Eatonville mayoral candidate Ruthi Critton focuses on history, homeownership in race
Read full article: Eatonville mayoral candidate Ruthi Critton focuses on history, homeownership in raceThe Town of Eatonville is looking for a new mayor and two new council members. News 6 spoke to each candidate about their top concerns for Eatonville, what they thought about the sale of the Hungerford property to Dr. Phillips and how the current mayor handled it, and what they think Eatonville needs to thrive in the future. Here's our interview with Ruthi Critton.
Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned away
Read full article: Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned awayVoters in two major Texas counties have been turned away at polling locations and directed to different precincts after a recent change in how the primary is conducted created confusion and frustration.
Apopka mayoral candidates on growth, affordable housing, and how to govern the city
Read full article: Apopka mayoral candidates on growth, affordable housing, and how to govern the cityThe race for Apopka mayor on March 10 is shaping up to be a contentious one, with key issues including city charter amendments, growth, affordable housing, and infrastructure dominating the conversation. In an interview conducted in partnership between News 6 and the Orlando Sentinel, the three candidates shared their positions and visions for the future of the city.
The Latest: Most polls close in North Carolina as voter confusion snarls Texas
Read full article: The Latest: Most polls close in North Carolina as voter confusion snarls TexasPolls are beginning to close in primary elections in three states, in a vote that marks the official beginning of the midterm elections.
GOP congressman enters Texas primary fighting to keep his job after allegations of an affair
Read full article: GOP congressman enters Texas primary fighting to keep his job after allegations of an affairRepublican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas is seeking to fend off a primary challenge that comes as he faces calls to resign over allegations of having an affair with an aide.
Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley clinch North Carolina Senate nods, setting up high-stakes fall fight
Read full article: Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley clinch North Carolina Senate nods, setting up high-stakes fall fightFormer Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and ex-Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley have won their respective party nominations for a North Carolina U.S. Senate seat.
Texas GOP Sen. Cornyn tries to hold his seat while Democrats Crockett, Talarico face off for Senate
Read full article: Texas GOP Sen. Cornyn tries to hold his seat while Democrats Crockett, Talarico face off for SenateTexas voters are settling the first U.S. Senate primaries of the midterm election year.
Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections
Read full article: Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 electionsThe Supreme Court has sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is unfair to Black and Hispanic residents.
Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
Read full article: Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on IranDemocrats stay mostly united against President Donald Trump, but the strikes on Iran are starting to reveal some splits in the party.
Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection to a Montana US House seat
Read full article: Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection to a Montana US House seatA Republican lawmaker from Montana who served as interior secretary during President Donald Trump’s first administration says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term.
A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei
Read full article: A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of KhameneiIran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina's state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina's state primariesNorth Carolina voters will narrow down the field of candidates Tuesday in a competitive U.S. Senate race that could decide control of the closely divided chamber in November.
Orange County commissioners decide against infrastructure tax on November ballot
Read full article: Orange County commissioners decide against infrastructure tax on November ballotThe Orange County Board of Commissioners this week decided not to move forward with a government infrastructure surtax on the November ballot, but not before reviewing feedback from voters.
US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's primary
Read full article: US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's primaryA heated U.S. Senate race in Texas is entering its final stretch before voters decide Tuesday who will be their party's nominee in November.
Democrats look to Tejano music star Bobby Pulido in a high-stakes South Texas congressional race
Read full article: Democrats look to Tejano music star Bobby Pulido in a high-stakes South Texas congressional raceDemocrats are banking on Tejano music star Bobby Pulido to help them win back Hispanic voters in a South Texas congressional district that favors Republicans.
Joe Biden returns to bask in 'thank you' event from South Carolina Democrats
Read full article: Joe Biden returns to bask in 'thank you' event from South Carolina DemocratsFormer President Joe Biden returned to South Carolina on Friday for a warm homecoming from the Democrats who resurrected his 2020 presidential campaign.
Kamala Harris endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary
Read full article: Kamala Harris endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primaryFormer Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas’ Democratic Senate primary, giving Crockett a big boost as she faces concerns about electability.
New York woman who duped investors and funneled money to Trump fundraiser gets 9 years in prison
Read full article: New York woman who duped investors and funneled money to Trump fundraiser gets 9 years in prisonA New York businesswoman has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison over a financial scheme that prosecutors say ripped off more than $30 million from foreign investors and funneled some of the stolen funds to U.S. political campaigns, including a campaign fundraiser for President Donald Trump.
What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday's primaries
Read full article: What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday's primariesThe first primaries of the 2026 election season will offer an early read on voter mood in President Donald Trump’s second term and on how both parties are adapting.
The Latest: Bill Clinton’s testimony about Epstein ties concludes after more than 6 hours
Read full article: The Latest: Bill Clinton’s testimony about Epstein ties concludes after more than 6 hoursFormer President Bill Clinton has finished his testimony before members of Congress for their investigation over convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
He's blasted Speaker Johnson and Democrats alike. Now this Republican faces a critical decision
Read full article: He's blasted Speaker Johnson and Democrats alike. Now this Republican faces a critical decisionRepublican congressman Kevin Kiley has seen the political ground shift beneath him this past year.
A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Read full article: A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflictA new Gallup poll shows that American sympathies in the Middle East have shifted dramatically toward the Palestinians after decades of overwhelming support for the Israelis.
AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship
Read full article: AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationshipA crowded Democratic primary in Illinois is shaping up as the next test for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a powerful advocacy organization that has stirred anger and frustration while exacerbating tensions over the war in Gaza.
Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a name
Read full article: Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a namePresident Donald Trump says he's “pretty much” made his decision on whom to endorse in Texas’ heated Republican Senate primary, but he still refuses to name his pick publicly.
Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demands
Read full article: Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demandsElection-year legislation to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements on voting appears stalled in the Senate, for now, despite President Donald Trump’s call in his State of the Union speech that Republicans in Congress pass the bill “before anything else.”.
Wesley Hunt is facing attacks from better-known rivals Cornyn, Paxton in Texas' GOP Senate primary
Read full article: Wesley Hunt is facing attacks from better-known rivals Cornyn, Paxton in Texas' GOP Senate primaryTexas U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt’s rivals are increasing their attacks on the two-term Republican ahead of Tuesday’s GOP primary for U.S. Senate.
DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during the midterms
Read full article: DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during the midtermsA DHS official is promising top state election administrators that immigration agents will not be at polling places during November's midterm election.
To sit or stand: Trump's challenge to Democrats a key moment in State of the Union address
Read full article: To sit or stand: Trump's challenge to Democrats a key moment in State of the Union addressAs a moment of political theater, President Donald Trump set a trap for Democrats while challenging them in his State of the Union address to sit or stand in signifying their belief in the primary role of government.
Arizona governor's race will test MAGA future for Republican Party
Read full article: Arizona governor's race will test MAGA future for Republican PartyArizona Republicans are fighting over whether to send a hard-right candidate to the general election for governor, even after recent statewide losses.
The hotly contested Texas Senate race is setting spending records ahead of Tuesday's primary
Read full article: The hotly contested Texas Senate race is setting spending records ahead of Tuesday's primaryCandidates and political groups are pouring money into Texas’ hotly contested U.S. Senate race at a record pace.
UK leader Starmer faces an electoral test after Epstein fallout shakes his grip on power
Read full article: UK leader Starmer faces an electoral test after Epstein fallout shakes his grip on powerKeir Starmer faces a key test as a special election threatens to deepen the UK Labour Party’s crisis and his own leadership troubles.
Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message
Read full article: Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine messageFacing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary’s pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic stagnation, but neighboring Ukraine.
Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
Read full article: Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on DemocratsPresident Trump has used his State of the Union address to sell a booming America, even as voters worry about the economy.
House rejects bill requiring aircraft locator systems to prevent midair collisions like last year's
Read full article: House rejects bill requiring aircraft locator systems to prevent midair collisions like last year'sLegislation to require all aircraft flying around busy airports to have key locator systems to prevent midair collisions failed to win approval in the House on Tuesday.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger rebuts Trump’s claims of a thriving nation, says costs remain high
Read full article: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger rebuts Trump’s claims of a thriving nation, says costs remain highVirginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered a forceful response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address that Democrats hoped would sharpen their message heading into the midterm elections.
UK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents on former Prince Andrew
Read full article: UK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents on former Prince AndrewBritain’s House of Commons has approved the release of confidential papers related to former Prince Andrew’s appointment as a trade envoy.
Trump’s State of the Union will seek to calm voters’ economic concerns ahead of midterm elections
Read full article: Trump’s State of the Union will seek to calm voters’ economic concerns ahead of midterm electionsPresident Donald Trump has used a record-length State of the Union to argue that the country is “winning” under his leadership, even as his approval ratings slide.
RFK Jr. fought pesticides for years. Now he's backing their production
Read full article: RFK Jr. fought pesticides for years. Now he's backing their productionRobert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling down on his support for an executive order that would aim to boost the production of a controversial weedkiller ingredient called glyphosate, even though it is widening a political fault line for the administration ahead of the midterm elections.
