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2022 Midterm Elections
Sinema Embraces Role as GOP's Favorite Dem
By Philip Elliott
Can the Jan. 6 Committee Stick the Landing?
By Philip Elliott
How Democrats Gave Ron DeSantis a Pass
By Molly Ball/Tallahassee
Trump Allies Create a New Super PAC Called MAGA Inc.
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2022 Midterm Elections
Why Ukraine Could Matter in Ohio Senate Race
Support for Ukraine is likely to be a pivotal issue for much of Ohio's large Ukrainian community, especially as Russia escalates the conflict.
By Eric Cortellessa
September 22, 2022
House Moves to Tweak Law, Avoid Jan. 6 Repeat
The race is on for Congress to amend the statute that Trump and his acolytes cited in their scheme to overthrow an election.
By Eric Cortellessa
September 20, 2022
Why DeSantis's Migrant Relocations Are a Trap
So far, Democrats are approaching the stunt of relocating migrants in Martha’s Vineyard with the awareness that it is, in fact, a stunt.
By Philip Elliott
September 20, 2022
The Defenders of America's Elections
Unassuming civil servants are on the front lines of the fight to protect America’s election system from the Trump allies out to disrupt it.
By Charlotte Alter/Phoenix
September 20, 2022
The Polls May Be Creating a Blue Mirage
The numbers are trending in their favor, but Democrats recall pollsters having trouble accurately polling Trump supporters in past cycles.
By Philip Elliott
September 19, 2022
Vote on Big Tech Bill Unlikely Before Election
Multiple sources tell TIME Sen. Chuck Schumer is unlikely to bring the bill known as AICO for a floor vote before the midterm elections.
By Eric Cortellessa
September 15, 2022
Senators Delay Vote to Protect Same-Sex Marriage
Senators delayed a vote on a bill to protect same-sex marriage after struggling to get the necessary 10 Republicans on board.
By Madeleine Carlisle and Jasmine Aguilera
September 15, 2022
Biden Approval Jumps 9 points from July
Support for Biden recovered from a low of 36% in July to 45%, driven in large part by a rebound in support from Democrats, AP polling finds.
By Josh Boak and Hannah Fingerhut/Associated Press
September 15, 2022
Mary Peltola Plans to Beat Sarah Palin Again
Alaska's newest congresswoman was friends with her predecessor, Republican Don Young. “No one will ever be able to fill his shoes.”
By Eric Cortellessa
September 14, 2022
What Makes a Republican a Moderate in 2022?
Colorado's Joe O'Dea is running as a moderate. But he speaks favorably of Ron DeSantis, the Trumpiest alternative to Trump in 2024.
By Philip Elliott
September 13, 2022
New Hampshire Is Latest Test for National GOP
Don Bolduc is an advocate of Donald Trump’s Big Lie. Gov. Chris Sununu is among those hoping he doesn't win Tuesday's New Hampshire primary.
By Philip Elliott
September 12, 2022
What’s Next for the Jan. 6 Committee
While the House committee investigating Jan. 6 had originally signaled it would hold final hearings in September, they may now bleed into October and could include significant revelations.
By Eric Cortellessa
September 9, 2022
Obama's Support Not Enough in Massachusetts
Eric Lesser, who drew the support of Obama and Obama allies, lost to Kimberley Driscoll in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor.
By Philip Elliott
September 7, 2022
Why 'Never Trump' PACs Aim to Boost Democrats
Liz Cheney's group is the latest entrant in a network of GOP-run organizations spending millions to weaken their party's embrace of Trump.
By Eric Cortellessa
September 7, 2022
Defense Chiefs Warn of "Extreme" Political Strains
Relations between political leaders and the Pentagon could get worse amid spike in partisanship.
By W.J. Hennigan
September 6, 2022
This Senate Race Shows Why Politics Is Broken
Candidates are arguing about fashion and carrot sticks in the country’s most important Senate race
By Philip Elliott
September 6, 2022
Judge Removes Public Official Over Jan. 6
A New Mexico judge disqualified county commissioner Couy Griffin from holding public office for his role at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
By Morgan Lee/Associated Press
September 6, 2022
Biden Urges U.S. to Reject 'MAGA Republicans'
Biden embraced a sharper tone in a primetime address, warning of the dangers of a Republican Party still largely under Trump’s spell. It's a shift he's been honing for weeks.
By Brian Bennett
September 1, 2022
GOP Hopes for Lawsuit Over Biden Student Debt
Conservative legal groups are exploring who would have legal standing to sue. House Republicans could try to sue if they win back the chamber.
By Brian Bennett
August 29, 2022
Beto O'Rourke Visits Hospital For Infection
O’Rourke, who is running against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, said that he had cleared his campaign schedule after receiving treatment at a San Antonio hospital.
By Associated Press
August 29, 2022
Why an Alaska Native Joining Congress Matters
It's a distinction that matters more than many realize. Peltola is currently leading Sarah Palin in a special election for Don Young's seat.
