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Sep 25, 2026
The attempted clawback represents the second time in as many years that the White House has sought to cancel funding approved by lawmakers.
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Sep 25, 2026
There has been a turnaround in Maine, our new poll shows.
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Sep 25, 2026
What should America's Israel policy look like? On "The Ezra Klein Show," Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate for Michigan, argues that America needs to focus on facilitating a peace process for Israelis and Palestinians, rather than trying to dictate a specific outcome like the two-state solution.
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Sep 25, 2026
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign has been a target of Islamophobic right-wing attacks. On "The Ezra Klein Show," he shares what he has made of these attacks, and how he hopes to refocus the conversation.
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Sep 25, 2026
After nearly two years of allowing President Trump to set their agenda, G.O.P. senators are grasping for some quick action on cost-of-living measures they can show voters before November.
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Sep 25, 2026
The president announced plans to rally in deep-red states as his party makes a push for close races in battleground states.
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Sep 25, 2026
Republicans in Senate battlegrounds have started to break with the president. Not Michael Whatley of North Carolina, even as his race seems at risk.
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Sep 25, 2026
The Senate nominee talks about his view for the future of the Democratic Party.
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Sep 24, 2026
The man, Matthew Ammel, dated Ms. Sinema while he was part of her Senate campaign security detail and was married, according to court filings.
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Sep 24, 2026
Revelations about the conduct of former Representative Mary Peltola may not faze voters who have long elected abrasive and sometimes violent figures to represent them.
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Sep 24, 2026
The vote came as a growing number of Republicans have broken from President Trump on the conflict, reflecting voters' concerns ahead of midterm elections.
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Sep 24, 2026
Scott Reed, a longtime Washington lobbyist who has a close relationship with Senator Susan Collins of Maine, leads a super PAC backing her campaign.
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Sep 24, 2026
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed holds a modest lead over Mike Rogers in part because of a strong advantage with younger voters, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.
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Sep 24, 2026
Scott Reed, a longtime Washington lobbyist who has a close relationship with Senator Susan Collins of Maine, leads a super PAC backing her campaign.
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Sep 24, 2026
The justices have been asked to rule on whether the president can appoint allies as top prosecutors.
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Sep 24, 2026
Voters in the battleground state favored Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent, over Troy Jackson, a Democrat, in several important areas, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.
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Sep 24, 2026
The dissent reflects growing unease about the party's prospects in November, as the G.O.P. struggles to overcome the president's unpopularity.
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Sep 24, 2026
There's nothing more uncomfortable for a pollster than a result that stands out from the pack, but it doesn't mean it should be dismissed.
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Sep 24, 2026
The dissent reflects growing unease about the party's prospects in November, as the G.O.P. struggles to overcome the president's unpopularity.
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Sep 24, 2026
The party's nominees lead in Michigan and New Hampshire but the Republican incumbent is ahead in Maine, according to New York Times/Siena polls of the three battlegrounds.
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Sep 23, 2026
Timothy Mellon, one of the party's biggest donors in 2024, has so far withheld his midterm donations for Republican senators because he is unhappy about the failure to pass a key Trump priority.
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Sep 23, 2026
Democrats hope that Mary Peltola can flip a Republican Senate seat in Alaska. Former aides describe a campaign and congressional office marked by chaos.
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Sep 23, 2026
Democrats and Republicans in Congress opposed the creation of a commission with the power to veto federal research awards.
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Sep 22, 2026
In a letter, John Curtis of Utah called for the Senate Judiciary Committee to subpoena the sons of President Trump and former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Sep 22, 2026
The inquiry was closed last year because senior bureau officials questioned the veracity of a campaign donor's account, according to current and former officials.
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Sep 22, 2026
Representative Ashley Hinson of Iowa and Mike Rogers of Michigan distanced themselves from President Trump amid concern that high diesel prices could hurt the party in November.
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Sep 22, 2026
In a wide-ranging interview, the New York congresswoman offered her most detailed insight yet into how she is thinking about a possible presidential run.
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Sep 22, 2026
The independence and moderation of Maine's Republican senator hardly matters anymore.
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Sep 21, 2026
The former president and Texas senator are headlining a fund-raiser in Dallas for top Republican Senate candidates. Not included: Ken Paxton, the nominee in their own state.
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Sep 21, 2026
Lawmakers are applying their experiences on the playing field to the debate over a measure that would impose big changes to college athletics.
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Sep 21, 2026
A surprising number of pastors are running as Democrats this year, challenging Americans' assumptions about politics and faith.
