Former President Barack Obama had cast his successor as out of touch while jabbing at his extravagant sense of style. Mr. Trump responded at length. More

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Blake Gendebien, a Democratic dairy farmer, is trying to flip a House seat in upstate New York, and his opponent’s loyalty to President Trump may be helping. More

As Israel votes, hard-right nationalism competes with the country’s founding ideals. The outcome could shape Israel’s identity for years. More

Our guide to the most brazen, twisted and even innocuous maps that will help determine the midterms. More