Just a few weeks from the end of the 2026 midterm elections, there are all sorts of variables that could affect the outcome on the margins. There remain many races for House, Senate and governorships that are very close. Polling errors could be painting an unduly rosy picture of Democratic prospects. Late ad blitzes or candidate debates may tilt the balance here and there. "October surprises" remain a possibility, or even a "November surprise" by way of Trump administration efforts to suppress or intimidate voters.

The banks also restricted financing for disfavored industries such as firearms makers and retailers, Arctic oil and gas, coal, detention facilities, tobacco and e-cigarettes.

Jewish voters are torn between their often lifelong support for the Democratic Party and their deep concerns about El-Sayed's rhetoric.

Analysis of Democrats' peak and 2026 midterm election outlook with Republican strategies.

Donald Trump started his second term in office with a plan: Project 2025.

The effort's biggest cuts were to the civil service-and they worked.

Katie Zacharia's maiden briefing was excruciating - at least her predecessor had delivered her propaganda hot

So, not Somali-American anymore, just Somali?

As AI begins to make serious inroads on jobs, it's far from an idle question.

I'm a neuropsychologist and I'm here to tell you: The number of parents seeking test accommodations for their kids is out of control. And private schools are largely to blame, writes Katie Davis.

Decreased school attendance may hurt some districts temporarily, but it ultimately helps state budgets.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) said that nine of the nation's largest banks, as measured by assets, had policies in place between 2020 and 2025 that may have influenced their decisions to "deny or limit access to financial services" to customers or potential customers "based on their political or religious beliefs or lawful business activities."