John James, Republican Congressman and Army veteran running for Michigan governor in 2026 midterm elections

Republican congressman John James is seeking to take over the state’s top office (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Long before he became a Republican congressman, John James served in the US Army, flying Apache helicopters over Iraq, and ran an automotive logistics company in Michigan. His experience informs his approach to the governor’s office, according to his campaign that someone who has led soldiers and businesses can deliver a more pragmatic, growth-oriented message. … Read more

Texas Democrat James Talarico makes masala dosa in Irving during midterms campaign – watch

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas James Talarico showed his dosa making skills during the campaign, in Irving. (REUTERS)

Texas Democrat James Talarico went viral for making masala dosas in Irving, during his Senatorial campaign on October 29. Talarico will face Ken Paxton in the November 3 midterm elections, in a closely watched contest. Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas James Talarico showed his dosa making skills during the campaign, in Irving. (REUTERS) … Read more

Man accused in Cornell rape lawsuit wants Letitia James removed from investigation over her posts

Man accused in Cornell rape lawsuit wants Letitia James removed from investigation over her posts

MONTICELLO, N.Y. — Should social media posts disqualify New York’s attorney general from leading a criminal investigation into gang rape allegations at Cornell University? Man accused in Cornell rape lawsuit wants Letitia James removed from investigation over her posts That’s the question before a state judge on Thursday as one of the accused men seeks … Read more

Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning star of Kate & Allie, dies at 80 after battling pancreatic cancer

Susan Saint James, acclaimed for her roles in McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie, has died at 80 (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Susan Saint James, recognized for her acclaimed performances in the television series McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie, has passed away at the age of 80. Susan Saint James, acclaimed for her roles in McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie, has died at 80 (AP Photo/Nick Ut) The actress’s family and official representative … Read more

Former FBI Director James Comey faces new DOJ charges over alleged classified information leak

The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo (REUTERS)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information, an effort the former FBI director’s lawyers immediately dismissed as invalid and outside the time limit for when the Justice Department can file a case. The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James … Read more

Trump blasts 76ers' star LeBron James as 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem

Trump blasts 76ers' star LeBron James as 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem

PHILADELPHIA — President Donald Trump on Thursday accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after the NBA star appeared to continue his warmups while the national anthem was performed before Philadelphia’s season opener on Tuesday. Trump blasts 76ers’ star LeBron James as ‘disgrace’ for not standing still during national anthem “I said right from … Read more

James Talarico, the former middle school teacher challenging Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race

James Talarico is a Democratic Senate candidate from Texas. (REUTERS)

James Dell Talarico is currently in the spotlight as he runs for a US Senate seat from Texas, challenging Republican candidate and state attorney general Ken Paxton. The race has garnered widespread attention as Texas hasn’t seen an elected Democrat senator since 1988 after Lloyd Bentsen. Talarico will face Paxton on November 3, during the … Read more

Drew Williams on challenging James Comer and his vision for KY-01 ahead of 2026 US midterms: My constituent is my only special interest

John “Drew” Williams is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District. (Instagram @williamsforky1)

John “Drew” Williams is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District, with the midterm election scheduled for November 3. Williams secured the Democratic nomination after being the only candidate to file for the ballot, resulting in the cancellation of the primary election in May and his automatic advancement as the … Read more

Trump calls James Talarico a ‘total con man’ over campaign absence, urges Texans to vote for Ken Paxton

President Donald Trump has criticised Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico over his absence from the campaign trail. (AFP)

President Donald Trump has attacked Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico for staying away from the campaign trail. President Donald Trump has criticised Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico over his absence from the campaign trail. (AFP) He spoke at a Rose Garden luncheon at the White House honoring US first responders, including firefighters, police … Read more

In 2015, James Patterson pledged $1.25 million for school libraries, raised it to $1.75 million, and later funded 3,500 teachers

James Patterson pledged $1.25 million in 2015 to fund school library grants, later increasing the donation to $1.75 million. By 2016, 467 schools had received support for books, programs, technology, and repairs. The flexible grants helped schools address their own library needs. (Wikimedia Commons)

For children searching for their favorite stories, school libraries need more than a basic collection of books. Building a useful library requires funding for new titles, equipment maintenance, and reading materials that reflect students’ interests. In March 2015, best-selling author James Patterson pledged $1.25 million to support school libraries across the United States. James Patterson … Read more