Democrats’ path to power may come through hundreds of races far from Washington

Much of national Democrats’ attention in next year’s midterms is centered on working to flip control of the U.S. House and win consequential races for governor. But some in the party have zeroed in on less talked-about elections, in presidential battlegrounds and ruby-red states around the country, that could prove less costly and have a

Elon Musk suggests he wouldn’t do DOGE over again

Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested he likely would not repeat his time helming the controversial cost-cutting mission. Musk discussed his time at the White House in a nearly hourlong podcast interview with former Trump administration aide Katie Miller that was released Tuesday.

Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral runoff, breaking 30-year Democratic drought

Former Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins won Miami’s mayoral runoff election Tuesday, marking the first time in more than 30 years that the city has elected a Democrat as mayor.  Higgins secured 59% of the vote versus former Miami City Manager Emilio Gonzalez‘s nearly 41%, according to unofficial results from the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections. The win marks an

Trump says he’s “crushing” inflation as GOP faces affordability concerns

Washington — After weeks of decrying the focus on “affordability” and calling it a “Democratic hoax,” President Trump spoke in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Tuesday night to sell his economic agenda ahead of a challenging midterm election season for congressional Republicans. Mr. Trump spent much of the more than 90-minute-long rally-style speech promoting and defending his

Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign

Washington — After weeks of decrying the focus on “affordability” and calling it a “Democratic hoax,” President Trump is speaking in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Tuesday night to sell his economic agenda ahead of a challenging midterm election season for congressional Republicans.  White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Fox News Tuesday that Mr. Trump