Democrats savor a decisive night while Republicans confront a post-Trump future, and columnists debate whether Trumpism is a moment or a movement.
Cooper's defeat of Michael Whatley was the party's first pickup of the night; wins in Georgia, New Hampshire and Iowa sealed a Senate majority.
AP and SSRS voter surveys show shifting coalitions, while early-vote tracking and a low Trump approval rating frame a turbulent 2026 midterm.
A Democratic House win would elevate Hakeem Jeffries to Speaker, but narrow margins, progressive pressure and Trump-era probes complicate his path.
Federal judge says Democratic plaintiffs haven't shown direct harm as states push back on DHS demands to screen voter rolls; San Diego County refuses DOJ request.
The president's name isn't on the ballot, but his agenda is, reporters say, as three dominant issues drive voter decisions in a consequential midterm election.
Voters are asking bots about candidates and ballots. Campaigns are tailoring messages for models, while false 'pink slime' sites seep into answers.
With Senate control a toss-up and early voting underway, a Democrat's endorsement of a Republican in Michigan is reshaping the closing days.
Congresswoman who lost the primary to Abdul El-Sayed skips a unity event to endorse GOP’s Mike Rogers, drawing Trump’s praise and Democratic fury.
With Election Day days away, the president is playing his greatest political hits in deep-red America while some appearances are canceled and candidates make their own closing arguments.