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Thune, Kemp Step Up for Collins in Ga. Senate Race
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp are stepping up their support for Republican Senate nominee Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., as the GOP battles difficult political conditions in its effort to retain control of the chamber.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:05:32 EDTTalarico Leading Paxton in 2 Texas Senate Polls
Democrat Senate nominee James Talarico holds leads over Republican nominee Ken Paxton in two major Texas polls conducted this month, including a new survey showing him 6 points ahead.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:17:10 EDTPoll: El-Sayed, Rogers Locked in Tight Michigan Senate Race
Democrat nominee Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow lead over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, according to a new Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey released Thursday that found the contest within the margin of error.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:48:03 EDTDems Look to Stop Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal
House Democrats raised concerns on Thursday about President Donald Trump's civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, and said they had introduced a resolution of disapproval seeking to block the deal from coming into force.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:34:43 EDTReport: Iran Downs 2 US Drones in Recent Days
Iranian forces have shot down at least two U.S. MQ-1 drones in recent days. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the incidents publicly, did not say where the drones were brought down...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:29:08 EDTWhite House Withdraws Schroyer Nomination to Lead ICE
The White House on Thursday withdrew the nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after his confirmation stalled in the Senate.Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Rand Paul,...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:12:50 EDTAARP Poll: Sen. Sullivan Trails Dem Peltola in Alaska
Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan trails Democrat Mary Peltola by 5 percentage points in the Alaska U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll.The AARP Alaska survey released Thursday found the former Rep. Peltola with 46% support on the initial ballot, compared with 41% for...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:47:43 EDTRand Paul Blocks Sen. Kennedy's AI Kill-Switch Bill
Fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul blocked John Kennedy's attempt to pass legislation that would require tech companies to develop a "kill switch" for superintelligent AI. Kennedy, R-La., sought unanimous consent Wednesday to pass the narrowly tailored proposal, but Paul ...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:17:17 EDTNvidia CEO: AI Safety Is Tech, Not Legal Problem
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Thursday that artificial intelligence should not be regulated like social media, saying AI is a broad "technology" rather than a consumer "product" and that governments should focus their rules on the products and services built with it.Speaking...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:23:52 EDTFla. Rep. Salazar Breaks With Trump on Immigration
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., used a new campaign ad to break with President Donald Trump on immigration, saying some of the president's immigration enforcement tactics have "gone too far.""Mr. President, some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far,"...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:01:12 EDTFormer Sen. Kyl, Water Policy Leader, Dies at 84
Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, a longtime Republican lawmaker from Arizona who shaped landmark water policies in the U.S. West and guided the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, died Wednesday at 84.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:15:13 EDTEmerson Poll: Talarico, Paxton in Senate Dead Heat
Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton remain virtually tied in Texas' U.S. Senate race, with a new poll showing Talarico at 47% and Paxton at 46%, less than seven weeks before the midterm elections.The Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey released...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:40:17 EDTHasan Piker: US Worse Than Al-Qaida 'Pound for Pound'
Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker told an interviewer that the United States conducts more terrorism in the world than al-Qaida. "Pound for pound as far as the number of deaths, yes," Piker said when asked whether he stood by...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:08:37 EDTSabato Shifts 8 House Races Toward Democrats
Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted eight House races toward Democrats on Wednesday — including four districts previously rated safe for Republicans — as the field of competitive seats expands with seven weeks remaining before the midterm elections.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:44:05 EDTReport: Map Fight Put 35 Million Into New Districts
The unprecedented spate of mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed the congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans, and significantly altered the makeup of at least one-fifth of districts, according to a new study. A report by Protect Democracy found ...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:40:07 EDTBody Found in Grand Canyon Was Missing Hiker, Wife Says, Bringing Flood Death Toll to 3
Human remains found in the Grand Canyon this week were those of the last remaining person missing after the deadly flash flooding in late August, the victim's wife said Thursday. The discovery of Timothy Allen Smith...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:39:00 EDTTrump Administration Weighs Mandatory US-Origin Beef Labels
The Trump administration is considering mandatory country-of-origin labels for beef as it seeks to lower prices through increased imports without undercutting American ranchers.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:46:06 EDTPa. Seeks CDC Action on Measles Outbreak Deaths
The Pennsylvania health department said it was requesting emergency support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as it grapples with one of the country's largest and most deadly measles outbreaks, according to a document reviewed by Reuters on Thursday.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:37:11 EDTLockheed Martin Gets First GM Parts for Patriot Missile
Lockheed Martin said on Thursday it received its first shipment of critical components from General Motors for Patriot interceptors, less than a month after the two companies inked a manufacturing agreement, as the Pentagon pushes for faster weapons production. The Patriot...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:33:23 EDTEl-Sayed Tied Slavery, Racism to US Healthcare System
Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said in a 2022 interview that the legacy of slavery has "profoundly" shaped the U.S. healthcare system, while discussing the role of racism in healthcare policy.
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