Talarico leads Crockett in Texas Senate primary, according to new poll

James Talarico has leapt ahead in the Texas Senate Democratic primary with a 9-point lead over Rep. Jasmine Crockett, according to new polling from Emerson College released Thursday. The data…

Latino voters powered Trump’s comeback. Now they’re turning on his economy.

In 2024, economic anxiety and immigration concerns drove Latino voters to President Donald Trump. Those same issues are beginning to push them away. Across the country, the cost-of-living woes and…

Virginia Democrats look to decimate GOP seats in redistricting effort

Virginia Democrats are launching their last big campaign in the redistricting wars this week — but big questions loom about whether they can agree on how to maximize benefits to…

Scott Adams, whose comic strip ‘Dilbert’ ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68

Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip “Dilbert” captured the frustration of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers and satirized the ridiculousness of modern office culture until he was abruptly dropped from syndication…

Former Rep. Mary Peltola jumps into Alaska Senate race

Former Rep. Mary Peltola entered the Alaska Senate race on Monday, giving Democrats a major candidate recruitment win and the chance to expand the 2026 Senate map as they look…

Cornyn rakes in record fundraising ahead of Texas primary

Sen. John Cornyn raised $7 million during the fourth quarter of his reelection campaign — the highest total of his career as the Republican fights a bitter primary challenge. The…

GOP talk of Rubio 2028 heats up in wake of Venezuela op

Donald Trump has handed Marco Rubio the keys to Venezuela. It could make or break the secretary of State should he run for president in 2028. Rubio has quickly emerged…

Republicans need Susan Collins to win reelection. Trump keeps going after her.

Donald Trump said Thursday a Republican senator who is crucial to the party’s chances of keeping the Senate this year should “never be elected to office again.” Susan Collins has…

Israel rift complicates Democrats’ midterm comeback

NEW YORK — Just as Democrats are finding their footing by focusing on affordability, their differences on Israel are threatening to tear them apart. Spurred by polling that shows support…

House Majority PAC raises record sum ahead of midterms

House Democrats’ biggest outside allies have set a new fundraising record for the organizations that will help boost the party ahead of the 2026 midterms. House Majority PAC, House Democrats’…