For all the problems that Democrats face, and there are many, their challenges pale in comparison to those now facing Republicans with 11 months to go until the midterms.

President Trump on Wednesday weakened vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry, loosening pollution restrictions. The proposal reduces fuel economy requirements set by former President Biden. The administration claimed the reversal would boost access to and the affordability of gasoline vehicles.

WASHINGTON — The man charged with planting two pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican party headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.