Some independent candidates start their own political parties to ease ballot access

Some states make it much easier to get on the ballot as a minor-party presidential candidate, compared with running as an independent. That's why RFK Jr. and Cornel West have made their own parties. Read More

Gov. Tina Kotek signs historic campaign finance bill

Gov. Tina Kotek on Wednesday signed into law a bill that will limit the amount of money that individuals and groups can contribute to Oregon political campaigns starting in 2027. The law is historic ... Read More

Election Updates: Democrats retake full control in Michigan; Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania.

Former President Donald J. Trump returned to a courtroom in lower Manhattan on Tuesday for the second day in his sex scandal cover-up case. He has continued to use social media to attack the judge in ... Read More

As Trump Stands Trial, Biden Sees Campaign Opening

The president has made small gains in polls and is set to receive endorsement from members of the Kennedy family. Read More

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rallies supporters, holds nominating convention in Iowa

WEST DES MOINES — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was formally nominated as a candidate for president in Iowa on Saturday, as hundreds of his supporters gathered in West Des Moines to hear the independent ... Read More

End to the longest budget reveal

The latest on Israel, what to expect in the federal budget, and in a rare move, Parliament calls an ArriveCAN contractor to answer before the House. Read More

Capitol Notebook: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs pregnancy program changes, other bills into law

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs into law legislation that will require more transparency in foreign ownership of Iowa farm land during a bill-signing ceremony in the Iowa Capitol rotunda in Des Moines on ... Read More