Maine Has Changed. Susan Collins Hasn’t.
The senator is trying to defy the odds, again.
Politics
Democrats’ Sudden Revulsion Toward Big Tech
The party once celebrated technology’s potential for innovation—now it’s a villain in campaign ads.
He Joined the Military. They Reported His Wife to ICE.
When a soldier’s wife went to pick up her military ID at a base in Texas, ICE officers showed up.
Watching for a Blue Wave in South Carolina
Nancy Lacore was sacked by Pete Hegseth. She wants to go back to Washington.
Going Hungry in Trump’s Economy
The president said the “American dream is back.” Rural Arizonans don’t think so.
Trump’s October Surprise
Just ahead of the midterm elections, the president again helps Russia.
/media/img/mt/2026/10/2026_10_02_How_AI_Could_Upend_US_Elections/original.gif)
What Trump’s Chatbot Told Me About the Election
State and local election officials are trying to keep up with AI ahead of the midterms.
Kathy Hochul’s Improbable Turnaround
The governor of New York would like some respect.
How the Polls Could Be Wrong Again
Democrats appear headed toward a big victory. But a small polling error could mean a dramatically different outcome.
A Trump Rally Stuck in Time
Usually, presidents hold rallies to get voters excited about an upcoming election. Last night in Nebraska, the roles felt reversed.