By Philip Elliott
August 26, 2022
Fact-Checking Biden’s Student Loan Plan
Will Biden’s new plan make inflation worse? Is it an abuse of executive power? Here’s what to know.
By Eric Cortellessa
August 26, 2022
Masters Bets on Immigration Outcry in Arizona
Few Republican candidates are pushing immigration as hard as Blake Masters is ahead of November.
By Eric Cortellessa
August 26, 2022
What Pat Ryan's Win Means for the Midterms
Democrats have less reason to think that November will be the bloodbath many expected, after Pat Ryan's win in a special election that turned on abortion.
By Philip Elliott
August 24, 2022
Democrats May Hold on to the Senate After All
Democrats may have turned around their sinking Senate hopes, thanks to first-time GOP candidates like J.D. Vance, Herschel Walker, and Mehmet Oz.
By Philip Elliott
August 23, 2022
Democrats Face Identity Crisis in NY Primary
In several tangled races, Democrats are working out how much identity should influence who they pick to represent them.
By Philip Elliott
August 22, 2022
Vote.Org Faces Lawsuit by Founder
The lawsuit is the latest episode in a saga surrounding the voter registration outfit that has partnered in past elections with the likes of Barack Obama and Taylor Swift.
By Eric Cortellessa
August 18, 2022
What Wisconsin Tells Us About the Midterms
A trip to a Trump rally and a Democratic meet-and-greet revealed some shared grievances.
By Philip Elliott
August 18, 2022
The GOP Just Disappeared Liz Cheney
Liz Cheney lost by a stunning 37 points after daring to hold Trump accountable for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
By Philip Elliott
August 17, 2022
Liz Cheney Loses Wyoming GOP Primary
Cheney’s national profile rose during the Jan. 6 committee's hearings, while alienating her from the GOP's Trump-loving base.
By Eric Cortellessa
August 16, 2022
Will Sarah Palin Find Political Redemption?
Fourteen years ago to the month, John McCain announced he was picking Palin, the Alaska governor, as his running mate.
By Philip Elliott
August 16, 2022
Liz Cheney Vs. Donald Trump in 2024?
Liz Cheney may still have a future in GOP politics. But it's hard to see it including a successful run for president in 2024.
By Philip Elliott
August 15, 2022
House Republicans' No Good, Very Bad Day
House Republican opposition lacked the urgency of previous battles, as Democrats sent a historic climate and tax bill to President Biden Friday.
By Eric Cortellessa
August 12, 2022
Biden Just Scored a Huge Win. Do Voters Care?
The significant victory of the Inflation Reduction Act is not top of mind for many, which should worry the President and his fellow Democrats as November draws closer.
By Philip Elliott
August 12, 2022
Latino Organizers Aim to Lift Midterm Turnout
In Nevada, the Latino community holds 20% of the electoral power and the first and only Latina sent to the Senate is on the ballot this fall.
By Philip Elliott
August 11, 2022
No, Biden is Not Hiring 87,000 New IRS Agents
The IRS will get nearly $80 billion in new funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, but most of it won't go to hiring new agents.
By Eric Cortellessa
August 9, 2022
Can Mandela Barnes Unseat Sen. Ron Johnson?
Barnes, perhaps Democrats' best recruit this cycle, enjoys stronger support within his party than Johnson does with his fellow Republicans.
By Philip Elliott
August 9, 2022
Former Trump Officials Respond to FBI Search
The unprecedented move by federal law enforcement to execute a search warrant on a former President's home could serve to mobilize Trump's base.
By Brian Bennett
August 9, 2022
What a Massive Voter Survey Tells Democrats About What They’re Doing Wrong
A survey shared exclusively with TIME details how Democrats can catch up to Republicans on the issue of the economy.
By Philip Elliott
August 8, 2022
Biden Takes Victory Lap on Jobs Report
“Today there are more people working in America than before the pandemic began,” the President boasted.
By Brian Bennett
August 5, 2022
Why Schumer Is Stalling an Anti-Big-Tech Bill
The bill, which Amazon, Meta and Google oppose, appears to have the support of enough Senators for it to pass.
By Eric Cortellessa
August 4, 2022
Hispanic Vote May Decide Pivotal Senate Race
Both Republican Adam Laxalt and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto are heavily courting Hispanics, many of whom lean conservative in Nevada.
By Philip Elliott
August 3, 2022
Charles Koch's Latest Political Stunt
The billionaire paid for 250 people to fill up at $2.38 per gallon, the price when Joe Biden became President.
By Philip Elliott
August 2, 2022
In Defense of the Poorly Named August Recess
Many mock the period members of Congress return to their districts as a vacation. It's not.
By Philip Elliott
August 1, 2022
Biden’s ‘Bland Leadership’ May Get Results
Portions of the President's agenda are all but dead but he is poised to rack up some notable accomplishments headed into the midterms.
By Brian Bennett
July 29, 2022
Did Schumer Dupe Republicans Or Outsmart Them
Republicans claim they were deceived, after Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced a surprise deal on a climate and tax bill.
By Eric Cortellessa
July 28, 2022
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