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Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the election

Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the election

President Donald Trump in his first major interview since his party lost control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections said he thinks his administration was too aggressive on deportations and that he thinks he can work with Democrats in the new Congress on some kind of immigration deal.

Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz

Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz

President Donald Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after their election victories in the midterms, signaling intense conflict to come as lawmakers prepare aggressive investigations into the executive branch next year.

What races the AP has not yet called in contests for Senate and governor

What races the AP has not yet called in contests for Senate and governor

WASHINGTON (AP) -- There are just four races for U.S. Senate and governor that The Associated Press has not yet called as of Thursday.

Which Senate, governors races are still uncalled by The Associated Press

Which Senate, governors races are still uncalled by The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Just a handful of races for Senate and governor have not yet been called by The Associated Press as of noon on Wednesday.

This time, determining which party will control Congress didn't take days

This time, determining which party will control Congress didn't take days

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The stakes in Tuesday's election -- which party would control Congress -- were clear. And unlike in recent elections, the answer came quickly: With big wins in both the House and the Senate, it's the Democrats' turn to run Capitol Hill.

When will we know who controls Congress? Even with Senate going to Democrats, it's still unclear

When will we know who controls Congress? Even with Senate going to Democrats, it's still unclear

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The stakes in Tuesday's election -- control of Congress -- are crystal clear. But it's not clear when that will be known in its entirety.

When will we know who controls Congress? It could be a while

When will we know who controls Congress? It could be a while

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The stakes in Tuesday's election -- which party will control Congress -- are crystal clear. But when that will be known is impossible to say.

Trump, Vance and Obama are making closing stretch appeals to midterm voters in pivotal states

Trump, Vance and Obama are making closing stretch appeals to midterm voters in pivotal states

President Donald Trump's campaign to keep Republicans in control of Congress in the Nov. 3 midterms is returning to Ohio for the third time in a month on Wednesday, while former President Barack Obama is set to rally Democrats in Georgia.

Trump's midterm swing brings him to Michigan as Republicans aim to undermine El-Sayed in Senate race

Trump's midterm swing brings him to Michigan as Republicans aim to undermine El-Sayed in Senate race

After weeks of assailing Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in rallies across the country, President Donald Trump on Sunday is bringing his midterm barnstorming to Michigan, where Republicans see a chance to pick up an open seat on Election Day.

Democrats see voter enthusiasm in fundraising haul from small-dollar donors before the midterms

Democrats see voter enthusiasm in fundraising haul from small-dollar donors before the midterms

The Democratic National Committee said Thursday that it raised more than $10 million from grassroots donors in September, a late surge of money for the cash-strapped party with the midterm elections weeks away.

High prices are testing Latino voter loyalties in a key battleground district

High prices are testing Latino voter loyalties in a key battleground district

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- Una sola cosa. Just one thing. That's all Victor Martinez wanted from listeners of his Spanish-language radio station -- tell him one positive thing about President Donald Trump.

A Spanish-language radio show overflows with voters' frustration in Pennsylvania battleground

A Spanish-language radio show overflows with voters' frustration in Pennsylvania battleground

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- Una sola cosa. Just one thing. That's all Victor Martinez wanted from listeners of his Spanish-language radio station -- tell him one positive thing about President Donald Trump.

New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr. and Democrat Rebecca Bennett clash over war in Iran, tariffs

New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr. and Democrat Rebecca Bennett clash over war in Iran, tariffs

Tom Kean Jr., the New Jersey Republican congressman whose four-month absence from the House this year went unexplained until he disclosed that he was being treated for depression, clashed Sunday with Democratic opponent Rebecca Bennett in the battleground district over his support for President Donald Trump's tariffs and the Iran war.

Kean returned to Congress after an unexplained absence. Now it's time for his first and only debate

Kean returned to Congress after an unexplained absence. Now it's time for his first and only debate

Tom Kean Jr., the Republican congressman from New Jersey whose four-month absence from the House this year went unexplained until he disclosed that he was being treated for depression, and Democrat Rebecca Bennett are readying for the first and only campaign debate Sunday night in their closely contested race.

US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messaging

US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messaging

At first glance, it looks like a typical Republican campaign advertisement. As images of President Donald Trump flash across the screen, the 30-second spot says "America will never be a communist country" and boasts about the "largest tax cuts in history."