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Sep 21, 2026
Angry after the defeat of a major crypto bill last week, the industry is planning to spend $30 million against Sherrod Brown in Ohio.
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Sep 20, 2026
Mr. Carlson, the far-right podcaster, has promoted Abdul El-Sayed's comments and sharply criticized his Republican rival in Michigan. Strategists are scratching their heads.
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Sep 20, 2026
How today's polling numbers compare with the results of some previous midterms.
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Sep 20, 2026
Mr. Jackson landed in the race unexpectedly. Democrats are hoping he can unseat Susan Collins, a Republican, in their bid to retake the Senate.
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Sep 20, 2026
Independent voters in Maine could decide the future of the Senate. We spoke with the voters in the swing county of Kennebec, which is critical to the election and possibly the control of Congress.
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Sep 19, 2026
Three Opinions writers debate whether the president's recent behavior is really that different from what we've seen from him over the years.
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Sep 19, 2026
Three Opinion writers discuss the developing A.I. story and whether Trump is losing touch with reality.
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Sep 18, 2026
The Arizona politician rose to the second-highest position in the Republican-held Senate caucus thanks to his policy smarts and deft political sensibilities.
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Sep 18, 2026
The Congressional Black Caucus's political wing backed James Talarico, who defeated a Black opponent in the primary. He faces Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, in November.
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Sep 18, 2026
The news has reignited speculation about whether the progressive representative from the Bronx is considering a run for senator or president.
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Sep 18, 2026
Representative Ashley Hinson is hoping to keep a crucial Senate seat red in Iowa, where the president has created major headwinds for her party.
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Sep 17, 2026
The party is putting up a costly defense of states and districts that President Trump won easily in 2024. And in places like Georgia, strategists wonder if it's too late.
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Sep 17, 2026
The public petition comes after other Michigan Jews registered their discontent with Abdul El-Sayed, the state's Democratic Senate nominee.
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Sep 16, 2026
We break down the state of the race.
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Sep 16, 2026
Despite disagreements on Israel, more than a dozen Democratic senators huddled in Washington with the Michigan Senate nominee and emerged sounding optimistic.
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Sep 16, 2026
A look back at the good, the bad and the bizarre from the battles that helped set the stage for the coming midterms.
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Sep 16, 2026
Despite disagreements on Israel, more than a dozen Democratic senators met in Washington with the Michigan Senate nominee and emerged sounding optimistic.
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Sep 16, 2026
Critics argue the legislation would limit the rights of college athletes while maintaining the power and financial gains of schools and coaches.
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Sep 16, 2026
Members from both parties say the legislative branch has descended into a state of dysfunction in the Trump era.
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Sep 16, 2026
Members from both parties say the legislative branch has descended into a state of dysfunction in the Trump era.
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Sep 15, 2026
The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump's personal investments in crypto.
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Sep 15, 2026
Federal law prohibits armed federal officers or military personnel from being deployed to polling stations.
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Sep 15, 2026
Federal law prohibits armed federal officers or military personnel from being deployed to polling stations.
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Sep 15, 2026
Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor and democratic socialist, was viewed more favorably than Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a fellow high-profile member of the movement.
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Sep 15, 2026
The Congressional Budget Office said its analysis had been limited by the fact that the Defense Department did not respond to requests for information on the costs of the conflict.
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Sep 15, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Delaware primary election.
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Sep 15, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Delaware primary elections.
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Sep 15, 2026
For years, Democrats and Republicans have proposed bills to address the greatest threats posed by artificial intelligence. Many remain stymied by political disputes.
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Sep 15, 2026
A Times/Siena national poll suggests Republicans are reeling. Can they come back by depicting Democrats as too far to the left?
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Sep 15, 2026
Even some Republicans are losing faith in Trump's economy, a New York Times/Siena poll found, and Democrats were favored on the top issues as the sprint to the midterms gets underway.
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Sep 14, 2026
Why is JD Vance campaigning in a red state?
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Sep 14, 2026
Senator Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican and former leader, had been absent for more than 13 weeks after a health incident, fueling questions about his ability to continue serving.
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Sep 14, 2026
Vice President JD Vance is beginning a key final stretch of midterm campaigning by dropping in on the Senate race in Kansas, where Republicans were long seen as heavily favored.
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Sep 14, 2026
Vice President JD Vance is beginning a key final stretch of midterm campaigning by dropping in on the Senate race in Kansas, where Republicans were long seen as heavily favored.
