Democrats, who have expanded both the House and Senate battleground maps, are optimistic about their chances, while Republicans are hoping their base voters turn out — and help them defy the polls ...

Republicans began the 2026 election cycle on a high, with a governing trifecta in Washington and heavy optimism that the coalition that swept Donald Trump back into the White House represented a ...

President Donald Trump on Monday delivered an unconventional midterms closing argument after spending weeks dropping comments at rallies aimed at sowing doubts about the election — and what he might ...

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Some races may be too close to call, but one thing will be certain Tuesday no matter what — bar specials. Residents of D.C. observe election night like some other cities observe major sporting events.

A federal magistrate judge on Monday threw out a case accusing two former FBI officials of lying to Congress, criticizing it as rushed, flawed and politically motivated. During an hourlong hearing, ...

Iowa is also among the keys to the House, with several closely watched contests. Two Iowa GOP incumbents, Reps. Zach Nunn and ...

Peltola and Democrats pushed back in their own filing Friday, calling the DOJ’s claims “nonsense.” They also said that they ...

Sen. Christopher S. Murphy was hospitalized after having a stroke on Saturday, the Connecticut Democrat’s office said in a ...