Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats are on ‘brink’ of winning House majority | CNN Politics
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries told phone bankers in Washington the country is ‘on the brink of a dramatic change of direction.’
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Japan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors
As the Ukraine war grinds on, ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo wants more support from Washington, but some Japanese are concerned they may not…
Michigan voters face crucial choice as Trump’s grip on Congress is tested
Michigan’s closely contested Senate race and voter concerns over the economy are putting Trump’s control of Washington.
Trump targets voters with campaign speech at Reflecting Pool
In his last public speech before crucial midterm elections, the president gave a detailed recounting of the Washington landmark's troubled renovation.
Washington reports first US bird flu death of 2026; health officials say risk to the public is low | CNN
A person in Yakima County, Washington, who caught bird flu after being exposed to infected dairy cows has died following a severe illness, county health officials said Sunday.
Trump’s closing message hits a topic close to his heart — but not voters’ minds | CNN Politics
By the time President Donald Trump had concluded his hourlong closing argument speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday, the water in the basin behind him had become…
Trump fixates on Reflecting Pool in final pitch | CNN Politics
On the eve of Election Day, President Donald Trump used his last midterm campaign speech to talk about the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as well as his other major renovat…
Trump jokes about renaming Reflecting Pool | CNN Politics
Speaking at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the president joked about renaming the Washington landmark after himself.
One-handed catch alert! Chig Okonkwo burns the Philadelphia Eagles with stunning grab!
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels passes to tight end Chig Okonkwo for a 21-yard gain.
“Nobody’s listening”: 5 things Americans told me about the economy that Washington needs to hear | CNN Business
From Cleveland to the Outer Banks, the cost-of-living crisis that will decide the midterms, in the words of the people living it.
Election officials brace for foreign threats — and an unpredictable Washington | CNN Politics
With the midterms just days away, the channels for federal officials to communicate foreign threats to election officials are at their weakest since the 2016 vote, numerous sources who work…
Top Kennedy Center official urged closure due to financial problems, not poor conditions, lawyers argue | CNN Politics
Eighteen months after President Donald Trump stepped in to remake the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in his image, a top official worried about the Washington institution’s h…
Middle East on edge as fears mount the Iran war could restart after the midterms | CNN
With little transparency from Washington and warmongering from Tehran, people across the Middle East have been left anxious and confused, scanning for signals on whether the conflict between…
One utility bill pushed her out of her home | CNN
Sheila Scarborough is a retired veteran who moved from Washington D.C. to North Carolina with dreams of a stress-free retirement, but one utility bill pushed her into sleeping in her car. CN…
Americans may feel a bit spooked by Halloween prices | CNN Business
A group of college students walked into Lorenzo Caltagirone’s costume store in Washington, DC, earlier this week to dress up as yellow cartoon Minions for Halloween. Once they saw the price…