Justice Department charges Utah postal worker for dumping mail ballots in trash during state primary

Justice Department charges Utah postal worker for dumping mail ballots in trash during state primary

A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah threw out more than 300 mail ballots that were being sent to voters for the state's June primary, the Justice Department said Tuesday.

This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms

This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms

YARDLEY, Pa. (AP) -- Mary Ryan may be a registered Republican but she has never voted for President Donald Trump, turned off by his crass style of politics and chaotic approach to governing.

Trump pushes his $5,000 'dividend' pledge if GOP wins midterms. Republican candidates, not as much

Trump pushes his $5,000 'dividend' pledge if GOP wins midterms. Republican candidates, not as much

President Donald Trump came to battleground North Carolina doubling down on a tantalizing and implausible midterm promise. "If we win," he said, "we're going to get you $5,000. So that's it. Very simple."

Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows

Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows

The Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for his second term, according to a tracking tool released Wednesday by a pro-democracy nonprofit and a group of researchers and scientists.

Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia

Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia

Democrats on Thursday narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as their party looks ahead to a wide-open primary to succeed President Donald Trump.

Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting

Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Democrats on Saturday approved dueling messages on whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement should be abolished or reformed, reflecting sharp opposition to President Donald Trump's crackdown but revealing disagreement in the party ahead of the midterms.

Democrats are gathering to give final approval to their 2028 presidential primary calendar

Democrats are gathering to give final approval to their 2028 presidential primary calendar

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, setting the stage for a wide-open contest to succeed President Donald Trump and chart a path ahead as the party's voters oscillate between progressive and more moderate candidates.

Democrats gathering to give final approval to 2028 presidential primary calendar

Democrats gathering to give final approval to 2028 presidential primary calendar

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, setting the stage for a wide open contest to succeed President Donald Trump and chart a path ahead as the party's voters oscillate between progressive and more moderate candidates.

Trump's housing regulator Bill Pulte says he'll hand over intel reins to Jay Clayton on Monday

Trump's housing regulator Bill Pulte says he'll hand over intel reins to Jay Clayton on Monday

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The two-month tenure of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence will officially come to an end on Monday when the housing regulator officially hands the reins to Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump's pick for the job.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda

The stage is in battleground Pennsylvania. The stakes are control of the House.

Republican Tom Kean Jr. set to return to Congress after long unexplained absence

Republican Tom Kean Jr. set to return to Congress after long unexplained absence

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Tom Kean Jr., the New Jersey Republican who's been away from Congress for almost four months, is expected to re-emerge in public after months of speculation about the unspecified medical condition he says has kept him away from Washington.

From peace talks to Pennsylvania: Trump visiting Mack Truck facility

From peace talks to Pennsylvania: Trump visiting Mack Truck facility

President Donald Trump is going to a Mack Truck facility in a battleground district in swing state Pennsylvania Tuesday, shifting attention to the U.S. economy in his first major public event beyond the capital since he signed an interim agreement to end the Iran war.

NJ Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. sets June 30 return date after monthslong absence

NJ Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. sets June 30 return date after monthslong absence

New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who's been absent from Congress since March with an unspecified medical issue, is set to return on June 30, a political consultant to the congressman said Thursday.

Rosie Pino wins GOP primary in New Jersey's 9th District to challenge Democratic Rep. Nellie Pou

Rosie Pino wins GOP primary in New Jersey's 9th District to challenge Democratic Rep. Nellie Pou

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Rosie Pino, a Clifton City, New Jersey, councilwoman, has won the Republican primary in the state's 9th Congressional District to take on Democratic Rep. Nellie Pou.

Rosie Pino wins Republican primary in New Jersey's 9th District to challenge Rep. Nellie Pou

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Rosie Pino, a Clifton City, New Jersey, councilwoman, has won the Republican primary in the state's 9th Congressional District to take on Democratic Rep. Nellie Pou.

Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm elections

Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm elections

A Democratic group that previously focused on presidential races is wading into the midterms by targeting more than a dozen House and Senate contests, many of them on Republican turf, in a new advertising campaign that begins Tuesday.

New Jersey Democrats pick Navy veteran Rebecca Bennett to face absent GOP congressman

New Jersey Democrats pick Navy veteran Rebecca Bennett to face absent GOP congressman

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) -- Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, won the Democratic primary in a battleground New Jersey congressional district to take on Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent with an unspecified illness for months.

