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Former President Barack Obama will be making campaign stops in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan and more to support candidates ahead of the midterms.

Obama to campaign for Democrats in battleground states before midterms
As the nation prepares for the midterm elections, polling shows voters continue to gravitate toward Republicans over economic concerns.

Poll: Economic concern is driving voters further toward Republicans
After the Biden administration implemented new rules for deporting Venezuelan immigrants, many are stuck in Mexico.

Immigration from Venezuela decreases as migrants wait in Mexico
Hillary Clinton is supporting a progressive political group that claims Republicans are planning to overturn the 2024 presidential election results.

Hillary Clinton says Republicans are planning 2024 coup

Poll shows Americans largely support Biden’s marijuana pardons
13 Chinese officials have been charged with crimes including trying to steal American technology and attempting to influence a criminal prosecution.

DOJ charges 13 Chinese officials in malign influence cases
Early voting in battleground states including Georgia, which is home to a key Senate and governor's race, is smashing records.

Early voting on pace to set midterm records nationwide, including Georgia
Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse is expected to resign and become the next president of the University of Florida.

Sen. Ben Sasse expected to leave Senate, become university president
Five current and former IRS employees have been charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief aid, spending it on cars and luxury goods.

IRS employees charged in COVID-19 aid fraud scheme
Polling from around the country shows voters' top priority is the economy, immigration and election integrity in the 2022 midterms.

Voters prioritize economy and inflation heading into the midterms
The Supreme Court heard a case regarding Alabama's congressional map, and whether there should be one more majority Black district.

Merrill v. Milligan: Supreme Court hears Alabama redistricting case
The Supreme Court's 2022-2023 term could lead to massive changes in voting, immigration and college admissions.

Moore v. Harper tops list of Supreme Court cases to watch this term
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill making California a transgender refuge state and counters anti-trans bills in Texas, Louisiana and Arizona.

California becomes a transgender refuge state
Seven State Attorneys General have filed two lawsuits against President Biden's student loan cancellation saying he can't take unilateral action.

President Biden sued over student loan cancellation
Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas appeared for a voluntary interview with the House Jan. 6 Investigative Committee.

Ginni Thomas testifies in front of Jan. 6 investigative committee
House and Senate leadership said they are on track to fund the government and avoid a shutdown before the deadline Friday at midnight.

Congress on track to fund government, avoid shutdown
The offices of Reps. Ro Khanna and Ilhan Omar are holding votes on whether to unionize after Rep. Don Levin's office voted to unanimously.

Congressional office staff members vote on unionization
The Senate is looking to pass legislation to strengthen laws surrounding crimes against humanity, torture and genocide.

Senators seek to strengthen US laws regarding war crimes

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema stands by the Senate filibuster
A judge lifted an injunction on an abortion ban in Arizona, stating it was necessary to align with the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.

Arizona abortion law from 1864 reinstated
Military service records reveal Republican candidate J.R. Majewski misrepresented his military service, now the NRCC is pulling a $1 million ad buy.

Republican National Committee pulls funding from close Ohio House race
House Republicans unveiled their "Commitment to America", which will be used as their 2022 midterm platform and policy agenda should they win a majority.

House Republicans unveil midterm elections platform
Biden responds to immigration numbers as the Justice Department charged 47 in $250 million COVID-19 pandemic fraud scheme.

Biden responds to immigration numbers, COVID-19 pandemic fraudsters indicted
Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced a bill to ban abortions after 15 weeks, saying that is the time when a fetus can feel pain.

Graham introduces bill to ban abortions after 15 weeks