Graham Platner wins Democratic nomination to challenge Susan Collins in November
Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine
Graham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy
Will Maine voters extend 'forgiveness' to another Graham Platner controversy?
Susan Collins brings federal dollars to Maine. She's hoping that's worth it to voters
Even as anxieties grow under Trump, these swing voters aren't ready to back Democrats
At one Kentucky bar, young Republicans wrestle with their disappointment in Trump and their party
Andy Barr wins GOP primary for Senate in Kentucky, in bid to succeed McConnell
Charles Booker wins Democratic primary for US Senate in Kentucky, will face Barr
In Georgia, two GOP Trump backers vie to face former Atlanta mayor for governor
Progressive Rabb wins 3rd District race with boosts from ‘the squad’ and local grassroots activism
Here's how Tuesday's primary elections played out, state-by-state
Trump notches more GOP primary wins, but big midterm questions remain
Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn
Trump endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary runoff
Tuesday is a big primary day. Here's what you need to know
What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more
Ketanji Brown Jackson warns of Supreme Court appearing partisan
Why the Supreme Court's voting rights ruling could play a big role at the local level
In Georgia primary, Republicans dominate spending and Democrats drive record turnout
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
Outside spending reaches fever pitch in Nebraska congressional primary as candidates spar over ‘dark money’

'We'll never know if he could have been saved.' The gaps in Trump's rural health fund
Vance announces suspension of $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California
As ranks of uninsured grow, charity care can be hard to come by at many hospitals
It's Day 1 of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska. People are worried
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund

9 tribes sue to stop exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred site

A Colorado hospital profits from resolving language barriers
She paid into Medicare for years. Trump's immigration policy will end her coverage
Medicare billing snafu brings new financial woes to Minnesota rural hospitals
They counted on a rural dialysis unit to keep them alive. Then it closed
Dr. Oz pushes AI avatars as a fix for rural health care. Not so fast, critics say

How beef climbed to the top of the food pyramid
RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines go all in on meat and dairy
The Trump Administration killed a draft proposal to halve alcohol limits, sources say
The chaos and confusion of RFK Jr.'s new alcohol policy
RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top
RFK Jr's new dietary guidelines are coming. Here's what to watch for
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

Disaster and insurance costs are rising. The middle class is struggling to hang on
Why home insurance is unaffordable, even in places without wildfires or hurricanes
It's harder to get home insurance. That's changing communities across the U.S.
For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business

'Answer the question you coward!': Anti-Trump protests hit cities and town halls
The GOP is shying away from town halls. This Missouri congressman is doing 15 of them
Bentz plans to meet with small groups on district tour instead of large town halls
At US Rep. Hoyle town hall in Eugene, attendees urge her to more strongly condemn war in Gaza
As Republicans face voters during tense town halls, it's about sticking to the script
Republican Rep. LaMalfa hammered in profanity-laced town hall
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying women shouldn't vote
Nebraska's Mike Flood got an earful from voters. He's still standing by Trump's agenda
Furious voters are flooding lawmakers’ town halls. Republicans aren’t worried.
McConnell’s legacy under attack as Kentucky GOP primary candidates vie for Trump endorsement
'Vote him out!': Town hall erupts in anger at GOP congressman
At town hall, GOP congressman booed defending Trump's tariffs

Trump is silent about Juneteenth on a day he previously honored as president
Juneteenth to carry on despite other groups canceling large cultural events in Bend
Omaha celebrates a historic Juneteenth parade with its first elected Black mayor
In 1775, Boston’s Prince Hall broke Freemasonry’s racial barrier. His global movement marches on.
'This is American history': 'Caste' author Isabel Wilkerson on the meaning of Juneteenth
How Juneteenth and Black America helped shape U.S. cuisine
On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad
Despite new challenges, Juneteenth event organizers are unbowed
What does Juneteenth mean to you? We want to hear your story
Juneteenth celebrations adapt after corporate sponsors pull support

Trump administration launches nationwide immigration enforcement blitz
Trump officials empower DHS to expel migrants allowed under 2 Biden programs
What is the Laken Riley Act? A look at the first bill Trump will sign
Local governments across U.S. signal they won't aid Trump migrant crackdown
DOJ threatens to prosecute local officials for resisting immigration enforcement
U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order
Trump wants to end birthright citizenship. That's easier said than done
Trump's challenge: where to house millions of immigrant detainees
Immigrants and advocacy organizations brace for Trump's Day One actions
As Trump takes office, border crossings are down. But that's only part of the story.
President Trump's suspension of asylum marks a break from U.S. past
Congress clears GOP-led immigration enforcement bill, with Democrats on board
Chicago immigrant residents are in Trump's sights. The mayor says he'll defend them
Trump says ICE can arrest people at churches and schools, directs agency to use ‘common sense’
Trump is promising deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. What is it?
Trump's border czar says immigration raids will begin next week, including in Chicago
Indian Americans debate merits of H-1B visa program after some call for changes.
Immigration is a lifeline for Nebraska's economy. But Trump's mass deportations pledge is a looming threat

