Video: Federal Agents Search Ilhan Omar’s Home
On Monday, homeland security officials executed a search warrant at the Washington-area home of Representative Ilhan Omar, Democrat of Minnesota, according to three people briefed on the matter.
US midterm elections: Who is Michele Tafoya? The four-time Emmy winner who covered 327 NFL games before en
Michele Tafoya, a former sportscaster, is running for the Senate in Minnesota with a focus on accountability. Her campaign emphasizes fiscal responsibility, government transparency, and family-oriented policies while criticizing corruption. Tafoya’s financial disclosures reveal a wealth significantly higher than her opponent, Peggy Flanagan, raising potential voter concerns. Flanagan has highlighted her background, focusing on economic issues affecting everyday families.
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf Course
During a four-hour hearing, a federal judge demanded answers from the Trump administration about who authorized the removal of hundreds of trees at the East Potomac Golf Links.
‘I will not be silenced’: Prominent Democrat accuses Trump of ‘political intimidation’ after home raided
The Justice Department usually avoids overt investigative steps involving political candidates in the direct run-up to an election.
Musk throws $276M behind Republicans in midterms
Tech billionaire Elon Musk gave $276 million to several Republican super PACs and organizations over the past three months, as the GOP faces headwinds ahead of the midterm elections.
Democrats rebuke federal raid of Ilhan Omar’s home: ‘rogue abuse of power’
Top House Democrats question the ‘corrupt weaponization’ of federal government against Trump’s adversaries
A Trump Loyalist, a Turkish Investor and a Battle for Wealth and Influence
A Turkish businessman once allied with the Maduro regime has tied the knot with President Trump’s former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, at the same time he is seeking to retain a big contract in Venezuela.
‘If You Can Keep It’: The Purpose Of The Polls
Polls play a major role in U.S. politics. And in the months leading up to an election, they’re everywhere.Polling doesn’t just indicate which party has a competitive advantage in a race. They also tell us about the issues that are most concerning to voters. And how these concerns break down by race, gender, education, age, and political affiliation. They also tell us the level of trust people have in the institutions tasked with carrying out our democratic processes.In this installment of our weekly series, “If You Can Keep It,” we break down the purpose of polls and their place in our elections, politics, and democracy.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Trump tells fans he could say the ‘stupidest things’ and they would cheer. They agree
“I could say the stupidest things, and you’d clap. ‘Oh, I love you so — it’s true,” the president told a crowd in Tennessee.
US attorney warns Chinese espionage is ‘extremely pervasive,’ says Beijing ‘playing the long game’
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli says Chinese espionage is “extremely pervasive” after his office charged alleged spies in recent months.