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The latest news and videos on the 2026 midterm elections
Trump snubs GOP incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary
Early voting is already underway for the May 26 primary runoff.
May 19, 2026A Bush, a Kennedy, a Pelosi: Members of legacy political families run in midterms
"Name recognition is everything," one political science professor told ABC News.
May 19, 2026Pennsylvania primaries to set up key House races, midterm election battles
Democrats are trying to flip four GOP-held House seats in the Keystone State.
May 19, 2026
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May 22
Tulsi Gabbard resigning as director of national intelligence
Gabbard was confirmed to lead ODNI last year.
May 22
May 24
GOP who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war
President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans
May 24
May 20
'Get off your phones': Surgeon general advisory calls on kids to cut screen time
The advisory comes amid a debate over cellphone usage and its impact on youth.
May 20
May 22
Trump lashes out at Republicans amid revolt over $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Trump attacked Sen. Thom Tillis and his "RINO friends" on Friday.
May 22
May 24
Rep. Suozzi calls on Republicans to 'stand up' to stop 'anti-weaponization fund'
The co-chairs of the House Problem Solvers Caucus introduced bill to block it.
May 24
May 21
In apparent reversal, Trump says he's sending 5,000 troops to Poland
Last week, the Pentagon said it was halting a brigade of 4,200 troops to Poland.
May 21
May 21
A novel approach to curtailing money in politics becomes law in Hawaii
SB 2471 was crafted allow the state to curb corporate political spending.
May 21
May 23
Dems' 2024 audit prompts mixed feelings towards DNC chair's leadership
Martin has faced criticism over the report, which was released this week.
May 23
May 21
SCOTUS ruling allows lawsuits over property seized by Cuban government
Four major cruise lines can be held financially liable, the court ruled.
May 21