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News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban
Three news organizations asked a federal court to block the Trump administration’s ban on their White House access, claiming the administration has inconsistently enforced restrictions despite a temporary restraining order.
Trump unveils plan for $15bn Iowa steel plant he calls biggest in US history
Trump announces a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa expected to begin production in 2030, positioning it as the largest in U.S. history and highlighting Republican job creation ahead of the November Senate elections.
Republican says Trump’s support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was ‘colossal mistake’
Republican Senator Thom Tillis criticized President Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate primary, calling it a “colossal mistake” that endangered the GOP seat.
John Fetterman accidentally calls himself ‘a lifelong Republican’
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman accidentally described himself as a “lifelong Republican” during a panel discussion, before correcting himself to say he is a “lifelong Democrat.”
These Democrats are making Christianity a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns
Several Democratic congressional candidates are making faith central to their midterm campaigns, including ordained clergy and seminary students who invoke biblical teachings on policy issues in competitive races.
UN ambassador Waltz says Iran was not negotiating ‘in good faith’ to end war
The Trump administration’s UN ambassador said Iran was not negotiating in good faith to end the war, claiming Iranian negotiators demanded sanctions relief upfront before discussing nuclear program negotiations.
Republican senator criticizes White House for taxpayer-funded Trump ads
A Republican senator criticized the White House for using taxpayer funds to broadcast advertisements promoting President Trump ahead of midterm elections, suggesting such spending may violate federal law.
Blanche defends Trump’s White House media ban: ‘It’s a privilege … not a right’
Trump’s attorney general Todd Blanche defended the White House’s ban on three news outlets, characterizing press access as a privilege rather than a constitutional right.
The truth behind Donald Trump’s ‘biggest oil deal in world history’
Donald Trump announced a major oil deal with Venezuela following the US seizure of President Nicolás Maduro, but experts argue the agreement faces substantial legal and logistical obstacles.
Trump personality cult alive and well in Dallas – will it power Republican midterm success?
Trump held the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, urging supporters to view November’s elections as a referendum on him while promising $5,000 payouts if Republicans retain control of Congress.
US appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to restrict mail-in voting before midterms
A federal appeals court rejected President Trump’s attempt to restrict mail-in voting ahead of November’s midterm elections, finding the president lacks authority over states’ election policies.
Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country
A federal lawsuit alleges that the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies are intimidating and retaliating against observers who monitor immigration enforcement operations across multiple states.
These Michigan swing voters are bracing for higher prices from trade war with Canada
Michigan swing voters who backed Trump in 2024 express concern that tariffs on Canadian goods will raise consumer prices ahead of midterm elections, with most viewing the trade dispute negatively.
Republican seeking to implicate Abdul El-Sayed over 9/11 voted twice against benefits for first responders
Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers twice voted against 9/11 first responder benefits, even as he recently criticized his Democratic opponent’s statements about the 2001 attacks.
US supreme court again rejects Missouri maps drawn to boost Republicans in midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected efforts to implement Republican-drawn congressional maps in Missouri ahead of midterm elections, leaving the state to use older district lines for November’s vote.
Democratic socialist clinches Rhode Island nomination amid party victories
David Morales, a 27-year-old democratic socialist endorsed by Bernie Sanders, won Rhode Island’s Democratic primary for Providence mayor, defeating incumbent Brett Smiley in the latest progressive victory across U.S. cities.
Steve Hilton vows to abolish California DMV if elected governor
Trump-backed California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton pledged to abolish the state DMV if elected, proposing to implement a flat $73 annual vehicle registration fee and convert DMV offices into after-school facilities.
James Talarico accuses Ken Paxton of ‘ignoring’ Epstein survivors
Democratic candidate James Talarico accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of refusing to meet with Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors, as Democrats intensify pressure on Republicans ahead of midterm elections.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held the nation’s first major midterm primaries this week, with the Republican Senate race headed to a runoff and voting issues affecting the Democratic contest. Multiple House races also advanced to runoffs amid record spending.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in open seats during an expensive primary season marked by approximately $125 million in total spending across competitive races.
Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterms
The Supreme Court halted a lower-court ruling that would have required political parties to pay full price for TV campaign ads, allowing Republicans cheaper broadcast rates ahead of midterm elections.
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