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28 stories from Planck Standard. Latest: October 17, 2026.
Hegseth advisers have told Pentagon staff the all-but-finished report on the Minab school attack will not go public before the Nov. 3 election, Bloomberg reports.
Postal Service cuts to pickups and processing mean some envelopes aren't stamped the day they're mailed, and officials are urging voters to use drop boxes or election offices instead.
Vice President Vance, Rubio, Hegseth, Witkoff, Ratcliffe and Gen. Caine met Friday as the Pentagon sends more forces. Trump told a rally the U.S. will prevail 'right after the election.'
Attorney General Todd Blanche says the defendants voted in the 2022 and 2024 general elections or this year's August primary. The charges equal a tiny share of Minnesota's 8.5 million ballots.
While the president's endorsed candidates are winning Republican primaries across the country, party strategists worry about appealing to voters beyond Trump's base in a challenging economic climate.
Many Gen Z men who voted for Trump express dismay with his presidency but say Democrats haven't offered compelling alternatives.
GOP officials worry President's controversial actions are undermining party chances as midterm campaigns intensify across key battleground states.
Republican leaders express growing concern that the president's behavior could damage the party's chances, with one retiring senator bluntly stating "the stupid stuff is killing our chances."
President Trump's approval sinks to 37% amid unpopular war and economic concerns, putting Republican prospects in jeopardy according to latest NYT/Siena poll.
Latest New York Times/Siena poll shows president hitting second-term low as voters question war handling and economic policies.
War with Iran has sent gas and consumer goods prices skyrocketing just months before critical midterm elections that could hinge on economic conditions.
Four major Latino civil rights and political organizations are launching a coordinated voter registration and mobilization campaign to counter rising voting restrictions and Republican gains among Hispanic communities.
GOP charges ahead in nationwide redistricting battle, showing new confidence after months of midterm election concerns.
State officials hope to use districts that would boost Republican chances of flipping at least one Democratic-held seat, citing recent Supreme Court ruling.
Justices agree to quickly return redistricting case to lower courts, potentially forcing new congressional maps ahead of 2026 elections.
With elections still six months away, some GOP leaders say there's time to recover, but internal polling shows growing concerns about November prospects.
Vaccine skeptics and environmental activists who helped elect Trump express disillusionment with his administration's health policies, particularly his support for glyphosate.
GOP majorities face internal divisions on key issues while homeland security funding remains stalled after 70 days of shutdown.
Weighed down by President Trump's approval numbers, Republican incumbents struggle to raise money while Democrats target unexpected seats like Tennessee district south of Nashville.
Medical professionals mobilize for midterm elections, with many citing opposition to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as primary motivation.
Health Secretary's recent moderate tone on vaccines may be temporary strategy ahead of crucial November elections.
Conservative media figures clash over the president's criticism of the pontiff, with Trump ranking MAGA figures as "good, bad, and somewhere in the middle."
Despite soaring stocks, the prolonged conflict in Iran has begun straining American household finances as war costs mount.
Campaign finance filings reveal Democratic candidates out-raising GOP rivals in key contests, with Talarico leading massive donor influx ahead of midterms.
With midterm elections approaching, the president faces a narrow window to get new cabinet members confirmed without requiring bipartisan support.
Democratic fundraising platform faces Justice Department and congressional probes ahead of midterm elections over vetting procedures.
GOP considers breaking with tradition of four-year convention cycles to hold nominating event during challenging midterm election year.
Juliana Stratton defeats two incumbent House members for the right to run for Dick Durbin's Senate seat, while Republican Darren Bailey wins a rematch with Gov. JB Pritzker.