As antisemitism rises and strife over Israel continues, Josh Shapiro turns toward his Jewish faith
Read full article: As antisemitism rises and strife over Israel continues, Josh Shapiro turns toward his Jewish faithPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro may be the nation’s most prominent Jewish politician as antisemitism surges across America.
How Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plans
Read full article: How Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plansPresident Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is likely to be a test run of the message that Republicans will give to voters in November’s elections for control of the House and the Senate.
Never Trump Republicans are still issuing dire warnings. Is anyone listening?
Read full article: Never Trump Republicans are still issuing dire warnings. Is anyone listening?The Republicans and former Republicans who gathered in suburban Washington this weekend are warning that President Donald Trump and his allies in Congress are tearing at the very fabric of U.S. democracy.
Supreme Court ruling offers little relief for Republicans divided on Trump's tariffs
Read full article: Supreme Court ruling offers little relief for Republicans divided on Trump's tariffsSome Republicans seemed relieved at the news that the Supreme Court had struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariff regime.
Justice Department swiftly fires lawyer chosen as top federal prosecutor for Virginia office
Read full article: Justice Department swiftly fires lawyer chosen as top federal prosecutor for Virginia officeA lawyer picked by judges to serve as the top federal prosecutor for a Virginia office that pursued cases against foes of President Donald Trump has been swiftly fired by the Justice Department in the latest clash over the appointments of powerful U.S. attorneys.
US House campaigns are underway. Yet a redistricting battle triggered by Trump rages in some states
Read full article: US House campaigns are underway. Yet a redistricting battle triggered by Trump rages in some statesA partisan battle to redraw U.S. House districts is raging in some states, even though campaigning is underway.
The Latest: Trump considers limited strikes on Iran even as diplomat says proposed deal is near
Read full article: The Latest: Trump considers limited strikes on Iran even as diplomat says proposed deal is nearPresident Donald Trump has warned that limited strikes against Iran are possible even as the country’s top diplomat said Tehran expects to have a proposed deal ready in the next few days following nuclear talks with the United States.
Trump has stocked his administration with people who have backed his false 2020 election claims
Read full article: Trump has stocked his administration with people who have backed his false 2020 election claimsPresident Donald Trump has long spread conspiracy theories about voting that are designed to explain away his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden.
Texas' Senate primary race between Crockett and Talarico ramps up after pulled Colbert interview
Read full article: Texas' Senate primary race between Crockett and Talarico ramps up after pulled Colbert interviewDemocratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is urging supporters to look at experience in a heated U.S. Senate primary with state Rep. James Talarico as he rides on wider attention thanks to late-night host Stephen Colbert.
Texas congressman claims he's being 'blackmailed' over alleged affair with staffer who later died
Read full article: Texas congressman claims he's being 'blackmailed' over alleged affair with staffer who later diedCongressman Tony Gonzales of Texas is claiming he's being “blackmailed” following a report he allegedly had an affair with a former staffer who later died after she set herself on fire.
39 Florida election myths and misinformation debunked
Read full article: 39 Florida election myths and misinformation debunkedNew myths and half-truths seem to pop up every election cycle. Some of them stem from the fact that each state has different election rules and people don’t realize what may be true in one state is not true in another. Some of them are malicious attempts to cause trouble and even stop people from voting. This election year, we take a look at 39 myths.
Milei's overhaul of Argentina labor law advances in Congress as unions strike in protest
Read full article: Milei's overhaul of Argentina labor law advances in Congress as unions strike in protestArgentina’s largest labor unions are striking to protest President Javier Milei’s flagship overhaul of the country's labor law.
Trump visits Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost
Read full article: Trump visits Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boostThe White House has insisted that President Donald Trump was visiting Georgia to promote the economy.
Democrats recruit popular content creators in new strategy to win back Latino voters
Read full article: Democrats recruit popular content creators in new strategy to win back Latino votersDemocrats are playing catch-up in having online influencers and content creators promote their candidates and priorities.
José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade
Read full article: José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decadeJosé María Balcázar has become Peru's new interim president, replacing another interim leader who was removed over corruption allegations just four months into his term.
The Latest: Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: The Latest: Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds views of the Democratic Party among rank-and-file Democrats have not bounced back since President Donald Trump’s 2024 victory.
Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, a new AP-NORC poll findsDemocratic candidates have notched a series of wins in recent special elections — but a new AP-NORC poll finds views of the Democratic Party among rank-and-file Democrats have not bounced back since President Donald Trump’s victory in 2024.
