AI-generated ads are trickling into political campaigns, sparking big worries

At least 15 campaign ads featuring AI-generated content have run since November, stoking concerns that the now-ubiquitous technology could cause confusion or even mislead voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In state, local and federal elections across the country, AI has been everywhere from school board campaigns to governor’s races, used to enhance speech, … Read more

Democrats vow political reckoning if they win midterms as campaign season heats up

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrats have been stockpiling ideas for months on how to retaliate against companies and figures that have aligned themselves closely to President Donald Trump’s political agenda, telegraphing that merger breakups and committee investigations will play a central role in their efforts to push back against the administration … Read more

Illinois primaries show political power of Pritzker, limits for outside spending and more takeaways

Illinois’ Democratic primary elections on Tuesday received a lot of attention, and not always for the candidates on the ballot. The primary for the open seat left by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, had served as a test for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s political clout ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run. And outside spending from … Read more

JB Pritzker flexes his political muscle: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, Natasha Korecki explores what last night’s Illinois primaries could mean for Gov. JB Pritzker’s political future. Plus, Andrea Mitchell recaps the … Read more

Paul confronts Mullin as ‘someone who applauds violence’ against political opponents

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Mullin spars with senators over classified travel 08:00 Ossoff questions Gabbard about Iran posing an ‘imminent nuclear threat’ 02:48 Gabbard says U.S. intelligence assessed Iran would use Strait of Hormuz as leverage 01:56 Tulsi Gabbard skips over prepared comments on … Read more

Pritzker flexes political muscle in Illinois Senate primary as 2028 buzz builds

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois is unopposed for his party’s nomination as he seeks a third term steering the nation’s sixth-most populous state. But the billionaire governor and potential 2028 White House contender has plenty on the line as Illinois on Tuesday holds a slew of competitive … Read more

Airline CEOs torch lawmakers for turning air travel into a ‘political football’

Denver airport steps up as shutdown squeezes TSA Denver International Airport is asking travelers to donate grocery and gas gift cards to help unpaid TSA workers during the government shutdown in an effort to ‘ease the burden’ as Congress faces pressure to act. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Airline industry leaders blasted … Read more

Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — In the two weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump increasingly has been knocked on his political heels. He’s grown more agitated with news coverage and has failed to find a way to explain why he started the war — or how he will … Read more