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DeSantis spoke at another extremist conference
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis spoke last year to an extremist group whose founder says Muslims can't be "loyal citizen" of America.![]()
GOP candidate to blacks: Stop 'begging' for scraps
After audience boos, U.S. Senate candidate Chris McDaniel said he was talking about entire state.![]()
Top takeaways from the 2018 primary elections
The importance of Trump, women and other takeaways from primary season.![]()
DeSantis rejects Trump on Puerto Rican deaths
Gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis rejected President Donald Trump's claim that deaths in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria were inflated.![]()
13 big cities where poverty is declining in the USA
Poverty rates in some of the nation’s most populous metropolitan areas dropped in recent survey, a trend expected to continue, experts say.
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Senators hit with 16,200 ads in Kavanaugh fight
Republicans are crushing Democrats in the advertising to sway the Senate's vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in a no-holds-barred fight.![]()
DeSantis' resignation ends dormant ethics complaint
Ron DeSantis’ decision to resign from Congress shut down any pending issues on an ethics complaint related to a condo he rented from campaign donors.![]()
Family decries 'weaponized' GOP ads using McCain
Republicans are running an ad in Arizona's 2nd Congressional District that uses footage of Sen. John McCain criticizing Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick.![]()
Nevadans don't want to impeach Trump
Latest poll results show Trump has lost a few popularity points, but not Nevadans' faith.![]()
15 groups drive most secret money in politics
A new report warns that voters have few clues about the money behind many of the political ads, mailers they will see in midterm elections.
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Democrats pick Kelly for New Hampshire governor
Molly Kelly, a former five-term state senato, will face Republican Gov. Chris Sununu in November. Sununu was unopposed in his primary.![]()
McConnell-tied group unleashes midterm ad blitz
The Senate Leadership Fund will spend $6.4 million in coming days in six states to help Republicans retain their hold on the U.S. Senate.![]()
Poll: 43% say US elections aren't fair, open
Voter registration groups and election officials hope to convince people skeptical about election systems and looming cyberthreats to go to the polls.![]()
Rep. Ron DeSantis resigns from Congress
The three-term congressman from Palm Coast, Florida, said it would be "inappropriate" for him to accept his congressional salary as he'll miss days.![]()
Why Democrats brought Obama to Orange County
The county is home to some of the hottest congressional contests in the country.
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Kochs launch new super PAC for midterm fights
One of the most powerful men in GOP politics adds a new weapon to his arsenal after a public clash with President Trump on trade and immigration.![]()
Black business PAC endorses 14 in midterm fights
Organizers say the Black Economic Alliance is the first time black business leaders have joined together to build a political action committee.![]()
Could 2 Minn. seats save GOP's House majority?
Republicans are working hard to grab Minnesota’s Congressional Districts 1 and 8. Can they fight the Democratic wave?![]()
'We have a chance to restore some sanity': Obama takes on Trump
Following a fiery appearance in his home state of Illinois, former President Barack Obama brought a softer tone Saturday to Orange County, California.![]()
GOP rips Obama for anti-Trump message
Many Republicans saw Barack Obama's re-entry on the campaign trail as a net positive for them, particularly after a brutal week for Trump.
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Is Cory Booker preparing for 2020 presidential run?
Sen. Cory Booker will speak at a Democratic Party dinner next month that has previously included presidential candidates.![]()
Trump calls for new libel laws in South Dakota
President Donald Trump visited Sioux Falls Friday to fundraise for the Republican candidate for governor, but his speech also provided an opportunity to air his grievances.![]()
Obama and Trump attacked each other for your vote
How Barack Obama and Donald Trump traded political body blows on Friday in an effort to motivate you to vote in November.![]()
Trump endorses Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith via Twitter
Trump's endorsement has been seen as crucial to Hyde-Smith's campaign. She has faced questions about her Republican and conservative bona fides.![]()
Transcript of former President Obama's speech
Former President Barack Obama on Friday launched a direct attack on President Donald Trump during a speech at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Obama attacks Trump, who says he 'fell asleep' during speech
The speech comes ahead of his first midterm campaign events, beginning Saturday in the battleground of Orange County, Calif.![]()
DeSantis running mate explains Trump criticism
Ron DeSantis leaned heavily on Trump to win Florida GOP primary for governor, and now his running mate explains her criticism of the president.![]()
Officials urged to improve security for midterms
Voting machines that don’t provide a paper trail should be removed and steps put in place to thwart cyberthreats before midterms, experts said Thursday.![]()
Who are the female candidates making history?
