‘It’s just straight bigotry’: Trump leads wave of Islamophobic rhetoric as midterms loom
As Muslims win historic victories, experts describe rise in anti-Islamic sentiment that rivals post-9/11 climate
Trump’s attempted crackdown on mail-in voting
President and allies have tried to ram through changes to the US voting system, but his efforts are being challenged
Canadian tourists avoiding the US; trade war could make it worse
Is it too late to persuade Canadians to vacation here?
Latest news: U.S. politics — quick roundup of top developments
The White House shows a “Live News” page for Sept. 13, 2026, while CNN and NPR list active U.S. coverage and Al Jazeera promises on-the-ground updates.
As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers
President Trump has been in the forefront of the “what-me-worry?” crowd, refusing to engage on how to balance the risks and rewards of A.I.
Angie Nixon, Candidate for Senate, Takes Florida by Storm
The Democratic nominee for Senate faces strong headwinds in a decidedly Republican-leaning state. She has been a fighter, and an underdog, for years.
Inside the Impeachment Trial that Threatened to End Ken Paxton’s Political Career
Mr. Paxton, the Texas attorney general now running for the U.S. Senate, was accused of abusing the power of his office to protect a campaign donor. He was acquitted on all counts.
How Candidates Have Addressed Affordability in the Midterm Campaigns
Inflation and the cost of living have been the biggest drivers of campaigns this year, but the broad term “affordability” breaks down into specific issues, from housing to health care.
A Gender War Explodes in Utah Over the Courts, Abortion and Representation
When Republicans tried to repeal a law that voters passed banning gerrymandering, they found an opposition that flew in the face of Utah women’s “tradwives” imagery.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Ireland
This post was originally published on here U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Ireland U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived for a visit to Ireland. President Trump is meeting with Ireland’s leaders, and will also attend the Amgen Irish Open at his Trump International Doonbeg golf course. Ben Hunte speaks with CNN Correspondent Julia Benbrook…