World News In this close race, progressives have barely lifted a finger for one of their own Kara Eastman won an upset victory in a Democratic primary in Nebraska, but national groups on the left haven't spent much to help her since. 28/10/2018
World News Pence rejects suggestions of a link between Trump rhetoric and acts of violence The vice president defended Trump's attacks on opponents as part of "political debate." 28/10/2018
World News DHS chief marks first section of Trump's border wall. (But it kinda looks like a fence.) At an event in southern California, Kirsten Nielsen put up a plaque with the president's name. 27/10/2018
World News Trump says he 'could tone up' rhetoric after mail-bomb arrest Analysis: With a mail bomb suspect in custody, Trump finds himself in a political box of his own making. 27/10/2018
World News Hours after mail bomb arrest, Trump attacks 'Crooked Hillary,' media "We have seen an effort by the media in recent hours to use the sinister actions of one individual to score political points against me," Trump said at a campaign rally Friday. 27/10/2018
World News Republicans divided over whether Trump should tone it down on the stump As an edgy nation watches, the president has to weigh whether the benefits of firing up his loyalists outweigh any potential risk of a backlash if he sticks to his usual script. 26/10/2018
World News U.S. officials concerned Trump discussing sensitive information on unsecured cellphone The president refuted a New York Times report that Chinese and Russian spies eavesdrop on his iPhone calls, tweeting, "I rarely use a cellphone." 26/10/2018
World News Trump may halt entry for nearly all migrants on southern border President Trump and National Security Adviser Bolton have grown frustrated with the rising number of undocumented immigrants crossing the southern border. 26/10/2018
World News Trump signs sweeping opioid bill with vow to end 'scourge' of drug addiction The legislation passed Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support. 25/10/2018
World News This isn't fake news: CNN president blasts Trump for attacks on the media The scathing statement came after the president commented about pipe bombs sent to Democratic leaders. 25/10/2018
World News Trump lectures critics, media on civility after pipe bombs sent to high-profile Democrats Americans should not "compare political opponents to historical villains" and "not mob people in public," Trump said. 25/10/2018
World News Fact check: Trump claims GOP is protecting people with pre-existing conditions. Evidence says otherwise. The president may hope to soften the blow from Democratic attacks, but the facts don't support his midterm message. 24/10/2018
World News Trump calls aftermath of Khashoggi killing 'worst cover-up ever' "They had a very bad original concept, it was carried out poorly and the cover-up was the worst in the history of cover-ups. They had the worst-cover up ever," he said at the White House Tuesday. 24/10/2018
World News Another U.S.-bound caravan takes shape, this one from El Salvador An internal government report indicates DHS is tracking members of the new caravan, including a 230-member WhatsApp group that intends to leave Oct. 31. 24/10/2018
World News Trump praises Cruz: 'He's not lying Ted anymore. He's beautiful Ted' The president is en route to Houston, Texas to campaign for the incumbent Republican. 23/10/2018
World News Republicans outpacing Democrats in early voting in key states, NBC News finds The data suggests enthusiasm among early GOP voters that could put a dent in Democratic hopes for a so-called "blue wave" in the midterms. 23/10/2018
World News NBC/WSJ Poll: Democrats hold nine-point advantage for midterm elections Two weeks out, Democrats retain an edge but "unprecedented enthusiasm" is fueling both parties. 22/10/2018
World News Democratic Sen. Durbin calls for expulsion of Saudi ambassador The Illinois senator said the Saudi government's latest explanation of journalist's death is not believable. 22/10/2018
World News Manafort appeared in court in a wheelchair. That could help shorten his sentence. Analysis: Federal judges are permitted to consider a defendant's advanced age and health issues in order to impose just punishment. 21/10/2018
World News Trump praises Montana congressman who assaulted reporter "Any guy who can do a body slam, that's my guy," Trump said of Republican Rep. Greg Gianforte. 19/10/2018