Senate races in Mississippi, Alaska could take a while to determine
One day after Election Day, the Alaska and Mississippi races were outstanding and may not be announced for days or weeks. Go to story
The Internet’s Conspiracy Theorists Are Desperate for Voter Fraud
Influencers, watchdogs, and MAGA pundits are convinced that election fraud is everywhere today, despite a lack of apparent evidence.Go to story
AI PACs spent millions trying to shape Congress – here’s how they fared
AI industry PACs spent millions influencing the 2026 midterms, with mixed results. Political groups are already looking toward the next election cycle.Go to story
2026 election results show widespread opposition to AI data centers
Across 10 states this Election Day, voters overwhelmingly backed restrictions on data center development or rejected measures that would have eased their construction Go to Story
Elon Musk jokes that his ‘election interference’ space lasers didn’t work for the midterms
Elon Musk jokes that his ‘election interference’ space lasers didn’t work for the midterms Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk joked Wednesday that his space lasers didn’t work for the GOP as the Democrats swept the midterms. Go to…
2026 ELECTION: Federal Plaza ICE arrests told the story of Trump’s immigration crackdown – and midterm voters seemed to take notice
2026 ELECTION: Federal Plaza ICE arrests told the story of Trump’s immigration crackdown – and midterm voters seemed to take notice But Trump’s handling of immigration enforcement also remains at the forefront of that conversation. In…
OpenAI is already trying to shape the 2028 election
OpenAI’s Chris Lehane wants AI to define the 2028 election, proposing a new social contract that could benefit Americans while also advancing the AI giant’s own business interests.Go to story
5 things to know after election night: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to a special post-election edition of the From the Politics Desk newsletter! Go to story
Israel’s president takes first steps on building new government after accepting election results
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday accepted the certified results of last week’s parliamentary elections as legally binding and began consultations with party representatives on forming a new government. Go to story
WATCH: Trump previews ballroom construction the day after voters rejected GOP rule
President Donald Trump gave extended comments Wednesday, not about the Republican Party’s midterm election wipeout but instead justifying his building a sprawling White House ballroom. Go to story