Interesting Barack Obama to campaign with El-Sayed in Michigan race’s final stretch Senate candidate El-Sayed is working to consolidate support among some of the Democratic Party’s most important constituencies before Election Day. October 5, 2026
Interesting Supreme Court grapples with case on holding Big Oil liable for climate change After more than two hours of argument, it was unclear whether the justices would green-light Boulder, Colorado’s novel lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy. October 5, 2026
Interesting Democrats feature relatives of Virginia Giuffre in Epstein-focused ad The ad accuses Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colorado) of refusing to meet with them regarding Giuffre’s case. October 5, 2026
Interesting From Ja’Marr to Lamar, an NFL Sunday filled with scary injuries Injuries always reshape the NFL season, but the volume and star power feel especially impactful this year. October 5, 2026
Interesting Capitals star Alex Ovechkin announces this will be his final NHL season The league’s all-time leading goal scorer will step away after 22 seasons with Washington. October 5, 2026
Interesting Republican in toss-up House race says he won’t be a ‘rubber stamp’ Rep. Juan Ciscomani also touts his immigrant roots in a new video as he seeks reelection in Arizona. October 5, 2026
Interesting Sen. Kennedy says he’s weighing White House run: ‘Why not me on a rainy day?’ The Louisiana Republican said on “Meet the Press” that “if a bunch of goobers run … and I think I could do a better job, I would consider running.” October 5, 2026
Interesting Dennis Hastert, ex-House speaker whose sex abuse admission upended legacy, dies at 84 The Illinois Republican helped spearhead President George W. Bush’s legislative agenda before his career ended in disgrace. October 5, 2026
Interesting Four ways the midterm elections could go, one month away Democrats have polls and history on their side. Republicans have money. October 5, 2026
Interesting 6 things to watch in the Supreme Court’s new term Cases on religion, elections and immigration are likely to take the spotlight. And don’t forget to watch for a potential retirement. October 5, 2026