Last-minute candidate set to lead Panama after contentious election following former president's ban

José Raúl Mulino, stepping in for the barred Ricardo Martinelli, has won Panama's presidential election. His competitors conceded as he secured 35 percent of the votes.

House Dems seeking re-election seemingly reverse course, call on Biden to 'bring order to the southern border'

Five House Democrats who voted against measures to strengthen border security in the past have seemingly changed their tune as they seek re-election.

War veteran in crucial battleground race expands campaign, sets sights firmly on vulnerable Democrat

Former U.S. Army Capt. Sam Brown, a Republican candidate for Senate in Nevada, is expanding his campaign as he keeps his sights set on ousting an incumbent Democrat.

Former Trump official announces major 'Deport Them All' border initiative amid bid to flip crucial Senate seat

Dr. Jeff Gunter, Republican Nevada Senate candidate and former U.S. ambassador to Iceland, announced a new initiative to help end the border crisis.

UK's Boris Johnson turned away from voting station for not having ID

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was initially stopped from voting at a polling station on Thursday after forgetting to provide proper identification.

Critics say 11-term Georgia Democratic congressman too old to be re-elected

Critics say Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott of Georgia is too old and out of touch to serve a 12th congressional term, though Scott appears undeterred.

'Gutless' vote on bill to undo Biden's Alaska energy 'sanctions' could doom Dem in tough race

Alaska Republicans take aim at Rep. Mary Peltola over her support for Biden's agenda, which has impacted Alaska's "resource development" and "economic prosperity" in the U.S.

'Disqualifying': RFK Jr. faces backlash over 'unhinged' claims about red states in resurfaced video

A resurfaced video, shared by MAGA War Room's X account, shows presidential candidate RFK Jr. saying people in red states are "more likely to murder you" and commit violent crimes.

GOP in battleground states rip Trump trial judge's ‘dangerous’ ruling

A rare coalition of Republican Senate candidates running in crucial swing states issued a joint statement slamming Judge Juan Merchant's gag order against Donald Trump.

New majority-Black Louisiana House district rejected, November election map still uncertain

A panel of federal judges rejected Louisiana's new congressional map, which made two of the state's six districts majority-Black. This state's map from 2022 was also federally blocked.

Top battleground Senate race heats up as party-backed Republican faces onslaught from former Trump official

The race for the Republican Senate nomination in the battleground state of Nevada is heating up as a former Trump official continues his attacks against the party-backed candidate.

South African police investigate allegations of signature forgery in national elections

South African police are probing whether former President Jacob Zuma’s new political party forged signatures to register for upcoming national elections.

RFK, Jr reveals path to presidency as Biden, Trump campaigns target race 'spoiler'

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says his path to the presidency only requires him to get 33% of the vote, something he says is achievable, partly because of his support from young voters.

Voters in major swing state sound off on Trump trial: video

Voters in Nevada, a major swing state, shared their anger over Donald Trump's ongoing New York trial, with some claiming it was an intentional effort to keep him off the campaign trail.

South Korean opposition leader pushes president to accept investigation of wife, top officials

South Korea’s opposition leader has urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to accept special investigations into allegations involving top officials and his wife.

Solomon Islands pro-Beijing prime minister will not retain position following general elections

Solomon Islands pro-Bejing Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will not remain head of the South Pacific island nation’s government following general elections.

Black Republican who shunned DEI by identifying as 'American' says Dems' 'free pass' to minorities is over

Missouri state Rep. Justin Hicks says Democrats' "free pass" to minority voters is over as support for former President Donald Trump increases.

White House denies secret plot to oust Karine Jean-Pierre as Biden faces more bad news

The Biden administration has denied a secret plot to oust Karine Jean-Pierre from her role as White House press secretary as the president's re-election hopes face more bad news.

Vulnerable House Dem 'fighting' to retain his seat rejects GOP challenger's claim he's 'beholden' to Biden

A North Carolina Democrat seeking re-election to his post in the House is fending off accusations made by his GOP challenger that he's “beholden" to President Biden.

Trump endorses GOP Utah Senate candidate looking to replace Romney: 'He will be a GREAT Senator'

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Trent Staggs, a Republican looking to replace retiring Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah., in Utah's GOP primary race for the Senate.

Ex-House Republican who voted to impeach Trump drops Michigan Senate bid

Former Michigan GOP Rep. Peter Meijer, who voted to impeach Trump, announced Friday that he was dropping out of the race to represent the Great Lakes State in the U.S. Senate.

Republican makes major announcement in push to grow GOP support from once-solid Dem voting bloc

Republican Florida Sen. Rick Scott's re-election campaign announced a multimillion-dollar investment in Hispanic outreach in order to shore up support from the voting bloc.

New Republican challenger to Elizabeth Warren says ‘no one has disappointed Massachusetts more’

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren now faces two Republican challengers: lawyer John Deaton and City Council president Ian Cain who launched his campaign this week.

Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate says Republicans 'making a mistake' by not discussing health care

Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde said Republicans are "making a mistake" by not discussing the issue of healthcare in the United States.

Arizona alleged ‘fake electors’ who backed Trump in 2020 indicted by grand jury

A grand jury has indicted 11 alleged "fake electors" who backed former President Trump falsely as having won the state of Arizona in 2020, charging them with conspiracy, fraud and forgery.

