Federal judge halts Trump’s election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list
Read full article: Federal judge halts Trump’s election executive order seeking to create a federal voter listA federal judge has halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
The Latest: Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump administration on 2 immigration cases
Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump administration on 2 immigration casesThe Supreme Court has voted 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation.
AP Exclusive: Sen. Van Hollen backs El-Sayed for Michigan Senate in break from Democratic leadership
Read full article: AP Exclusive: Sen. Van Hollen backs El-Sayed for Michigan Senate in break from Democratic leadershipMaryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is endorsing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.
Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
Read full article: Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meetingSenate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran have reversed course, holding a late-night vote to try to appease him.
Mamdani's success in New York tests Democratic Party's willingness to change
Read full article: Mamdani's success in New York tests Democratic Party's willingness to changeNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stepped into the national spotlight this week as a surging political force within the Democratic Party.
US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island
Read full article: US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the islandU.S. House members have pledged strong support for Taiwan and welcomed Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, to Washington.
Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America
Read full article: Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin AmericaAbelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia’s president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon.
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
Read full article: Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to voteA federal judge has permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections.
Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested on suspicion of election influence
Read full article: Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested on suspicion of election influenceThe 95-year-old leader of a secretive South Korean church has been arrested on suspicion of election influence.
Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia’s presidential runoff election
Read full article: Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia’s presidential runoff electionAbelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political newcomer, has been declared Colombia’s next president.
New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats
Read full article: New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for DemocratsDemocratic congressional primary results in New York City are accelerating the party's debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor
Read full article: Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donorMallory McMorrow is trying to turn the delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge into a campaign issue in Michigan’s Senate race.
Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall
Read full article: Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National MallPresident Donald Trump sees America’s 250th anniversary as a chance to get the country excited again — about himself.
Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members
Read full article: Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House membersU.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler are retiring in January, but they are passing the torch to former aides who won the Democratic primaries to replace them.
Senate Republicans hold new vote on war powers after Trump berated them at Capitol meeting
Read full article: Senate Republicans hold new vote on war powers after Trump berated them at Capitol meetingSenate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump on Wednesday over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote to try to appease him, voting down a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed.
TribCast: What a new secretary of state could mean for Texas elections
Read full article: TribCast: What a new secretary of state could mean for Texas electionsWith the midterms fast approaching, Texas' top elections administrator is out the door. Who will be next — and what awaits them in the role?
Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
Read full article: Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflictThe Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran.
Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation
Read full article: Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronationAndy Burnham is preparing for a Labour Party leadership contest that could make him Britain's prime minister within weeks.
Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm elections
Read full article: Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm electionsPresident Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in Pennsylvania, for a speech meant to focusing on the economy.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
Read full article: Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primariesNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has successfully backed three allies in Democratic U.S. House primaries.
Alan Wilson wins South Carolina Republican governor runoff after Trump hedges his bet on race
Read full article: Alan Wilson wins South Carolina Republican governor runoff after Trump hedges his bet on raceSouth Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the GOP runoff election for governor, defeating the candidate President Donald Trump had initially backed.
Mamdani slate sweeps Democratic primaries in New York, ousts 2 incumbents from Congress
Read full article: Mamdani slate sweeps Democratic primaries in New York, ousts 2 incumbents from CongressTop allies of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani have defeated establishment-backed Democrats in New York's congressional primary elections.
Maryland Democrats make Adrian Boafo their choice to replace his former boss, Rep. Steny Hoyer
Read full article: Maryland Democrats make Adrian Boafo their choice to replace his former boss, Rep. Steny HoyerMaryland Democrat Adrian Boafo has advanced to November’s general election in the race to succeed his retiring former boss, U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer.
Judge blocks feds from using immigration database to check voter eligibility
Read full article: Judge blocks feds from using immigration database to check voter eligibilityA federal judge cited Texas’ use of the SAVE database, which flagged several voters who were actually citizens, and said the checks violated privacy and voting rights.
Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters
Read full article: Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge votersA federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s state primary runoff
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s state primary runoffTwo of South Carolina’s top officeholders will compete one-on-one for the Republican nomination for governor in a primary runoff election on Tuesday.
The Latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits and will stay on until successor is chosen
Read full article: The Latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits and will stay on until successor is chosenU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the Labour Party, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade.
New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary
Read full article: New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primaryNew York’s congressional candidates are delivering closing arguments ahead of primary elections Tuesday, as an ascendent progressive left takes on establishment Democrats.
Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again
Read full article: Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet againBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, forced out by his party after losing voter support.
Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia's election as rival challenges vote
Read full article: Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia's election as rival challenges votePolitical outsider Abelardo de la Espriella holds a razor-thin lead in Colombia’s presidential election with nearly all the votes counted, in a runoff vote marked by people’s fears of a renewed internal conflict.
Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoff
Read full article: Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoffPresident Donald Trump has now endorsed both Republican candidates for governor in South Carolina.
Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections
Read full article: Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm electionsThe relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans seems to be nearing a breaking point.
Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises
Read full article: Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor risesJaneese Lewis George is making waves in Washington, D.C., with her progressive agenda as she aims for the mayor's office.
Democrats Wahab, Hernandez advance in California special election to finish Swalwell’s term
Read full article: Democrats Wahab, Hernandez advance in California special election to finish Swalwell’s termDemocratic candidates in California have secured the two slots in a special general election to serve out the remainder of former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term.
Mamdani challenges Democratic leaders ahead of primary elections: 'The Democratic Party must change'
Read full article: Mamdani challenges Democratic leaders ahead of primary elections: 'The Democratic Party must change'New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is testing the limits of his newfound political muscle in a bid to reshape the Democratic Party, even if it means challenging his own party’s leadership.
A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer
Read full article: A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir StarmerKeir Starmer's future as Britain's prime minister is on the line in a special election in Makerfield in northwest England.
DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in Congress
Read full article: DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in CongressFor the first time in a generation, Washingtonians are waking up to a general election lineup that doesn't include Eleanor Holmes Norton as delegate.
A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week
Read full article: A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this weekFranklin Roosevelt helped launch the modern system of presidential libraries in the late 1930s.
About Mike DeWine, the Republican Ohio governor who has called for an end to the death penalty
Read full article: About Mike DeWine, the Republican Ohio governor who has called for an end to the death penaltyOhio Gov. Mike DeWine is using his bully pulpit to call for an end to the death penalty in his state.
UN chief visits Haiti, where a new international force will be deployed to help fight gangs
Read full article: UN chief visits Haiti, where a new international force will be deployed to help fight gangsU.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has visited Haiti, where surging gang violence has left more than 1 in 10 people homeless.
The Latest: Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma
Read full article: The Latest: Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, OklahomaPresident Donald Trump’s preferred candidates are having mixed results in Tuesday’s primaries, securing the Republican nominations for U.S. Senate in Alabama, Georgia and Oklahoma but not for Georgia governor.
Robert White Jr. wins Democratic primary for the District of Columbia’s delegate to Congress
Read full article: Robert White Jr. wins Democratic primary for the District of Columbia’s delegate to CongressRobert White Jr. has won the Democratic primary for the District of Columbia’s delegate seat in Congress.
The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus more takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
Read full article: The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus more takeaways from Tuesday's primariesAn endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries.
Challenger with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says
Read full article: Challenger with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official saysA top Alaska elections official has ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s August primary ballot.
JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in 'Communion,' his first book since 'Hillbilly Elegy'
Read full article: JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in 'Communion,' his first book since 'Hillbilly Elegy'Vice President JD Vance writes about his religious journey in a new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith."
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California’s special congressional primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California’s special congressional primaryBay Area voters previously represented by Democratic former congressman Eric Swalwell will narrow down a field of nearly a dozen candidates hoping to replace him in a special primary on Tuesday.
In Georgia, Senate hopeful Mike Collins celebrates being Trump's latest 'MAGA' pick in GOP primaries
Read full article: In Georgia, Senate hopeful Mike Collins celebrates being Trump's latest 'MAGA' pick in GOP primariesIn the closing stretch of Georgia’s Republican U.S. Senate runoff, Rep. Mike Collins is celebrating his 11th-hour endorsement from Donald Trump.
Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
Read full article: Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this weekGeorgia lawmakers are expected to try to clean up an election mess of their own making when they return to the Capitol this week for a special session.
Emboldened Senate Democrats block even bipartisan bills in hardball approach to counter Trump
Read full article: Emboldened Senate Democrats block even bipartisan bills in hardball approach to counter TrumpThe decision by Senate Democrats to let a key surveillance authority lapse comes as they're increasingly emboldened in their legislative fights against President Donald Trump.
At GOP convention, Abbott vows to “demolish” Democrats, calls for crackdown on H-1B visas and Sharia law
Read full article: At GOP convention, Abbott vows to “demolish” Democrats, calls for crackdown on H-1B visas and Sharia lawThe governor sought to tie the minority party, and its U.S. Senate nominee, James Talarico, to “Bernie Sanders socialism” in a fresh look at his message for the fall midterms.
Rosie Pino wins Republican primary in New Jersey’s 9th District to challenge Rep. Nellie Pou
Read full article: Rosie Pino wins Republican primary in New Jersey’s 9th District to challenge Rep. Nellie PouClifton City, New Jersey, councilwoman Rosie Pino has won the Republican primary in the state’s 9th District to take on Democratic congresswoman Nellie Pou.
Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling
Read full article: Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC pollingIndependents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, particularly independents without a college degree.
Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan Sullivan
Read full article: Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan SullivanA top Alaska elections official has threatened to disqualify from the August primary a U.S. Senate candidate who shares the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan.
James Talarico launches Spanish-language World Cup TV ad
Read full article: James Talarico launches Spanish-language World Cup TV adThe more than $800,000 ad buy — the first by either candidate in the general election — continues the Austin Democrat’s push to win Latino voters as his race against GOP nominee Ken Paxton ramps up.
Trump accuses Democrats of hypocrisy on Platner, despite questions about his own conduct
Read full article: Trump accuses Democrats of hypocrisy on Platner, despite questions about his own conductPresident Donald Trump is accusing the Democratic Party of hypocrisy for supporting Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite his own history of misconduct against women.
Florida court allows use of new US House districts drawn by Republicans for midterm elections
Read full article: Florida court allows use of new US House districts drawn by Republicans for midterm electionsThe Florida Supreme Court has allowed the use of a new U.S. House map drawn by Republicans in the midterm elections.
Nancy Mace's unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primary
Read full article: Nancy Mace's unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primaryRep. Nancy Mace has finished a distant fifth in South Carolina's Republican primary for governor, leaving her political future uncertain.
Collins isn’t Trump’s ‘best friend’ but he’s on her side in Maine Senate matchup with Platner
Read full article: Collins isn’t Trump’s ‘best friend’ but he’s on her side in Maine Senate matchup with PlatnerMaine's Susan Collins often boosts her popularity by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump.
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race
Read full article: Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s raceThe November race to determine California’s next governor will pit a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies against a Republican pledging to dramatically reverse course.
Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm elections
Read full article: Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm electionsA Democratic group that previously focused on presidential races is wading into more than a dozen House and Senate contests across the country.
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.
Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat
Read full article: Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seatRepublican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a battle to hold onto his seat 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.
Graham Platner wins the Democratic primary for US Senate in Maine, will face GOP Sen. Susan Collins
Read full article: Graham Platner wins the Democratic primary for US Senate in Maine, will face GOP Sen. Susan CollinsGraham Platner has won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, setting up a high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor
Read full article: The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayorSpencer Pratt’s improbable rise from reality television personality to national political sensation ended when he failed to qualify for the runoff to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s US Senate race says candidacy was ‘my choice,’ not a sham
Read full article: The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s US Senate race says candidacy was ‘my choice,’ not a shamAlaska U_S_ Senate candidate Dan Sullivan acknowledges that sharing a name and party affiliation with the incumbent Republican gives him “an instant megaphone.”.
Progressive Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
Read full article: Progressive Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen BassProgressive city council member Nithya Raman has advanced to a November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, setting up an unexpected matchup between two Democrats and former political allies to run the struggling city of nearly 4 million.
Talarico lands endorsement from lawyer who defended Paxton in impeachment, securities fraud cases
Read full article: Talarico lands endorsement from lawyer who defended Paxton in impeachment, securities fraud casesDan Cogdell, who represented Paxton for nearly a decade in two high-profile cases, said his former client “has lost sight of his core mission.”
The Latest: Trump is attending NBA Finals Game 3 between Knicks and Spurs with increased security
Read full article: The Latest: Trump is attending NBA Finals Game 3 between Knicks and Spurs with increased securityPresident Donald Trump, a longtime New York Knicks fan, has confirmed that he would attend the first NBA Finals game in New York since 1999.
Local Texas election officials await appointment of new secretary of state as midterm preparations ramp up
Read full article: Local Texas election officials await appointment of new secretary of state as midterm preparations ramp upAfter Jane Nelson’s unexpected resignation, local election leaders worry her successor could complicate midterm election administration. Gov. Greg Abbott hasn’t yet named a replacement.
Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russia's influence
Read full article: Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russia's influenceArmenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed victory in a general election seen as a test of Russia’s influence.
Graham Platner gets a lift from friendly Maine crowd after week of damage control in Senate campaign
Read full article: Graham Platner gets a lift from friendly Maine crowd after week of damage control in Senate campaignGraham Platner has been met by an enthusiastic and supportive crowd at a town hall-style event in Maine.
Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
Read full article: Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign messagePresident Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” as he campaigned for the White House in 2024.
Votes being counted in runoff election to choose Peru's ninth leader in 10 years
Read full article: Votes being counted in runoff election to choose Peru's ninth leader in 10 yearsPeru's presidential runoff election remains undecided as authorities tally votes for the country's ninth leader in a decade.
Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West
Read full article: Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward WestArmenians are voting in a parliamentary election as the government seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and increase cooperation with the West.
Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in Kosovo
Read full article: Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in KosovoThe ruling party of Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti appears to have won most votes in an early parliamentary election.
Rob Sand rallies with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats aim to flip Iowa governor seat
Read full article: Rob Sand rallies with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats aim to flip Iowa governor seatRob Sand rallied a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday.