Comedian Jon Steward mocked President Trump on Monday night for spending much of his final speech before the midterm elections discussing repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. On Monday’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Stewart ridiculed Trump’s decision to focus on the
The Trump administration’s final pitch to voters on Election Day seems to be that higher prices are a good thing. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins told Newsmax Tuesday afternoon that the United States was “going to have record exports this year for corn and wheat and
Outgoing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said the Iran war is a “big, big drag” on Republican candidates this midterm cycle. DeSantis joined sports and political commentator Stephen A. Smith on SiriusXM on Monday night and said the Iran war and the high gas prices it has led to
It's the midterms! Here's a fun fact for you as you head to the polls: Gas prices today are the highest ever recorded for a US Election Day. The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.12 and $6.28 for a gallon of diesel, according to GasBuddy. Meanwhile, the Strategic
Whether this changes votes tonight remains to be seen. But Stevens's decision has certainly changed the conversation and, unexpectedly, brought Democrats together around Abdul El-Sayed.
Fixing the Reflecting Pool is not a major concern of voters in Michigan or Texas or Alaska. And that’s a problem.
A federal constituent service office of Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) was vandalized overnight for the second time within the last two months as the incumbent winds down a tight race to hold on to her seat. Photos obtained by NewsNation show red paint was used to write “blood on
Filmmaker and historian Ken Burns warned Tuesday that the U.S. is facing its fourth great national crisis, arguing that the stakes of the midterm elections extend beyond political differences and spill into the survival of democracy. In a New York Times opinion piece published
An Oklahoma man is facing federal charges amid allegations that he sent more than 700 letters containing a white powdery substance to public officials, lawmakers, media organizations and others in the weeks before the 2024 and 2026 elections. Robin Martin was charged Sunday on
If Democrats take back one or both chambers, they’ll unlock a sweeping new set of investigative powers they could unleash on President Trump’s D.C. projects. For months, Democrats have lamented the Trump administration's efforts to “beautify” Washington, D.C., including
North Korea denied any involvement in the recent $6.3 billion hack of cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance despite the FBI attributing the cyberattack to the country over the weekend. In a statement Tuesday, Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday that high energy prices will soon come down, citing a boost in U.S. production. During an interview on Fox Business’s “Big Money in the Morning,” Wright said the Trump administration is “working with” producers to “restart” operations
Gas prices today are at a record high for an Election Day, hovering at an average of $4.11 a gallon nationally as of Tuesday afternoon, according to GasBuddy. The previous record for Election Day gas prices was set in 2022, with an average of around $3.75 per gallon, U.S.
Advocates are enthusiastic about the potential for increased youth voter turnout in key races in Tuesday's midterms. The economy, the Trump administration, AI and data centers have all sparked a fire in young Americans, according to youth voter groups that have knocked on
As hundreds of new lawmakers prepare to take office in January, experts are calling for immediate legislative action to ensure government use of artificial intelligence is transparent, approved and stoppable.
Ohio gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton (D) said her opponent Vivek Ramaswamy’s (R) “crossed the line” and called him “a danger” to the state of Ohio. “I think he is out of touch. He's out for himself. And I've always felt he was a danger to our state,” Acton said while addressing
Plus:🥪National Sandwich Day deserves the spotlight, too {beacon} It’s Tuesday and Election Day. Go vote! Then come back to read breaking updates from The Hill — and we’re going all night long. In today's issue: Races to watch Trump to cut off aid to Israel Stevens hypes
For the first time in U.S. history, the White House has decided to monitor elections across the entire country. The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it had placed roughly 1,000 election monitors and observers in all 50 states. They will be assessing polling places for
A man pardoned by President Donald Trump after making threats in Washington, D.C., after the January 6 Capitol riot was just charged for making threats against federal judges. Cleveland Grover Meredith Jr. made multiple social media posts over the past few years, including
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) blasted his Democratic opponent, Gina Hinojosa, ahead of Election Day, calling her “the number one most radical leftist” in the state House — a final pitch to undecided voters before polls close. “My opponent is actually the farthest left candidate on
Congress gave the International Trade Commission the responsibility to establish the facts, not validate the president’s conclusions.
A child in upstate New York died after contracting measles, according to health officials, the first measles-related death in the state in more than 30 years. The child lived in Lewis County, a rural area in the state’s North Country located east of Watertown, officials said
Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman is running to succeed Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R), who declined to seek a second term. Hageman faces Democrat James W. Byrd, a former state lawmaker. Polls close at 9 p.m. EST. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results below.
Wyoming’s sole House seat is up for grabs Tuesday, with Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman running for Senate. Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, a Republican, is the favorite to win in the red state. He faces Democrat Lisa F. Kinney. Polls close at 9 p.m. EST. Follow
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers's (D) decision to not seek a third term has set off a battle for the swing state governor’s mansion. Democrat David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, and GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany are facing off to succeed Evers. Polls close at 9 p.m. EST. Follow
Wisconsin’s 3rd District has taken center stage in Democrats’ fight to flip the House. Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden is in a fierce rematch against Democrat Rebecca Cooke in the eastern part of the Badger State. Meanwhile, GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany’s seat is up for grabs
West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R) is running for a third term on Capitol Hill. She faces Democrat Rachel Fetty Anderson. Polls close at 7:30 p.m. EST. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results below.