How Republicans mainstreamed the baseless idea of noncitizen voting in 2024
Trump's restless week on the trail ends with a rally riff about Arnold Palmer's manhood
How the ‘blue dot’ of Omaha could decide the race for president
Why Pennsylvania could be the key to the White House
The race is so close. Here's what happens if there's a 269-269 Electoral College tie
Harris, Trump in dead heat across swing states in Washington Post poll
Elon Musk and Mark Cuban are hitting the campaign trail with very different approaches
‘Exhausted’ Trump Can’t Make It Through Interview in His Home
Trump cancels NRA speech and interviews with NBC and CNBC due to 'scheduling conflicts' — but goes on 'Fox & Friends'
Baier says he made ‘a mistake’ with Trump clip during Harris interview
Fact check: Trump makes at least 19 false claims in one-hour Fox town hall with women
Trump would be the oldest person to become president. He's not sharing health details
Harris interview on Fox gets testy — but also gives her a do-over
Trump campaign targets Harris over ‘train wreck’ Fox News interview
4 takeaways from Harris’s interview on Fox News
Harris backs slashing medical debt. Trump’s ‘concepts’ worry advocates
Trump focuses on women's issues in front of all-woman audience in Fox News town hall
Swing state map: Polls move in Trump’s direction, but the race remains tight
Trump's bizarre music session reignites questions about his mental acuity
Harris brings a bit of Trump into her rally to try to show him as ‘unhinged’
Trump town hall ends with extended 'musical-fest' while he stands onstage

What matters to key swing state voters in Wisconsin? A single road offers a glimpse
I went to a classic Wisconsin supper club to talk politics. This is what I learned
It’s a close race for Michigan. These factors could decide it for Harris or Trump
This year’s Electoral College map may show another ‘blue shift.’ Here’s why
Driven by Republicans, most Americans are concerned about fraud in the 2024 election
Kamala Harris made an unusual pilgrimage today — to the birthplace of the GOP
New American voters have the political power to affect the election in swing states
In swing-state Wisconsin, new districts threaten the GOP hold on the Legislature
Harris is meeting with a group of Arab Americans in Michigan today
The October surprise: Harris is navigating a pair of them
Trump casts 'election interference' label on everything while facing federal charges
Trump backs out of a '60 Minutes' prime-time interview, CBS says
How young Republicans and Democrats are whipping up votes in key districts
Poll workers can be hard to find. In Nebraska, election officials can draft them
Trump turns to darker rhetoric as voting begins
In battleground states, it's not just about winning — but also losing by less/a>
In Nevada, Latinos could pick the next president. They aren't sold on either candidate
Legal questions about Pennsylvania mail-in ballots loom as voting starts

Several states are making late changes to election rules, even as voting is set to begin
State senator thwarts GOP effort to lock down all of Nebraska’s electoral votes for Trump
A GOP push to change how Nebraska awards its electoral votes appears to have stalled
How Trump and Vance's tour of dude influencers might help them win
Voters in several states could upend how their elections are run
Robinson denies report he made racist, sexual comments on porn site
Republicans assess potential fallout for Trump from North Carolina bombshell
Republicans step up effort to change Nebraska's electoral vote process to benefit Trump
10 undecided voters explain why they haven’t picked a side in this election
'Uncommitted' movement doesn't endorse Harris, but asks supporters to vote against Trump
Trump tells Jewish voters they have 'no excuse' for supporting Harris
Supreme Court rejects Green Party's appeal to put Jill Stein on Nevada ballot
Voters are advised to return their ballots early because of mail delay concerns

El Niño is on the way out after a record-breaking year of heat
Earth experienced its warmest April on record as US prepares for brutal summer heat
Destructive tornadoes and storms pummel Michigan Tuesday, and millions more face a similar threat Wednesday
Barnsdall ‘in despair’ after second tornado in five weeks hits
17 tornadoes reported in 7 states across the Plains
Violent tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma, leaving thousands without power
Second tornado in 5 weeks damages Oklahoma town and causes 1 death as powerful storms hit central US
Rare 'high risk' warning issued: Central U.S. braces for 'significant' tornado outbreak
Southeast Texas flooding: photos capture water rescues of people and pets and severe damage to homes
Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent California storm
Mandatory evacuations ordered in Texas after heavy rain and floods
Big storms roll across Gulf Coast as East bakes with record heat
Houston area facing 'life-threatening' flood conditions as severe weather pummels Texas
Hard-hit heartland at risk of more severe weather this week as recovery operations continue
Big storms head for Gulf Coast as East bakes on Monday
Millions still under flood watch as southeastern Texas braces for more rain
At least 4 people are dead after tornadoes slam Oklahoma, Iowa and Nebraska
Friday, Saturday to be peak days during dangerous central US severe weather outbreak
Another multiday severe weather threat looms for millions across central US this week
Tornado threat, severe storms head toward Midwest: Latest forecast
Powerful storms could brew tornadoes and hail in parts of the Midwest
Severe storms could bring large hail and some tornadoes across a huge swath of the Central US
Flooding deluged towns in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, prompting rescues and calls to get to higher ground
Severe storms lash central and eastern US, dumping rain, softball-sized hail and threatening tornadoes

