A Midwestern state with a diversified economy and political prominence in the Caucuses.
The Speaker is campaigning across multiple states to defend Republican-held seats while pursuing a broader message on cost of living and reform. The push follows a six-week sprint across 20 states, with a focus on key battlegrounds as November nears.
Diesel prices have surged to new highs in the UK amid global supply disruptions linked to the Iran war and Russia-Ukraine conflict. The US is weighing export bans to ease domestic pain, while Europe and the UK face rising costs and tight supplies. Authorities warn prices will likely rise further as markets react.
Sen. John Fetterman has recorded a one-minute video praising Republican Sen. Dave McCormick and saying he will work with President Trump to defend Pennsylvania’s steel industry. The clip has intensified Democratic doubts about Fetterman’s party loyalty, prompted fresh talk of a possible party switch and handed Republicans a high‑profile talking point ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
A slow-moving nor'easter has struck the Mid‑Atlantic and New England since late September, causing heavy rain, strong onshore winds and coastal flooding from New Jersey to southern New England. Utilities, flights and events have been disrupted, at least one person has died in New York City, and forecasters warn additional high‑tide flooding will persist into Monday and Tuesday.
A guide to lesser-known fall landscapes across the United States, highlighting offbeat spots from the Midwest to New England and beyond, with practical tips on crowds, reservations, and hidden gems.
A trio of stories from AP News and The New Arab highlight campaign dynamics in Iowa, Delaware and New Jersey, showing how primary races set the stage for fall contests and how minority communities are mobilizing around foreign-policy debates.
Multiple U.S. aid cuts are affecting health, nutrition, environment and disaster relief across all states. A new publicly accessible tracker shows the scale of disrupted grants, while philanthropy and private donors are stepping in to fill gaps, though with uneven impact.
Democrats and Republicans are flooding the airwaves with advertising ahead of Election Day, with hundreds of millions of dollars flowing through campaigns and allied groups. Cash on hand and spending patterns are shaping the battlefield, particularly in toss-up races where incumbents often hold the financial edge.
Vice President Kamala Harris has appeared with Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El‑Sayed at a Detroit-area roundtable on Black maternal health as Democrats push to flip a pivotal Michigan Senate seat now less than six weeks from Election Day. El‑Sayed has faced criticism over his positions on Israel; Harris is aiming to boost turnout among Black voters in Wayne County.
Early voting has begun in multiple states as the federal government has pursued legal and investigative efforts to challenge mail voting and hunt for noncitizen voters. The Supreme Court has blocked new federal limits on mail ballots, states are sending millions of absentee ballots, and the DOJ and DHS have opened investigations and filed charges in several states.
The Pentagon has released new guidance on a program to screen male service members for testosterone deficiency, intended to identify those who may perform at their best. The policy, announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in July, is being rolled out with support from health influencers online. Medical experts caution that evidence for broad benefits is limited and warn of potential health risks.
Sen. John Curtis has asked the Republican-led Senate Judiciary Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. over his business ties, foreign gifts and a Russian oligarch-funded wedding party. Curtis has demanded the same scrutiny for Hunter Biden and cited reporting that Umar Kremlev paid substantial costs for Trump Jr.'s Bahamas celebrations in May.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by former President Donald Trump over a poll published in Iowa, ruling that political speech is protected by the First Amendment and that the plaintiffs overstretched Iowa law. The decision sides with pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register, and aligns with prior lawsuits in which media coverage is protected under free speech provisions.
The Guardian, Arab News and other outlets show Democrats are competitive in key races while Republicans face fundraising and polling challenges. Voters cite inflation and the Iran war as top issues; polls vary, but Democrats show an edge on the generic ballot. The result could reshape control of the House and Senate after November 3.
The Senate war powers debate has progressed with Republicans leaning toward endorsing a resolution to end the Iran war as fuel prices remain high and voters demand relief. Lawmakers have increasingly tied costs of living to military actions while Democrats press for accountability ahead of the midterms.
The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Department of Homeland Security to resume using the revamped SAVE database to verify voter citizenship, reversing a lower-court ban. Three liberal justices have dissented. Voting rights groups warn the system has flagged U.S. citizens and could lead to wrongful removals ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
The White House has announced a plan to invest about $15 billion to build the largest U.S. steel plant in Iowa, powered by a $2.5 billion Minnesota iron ore mine. Production is slated to begin in 2030, creating thousands of jobs and reshoring steel production in a bid to bolster national security and manufacturing. The plan is being pitched ahead of the midterm elections as part of a broader economic push.
South Korea is evaluating a proposed $50 billion Alaska LNG project as part of a broader $200 billion investment package announced with the United States. While Washington touts the deal as a boost for energy infrastructure, Seoul is weighing commercial viability and legal compliance amid concerns about the project’s cost, timelines, and long‑term LNG demand.
An AP-KFF poll finds that rural voters are divided on whether President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown has benefited or harmed their communities.
Barack Obama has been confirmed to head to Detroit on Oct. 24 to campaign with Abdul El-Sayed, with Jocelyn Benson also on the ticket. The event signals continued high-level Democratic support ahead of Michigan’s in-person voting period, as El-Sayed seeks to consolidate support in a key Senate race.