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Upcoming elections pose early test of Trump’s presidency as government shutdown drags on

It’s a consequential week ahead for Donald Trump’s presidency, with the impacts of the government shutdown spreading and major off-year elections slated for Tuesday. Follow for live updates. Read More

What we can — and can't — learn from next week's elections: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Democrats look to their gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey and Virginia for a boost of momentum. Read More

Trump returns to DC as dim outlook lingers, no end in sight for shutdown

President Donald Trump blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown entering its third week, as the political stalemate continues over healthcare subsidies. Read More

Democrats' shutdown question: Where's Trump?: From the Politics Desk

Within New York City, a Fox News poll last month found that 49% of Democratic voters had a favorable view of socialism, compared to 35% who had an unfavorable view. Meanwhile, 41% of Democrats viewed ... Read More

AI comes to local elections. Fake videos hit contentious South Western school board races

The Democratic-endorsed candidates for the South Western Schools board are condemning an AI-generated "deepfake" video shared by their opponents. Read More

These key dates could intensify pressure on lawmakers to end the government shutdown

The federal government shutdown is now entering its fifth week and could soon set an all-time record, with little sign of either side backing down or really even feeling much pressure to do so. Read More

NYC sees massive increase in early voting in mayoral election compared to 2021

Almost 300,000 people have voted early in New York City’s 2025 election as of the end of the fourth day of early voting on Tuesday. Read More

Inside the CA governor’s race: One-on-one with State Supt. Tony Thurmond

(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — As the race for California governor continues to take shape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Inside California Politics is sitting down with the candidates for ... Read More

Maine Senate race shifts to ‘toss-up’ as Mills enters: Cook Political Report

The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its rating of the Maine Senate race from “lean Republican” to “toss-up” after Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) launched her bid Tuesday to ... Read More

Fall River mayor race heats up over campaign funds. How the candidates handle their money.

Fall River Mayor Coogan and challenger Amaral have traded accusations about their campaign funds. Let's take a closer look. Read More