Cook Political Report shifts Ohio governor's race from toss-up to lean DemocratThe Cook Political Report is shifting a closely watched gubernatorial contest toward Democrats after a controversial campaign ad shook up the race. The nonpartisan election forecaster moved the governor’s race in Ohio from “toss up” to “lean Democrat,” now favoring Amy Acton (D) to beat Vivek Ramaswamy (R) in the Buckeye State. The race was...The Hill2d agoWhole story →Government
Trump rolls back some Canada tariffs as midterm election approaches - Fri, 23 Oct 2026 PSTThe Trump administration is rolling back a slate of tariffs on Canadian products that disproportionately hurt residents in Maine and similar states, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine announced Friday. The new policy will exempt nine categories of products from the high tariffs the Trump White House imposed on Canada this summer after trade talks…Spokane Spokesman-Review2d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
Can Trump block the Alaska Senate election?This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The Trump administration is getting a head start on litigating the midterms. What’s happening? The administration is asking a federal district court in…Vox2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Gen Z Investors Trim Portfolio Risks Ahead of Midterm ElectionsBloomberg's Zijia Song joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." Nearly three-quarters of Gen Z investors — those younger than age 30 — said they have switched up their portfolios ahead of the November US midterm elections, or were considering such a move. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Government
Florida election fight brings Jolly, Nixon to FAMU, Trump to SW Fla.Jolly and Nixon rallied Black and young voters at FAMU and Trump visited southwest Florida as both the governor's, Senate races tighten.Tallahassee Democrat2d agoWhole story →Government
Live updates: Trump heads to Michigan; Blanche defends DOJ's Alaska lawsuitWith less than two weeks to go before the midterms, the Trump administration is ramping up its warnings about voter fraud and is not ruling out the prospect of weighing in on states’ election certification efforts. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is holding a rare weekend hearing as the Justice Department (DOJ) seeks...The Hill2h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela to push for elections - Sun, 25 Oct 2026 PSTCARACAS, Venezuela - María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace laureate, returned to Venezuela on Sunday after more than 10 months abroad - a homecoming that could test the Trump administration’s control over the country. Machado will push for elections to replace the interim government that was installed after the U.S.…Spokane Spokesman-Review2h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Texas agriculture commissioner: GOP could pay price for data center pushA longtime Trump supporter says rising costs, data centers and frustration in farm country could hurt Republicans at the ballot box.NewsNation2h agoWhole story →FoodGovernment
Blanche defends Trump-ordered lawsuit over Alaska Senate election certificationDemocrats have maintained they have no connection to Daniel J. Sullivan.CNBC2h agoWhole story →Government
Serbia’s Vucic Concedes Defeat After Putin-Like Gamble BackfiresSerbian longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic surprisingly conceded defeat in a snap vote on Sunday, handing victory to a student-led movement that won mass support with pledges to fight graft and reverse democratic backsliding.Bloomberg2h agoWhole story →FoodGovernment
Trump says he ordered the Justice Department's lawsuit over Alaska's US Senate racePresident Donald Trump says he ordered the Justice Department lawsuit over Alaska’s U.S. Senate race. Trump's administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification of the Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. Another candidate with the same name is on the ballot. The lawsuit has sparked concerns about a lengthy battle between…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeDan Sullivan
Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican losesAttorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's suit over Alaska's Senate race in an interview on CNN.NPR5h agoWhole story →Justice
Trump says he ordered DoJ to file lawsuit to block Alaska Senate results certificationTrump justice department claims there could be ‘confusion’ about two Republicans on the ballot named Dan Sullivan Donald Trump said he ordered the justice department to file a lawsuit to block the certification of Alaska’s US Senate results if the Republican incumbent loses, a move that voting rights experts called an “unprecedented intervention” by the…The Guardian2d agoSources (4)Whole story →JusticeGovernment
Blanche says DOJ is "doing our own research" with Alaska challengeThe Justice Department filed a lawsuit last week to preemptively challenge the certification of Alaska's Senate race if the Republican incumbent, Sen. Dan Sullivan, loses.CBS News5h agoWhole story →Education
Blanche: DOJ lawsuit not trying to 'stop the certification of Alaska's election'Attorney General Todd Blanche said Saturday that the Justice Department is not trying to stop the certification of Alaska’s election, referring to a lawsuit filed this week which claimed to “protect the integrity” of the election. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the district of Alaska, claims that the inclusion of a candidate...The Hill1d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Trump ordered lawsuit that could delay Alaska election resultsPresident Trump said he ordered a lawsuit in Alaska that could delay the state’s Senate race results, while his administration faces criticism over efforts toEUROPE SAYS1d agoWhole story →Government
Blanche says Trump isn't trying to meddle with Alaska election results by suing over Senate raceAttorney General Todd Blanche is defending the Trump administration’s lawsuit to block certification of Alaska's Senate results if incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan loses the raceABC News4h agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentJustice
Trump administration sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses in NovemberThe Justice Department has filed suit against Alaska election officials, seeking to block the results of November’s U.S. Senate election from being certifiNewsBreak1d agoSources (4)Whole story →GovernmentJusticeDan Sullivan
