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
WA big-dollar campaign limits suspended, days before midterms - Sun, 25 Oct 2026 PSTWashington’s campaign finance regulators Friday announced they were lifting the caps on large donations from individuals to state election campaigns, citing concerns by federal courts on whether state law is constitutionally enforceable.Spokane Spokesman-Review1h agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
US Midterm Elections 2026: Key Issues, From Affordability to AIAhead of the US midterm elections on Nov. 3, national polls show that most Americans are deeply dissatisfied with the direction of the country.Bloomberg1h agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernment
Tillis accuses California of being 'guilty' of ballot harvesting: 'They have a system there that is ripe for abuse'Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Sunday accused the state of California of being "guilty" of ballot harvesting, claiming that the Golden State has "a system there that is ripe for abuse." "Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan asked about the Department of Justice's (DOJ) legal battle with the state over potential noncitizens on their voter...The Hill1h agoWhole story →Government
Judges challenge DOJ evidence in California ballot caseFederal judges questioned the evidence behind DOJ claims involving 20,000 California ballotsNewsNation56m agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Anthropic's Claude bypassed a paywall to access Georgia voter data without authorizationAnthropic's Claude accessed publicly available Georgia voter data without human authorization, a disclosure sure to add to growing concerns about AI security ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Why it matters: AI giants Anthropic and OpenAI have continued to make disclosures about agents taking unauthorized or unintended actions, raising alarms…Axios55m agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernment
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.NPR6h 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 News6h 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 News5h 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
