Explore

US Supreme Court won't speed up Democratic challenge to FCC political ad policy, for now

US Supreme Court won't speed up Democratic challenge to FCC political ad policy, for now

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Siding with Republicans, the US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Federal Communications Commission to avoid for now a judicially imposed deadline in a Democratic challenge to the agency's new political advertising policy.

'Blue tsunami?' Democrats expand midterm fight into deep-red states

'Blue tsunami?' Democrats expand midterm fight into deep-red states

Newly competitive midterm races in Kansas, Nebraska, Alaska and other red states are raising the prospect of a bigger-than-expected blue wave.

From El-Sayed to Talarico, 5 races and 5 keys to the midterms

From El-Sayed to Talarico, 5 races and 5 keys to the midterms

A Democratic tsunami? Or can the GOP avert disaster? What to watch, from Hispanic voters to the power of money--and an unexpected contest in Kansas.

Trump hints at 'big surprises' to come ahead of midterm election

Trump hints at 'big surprises' to come ahead of midterm election

President Donald Trump has already taken several extraordinary actions before the midterms. Now he says more "big surprises" are coming.

Democrats sue Trump to halt taxpayer-funded TV ads that praised him

Democrats sue Trump to halt taxpayer-funded TV ads that praised him

By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Democratic Party officials sued US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, seeking a court order blocking his administration from using taxpayer money to pay for election-related TV ads.

Can $1 billion buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no

Can $1 billion buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no

Republicans are facing anxiety as they enter the final month of the midterm campaign

In Virginia, Democrat hoping to oust Republican tests anti-corruption message echoing around country

In Virginia, Democrat hoping to oust Republican tests anti-corruption message echoing around country

Longtime Virginia Republican Rep. Rob Wittman is emphasizing his humble roots rather than his deep experience as he campaigns this year in what's seen as the toughest race of his career

Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson: 5 takeaways from Maine Senate debate

Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson: 5 takeaways from Maine Senate debate

Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clashed over President Trump and their records in first debate for Senate seat that could decide control of Congress.

ABC and Trump's FCC battle in federal court over issues of free speech and jurisdiction

ABC and Trump's FCC battle in federal court over issues of free speech and jurisdiction

A lawyer for ABC has asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an unusual, early review of its broadcast licenses, likening it to a looming execution by guillotine

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler hopes bipartisanship can hold his NY House seat

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler hopes bipartisanship can hold his NY House seat

The Hudson Valley district is among the most competitive in the country. Democrat Cait Conley, an Army veteran, faults Lawler for voting with Trump.

FCC considers allowing more political robocalls before midterms, including those created with AI

FCC considers allowing more political robocalls before midterms, including those created with AI

The Federal Communications Commission is considering a request to loosen rules on political robocalls, including those with AI-generated voices

The Latest: GOP fears grow that even $1 billion may not buy midterm victory

The Latest: GOP fears grow that even $1 billion may not buy midterm victory

Republicans are increasingly anxious that even $1 billion in campaign spending won't fend off sweeping election losses as the party reckons with President Donald Trump’s unpopularity, inflation and the war in Iran