powers seek off-ramp as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised
Read full article: The Latest: Regional powers seek off-ramp as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promisedTrump told Al Jazeera he’s got “no time schedule” to resolve the conflict reaching the six-month mark on Friday.

The Latest: Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’
Read full article: The Latest: Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’President Donald Trump says he is renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America" in the U.S. This move comes as he intensifies a trade war with Canada.

Zelenskyy's direct plea helped unlock Russia sanctions in the Senate. What's next is uncertain
Read full article: Zelenskyy's direct plea helped unlock Russia sanctions in the Senate. What's next is uncertainHours after Lindsey Graham's funeral last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told U.S. lawmakers his country needed the Russia sanctions bill they were considering, as a morale booster in the long war.

Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US Senate
Read full article: Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US SenateU.S. Sen. Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham on South Carolina’s general election ballot.

MAGA Inc. spends $827,000 to back Darline Graham on final day of South Carolina GOP Senate runoff
Read full article: MAGA Inc. spends $827,000 to back Darline Graham on final day of South Carolina GOP Senate runoffSen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman are wrapping up their campaigns for South Carolina's Republican nomination in a special U.S. Senate primary.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s special U.S. Senate primary runoff
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s special U.S. Senate primary runoffSouth Carolina Republicans will return to the polls Tuesday to replace the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham on the fall general election ballot.

The Latest: Trump is in South Carolina to stump for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of GOP Senate runoff
Read full article: The Latest: Trump is in South Carolina to stump for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of GOP Senate runoffPresident Donald Trump is in South Carolina making a last-minute appeal for Sen. Darline Graham.

Trump urges South Carolinians to make Sen. Darline Graham the GOP nominee for US Senate
Read full article: Trump urges South Carolinians to make Sen. Darline Graham the GOP nominee for US SenatePresident Donald Trump says the first step toward keeping Darline Graham as a U.S. senator from South Carolina involves helping her win a Republican runoff next week.

National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate
Read full article: National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debateSen. Darline Graham, running in South Carolina's runoff election, stumbled over a foreign policy question during a debate.

AP Interview: Ralph Norman questions Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham in South Carolina runoff
Read full article: AP Interview: Ralph Norman questions Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham in South Carolina runoffU.S. Rep. Ralph Norman says it’s a “head scratcher” that President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina’s Republican Senate runoff.

US Rep. Russell Fry endorses Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Republican Senate runoff
Read full article: US Rep. Russell Fry endorses Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Republican Senate runoffCongressman Russell Fry says he's supporting Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina's Republican Senate primary runoff.

The Latest: Democratic socialist is neck and neck with moderate in Wisconsin governor primary
Read full article: The Latest: Democratic socialist is neck and neck with moderate in Wisconsin governor primaryPrimary elections are taking place in six U.S. states — Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin.

Tuesday's takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats
Read full article: Tuesday's takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin DemocratsThe Democratic Party's ideological divide remained unresolved even as the establishment candidate eked out a narrow win in the Wisconsin governor's primary over a democratic socialist.

Sen. Darline Graham, US Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff for US Senate in South Carolina
Read full article: Sen. Darline Graham, US Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff for US Senate in South CarolinaSen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman have advanced to a runoff in South Carolina’s special Republican primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the Senate.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s special primary to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s special primary to replace Sen. Lindsey GrahamTen Republicans will compete in a special primary election Tuesday in South Carolina to replace the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham on the state’s general election ballot.

Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary
Read full article: Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primaryDarline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, is running in a crowded Republican Senate primary on Tuesday.

Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Read full article: Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey GrahamThe Senate has approved a punishing Russian sanctions bill that was a top priority for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary
Read full article: Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primarySen. Darline Graham has made her political debut in South Carolina, stepping into the spotlight after her brother Lindsey Graham's death to advocate for President Donald Trump's policy priorities.

Zelenskyy asks Trump to help him get Elon Musk's OK to use Starlink to help with strikes on Russia
Read full article: Zelenskyy asks Trump to help him get Elon Musk's OK to use Starlink to help with strikes on RussiaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials to help Ukraine gain permission from tech titan Elon Musk to use Starlink for guiding strikes inside Russia.

Lindsey Graham returns home one last time for his funeral in South Carolina
Read full article: Lindsey Graham returns home one last time for his funeral in South CarolinaSen. Lindsey Graham is being buried in South Carolina, where a funeral in the state capital drew people who remembered him for never forgetting his roots as the son of pool hall owners.

Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions as Zelenskyy watches from Senate gallery
Read full article: Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions as Zelenskyy watches from Senate galleryThe Senate took the first steps toward passage of a sweeping Russian sanctions bill on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Capitol.

Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign
Read full article: Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resignDemocratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Sen. Mitch McConnell to prove he is fit to continue serving in office or resign.

The Latest: US military says it has thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troops
Read full article: The Latest: US military says it has thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troopsThe U.S. military says Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday.

South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Read full article: South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey GrahamThe GOP race to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham on the November ballot is heating up.

Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US
Read full article: Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with USPresident Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met to discuss Ukraine producing its own weapons amid its ongoing war with Russia.

Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus'
Read full article: Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus'Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested if he visits the city.

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
Read full article: Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey GrahamPresident Donald Trump says Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate.

House Republicans' $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle
Read full article: House Republicans' $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdleRepublicans on the House Budget Committee have advanced a $95 billion package for the Iran war, farm aid and President Donald Trump’s push for strict new voter ID requirements.

Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearing
Read full article: Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearingActing Attorney General Todd Blanche is confronting skeptical questioning at a Senate confirmation hearing about the creation of a fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump and a tax immunity deal for the president.

Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his term
Read full article: Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his termThe sister of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham has been sworn in to fill his seat, just three days after his death.

Prosecutions, Epstein and the $1.8B fund: What to watch at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing
Read full article: Prosecutions, Epstein and the $1.8B fund: What to watch at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearingTodd Blanche is heading into a high-stakes test this week in his bid to become attorney general.

The Latest: Justices testify about Supreme Court security in rare appearance before Congress
Read full article: The Latest: Justices testify about Supreme Court security in rare appearance before CongressU.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are making a rare appearance before Congress.

Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency
Read full article: Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergencyThe aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill.

The Latest: Trump says US will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says US will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passagePresident Donald Trump said Iranian ships will no longer be able to travel through the Strait of Hormuz and America would charge a 20% toll on other countries’ eligible cargo, escalating tensions after weekend of attacks by both nations to assert control of the critical waterway.

Ukraine and 9 other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles
Read full article: Ukraine and 9 other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missilesUkraine and nine other countries have announced a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles, taking advantage of Kyiv’s experience of fighting Russia.

Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
Read full article: Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate termSouth Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham as her late brother Lindsey Graham’s temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate.

Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with an uncertain agenda
Read full article: Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with an uncertain agendaSenate Republicans are returning to Washington with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham, a committee chairman and key player who served as a crucial ally of President Donald Trump.

Lindsey Graham's journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power
Read full article: Lindsey Graham's journey from a pool hall to the heights of political powerLindsey Graham was the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners and he rose to become a prominent senator and fixture on the global stage.

Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in Washington
Read full article: Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in WashingtonNATO allies, Ukraine and Israel have paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties.

Vance, skeptical of foreign wars, becomes the face of Trump's Iran war deal
Read full article: Vance, skeptical of foreign wars, becomes the face of Trump's Iran war dealVice President JD Vance has embraced the role of being the chief defender of the agreement he and President Donald Trump signed with Iran over the weekend.

The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran's nuclear program still to be negotiated
Read full article: The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran's nuclear program still to be negotiatedThe interim deal between the U.S. and Iran is supposed to usher in a two-month period that would address Tehran’s nuclear program.

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill
Read full article: Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol HillRepublicans on Capitol Hill say they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced Sunday by President Donald Trump.

Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war
Read full article: Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran warPresident Donald Trump has started his visit to the G7 summit by hailing an agreement aimed at ending the U.S. conflict with Iran.

The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House
Read full article: The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has confirmed a deal to end the war with Iran and allow oil traffic to begin again through the Strait of Hormuz.

Evette and Wilson advance to runoff for South Carolina governor while Graham clinches nomination
Read full article: Evette and Wilson advance to runoff for South Carolina governor while Graham clinches nominationLt. Gov. Pamela Evette and state Attorney General Alan Wilson have advanced to a runoff for the Republican nomination for South Carolina governor while U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham won his own primary outright in his quest for a fifth term in November.

Tuesday's takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump's support gets mixed results
Read full article: Tuesday's takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump's support gets mixed resultsNevada, South Carolina and North Dakota have hosted primary elections, but much of the political world is focused on Maine’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest.

US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'
Read full article: US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'U.S. forces have carried out new defensive strikes on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones.

Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war
Read full article: Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the warPresident Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans.

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat
Read full article: Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seatRepublican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he has no regrets about his “momentous” vote to convict President Donald Trump on impeachment charges five years ago.

Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House vote
Read full article: Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House voteSupporters of a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia have reached a critical threshold to force a vote in the House.

Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game
Read full article: Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end gameDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles.

Republicans in Congress push for Trump's White House ballroom after shooting at media dinner
Read full article: Republicans in Congress push for Trump's White House ballroom after shooting at media dinnerRepublicans in Congress have launched new efforts to approve and pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom at the White House.

Justice Department cites dinner shooting to press preservationists to drop Trump ballroom suit
Read full article: Justice Department cites dinner shooting to press preservationists to drop Trump ballroom suitThe Justice Department is pushing to dismiss a lawsuit blocking President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project.

Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security
Read full article: Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland SecurityThe Senate voted on Tuesday to launch a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history.

Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security 'the hard way' after end of talks
Read full article: Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security 'the hard way' after end of talksRepublicans in Congress are forging ahead with a risky go-it-alone strategy for funding the Department of Homeland Security.

Moms for Liberty wanted a seat on the school board. Trump gave them a voice in the White House
Read full article: Moms for Liberty wanted a seat on the school board. Trump gave them a voice in the White HouseMoms for Liberty made a name for itself at the local level, fighting to win control of school boards as it battled “woke indoctrination” in the classroom.

From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown
Read full article: From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdownTMZ is turning its celebrity lens on Congress, tracking lawmakers on recess as a nearly six-week Department of Homeland Security shutdown drags on.

Lindsey Graham got a war with Iran. What will it cost the country and his party?
Read full article: Lindsey Graham got a war with Iran. What will it cost the country and his party?Sen. Lindsey Graham is tying his reelection pitch to President Donald Trump and the war with Iran, a conflict for which he's long advocated.

Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress’ first vote on the conflict
Read full article: Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress’ first vote on the conflictSenate Republicans have voted down an effort to halt President Donald Trump’s war against Iran.





