New Jersey Democrats pick Navy veteran Rebecca Bennet to face absent GOP congressman

New Jersey Democrats pick Navy veteran Rebecca Bennet to face absent GOP congressman

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) -- Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, won the Democratic primary in a battleground New Jersey congressional district to take on Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent with an unspecified illness for months.

Rebecca Bennett wins Democratic primary in New Jersey to take on Rep. Tom Kean Jr.

Rebecca Bennett wins Democratic primary in New Jersey to take on Rep. Tom Kean Jr.

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) -- Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, won the Democratic primary in a battleground New Jersey congressional district to take on Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent with an unspecified illness for months.

Rebecca Bennett wins Democratic primary in New Jersey's 7th District to take on Rep. Tom Kean Jr.

Rebecca Bennett wins Democratic primary in New Jersey's 7th District to take on Rep. Tom Kean Jr.

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, won the New Jersey Democratic primary in the battleground 7th Congressional District Tuesday to take on Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress with an unspecified illness for months.

New Jersey Democrats pick opponent in House district with absent Republican incumbent

New Jersey Democrats pick opponent in House district with absent Republican incumbent

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Democrats will choose their U.S. House nominee on Tuesday in a New Jersey battleground district represented by Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr., who's been absent from Congress for months as he deals with an unspecified medical issue.

New Jersey Democrats pick opponent in district where US Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent

New Jersey Democrats pick opponent in district where US Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Democrats will choose their U.S. House nominee on Tuesday in a New Jersey battleground district represented by Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr., who's been absent from Congress for months as he deals with an unspecified medical issue.

'What's the word?' New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from Congress

'What's the word?' New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from Congress

WESTFIELD, N.J. (AP) -- When New Jersey voters gathered this week to talk with a state lawmaker about affordable housing and new data centers, there was something else on their mind, too. Where is their congressman, Republican Tom Kean Jr.?

Democrats try to defeat candidate expressing antisemitic views in Texas runoff on Tuesday

Democratic leaders are trying to prevent Maureen Galindo, a candidate who has repeatedly expressed antisemitic views, from winning their party's nomination in next week's Texas runoff, and they've accused Republicans of propping up her campaign.

Progressive Analilia Mejia takes New Jersey US House special election, giving Democrats another win

Progressive Analilia Mejia takes New Jersey US House special election, giving Democrats another win

DENVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Democrat Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election for the U.S. House on Thursday, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway on a message of standing up to President Donald Trump.

Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election for US House over Republican Joe Hathaway

Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election for US House over Republican Joe Hathaway

DENVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Democrat Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election for the U.S. House on Thursday, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway on a message of standing up to President Donald Trump.

Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway compete for suburban New Jersey House seat

Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway compete for suburban New Jersey House seat

DENVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Analilia Mejia will try to expand Democratic momentum in New Jersey as she and Republican Joe Hathaway compete in Thursday's special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Mikie Sherrill when she was elected governor last year.

Tom Kean Jr.'s political roots date to 1776. Is that enough to protect the Republican's House seat?

Tom Kean Jr.'s political roots date to 1776. Is that enough to protect the Republican's House seat?

LEBANON, N.J. (AP) -- Tom Kean Jr.'s political pedigree dates to 1776, when one of his ancestors became New Jersey's first leader after the United States declared independence. His great grandfather was a senator, his grandfather was a congressman and his father was a governor.

Analilia Mejia, progressive ally of Bernie Sanders, wins special New Jersey House primary

Analilia Mejia, progressive ally of Bernie Sanders, wins special New Jersey House primary

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Analilia Mejia, a longtime progressive organizer allied with Sen. Bernie Sanders, has emerged victorious in a crowded Democratic primary in the special election to fill the U.S. House seat formerly held by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic US House special primary in New Jersey

Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic US House special primary in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Former congressman Tom Malinowski conceded on Tuesday to Analilia Mejia, a longtime progressive activist and former political director for Sen. Bernie Sanders, in the crowded Democratic primary in New Jersey's U.S. House special election.

Analilia Mejia, Tom Malinowski race in New Jersey's special Democratic primary too early to call

Analilia Mejia, Tom Malinowski race in New Jersey's special Democratic primary too early to call

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- The race between a onetime political director for Sen. Bernie Sanders and a former congressman was too early to call Thursday in a special House Democratic primary for the seat vacated when Mikie Sherill was elected governor of New Jersey.

Tom Malinowski, Analilia Mejia in tight race in New Jersey's special House Democratic primary

Tom Malinowski, Analilia Mejia in tight race in New Jersey's special House Democratic primary

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- A former congressman and a onetime political director for Sen. Bernie Sanders were in a tight race Thursday to become the Democratic nominee for a New Jersey U.S. House seat that was vacated when Mikie Sherill was elected governor.

Polls close for New Jersey's crowded Democratic primary in race for Sherrill's US House seat

Polls close for New Jersey's crowded Democratic primary in race for Sherrill's US House seat

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Democratic voters voted to pick their party's candidate from a crowded field in Thursday's special election for the U.S. House seat that was opened up by Mikie Sherrill's victory in the race for governor.

New Jersey Democrats pick from crowded field in special election for Sherrill's US House seat

New Jersey Democrats pick from crowded field in special election for Sherrill's US House seat

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Democratic voters are picking their party's candidate from a crowded field in Thursday's special election for the U.S. House seat opened up by Mikie Sherrill's victory in the race for governor.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey governor with defiant tone against Trump

Democrat Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey governor with defiant tone against Trump

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Mikie Sherrill, the four-term congresswoman and former Navy helicopter pilot who cast her November election in New Jersey as a victory over President Donald Trump's vision for the country, was inaugurated Tuesday as the state's 57th governor.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey's 57th governor

Democrat Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey's 57th governor

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Mikie Sherrill, the four-term congresswoman and former Navy helicopter pilot who cast her November election in New Jersey as a victory over President Donald Trump's vision for the country, was inaugurated Tuesday as the state's 57th governor.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill to be sworn in as New Jersey's 57th governor

Democrat Mikie Sherrill to be sworn in as New Jersey's 57th governor

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Mikie Sherrill, the four-term congresswoman and former Navy helicopter pilot who cast her November election in New Jersey as a victory over President Donald Trump's vision for the country, is set to be inaugurated as the state's 57th governor on Tuesday.

Trump store in suburban Philadelphia 'kind of run its course' and is set to close

BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) -- A suburban Philadelphia shop selling President Donald Trump-themed merchandise that became a magnet for die-hard supporters announced it's closing its doors, six years after opening.

Sherrill says she has a mandate as New Jersey's next governor and will focus on affordability

Sherrill says she has a mandate as New Jersey's next governor and will focus on affordability

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill said Wednesday she believes she has a mandate to fulfill campaign promises of making the state more affordable, and the Democrat is dialing back on her criticism of Republican President Donald Trump for now.

Judge says DHS social media posts in Rep. McIver prosecution are 'prejudicial' and should be removed

Judge says DHS social media posts in Rep. McIver prosecution are 'prejudicial' and should be removed

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- A federal judge overseeing the Trump administration's prosecution of U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver on charges she assaulted and impeded immigration officers outside a New Jersey detention center told the government to remove social media posts he called "prejudicial" to the congresswoman.

Appellate judges question moves to keep Alina Habba in place as top New Jersey prosecutor

Appellate judges question moves to keep Alina Habba in place as top New Jersey prosecutor

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Federal appeals court judges on Monday questioned the Trump administration's maneuvers to keep the president's former lawyer, Alina Habba, in place as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor.

Trump administration to defend Alina Habba's tenure as top New Jersey prosecutor

Trump administration to defend Alina Habba's tenure as top New Jersey prosecutor

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments Monday over whether President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Alina Habba, has been unlawfully serving as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey since earlier this year.

Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey pushes back after GOP questions her service record

Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey pushes back after GOP questions her service record

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- The Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey in this year's high-stakes race is defending her Navy service record amid questions surrounding a cheating scandal during her time at the Naval Academy, and pushing back against the Trump administration's release of her mostly unredacted military records.

Candidates clash over Trump, costs and political divisions in New Jersey governor's debate

Candidates clash over Trump, costs and political divisions in New Jersey governor's debate

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli clashed over the economy, President Donald Trump's leadership and political divisions as they faced off Sunday night for the opening debate in New Jersey's high-stakes governor's race.

What to watch for in the opening debate in the race for New Jersey governor

What to watch for in the opening debate in the race for New Jersey governor

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli are set for their opening debate in the governor's race in New Jersey, one of just two states with the top office on the ballot this fall in elections viewed as a gauge of how voters feel about President Donald Trump's second term.