A Look to the 2026 Midterms, November 2025  —  Democrats with Double-Digit Lead on 2026 Generic Ballot  —  The Democrats currently have a 14-point lead against the Republicans among registered voters nationally on the 2026 generic congressional ballot question.  This has changed considerably.

Comey case hanging by a thread as judge squeezes DOJ over Halligan's handling … ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — The Trump administration's criminal prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey appeared to be in serious jeopardy Wednesday as the federal judge overseeing the case repeatedly questioned …

The White House Gold Rush Is On  —  Here is a small selection of stories concerning either the president, a member of his family or a member of his cabinet.  —  This week, President Trump welcomed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia with a lavish reception at the White House.

Scoop: U.S. secretly drafting new plan to end Ukraine war  —  The Trump administration has been secretly working in consultation with Russia to draft a new plan to end the war in Ukraine, U.S. and Russian officials tell Axios. … A top Russian official told Axios he's optimistic about the plan.

Republican to force vote on ousting GOP Rep. Cory Mills from committees  —  Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) plans to force a vote Wednesday censuring Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) and removing him from several committees, according to sources familiar with the matter. … Mace wants to do it for real this time.

Trump's Tariffs Sent Trade Plummeting in August  —  The steep tariffs President Trump issued in August led to a contraction in imports and the trade deficit, newly released data shows.  —  President Trump's sweeping tariffs took a toll on trade in August, as imports of goods …

The Charlie Kirk purge: How 600 Americans were punished in a pro-Trump crackdown  —  Two months after Charlie Kirk's assassination, a government-backed campaign has led to firings, suspensions, investigations and other action against more than 600 people.  Republican officials have endorsed …

This Is All John Roberts' Fault  —  Imagine: You are at a baseball game, but something is off.  When the blue team is at bat, the umpire calls every pitch a strike.  But when the red team is up, the umpire won't call a single one.  When a red batter hits the ball into a blue player's glove …

After Shutdown, Labor Dept. Says Some Data Is Gone for Good  —  Surveys were delayed and some cannot be collected at all, officials said, further complicating the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates next month.  —  The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced a new schedule on Wednesday …

F.B.I. Trainee Sues After Being Abruptly Fired Over Display of Gay Pride Flag  —  He described his dismissal as the latest move by senior F.B.I. officials to play politics, damaging morale and hindering the bureau's ability to carry out its public safety mission.

Lindsey Graham Is Outraged About Federal Surveillance Powers That Lindsey Graham Helped Create and Expand  —  Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has finally discovered his inner civil libertarian—now that it's his phone calls being subjected to secret government surveillance.

“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker.  She Died After She Couldn't Get an Abortion in Texas.  —  Tierra Walker had reached her limit.  In the weeks since she'd learned she was pregnant, the 37-year-old dental assistant had been wracked by unexplained seizures and mostly confined to a hospital cot.

Trump says he'd ‘love to fire’ Powell, renewing attacks on Fed chair  —  Trump also seemed to pressure Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to somehow convince Powell to lower interest rates further — or be fired himself.  —  Just now  —  President Donald Trump renewed his attacks Wednesday …

Judge Boasberg to resume criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in Alien Enemies Act deportation flights  —  A federal judge said Wednesday that he plans to “promptly” move ahead with an effort to find out which Trump administration officials were responsible for flouting …