New poll reveals how voters' views on abortion have changed as Dems seek to make issue a central 2024 theme

A new poll has revealed a record level of support for abortion among American voters as Democrats seek to make the issue a central theme in the 2024 election.

New poll shows Biden’s 2024 lead vanishing with Trump on trial

A new poll has found President Biden's lead over former President Trump vanished despite Trump's ongoing criminal trial in a New York City court.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes bipartisan bill to combat squatting, election bills

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed SB 1129, which would have permitted a homeowner to request law enforcement to immediately remove a squatter from their property

George Santos ends congressional run less than 2 months into independent campaign

Former congressman George Santos announced Tuesday he is suspending his independent commission against Republican Rep. Nick LaLota for New York's 1st congressional distict.

‘Squad’ member survives challenge from centrist Democrat after anti-Israel rhetoric threatened re-election

Rep. Summer Lee, a member of the far-left 'Squad,' survived a tough Democrat primary challenge that focused on her anti-Israel stances in Congress.

Conservative group builds ‘America First’ coalition to fight 'radical left's extreme positions and agenda'

America First Works has united a coalition of conservative groups dedicated to spreading a winning message and fighting together ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

6 Republican candidates for governor of Indiana to debate ahead of primary

Six Republican candidates for governor of Indiana will participate in a debate on April 23, 2024. Current Gov. Eric Holcomb, who has reached his term limit, has not made an endorsement.

RFK Jr railing against 'racially rancid' voter ID laws in unearthed writings

Independent White House hopeful Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. railed against voter ID laws in resurfaced writings and interviews done ahead of the 2008 presidential election.

Democrats hold major 2024 advantage as House Republicans face further chaos, division

Democrats hold a massive cash advantage just over six months from Election Day in the race for which party will control the House of Representatives.

WATCH: Anti-Biden protester derails Kennedy interview with blood-curdling screams

Prominent Kennedy family member Kerry Kennedy's interview on CNN was derailed by an anti-Biden protester unleashing blood-curdling screams.

WATCH: New Biden campaign ad makes subtle claim about president's mental fitness

The Biden campaign has released a new ad that includes a subtle claim about the president's mental acuity, including calling him "sharp as a knife."

Kennedy family chooses politics over family with endorsement in 2024 presidential race

Members of the Kennedy family endorsed President Biden, effectively snubbing Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who panicked Democrats say could spoil the election.

Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca launches congressional comeback bid

Peter Barca, a Democrat with a history of serving Wisconsin, including in Congress in the 1990s, has announced his candidacy for Congress again on Thursday.

Solomon Islands national election count begins, closely watched by US, China

Counting began on Thursday in the Solomon Islands following a national election, with electoral officials seeking a larger venue in the Pacific Island capital.

Figures and Dobson to face off in closely watched race for Alabama’s new 2nd Congressional District

Both the Democratic and GOP nominations for Alabama's newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District were decided in runoff elections. Democrats hope to flip the seat in November.

2 Kennedy children endorse opponent of progressive Los Angeles DA, cite parole hearing for RFK's killer

Two adult children of Robert F. Kennedy said they will endorse Independent Nathan Hochman for Los Angeles County District Attorney, the opponent of progressive incumbent George Gascón.

Pittsburgh congressional race could be early test for progressives who criticize Israel's handling of war

The Israel-Hamas war is a potent and polarizing issue for Americans. Upcoming elections will show whether progressives' outspoken criticisms of Israel resonate with their constituents.

Johnson to meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago amid speakership threat

Former President Donald Trump is expected to give his backing to House Speaker Mike Johnson later today as the two are set to meet for high-profile talks at Mar-a-Lago

Liberal justice's retirement puts Wisconsin Supreme Court majority back on ballot

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, a liberal, announced her retirement Thursday, opening up a seat on the hotly-contested high court's bench.

GOP AGs fume over Justice Department's plans to 'intrude' in states' elections

Twenty-one state GOP AGs are warning the Justice Department against plans they claim Attorney General Merrick Garland signaled “intrude" on their states’ authority to carry out elections.

Biden could be left off Alabama's general election ballot if key deadline is missed, election official warns

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen told Democratic Party officials Biden's name may not appear on the state's general election ballot if a key deadline is missed.

Georgia holds special election to replace lawmaker who died from the flu

Three Republicans and an independent are facing off Tuesday in a special election to replace the late state Rep. Richard Smith of Columbus, Georgia.

Maryland Dem says 'forget the border,' claims it's a GOP 'talking point' amid call for more legal immigration

Rep. David Trone, D-Md., urged listeners at a Maryland Senate candidate forum to "forget the border," saying it's a GOP 'talking point' while calling for an increase of legal immigration.

Longest-serving Wisconsin state Senator to retire

Republican Wisconsin state Sen. Rob Cowles, the longest-serving incumbent in the Legislature's upper chamber, announced Monday his intent to retire.

2 Texas principals charged for violating state election laws

Two principals in Texas were charged for allegedly violating state election laws by using their school emails to urge staff to vote for candidates who oppose school vouchers.

Former Army colonel seeking to flip North Carolina House seat says Dem opponent is 'beholden' to Biden

A former Army colonel who's looking to flip a House seat from blue to red in North Carolina says her Democratic opponent is "beholden" to President Biden.