Can Ken Paxton outrun a trail of scandal to win US Senate seat in ruby-red Texas?
The Republican state attorney general appears uniquely ill-chosen as a candidate – but he is a political survivor who could yet frustrate Democratic dreams
Across Farm Country, Economic Discontent Strains Republican Coalition
Farmers and ranchers have supported President Trump for a decade. But the war in Iran, tariffs and other administration policies have soured some on the G.O.P.
Video: Will Rural Voters Sit Out the Midterms?
Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent, travels to a cattle auction in Calhan, Colo., to see if economic anxieties are affecting the loyalty of rural voters to the Republican Party.
Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he’s keeping the most pressing matters at a distance
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the 31st time as secretary of state, Marco Rubio has left on a trip abroad, flying to Uzbekistan and later India amid rumblings that Ameri
‘These are really tough times’: House Republicans confront voter fury over Trump’s Washington in final midterm stretch
By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — GOP operatives conducting a focus group in a traditionally red Midwestern state this month were taken aback by what they heard from their own party’s voters. Asked what they blamed for rising gas prices, those voters pointed to “corrupt politicians” and “billionaires” — a response that surprised some longtime
No Kings rallies across U.S. urge voters to cast ballots early in the midterms
The hundreds of planned events were billed as nonpartisan, though they sought to build on prior No Kings marches and demonstrations by people upset with Trump’s presidency.
4 Takeaways From a Voting-Focused ‘No Kings’ Day
Saturday’s gatherings were more subdued than some past events, and many prominent Democrats skipped them.
Musk, Megadonors, and a $657 Million War Chest: Republicans Make a Final Push for Nov. 3rd
Trump hosted top GOP donors at Mar-a-Lago with 17 days until the midterms, as Republicans hold a $657M cash edge and Democrats need just 3 House seats.
Musk back in the spotlight, but politics dims the awe
Despite his success in various fields, Elon Musk’s unrelenting commitment to right-wing politics has taken a toll on his public image.
No Kings protests urge Americans to vote early as midterms approach
The anti-Trump movement changed strategy on Saturday to focus on thousands of ‘hyper-local non-partisan voter participation’ events