Candidates make pitches to voters as midterms near
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Just 8 weeks to go, and voters in a handful of states are likely to determine which party controls one or both houses of congress. 

Armed assailant lunges at Democratic gubernatorial candidate during Ohio fair, campaign says

Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign. 

White House launches video game website promoting Trump's agenda

The White House has launched five retro computer games promoting President Donald Trump’s agenda, including a “Tetris" knockoff to “protect the border from the coming horde."

WA leaders issue new guidance for election workers facing inspections

With the November general election just two months away, Washington state election officials have taken a new step to protect frontline county staff.

WA officials release guide outlining election administration roles

Here's what to know about a new guide WA officials released for county election officials ahead of midterms and amidst mail-in ballot uncertainty.

New USDA rule could force thousands of convenience stores to stop accepting food stamps

Thousands of convenience stores in the U.S. could have to stop accepting food stamps unless the federal government delays a new rule requiring them to carry more fresh produce and protein.

GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival

A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine and prescription pills in her purse.

Adam Telle named acting Army secretary following Driscoll’s departure

President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Here’s what to know.

JD Vance holds first White House briefing since Leavitt departure
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The White House held its first press briefing in over a month, the first since former press secretary Karoline Leavitt left. President Trump says it will be a rotating cast of officials until he chooses a successor to Leavitt.

How WA is adapting to House Resolution 1's federal healthcare changes
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WA officials held a press conference Thursday, outlining the next steps to adapt to healthcare and Medicaid changes required by House Resolution 1, or President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' 

California's Aisha Wahab is 1st Afghan American sworn into Congress

Former California Senator Aisha Wahab was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, officially becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.

Trump calls for boost to film, TV production with tax incentives

President Donald Trump is urging Congress to enact new tax incentives for the entertainment industry to stimulate job growth, while maintaining film and television production in the United States.

Ed Markey wins Massachusetts primary in generational showdown

Sen. Ed Markey defeated challenger Rep. Seth Moulton in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, fending off a bid centered on age and generational change to secure his party’s nomination.

Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users

Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.

Supreme Court narrowly approves White House ballroom project
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A divided Supreme Court allowed the White House to continue construction on its ballroom project, a $400 million renovation.

Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections

An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.

Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds

A majority of Americans ‌oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.

Video shows moment FBI confronts former Congressman Eric Swalwell at SFO

Newly obtained video footage shows the moment former Congressman Eric Swalwell was confronted by federal agents at San Francisco International Airport.