An epochal political week opens with shutdown about to break record

With the government shutdown days from becoming the longest ever, none of the political stakes compare to the misery of ...

Former governor breaks years of political silence to make major announcement in pivotal race

Former New Jersey Gov. Thomas Kean endorses Jack Ciattarelli for governor, urging voters to back GOP nominee in Tuesday's ...
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1. How Americans feel about the Republican and Democratic parties

Roughly half of Americans also say the Democratic Party (50%) and the Republican Party (49%) make them feel angry.

Trump endorses Cuomo, warns against voting Republican in NYC mayor's race

President Donald Trump announced Monday he is backing former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent ...

Video gambling mogul Rick Heidner joins Republican primary for governor

Packed fields for Chicago-area congressional races also are shaping up, though ballot challenges will cull the list over the ...
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4. How well the Republican and Democratic parties represent Americans’ interests

Majorities say the Republican Party (56%) and Democratic Party (58%) do not represent the interests of people like them.

Ohio Republican Drops Out of 2026 Race Over Redistricting

Kevin Coughlin said he could not see a "path to victory" after redistricting made his district lean Democratic.

Maine and Texas consider Republican-backed election proposals on voter ID, noncitizen voting

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine and Texas are the latest states to become involved in a nationwide Republican push to enact strict voter ID laws and highlight the rare problem of noncitizen voting, with ...