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Sep 14, 2026
It's looking bullish for Democrats.
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Sep 14, 2026
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is devoting a hearing to a topic that affects millions but is poorly understood and widely ignored, including when it comes to federal research money.
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Sep 14, 2026
To win in states such as Alaska, the party needs a faction that can live with fossil fuels.
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Sep 14, 2026
Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has shown quiet support for President Trump's tariffs. His brother, the head of their family business, has described the economic volatility as an enormous challenge.
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Sep 14, 2026
Polls in several closely watched primaries over the summer were off by wide margins, but pollsters remain confident that general elections are a different story.
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Sep 13, 2026
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.
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Sep 13, 2026
The Democratic nominee for Senate faces strong headwinds in a decidedly Republican-leaning state. She has been a fighter, and an underdog, for years.
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Sep 12, 2026
Senator Jon Husted, running in a high-stakes race in Ohio, dismissed his political director because of social media activity displaying a "complete lack" of judgment, a spokeswoman said.
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Sep 12, 2026
An organization allied with Senate G.O.P. leaders has booked more than $51 million in ads. Now, Ken Paxton has a financial edge after months of being outspent by his Democratic rival.
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Sep 12, 2026
The $5,000 election promise shows how afraid Trump really is.
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Sep 12, 2026
The president incubated the career of one of his greatest critics.
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Sep 12, 2026
The $5,000 election promise shows how afraid Trump really is.
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Sep 12, 2026
The president incubated the career of one of his greatest critics.
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Sep 11, 2026
The president attacked three Democrats running for Senate this week with inaccurate claims to portray them as too extreme.
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Sep 11, 2026
A new docudrama uses recordings of Supreme Court nominations to measure how much (or little) has changed from Anita Hill to Christine Blasey Ford.
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Sep 10, 2026
Senator Susan Collins, the only Republican seeking re-election in a state President Trump lost, steered clear of his convention as she distances herself from him and his record.
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Sep 10, 2026
See the latest polling in this year's U.S. Senate elections, including who's leading in Texas, Michigan and the other key races that could determine control of the chamber.
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Sep 10, 2026
In a monologue on Wednesday, Mr. Kimmel said that the show made the decision because the F.C.C. had "threatened" ABC over "traditional editorial decisions."
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Sep 09, 2026
Four battleground Senate nominees who spoke sidestepped a pair of issues that have posed political challenges, focusing instead on Mr. Trump's tax law and other topics.
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Sep 09, 2026
The progressive representative from New York spoke at a small event to help lift the underdog Senate candidate Angie Nixon.
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Sep 09, 2026
The Justice Department is examining whether the tech giant sought to sidestep antitrust scrutiny.
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Sep 09, 2026
Senator John Fetterman, who has become alienated from his own party, appeared in a short video filmed in front of a steel mill, saying he is "always going to reject the extremes in socialism."
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Sep 09, 2026
Senator John Fetterman, who has become alienated from his own party, was expected to make a surprise virtual appearance, breaking with Democrats' midterm message.
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Sep 09, 2026
The Democratic Senate candidate used a food drive to sharpen his economic message against Ken Paxton.
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Sep 09, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Rhode Island primary elections.
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Sep 09, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Rhode Island primary election.
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Sep 09, 2026
The U.S. Senate race will feature familiar faces: former Senator John E. Sununu and Chris Pappas, a four-term congressman. Stefany Shaheen, a senator's daughter, eked out a win in a House primary.
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Sep 08, 2026
Mr. Pappas, a moderate Democrat who has served four terms in the House, will face former Senator John E. Sununu, the Republican nominee, in November.
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Sep 08, 2026
The general election race to replace Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, could help determine control of the U.S. Senate.
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Sep 08, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 New Hampshire primary elections.
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Sep 08, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 New Hampshire primary election.
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Sep 08, 2026
For G.O.P. candidates in the most competitive races, deciding whether to appear with President Trump can be tricky. Some are going, while others are staying away.
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Sep 08, 2026
David Maxwell was among the staffers in the Texas attorney general's office who accused Ken Paxton of abusing the power of his office, allegations that led to his impeachment. Mr. Paxton was acquitted.
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Sep 08, 2026
Voters will nominate candidates for one of the most high-stakes Senate races in the country. And a Democratic House primary has emerged as a test of the party's establishment.
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Sep 08, 2026
Patients sued by Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas were routinely charged 18 percent interest, The Times found. Some had bank accounts garnished.
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