Republican who oversees South Dakota’s elections endorses a Democrat in the race to succeed her
It’s not clear what impact the endorsement will have in South Dakota, where no Democrat has held statewide office since 2015.
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Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, but Supreme Court will have final say
The decision now could go back to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Republicans target Las Vegas congressional district with help from Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ policy
In Nevada’s most competitive congressional district, Democratic Rep. Susie Lee is fending off a challenge from Republican Marty O’Donnell.
What is the White House pool? These days, it’s a battleground between Trump and free press rights
The pool represents a wider fight over control of news content, a key part of American democracy.
Flock cameras controversy set for Senate hearing
The cameras have raised privacy concerns across party lines.
Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fight
Trump has unveiled a new White House helicopter landing pad while trying to downplay a First Amendment firestorm. Major TV networks suspended coverage of Monday’s event as part of the normal White House press pool because CNN was banned from the event.
He’s Congress’ top AI expert. Is he worried about artificial intelligence?
Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia, chaired the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in 2024.
Trump decries Democrats as ‘communists,’ even as he looks to impress China’s communist leader
President Donald Trump says that communism is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced. But he’s hosting the leader of the world’s most powerful communist country this week — Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Kamala Harris launches into the 2026 midterms as her 2028 decision looms
Kamala Harris is diving into the midterms, campaigning with Democrats like Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan.
Trump’s ‘grand conspiracy’ probe presses on with subpoenas after the lead prosecutor’s exit
DOJ officials are pressing forward with an investigation of President Donald Trump’s foes despite the departure of prosecutor Joe diGenova.