The pair of Republicans representing West Virginia in the House are both running for reelection. Polls close at 7:30 p.m. EST. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results below.
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner is seeking a fourth term representing Virginia on Capitol Hill. He faces Republican Bert Mizusawa. Polls close at 7 p.m. EST. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results below.
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) is running for a sixth two-year term as the state’s chief executive. He’s duking it out against Democrat Amanda Janoo. Polls close at 7 p.m. EST. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results below.
Vermont’s sole House lawmaker is seeking a third term representing the Green Mountain State on Capitol Hill. Democratic Rep. Becca Balint faces Republican Gerald Malloy. The GOP candidate ran unsuccessfully against Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in 2024. Polls close at 7 p.m.
A Democrat is set to join the four-person House delegation in Utah after a judge ruled against a GOP-favored map, paving the way for a blue Salt Lake City seat. Former Rep. Ben McAdams (D) is poised to return to Capitol Hill representing the redrawn 1st District after losing
Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty is running for a second term representing Tennessee in Washington. He faces Democrat Marquita Bradshaw. Polls close at 8 p.m. EST. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results below.
South Dakota’s sole House seat is up for grabs Tuesday, after incumbent Rep. Dusty Johnson (R) unsuccessfully ran for governor. Republican Marty Jackley, the state’s attorney general, is the favorite to win the seat. He is facing Democrat Nikki Gronli. Polls close at 8 p.m.
Rhode Island is set to choose its next governor after incumbent Gov. Dan McKee (D) lost his primary in September. Democrat Helena Foulkes defeated McKee to take on Republican Aaron Guckian for the governor’s mansion in the blue state. Polls close at 8 p.m. EST. Follow Decision
A trio of Pennsylvania Republicans are fighting for their political lives Tuesday in battleground House races. GOP Reps. Ryan Mackenzie of the 7th District, Rob Bresnahan of the 8th District and Scott Perry of the 10th District are locked in tight races against Democrats Bob
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D) is running for a fourth term representing Oregon. He is facing off against Republican David Brock Smith, a state senator. Polls close at 8 and 9 p.m. EST. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results below.
Democrats are hopeful they can take back the governor’s mansion in Ohio for the first time in more than a decade Tuesday. Democrat Amy Acton is facing off against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to succeed term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R) in the often reliably red state. Polls
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) is mounting a comeback bid as he takes on GOP Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio. Brown, who lost to Sen. Bernie Moreno in 2024, has been neck and neck with Husted in the polls ahead of Tuesday’s contest. Democrats view the seat as a key pickup opportunity
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is running for her second full term leading the Empire State. She’s duking it out against Republican Bruce Blakeman, who is backed by President Trump. Polls close at 9 p.m. EST. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results below.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) is seeking a second term at the helm of the Cornhusker State. The veterinarian is facing off against Democrat Lynne Walz, a former state senator and 2018 lieutenant governor nominee. The incumbent is the favorite to win in the state that hasn’t
Sen. Pete Ricketts (R) is running for a second term representing the Cornhusker State in Congress. He faces a tough challenge from Independent Dan Osborn, who narrowly lost to Sen. Deb Fischer (R) in 2024. Osborn has picked up steam in the solid red state, running a populist
The blue dot in Nebraska is up for grabs for the first time in nearly a decade. Republican Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.) declined to seek reelection, setting up a feisty battle for his Omaha-area 2nd District. He is one of just three House Republicans whose district voted for former
Republican Kurt Alme is facing off against Democrat Alani Bankhead and independent Seth Bodnar in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Steve Daines (R) in Montana. This is the first open race for the upper chamber in the ruby-red state since 1976. The state voted for President
Voters in western Montana are set to choose their next member of Congress after Rep. Ryan Zinke (R) announced he would not seek reelection. Republican Aaron Flint and Democrat Sam Forstag are duking it out for the open seat in Montana’s 1st District, which Zinke has
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is running for a second term leading the country’s second largest city. She faces Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist and member of the Los Angeles City Council. Polls close at 11 p.m. EST. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results below.
Washington’s nonvoting House delegate seat is open for the first time since 1990. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) announced she would retire earlier this year. Democrat Robert White won his party’s primary this summer and is the favorite to succeed Norton. He faces Republican
Incumbent Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) has been the Yellowhammer State's leader for nearly a decade since she took over for her scandal-plagued predecessor, Robert J. Bentley, in 2017 and then won two elections in her own right in 2018 and 2022, but term limits prevent her from
As fact-checkers, we watch a lot of ads in the lead-up to elections, and we only write about a fraction of them. Some of them are downright bizarre. As we first started doing 20 years ago -- just for fun -- on Election Day, we're giving out pretend awards to some of the notable
South Carolina Democratic Senate nominee Annie Andrews made one of her final pitches to voters ahead of Election Day, accusing Sen. Darline Graham (R) of reading from a script written by national Republicans. “My opponent Darline Graham has been hard to find on the campaign