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Elections, governments, legislation, geopoliticsJustice Dept. charges James Comey, ex-FBI director, for a third time
Comey was accused of leaking sensitive information to the media in 2016.
DOJ unlawfully fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director, judge rules
The judge wrote that the Trump administration’s defense of her firing “flies in the face of nearly two centuries of Supreme Court precedent.”
Trump calls El-Sayed a ‘jihadist’ as he escalates campaign rhetoric
President Donald Trump repeatedly called Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist” during a campaign rally here on Sunday and urged supporters to fight him the way Americans battled terrorists on 9/11.
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A tough environment forces ‘safe’ Republicans to actually campaign
GOP candidates in Mississippi, especially those running for Senate, aren’t supposed to face serious challenges.
Nate Silver Predicts a ‘Momentous’ Midterm
The election forecaster Nate Silver breaks down the likelihood of a G.O.P. wipeout.
Election Officials Fear Federal Interference in Voting Next Week
State and local plans for Election Day include how to react to potential I.C.E. raids, misbehavior by federal election monitors and attempts to seize votes or machines.
Inflation. War. Corruption. Hold Trump Accountable.
The American people have a chance to allow the nation to glimpse the end of the Trump era and the start of something brighter.
The Key Election Issues Dividing Israelis as They Vote
The question of accountability for the government’s failures in the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, looms over the election.
Polymarket has investigated 'dozens' of election-related cases
The prediction market has hired a former FBI official to make sure political insiders don't use the platform for profit from confidential election information. (Image credit: Gabby Jones)
Democrats still poised to make gains, but poll shows warning signs for just how many
Democrats hold significant advantages going into Election Day, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. But lagging enthusiasm among key groups is just one indicator that gains may not come easy. (Image credit: Jason Miller)
Can Black voting power and Trump fatigue break Mississippi's red wall?
Mississippi has the largest proportional Black population in the country. It's one reason the U.S. Senate race has seen millions in last-minute spending and high-profile campaign visits. (Image credit: Stephen Fowler)
Why these Arab Americans who voted for Trump now back Abdul El-Sayed
Donald Trump won majority-Arab American Dearborn, Michigan, in 2024, pivotal to winning the swing state. Now voters are embracing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
The FDA rarely inspects much of the produce Americans eat
Americans are eating more imported fruits and vegetables, but less than 10 percent of facilities that account for 90 percent of shipments have been inspected since 2009.
Costs outpaced wages in more GOP-held battlegrounds, Post analysis shows
Republicans are defending most of the competitive seats where a majority of families don’t earn enough to cover the basics.
How Trump and his allies are sowing doubt ahead of the midterms
A Post analysis found thousands of messages from right-wing influencers pushing new theories for why, if Democrats win, the elections can’t be trusted.
Trump’s fundraising dominance is masking a long-term problem for Republicans
Republicans’ small-dollar donor base has contracted in recent years, leaving the party more dependent on a tiny group of wealthy megadonors for support. The GOP has had a cash advantage all year thanks to a relatively small group of large donors…
Trump campaigns in Mississippi, highlighting Republicans' challenges
President Trump campaigned Monday in Mississippi, as he continued a closing midterm rally blitz that has highlighted Republicans' challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in Washington. (Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin)
A quick guide to Israel's high-stakes elections
Israel is holding its first elections since the Hamas-led attacks of 2023 triggered a chain of conflicts across the region — a quick guide the key players, issues and when to expect a result. (Image credit: Oded Balilty)
Two Candidates, Two Israels, One Nation in the Balance
As Israel votes, hard-right nationalism competes with the country’s founding ideals. The outcome could shape Israel’s identity for years.
CDC’s deputy director to leave Trump administration after six months
Jennifer Shuford, who had been Texas’s health commissioner, was part of a team hired to restore confidence in the agency.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Further Alterations at D.C.’s East Potomac Park
A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from cutting trees and prohibited other changes at the park where the president has sought to overhaul a golf course.
Brazil Supreme Court Orders Flávio Bolsonaro to Hand Over Passports in Money Laundering Inquiry
Brazil’s Supreme Court told the police to seize passport of Mr. Bolsonaro, who lost the presidential election, over his links to an investigation.
Appeals Court Declines to Intervene in California Ballot Lawsuit
By a 2-1 vote, a federal appeals court panel denied the Trump administration’s request that it immediately order the state to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots.
Illinois man allegedly sent threatening letters containing a white substance to Congress members
An Illinois man is facing federal charges, accused of sending threatening letters containing a white substance to four members of Congress.
Machado’s Return to Venezuela Tests Limits of U.S. Sway
Seeking new elections, María Corina Machado will need to tread carefully to avoid offending the Trump administration, while also asserting her own leadership.
Justice Dept. Brings More Charges Against Comey, Accusing Him of Leaks
Lawyers for James B. Comey said the case centered on an issue that had already been investigated and had not led to charges, of a purported leak of national security information to The Times in October 2016.