Women have smashed records this election cycle in the number running for office and the number of nominees for House, Senate and gubernatorial races.![]()
GOP leaders hope to avoid shutdown over wall
House Speaker Paul Ryan said he doesn’t think he has to convince President Trump not to shut down the government. Is he right?
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Ayanna Pressley's tearful reaction after primary win
Ayanna Pressley's upset win over incumbent Rep. Michael Capuano is almost sure to make her the first black Congresswoman elected from Massachusetts.![]()
Ayanna Pressley's huge upset in Massachusetts
Ayanna Pressley is all but certain to become the first black woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts in November.![]()
Poll: Florida's governor's race is a toss-up
The first major public poll released Tuesday shows the governor’s race is a toss-up between Democrat Andrew Gillum and Republican Ron DeSantis.![]()
Elizabeth Warren wins uncontested Senate primary
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has sailed through the primaries unopposed, letting her focus on the general election in November.![]()
GOP playbook: Tie Dems to Pelosi, cutting ICE
Republicans who face competitive races across the USA try to tie all Democrats to the most liberal wing of the party.
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Could gay rights support help red-state Dems?
Red state Democrats went from opposing same-sex marriage in their last elections to touting their support for gay rights this year.![]()
Polls show Cruz in a nail-biter with O'Rourke
Republican incumbent Ted Cruz is missing Senate votes to campaign in Texas in an effort to blunt Beto O'Rourke's momentum.![]()
With Nixon’s move left, will Democrats follow?
The race illustrates what's going on among Democrats across the USA as they still reel from Republican Donald Trump's surprise presidential victory.![]()
Stunning Fla. primary shifts Senate race to extremes
Florida GOP Gov. Rick Scott is trying to unseat three-term incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson in a race that will help determine control of Congress in 2019.![]()
Groups try to stop cyberthreats aimed at minorities
Civil rights groups are taking steps to protect against cyberthreats ahead of the midterms as they ramp up get-out-the-vote efforts aimed at minorities.
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Robocalls tied to neo-Nazi group target Gillum
Should he beat Republican Ron DeSantis in November, Andrew Gillum would become the first black governor of Florida.![]()
McCain remembered at Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Visitors to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial remember Sen. John McCain, a former Navy veteran and prisoner of war in Vietnam.![]()
Trump to campaign in Texas for Ted Cruz
President Trump says in a tweet "Ted has my complete and total Endorsement." Here's why his backing of Texas senator Ted Cruz matters.![]()
Pence responds to Trump's warning of violence if Dems win
Vice President Mike Pence downplayed President Trump's warning of violence by opponents if Democrats win the midterm elections.![]()
Andrew Gillum: How upstart PACs fueled his upset
A group run by a longtime friend of Andrew Gillum helped propel the 39-year-old Tallahassee mayor to the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida
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Cuomo, Nixon square off in fiery debate
Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon, the Democratic candidates for governor, sparred over corruption, transparency and issues favored by progressives.![]()
The secret to Andrew Gillum’s upset in Florida
Democrat Andrew Gillum pulled off upset primary win by racking up startling numbers in populous Florida counties with high percentage of black voters.![]()
The coming GOP war against Andrew Gillum
In a Wednesday morning tweet, President Donald Trump said Andrew Gillum’s nomination was GOP nominee Ron DeSantis’ “biggest dream.”![]()
Social media reacts to DeSantis 'monkey' comment
Ron DeSantis warned Floridians on Fox News not to "monkey this up" by electing Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum.![]()
Who is to blame for Arizona's voting problems?
Amid widespread reports of voting problems in Maricopa County, Arizona election official had said county should "seriously consider" extending voting.
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Nine candidates of color nominated for governor
With Democrat Andrew Gillum's surprise victory in Florida's gubernatorial primary, nine candidates of color are closer to becoming governor.![]()
DeSantis tells Florida not to 'monkey this up'
"The last thing we need to do is monkey this up by trying to embrace a socialist agenda with huge tax increases and bankrupting the state," DeSantis said.![]()
McCain: Can Arizona nominees fulfill his legacy?
McCain's maverick spirit and larger-than-life persona may weigh on voters’ minds as they consider the candidates in the U.S. Senate race.![]()
McSally, Sinema win in Senate primary races
The nation’s eyes are on Arizona and its hotly contested U.S. Senate race, seen as a prime opportunity for Democrats to retake control of the chamber.
