Denise Powell, candidate for the Democratic nomination to the House of Representatives in Nebraska’s second district (R), hugs Jennifer Reyna, chair of Latino Caucus for the Democratic Party of Nebraska, during an election night watch party in Omaha, Neb., on May 13, 2026. Rebecca S. Gratz/AP Photo OMAHA—Nebraska Democrat Denise Powell will face Republican nominee
A voter casts her vote at a polling station in St Andrew Presbyterian Church in Sandy Springs, Ga., on March 6, 2012. Alex Wong/Getty Images The final days until Georgia’s May 19 general primary election are dwindling, and on the ballot is the top job in the state, which is on the line for a
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping attend a bilateral meeting in Beijing on May 14, 2026. Alex Wong/Getty Images President Donald Trump on May 14 began a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping amid significant tensions between the two countries. Trump and Xi first attended a welcome ceremony near
President Donald Trump (C) is joined by Chinese officials as he arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport in China on May 13, 2026. Trump is meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing to address the Iran conflict, trade imbalances, and the Taiwan situation. Alex Wong/Getty Images President Donald Trump is set to begin a
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey speaks at a news conference in Beauregard, Ala., on March 4, 2019. Vasha Hunt/AP Photo Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on May 12 announced special primary elections for four House districts, one day after the Supreme Court allowed the state to use its legislature-drawn congressional map for the midterms. After the Supreme
Sen. John Kennedy (R- La.) speaks at the Capitol in Washington, on March 3, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The U.S. Senate unanimously agreed to advance a resolution that would withhold the paychecks of all senators during future federal government shutdowns. The proposal passed on a 99–1 cloture vote on May 13, with Sen. Pete
House leaders hold consecutive press conferences on May 13, with Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader Steve Scalise, Whip Tom Emmer, Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, and Rep. Mike Ezell holding a post-meeting press conference at 10 a.m. ET, followed by House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu holding their w… Original News Source