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WATCH LIVE: Collins, Jackson face off in Maine U.S. Senate debate

15 October 2026 at 21:45
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson will meet on the debate stage Thursday in one of the nation's most closely watched races during this midterm election cycle.

How much longer will consumers be willing to muscle through higher prices?

High gas prices are intensifying inflation and vacuuming up more of Americans' dollars, yet consumers are still digging deep to spend, powering the economy, at least for now

Wholesale inflation hits levels not seen since 2022

Wholesale inflation rose more than expected last month on a big jump in fuel costs as rising prices become a bigger economic challenge for millions of Americans, and a growing political problem for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.

Trump administration sues California to block counting of alleged noncitizen mail ballots

The Trump administration sued California election officials Thursday, asking a judge to bar the state from counting mail-in ballots for next month's midterm elections from people the federal government has identified as "likely" noncitizens until their status can be confirmed.

FBI agents and analysts who were fired for working on Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back

The investigation resulted in a dramatic 2022 FBI search of Mar-a-Lago that recovered classified records and later produced an indictment in federal court in Florida charging then-former President Donald Trump with dozens of felony counts.

A new sunscreen type for Americans hits store shelves

For the first time in more than a quarter-century, Americans have a new option when shopping for sunscreen: a skin-protecting chemical that's long been a go-to option in Europe and other parts of the world.

Claim that Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia is a lawyer comes under scrutiny

The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration.

AP report: Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe

The scope of the investigation into Omar is unclear, though Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has suggested that authorities were examining potential crimes related to her family's immigration paperwork.

Trump says Fort Hood shooter execution won't be livestreamed after bipartisan backlash

15 October 2026 at 15:34
The announcement earlier this month from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that Hasan's execution would be public prompted significant blowback from both Republicans and Democrats, with many pointing out that the images could be used to fuel radicalization.

Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries as relations with Trump sour

Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Russia's Ryazan region early Thursday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a brief truce spurned by Moscow was over amid deepening tensions with Washington.

Democratic and GOP strategists on how Trump's unpopularity is shaping the midterms

14 October 2026 at 23:30
The latest polling for the upcoming midterms shows a tilt in Democrats' favor. For an inside view of the final weeks of the campaign, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee and Republican strategist Doug Heye.

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