Democrats aim to flip key Senate seats as Trump's popularity sinks to historic low - CNN
Democrats would need to win seven out of 10 key races to flip the Senate, but only one or two to gain control of the House of Representatives, CNN found.
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Two former FBI agents charged with lying to Congress during Hunter Biden laptop inquiry - report
Detroit Democrats unite over rising costs, remain divided over Israel ahead of midterm elections
FBI Director Kash Patel faces Senate grilling over Epstein files, travel funds, personal record
Republicans and Democrats also pushed Patel to explain why the FBI changed its hiring qualifications, including eliminating bestiality as an automatic disqualifier.
US officials prepare for chaos amid concerns Trump will try use federal power to swing midterms
More than a dozen local and state election officials said they are hiring outside lawyers to prepare for potential demands by the administration for access to sensitive voting records.
In loss for Trump, US Supreme Court won't let Postal Service restrict mail ballots
Restricting mail-in ballots would stand to benefit Republicans given that Democratic voters disproportionately use mail-in ballots, according to various surveys.
US Senator Mitch McConnell appears at Capitol following lengthy absence, hospitalization
McConnell arrived at the Capitol in a wheelchair and with what CNN described as a "noticeably thinner" appearance, but was able to make a few statements to the press while at the Senate.
Trump no longer at record low in approval rating, but Republicans losing grasp on Congress - poll
The poll showed 63% of Americans disapproved of Trump's offer made in his convention speech that he would ensure all Americans get a $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain control of Congress.
US President Donald Trump shares his music taste with reporters in odd exchange on Air Force One
US President Donald Trump shared his taste in music with reporters during an odd exchange on Air Force One as he returned to Washington from Ireland.
US deports Afghan woman in first-ever case before special terrorism court
In a historic first, the DOJ utilized the 1996 Alien Terrorist Removal Court to deport a resident who allegedly supported an ISIS-style mass shooting plot planned for US Election Day.
Trump says US could stay in Iran and keep oil, like Venezuela deal
"We'll ultimately get out (of Iran), unless we decide to stay and keep the oil like Venezuela," Trump said, adding that the US revenue from Venezuela has "paid for the war many times."
US Rep. Tom Tiffany says he sustained minor injuries after plane makes emergency landing
US Representative Tom Tiffany and his pilot made an emergency landing on a lake in Wisconsin after their plane lost power, sustaining only minor injuries.
Hegseth, Pentagon pressured F-15 crew to appear in '60 Minutes' Iran rescue story, CNN reports
US Defense Secretary Hegseth and political officials reportedly pushed for the airmen to take part in the CBS program, while military officials raised concerns over security and political messaging.