Florida governor candidate says high schoolers must answer this question to graduate
Read full article: Florida governor candidate says high schoolers must answer this question to graduateOn President's Day, a candidate for Florida governor promised a new requirement for high schoolers to graduate. And it involves answering a simple question.
Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires
Read full article: Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionairesBernie Sanders has traveled to Los Angeles to kick off a campaign for a proposed “billionaires tax” that has set off an uproar in the Silicon Valley and led to divisions among Democrats.
Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development
Read full article: Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths developmentJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.
A 'clown' who wouldn't go away: Inside Obama's team’s blind spot on Trump
Read full article: A 'clown' who wouldn't go away: Inside Obama's team’s blind spot on TrumpObama aides have described how they underestimated Donald Trump before his 2016 presidential run, even as his influence grew online and in politics.
Minnesota’s Legislature braces for a federal immigration fight as the enforcement surge winds down
Read full article: Minnesota’s Legislature braces for a federal immigration fight as the enforcement surge winds downDemocrats’ top priority as the 2026 session of the Minnesota Legislature gets underway is reining in the power of federal law enforcement to conduct immigration crackdowns.
New subpoenas issued in inquiry on response to 2016 Russian election interference, AP sources say
Read full article: New subpoenas issued in inquiry on response to 2016 Russian election interference, AP sources sayThe Justice Department has issued new subpoenas in an investigation into perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump and the U.S. government’s response to Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
There was 'a bridge called Jesse Jackson' across decades of civil rights advocacy
Read full article: There was 'a bridge called Jesse Jackson' across decades of civil rights advocacyThe Rev. Jesse Jackson kept up his more than half-century-long fight for civil and human rights through his final years despite challenges over his health, the coronavirus pandemic, racial injustice and political divisions.
Bangladesh’s new prime minister is sworn in after his party’s landslide election win
Read full article: Bangladesh’s new prime minister is sworn in after his party’s landslide election winBangladesh’s new prime minister has been sworn in after his party’s landslide win in parliamentary elections last week, the country’s first since the massive 2024 uprising.
Kissimmee charter amendments could extend commissioner terms, add background checks for candidates
Read full article: Kissimmee charter amendments could extend commissioner terms, add background checks for candidatesKissimmee City Commissioners are discussing background checks and term limits for the city's governing body.
Texas Republican Paxton steps up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. Cornyn ahead of early voting
Read full article: Texas Republican Paxton steps up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. Cornyn ahead of early votingTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is stepping up his race for the U.S. Senate with early voting about to begin for the March 3 GOP primary.
NAACP asks judge to protect against 'misuse' of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia's Fulton County
Read full article: NAACP asks judge to protect against 'misuse' of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia's Fulton CountyThe NAACP and allied groups are asking a judge to limit how the federal government uses voter data seized in an FBI raid near Atlanta.
Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launch
Read full article: Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launchHungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar is launching his election campaign and says he can return Hungary to a stronger European path.
Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman pledges to work for democracy after landslide victory in election
Read full article: Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman pledges to work for democracy after landslide victory in electionBangladesh’s incoming leader says he will work to build a more democratic country, overcoming challenges related to weak institutions.
In battleground Michigan, 3 Democrats test vision of affordability in the Senate primary
Read full article: In battleground Michigan, 3 Democrats test vision of affordability in the Senate primaryVoters say they're worried about the cost of living, and affordability is a leading issue in 2026 campaigns.
Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal
Read full article: Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appealVirginia voters will get to cast ballots on a congressional redistricting plan that could help Democrats in this year's midterm elections.
Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midterms
Read full article: Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midtermsPresident Donald Trump says he's amassed a collection of campaign funds exceeding $1.5 billion, an unprecedented sum for a lame-duck president.
As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?
Read full article: As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?Politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers agree that tech companies should cover the power costs of artificial intelligence data centers.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country’s first election since 2024 uprising
Read full article: Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country’s first election since 2024 uprisingThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls.
Analilia Mejia, progressive ally of Bernie Sanders, wins special New Jersey House primary
Read full article: Analilia Mejia, progressive ally of Bernie Sanders, wins special New Jersey House primaryAnalilia Mejia, a longtime progressive organizer allied with Sen. Bernie Sanders, has won a crowded special Democratic House primary to fill the open seat formerly held by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Ex-prime minister's son leads Bangladesh's first election since 2024 uprising that ousted Hasina
Read full article: Ex-prime minister's son leads Bangladesh's first election since 2024 uprising that ousted HasinaBangladesh has held its first election since the 2024 mass protests toppled Sheikh Hasina’s government.