Pillen to accept summer food program; senators mull "mega-sites"

Rural nursing home operators say new staff rules would cause more closures
The Biden administration proposes new federal standards for nursing home care
Labor unions praise Biden's plan to boost staffing at nursing homes
Understaffed nursing homes are a huge problem, and Biden's promised fix 'sabotaged'
What's a fair price for a prescription drug? Medicare's about to weigh in

After yearlong fight, a near-total abortion ban is going into effect in Indiana
Missouri Supreme Court orders the GOP attorney general to stand down in fight over abortion costs
Denied abortion for a doomed pregnancy, she tells Texas court: 'There was no mercy'
Nebraska woman charged with disposing of fetus following illegal abortion sentenced to 90 days in jail
Over-the-counter birth control is coming. Here's what to know about cost and coverage
Judge issues temporary injunction blocking 6-week 'fetal heartbeat' abortion ban
Iowa abortion providers sue to block enforcement of 6-week ban
FDA approves Opill, the first daily birth control pill without a prescription
Maine will have some of the least restrictive abortion laws in U.S. after final vote on governor's bill
Abortion access could continue to change in year 2 after the overturn of Roe v. Wade
Arizona governor approves over-the-counter contraceptive medications at pharmacies
A year after victory in Dobbs decision, anti-abortion activists still in fight mode
One year after the Dobbs ruling, abortion has changed the political landscape
A year since Dobbs, these are the many ways states are protecting abortion
How many miles do you have to travel to get abortion care? One professor maps it
She helped kill Roe v Wade - now she wants to end abortion in America
Missouri judge orders end to GOP officials' standoff over proposed abortion rights ballot measure

Oklahoma Supreme Court rules two abortion bills unconstitutional
A judge halts South Carolina's new abortion law pending state Supreme Court review
A year after Supreme Court's abortion decision, Planned Parenthood announces layoffs
Abortion bans drive off doctors and close clinics, putting other health care at risk
Nebraska governor signs 12-week abortion ban, limits on gender-affirming care for minors
An abortion doula pivots after North Carolina's new restrictions
More women sue Texas, asking court to put emergency block on state's abortion law
States with abortion bans could drive away young doctors, especially OB-GYNs, survey finds
The abortion pill mifepristone has another day in federal court
Missouri voters likely to reinstate abortion rights if given the chance, Republicans say

South Carolina is poised to renew its 6-week abortion ban
Abortion after 12 weeks banned in North Carolina after GOP lawmakers override governor’s veto
Texas Forced This Woman to Give Birth to a Stillborn Son. She’s Suing
More women sue Texas saying the state's anti-abortion laws harmed them
Beyond the 'abortion pill': Real-life experiences of individuals taking mifepristone
New NC abortion restrictions become law as legislature overrides Gov. Cooper's veto
North Carolina's governor vetoed a 12-week abortion ban, setting up an override fight
A Texas woman was killed by her boyfriend after getting an abortion, police say
Ohio Constitution question aimed at foiling abortion rights push heads to August vote
'I'll lose my family.' A husband's dread during an abortion ordeal in Oklahoma
Florida's conservative chief justice once affirmed abortion protections
Strict abortion bans fail in deep-red South Carolina and Nebraska
Abortion Bans Fail in South Carolina and Nebraska
‘My country is not taking care of me’: Woman who nearly died from an infection after an incomplete abortion on why access is so important
Woman with Cancerous Pregnancy Was Told to Wait in Parking Lot Until She Was 'Crashing'
In Oklahoma, a woman was told to wait until she's 'crashing' for abortion care
North Dakota's governor has signed a law banning nearly all abortions
Clinic says promise not to enforce abortion law not enough

Rural grocery stores are dying. Here's how some small towns are trying to save them

Nebraska hasn't passed a single bill this session, amid filibusters over trans rights
Why Republicans are worried about Wisconsin's Supreme Court
Georgia lawmakers add to the growing list of bans on outside election funding
For the first time in 15 years, liberals win control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Today's election could weaken conservatives' long-held advantage in Wisconsin
Michigan Democrats Rise, and Try to Turn a Battleground Blue
Michigan Legislature sends right-to-work repeal to governor's desk
Michigan Democrats are getting their way for the first time in nearly 40 years
Can moderates survive state politics? In Montana, they may be going extinct