Tuesday night’s elections across Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan delivered several important political signals heading into the 2026 midterms, but perhaps the clearest message was that President Trump still holds enormous influence within the Republican Party.
From reshaping Indiana’s state Senate to helping elevate allies in Ohio, Trump once again demonstrated his ability to steer GOP primary voters and punish Republicans...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a new congressional map into law, setting up a high-stakes fight over political boundaries just months before the November elections.
Republicans see the move as a chance to expand their advantage in the state’s House delegation, while critics are already preparing for legal challenges.
DeSantis framed the signing as a decisive moment, posting “Signed,...
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan took aim at federal immigration policy over the weekend, criticizing the Laken Riley Act during a rally in Rochester led by Sen. Bernie Sanders. Speaking to a supportive crowd at the “Stop Oligarchy” event, Flanagan framed the law as part of a broader shift toward stricter immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump.
Flanagan, who is...
Former Vice President Kamala Harris rolled out a broad list of endorsements Monday, backing a range of California Democrats ahead of the state’s June primary. The list covered multiple races, but one stood out for its absence: the contest for governor.
That omission hasn’t gone unnoticed. With a crowded and competitive field vying for the top job, an endorsement from...
Former Congressman Barney Frank, speaking from hospice care in Maine as he dealt with congestive heart failure, offered a pointed warning to Democrats on Sunday: in his view, the party risks drifting too far left and losing sight of its broader priorities.
Frank, now 86, has long been associated with the liberal wing of the party. During his decades in...
The push to promote COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic came in many forms, from public service campaigns to strong messaging from top health officials and political leaders. In the rush to increase vaccination rates, critics argue that some of that messaging glossed over important nuances—particularly around differences in risk and the possibility of side effects.
Early on, officials like Dr....
The head of the California Democratic Party is raising concerns about the state’s primary election system, warning that it could create an unusual and unwanted outcome in this year’s race for governor.
Rusty Hicks, who chairs the state party, said he believes the current setup isn’t working as intended and should be reconsidered. California uses a “top-two” or “jungle” primary...
Two high-profile Republicans are heading to Iowa in the coming days, a state that’s once again drawing attention as both a midterm battleground and an early testing ground for future presidential hopefuls.
Vice President JD Vance and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are each making appearances with the 2026 elections just over six months away, at a time when Republicans are...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a tense and often combative Senate hearing on Thursday, clashing with Democrats as he defended the administration’s military decisions and a massive proposed increase in defense spending.
Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hegseth appeared alongside Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine to make the case for President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget for...
Former President Barack Obama is facing criticism from Republicans after speaking out against a recent Supreme Court decision on redistricting, with opponents pointing to what they see as a contradiction in his stance.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Louisiana’s revised congressional map, which had created a winding district that critics said relied too heavily on race. The majority called...