2026Talks

President Biden says a Gaza cease-fire deal is still possible. A New Hampshire Democrat says abortion will be a big election motivator, despite GOP arguments and Mississippi groups work on voter Black turnout.

V-P hopeful Walz makes a fiery defense in Wisconsin, as his state's supreme court upholds a voting rights measure. Utah enacts a controversial book ban. A poll reveals doubts about democracy's future, and renewable energy funding could be at risk.

President Biden doubts a peaceful transfer of power should former President Trump lose the election, Arab American voters in Michigan may be re-engaged by a Harris-Walz ticket and an Arizona judge blocks new rules to protect election workers.

Vice President Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. An Arizona Mayor joins a list of Republicans endorsing Harris and a former Congressman contends Gen Z  could be transformative this election cycle.

Vice President Harris officially secures the Democratic nomination, Arizona's largest school district says it will no longer provide polling locations due to safety concerns, and a new South Dakota law gives more power to poll watchers.

Vice President Kamala Harris vets potential running mates, former President Trump feuds with Georgia Republicans who say 2020 wasn't stolen and Ohio election officials highlight efforts to erase noncitizens from the voter rolls.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Ohio Senator JD Vance respond to former President Donald Trump's comments on her race. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershcovich is free from Russian prison and the Senate takes on a bill to regulate AI.

Former president Donald Trump questions Kamala Harris' race and makes derogatory remarks about her husband. Librarians worry about Project 2025's impacts and lawmakers put a task force together to study the assassination attempt on the former President.

The FCC tackles A-I generated political ads, senators demand Secret Service firings over the attempted  Trump assassination, and the director of Project 2025 resigns as Democrats highlight its extreme right-wing vision.

Biden proposes reforms to SCOTUS, to praise from union and reproductive rights groups. A lawsuit challenging partisan gerrymandering in South Carolina goes to the state supreme court and Gen Z voters seem to be surging onto the rolls.

Trump encourages his Christian supporters to vote - possibly for the last time, Biden pushes for reforms to the Supreme Court, and an Ohio constitutional amendment to end gerrymandering qualifies for the November ballot.

Harris meets with Israeli PM Netanyahu and calls for a ceasefire. Congresswoman Tlaib faces backlash for a protest during Bibi's speech and Virginia Senator Warner advocates for student debt relief.

The White House says Biden's decision to leave the race isn't health related. Israeli PM Netanyahu stands by Gaza war in a speech to Congress, but sparks sharp protests. Iowa's near total abortion ban takes effect Monday.

Kamala Harris builds momentum towards nomination and vets Veeps. She and Trump take aggressive stances, as plans for a September debate continue.  Senator Menendez says he'll resign, but will also appeal his corruption conviction.

Democrats consolidate support behind Vice President Harris, Republicans threaten legal action over changes to the presidential ticket and a possible bipartisan consensus forms on the failure of the Secret Service to protect former President Trump.

President Joe Biden drops his 2024 re-election bid. He's endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to take his spot on the ticket and election experts say they see benefits to this decision.

As Trump accepts nomination for President, delegates emphasize themes of unity and optimism – envisioning a new golden age – but the convention was marked by strong opposition to LGBTQ rights, which both opened and closed the event.

Ohio Senator JD Vance makes an America first VP nomination acceptance speech. Tough national security talk papers over GOP complexities on foreign policy and additionally, Senator Bob Menendez resigns and President Biden catches COVID.  

The Republican National Convention connects crime to migration. Kari Lake and delegates from Texas, Florida, and California talk about border issues. Desantis pokes fun at President Biden and Nikki Haley gives the night's big speech.

Trump is formally put up for nomination and picks Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running Mate. Former Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy and swing state delegates consider ticket.

Former President Trump is injured but safe after an attempted assassination – many condemn political violence. Democrats' fears intensify over Biden's run and North Carolina could require proof of citizenship to vote.

The House passes the SAVE Act, but fails to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt. And, a proposed federal budget could doom much-needed public services.  

Hollywood's Democratic allies enter Biden withdrawal debate. AOC moves to impeach Justices Thomas and Alito and GOP commissioners face backlash after they refuse to certify Nevada county recount results.

Senate Democrats aim to hold Trump accountable for election subversion if the Supreme Court won't, a first progressive "squad" member sticks with Biden and former presidential candidate Nikki Haley offers Trump her delegates.

In a sermon, the GOP's candidate for North Carolina governor says "some folks need killing," Trump's campaign adopts moderate abortion language and New Jersey Senator Menendez's corruption trial nears its conclusion.