Democrats hold 7 point advantage ahead of midterms as Trump's base comes back home: NBC-WSJ poll  — The election-eve NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows Democrats leading by seven percentage points, 50 percent to 43 percent, among likely voters.  That's down from a nine-percentage point lead last month.

Brian Kemp's Office, Without Citing Evidence, Investigates Georgia Democrats Over Alleged ‘Hack’  —  ATLANTA — The office of Georgia's secretary of state, Brian Kemp, who is also the Republican nominee for governor, said Sunday that the authorities had opened an inquiry into the Democratic Party …

Predictions for Tuesday  —  Six years ago, Dean Heller was in trouble.  —  The Democratic machine had built up a seemingly insurmountable lead in early votes, amassing a 71,000-ballot edge in Clark County and 50,000 statewide.  —  When it came time for me to pen my biennial election predictions column …

Could losing the House actually help Trump in 2020?  —  We're now three days from the 2018 election — an election in which Republicans appear likely to lose the House.  The funny thing is that President Trump seems at peace with that.  His late strategy seems to be all about motivating the base for key red-state Senate races.

Two Capitals, One Russian Oligarch: How Oleg Deripaska Is Trying to Escape U.S. Sanctions  —  This spring, a British lord with deep ties to the governing Conservative Party and a reputation as a do-gooder environmentalist arrived in Washington on an unlikely mission: to save the business empire …

GOP Candidate: No Peace In Israel Until Jews Convert To Christianity  —  A Republican congressional candidate in a competitive race in North Carolina said in a sermon that there would be no peace in Israel unless Jews and Muslims converted to Christianity, CNN reported Friday.

Consulting Firms Keep a Lucrative Saudi Alliance, Shaping Crown Prince's Vision  —  As Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia charmed Goldman Sachs bankers and Silicon Valley executives on an American tour this spring, some of his most trusted lieutenants were taking care of business in Washington.

‘SNL’ Mocks ‘Gross’ GOP Candidate Who Lost His Eye to an IED Blast  —  Since the Vietnam War, liberals have been known for their great disdain for America's service members, despite their efforts to hide it.  During NBC's latest edition of Saturday Night Live, that disdain poked its ugly head …

‘No evidence’ to back Kavanaugh accusers' claims, Senate panel's report on FBI probe finds  —  An investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh by multiple women found that no witnesses could provide evidence to substantiate their claims …

A ‘there-it-is’ moment: Trump wows fans by using Air Force One as a campaign prop  —  PENSACOLA, Fla. — The setting sun was painting the skies here a brilliant orange when Air Force One touched down Saturday evening and President Trump roared into his latest campaign rally.

This election is a referendum on Donald Trump's corrosive impact on our politics  —  I wish Republicans had checked Trump and been faithful to the Constitution.  But my former party failed.  Democrats are better bet to preserve democracy.  —  CONNECT  —  The midterm election Tuesday …

Popovich sports Beto O'Rourke cap, calls Cruz tactics ‘scary’  —  SAN ANTONIO - One day after he wore a cap emblazoned with “Beto” to practice, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich issued an impassioned plea Saturday for voters to side with Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke over Republican Sen. Ted Cruz …

Falsehood shames Clapper, Brennan and pledge to protect whistleblowers  —  In the summer of 2014, then-Director of National Intelligence James Clapper sent a letter assuring Sens. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) that enhanced monitoring of Intelligence Community workers …

Labour Party branch ‘voted down motion condemning Pittsburgh synagogue attack’  —  Members reject motion after saying there is too much focus on ‘antisemitism this, antisemitism that’  — {{#singleComment}}{{total}} comment{{/singleComment}}{{^singleComme nt}}{{total}} comments{{/singleComment}}

'They Don't Really Want Us to Vote': How Republicans Made it Harder  —  PRAIRIE VIEW, Tex. — Damon Johnson is a 19-year-old sophomore studying chemical engineering at historically black Prairie View A&M University.  He's learning a lot about voting, too.  —  Mr. Johnson is one of the plaintiffs …

U.S. militia groups head to border, stirred by Trump's call to arms  —  FALFURRIAS, Tex. — Gun-carrying civilian groups and border vigilantes have heard a call to arms in President Trump's warnings about threats to American security posed by caravans of Central American migrants moving through Mexico.

In Illinois, a world turned upside down: once-red suburbs swing blue  —  Peter Roskam and Randy Hultgren, Republicans in wealthy districts with long service records, face Democratic challenges  —  Early this week, an underdog candidate savaged his opponent for “using the language of Donald Trump” …

Hillary Clinton remains the Democrats best chance to defeat Trump in 2020  —  She beat Donald J. Trump last time.  —  At least, by the popular vote.  —  Can she do it again this time, for real?  —  Hillary Clinton may be gearing up for a third run for president of the United States.

Ron DeSantis to Donald Trump: ‘We can save you a lot of money’  —  Does a personal relationship with President Donald Trump make it easier to do a good job for Florida?  —  Well, Ron DeSantis on Saturday night promised as Florida governor, he would try to lure Donald Trump …