Politics
Trump’s political groups spend nearly $277 million in late midterm blitz on behalf of GOP candidates
President Donald Trump's political groups have spent more than one-quarter of a billion dollars to bolster Republicans in the final stretch of this year's midterm elections, an unprecedented amount for a sitting president that underscores the stakes on Nov. 3.
House Republican nominee’s website deletes ‘The President is not popular’
A House Republican nominee's website has removed a sentence that said President is unpopular and read like a recommendation from an artificial intelligence chatbot.
Macron slams as ‘stupid’ claims by Trump and others blaming Muslim migrants for French riots
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that foreign leaders ---- including those "on the other side of the Atlantic" -- were seeking to exploit France's tense social climate for political gain following a weekend of street violence and looting.
Bogus polling firm admits to fake numbers favoring Democrats, claims ‘experimental project’
A polling firm has admitted to using made-up data two weeks before the midterm elections to make it appear the U.S. Senate race in deep-red Mississippi is suddenly a toss-up.
Brad Lander, New York congressional candidate, says he was detained in West Bank
New York congressional candidate Brad Lander said he was detained by the Israel Defense Forces while visiting the West Bank and has since been released with a "warning."
Trump brings a last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race
President Donald Trump will visit South Carolina on Wednesday to boost U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, whose stumbles in her first campaign since replacing her late brother have Democratic voters hopeful - but not necessarily optimistic - that their candidate can break Republicans' grip on the state.
Fairfax County’s prosecutor declined prosecutions of illegal immigrants for DUI, drugs, says audit
Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano's policy of leniency toward immigrants has caused his prosecutors to regularly decline to pursue cases involving drunken driving, felony drug possession, shoplifting and grand larceny against migrants, according to a new congressional audit.
Macron slams as ‘stupid’ claims by Trump and others blaming Muslim migrants for French riots
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that foreign leaders - including those "on the other side of the Atlantic" - are trying to exploit France's tense social climate for their own political agenda.
Judge quashes DHS’ subpoenas seeking states’ commercial driver’s license records
A federal judge threw a wrench in the Department of Homeland Security's plans to scour the nation's truck drivers for illegal immigrants, ruling Tuesday that DHS' subpoena seeking information from states' driver's license databases was improper.
Trump administration to provide $8 billion to farmers amid high diesel prices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will dole out $8 billion to farmers to offset rising diesel fuel prices.
In struggling L.A., Mayor Karen Bass fights for 2nd term against democratic socialist-backed Raman
To voter Roy Lyons, Los Angeles has been losing luster for years. A homeless crisis endures despite billions of dollars of spending. City Hall's budget keeps swelling - as do the taxes needed to support it.
A ‘golden age’ vs. ‘we’re working on it’: Trump and Vance give different pitches on the economy
President Bill Clinton famously said he could feel voters' pain over the economy. But these days, when it comes to questions about high prices, President Donald Trump insists that the pain is his.
College professor says Americans ‘set themselves up for disappointment’ with government expectations
Americans' confidence in the federal government's ability to improve their lives fell sharply in 2026, according to a new poll.
AP Exclusive: Hungary’s Magyar vows accountability for Orban era while holding firm on migration
For Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar, defeating Viktor Orban in a landslide election was only the beginning. Less than six months into his term, his new government is pursuing former officials he accuses of corruption and abuses of power.
Australian politician who was hit by car has lost both legs
Doctors have amputated both of Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines' legs as she remains in critical condition after being repeatedly hit by a car in an apparent act of political violence, her husband said Wednesday.
Trump hammers Roy Cooper over release of DeCarlos Brown Jr., other North Carolina prisoners
President Trump on Tuesday hammered Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper over the release of prisoners who went on to commit further crimes, including a man accused of one of the state's most notorious murders.
