Politics

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Sterling Heights, Mich. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Democrat Haley Stevens endorses GOP’s Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race 2 days before election

By Joey Cappelletti

November 1, 2026 at 12:28 p.m.

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party...

Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, hands out candy at a Halloween event outside the Big Lake Lions Club, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Big Lake, Alaska. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent loses

By Nicholas Riccardi

November 1, 2026 at 2:03 p.m.

A judge dismissed a Trump-backed lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s US Senate race...

Bailey, Schick challenge Nieshalla in Indiana State Comptroller race

By Post-Tribune

November 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Porter County Clerk Jessica Bailey and Chesterton management consultant John Schick are challenging Indiana State...

Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over the City Council meeting at Chicago City Hall on Sept. 29, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson again calls for taxes on big corporations as budget showdown looms

By Jake Sheridan

October 13, 2026 at 4:43 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday again argued large corporations must pay more taxes to help...

FILE – Former President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally, Oct. 24, 2024, in Clarkston, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

Barack Obama to campaign with Ohio Democrats as he expands outreach ahead of Election Day

By Meg Kinnard

October 13, 2026 at 11:12 a.m.

Former President Barack Obama is heading to Ohio to shore up support for Democratic candidates...

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Oct. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new White House press secretary, makes a very brief appearance before reporters

By Michelle L. Price

October 13, 2026 at 10:52 a.m.

Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, faced reporters for the first time on...

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle speak during a dedication ceremony at the chancery of the U.S. Embassy, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Athens, Greece. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool)

Trump’s ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct

By Matthew Lee

October 13, 2026 at 10:38 a.m.

President Donald Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigned on Tuesday after allegations of improper...

DeMotte real estate agent, project manager face off for Indiana State Senate

By Maya Wilkins

October 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Democrat Kate-Lynn Holley and Republican James "Jay" Starkey, both of DeMotte, are facing off for...

FILE – A diesel fuel tank is seen on a corn and soybean farm, Aug. 26, 2026, in Northfield, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt, File)

Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Vladimir Putin draws criticism from a frustrated Congress

By Lisa Mascaro

October 13, 2026 at 7:08 a.m.

President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Putin has been criticized by both Republicans and Democrats...

FILE – Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin Conference, July 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

President Donald Trump says he cares for Americans. They think he’s more focused on his wealth, an AP-NORC poll finds.

By Bernard Condon

October 13, 2026 at 7:56 a.m.

Most Americans think Donald Trump is profiting off the presidency in unethical or illegal ways...

The seal of Will County outside the Will County clerk’s office. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the Daily Southtown)

Will County clerk, treasurer and regional superintendent face election challenges

By Michelle Mullins

October 13, 2026 at 5:37 a.m.

Republican Annette Parker and Democrat Michelle Stiff run for clerk and Democrat Tim Brophy and...

People congregate outside the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield May 6, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Illinois Democrats on defense over scandals in races for state legislature

By Jeremy Gorner

October 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

With the national political landscape tilting against Republicans ahead of next month's midterm elections, the...

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., takes questions during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

What to know about the search of Democratic US Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home

By Nicholas Riccardi

October 12, 2026 at 5:54 p.m.

What to know about the search of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. home on...