The Obama Show thrills Democrats: 5 takeaways from Day 2 of the Democratic...
CHICAGO — The Obamas dominated Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, underscoring an extraordinary reality: The party’s two best orators are married to each other. The only point of...
View ArticlePeltola, 2 Republicans advance in Alaska House race
Alaska Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola (D) advanced from Tuesday's primary to the November general election, as expected, for what will be a hotly contested House race this fall, Decision Desk HQ has...
View ArticleGaetz scores big win over McCarthy: 5 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
Primaries in Florida dealt a blow to former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) revenge tour against the Republicans who voted to oust him last year, and teed up a potential sleeper Senate race...
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New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell dead at 87
Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), who served in the House for more than 27 years, died Wednesday morning, his office announced. Pascrell, 87, had been hospitalized in July to be treated for a respiratory...
View ArticleDeSantis-backed school board candidates fall short in key Florida races
School board candidates backed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) fell short in a number of key races Tuesday, a blow to the governor’s efforts to reshape Florida’s education system. Eleven of 23 school...
View ArticlePelosi, who helped push Biden out, to take convention stage
CHICAGO — Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has distinguished herself in myriad ways in her long political career, as a highly effective legislator, legendary power player and the first female Speaker in...
View ArticleTrump holds first outdoor rally since assassination attempt
Former President Trump on Wednesday held his first outdoor campaign event since he was grazed by a bullet in an assassination attempt, standing behind bulletproof glass as he addressed supporters in...
View ArticleRFK Jr. to deliver address on 'path forward' amid speculation he could back...
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday he will address his political future in a Friday speech to the nation. The address will focus on “the present historical...
View ArticleRFK Jr. inches closer to Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s flirtation with Donald Trump is intensifying as the independent candidate searches for ways to stay in the election, with speculation growing that he might endorse the former...
View ArticleMinnesota’s Gwen Walz makes her mark on the Democrats' national campaign
Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz is making her mark on her husband’s first national campaign as she prepares to introduce Gov. Tim Walz (D) at the Democratic National Convention. Walz will narrate a...
View ArticleLive updates: Walz's stirring speech closes Day 3 of DNC
Vice President Harris's running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), was the center of attention on the third night of the DNC. Walz spoke in his first major national address to accept the vice...
View ArticleTim Ryan shrugs off threat of RFK Jr. endorsing Trump
CHICAGO — Former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) on Wednesday shrugged off the potential threat of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropping out of the race and backing former President Trump. Ryan, asked about concerns...
View ArticleGeorgia Republican: Voting for Harris means 'you're a patriot'
Georgia’s former Lieutenant Gov. Geoff Duncan (R ) urged Independents and Republicans to support Vice President Kamala Harris (D), saying voting for her means “you’re a patriot.” “I can spend my time...
View ArticleShapiro warns against Trump in fiery DNC speech
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) delivered a fiery speech at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, warning that former President Trump would take away the rights and freedoms of Americans...
View ArticleWalz caps off emotional night: 5 takeaways from Day 3 of Democratic convention
The third day of the Democratic National Convention did not quite reach the emotional intensity of the previous two nights, but it kept the party’s momentum going ahead of Vice President Harris’s big...
View ArticleBeyoncé? Taylor Swift? Harris racks up celeb support as campaign courts...
The rumors are flying over which huge music star might show up for Vice President Harris's coronation Thursday night as the Democratic presidential nominee. Will it be Beyoncé, the Grammy-winning icon...
View ArticleDemocratic cash haul puts pressure on House Republicans
In the marathon that is an election year, Democrats are winning the cash dash — a reality that is putting pressure on House Republicans as they look to expand their majority in the lower chamber come...
View ArticleDemocratic convention education platform big on accomplishments, defends...
Democrats at their party's convention in Chicago have unveiled an education platform that combines old priorities such as universal pre-K and free community college with slams against Republicans over...
View ArticleVance responds to Walz's Yale dig: 'I'm proud of what I accomplished'
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) on Wednesday pushed back against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's (D) dig at him for going to Yale University, saying he is "proud" of what he has accomplished. "As you guys know, I...
View ArticleSupreme Court partially reinstates Arizona voting law at RNC’s request
The Supreme Court on Thursday partially agreed to the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) emergency request to revive an Arizona law that strengthens proof-of-citizenship requirements for voting....
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