Oscar winner shares the math ‘the parties pray you never do’ before midtermsActor Matthew McConaughey challenged the two-party system in a video, arguing that independent lawmakers could shift power. Social media critics slammed the message ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, calling the perspective privileged and out of touch.New York Post5d agoWhole story →CultureGovernment2026 midterm elections
JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, says he's focusing on midtermsVice President JD Vance has declined to endorse Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection a day after President Donald Trump endorsed the embattled Israeli leader. Vance says, “I endorse American candidates, and that’s where I’m focused on the midterms.” He says Trump “has the most influential endorsement" in politics. Vance’s deference to…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoSources (2)Whole story →SecurityGovernmentDonald Trumpnetanyahu endorsement
Albertans Reject Secession From Canada in Triumph for CarneyAlberta residents rejected the idea of separating from Canada, a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney after a historic referendum campaign that created divisions in the country’s energy heartland.Bloomberg5d agoWhole story →Governmentalberta separation referendum
Candidate for CO-5 says campaign ads created safety concerns for familyCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The race for Colorado's 5th Congressional has been far from friendly. In past weeks, Jeff Crank (R) has taken issue withKRDO5d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentJeff Crankco 5 congressional race
Without Federal Help, State Officials Return to DIY Election SecurityA network of peers, nonprofits, and contractors is attempting to fill gaps left by the gutted federal agency responsible for election security.The Dispatch5d agoWhole story →Governmentelection security efforts
Brazil Presidential Election 2026 Live Updates: Lula, Bolsonaro Vie for VotersBloomberg2h agoWhole story →Government
Democrats see an opportunity to tilt Pennsylvania's state legislature their wayStatehouse elections this fall could swing the balance of power in state capitals. In Pennsylvania, Democrats could take control of what has been a divided legislature.NPR2h agoWhole story →Government
Brazil’s Presidential Race Comes Down to the WireOn Bloomberg This Weekend, Bloomberg Brazil Country Chief Filipe Pacheco explains how turnout, public security and the economy are shaping the razor-thin presidential runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Pacheco examines Lula’s last-minute push to mobilize…Bloomberg2h agoWhole story →CultureGovernment
Key Midterm Races to Watch as Battleground Map ExpandsMeet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to break down the key midterm races to watch nine days out from election day including Michigan and Ohio. “The battleground map has really expanded in the final days. It includes states like Alaska and Kansas so we’re watching those races,” Kristen says.NBC News2h agoWhole story →Government
Massachusetts and Idaho put guns on the ballot. One seeks to restrict them, the other to honor themVoters in Idaho and Massachusetts face contrasting gun-related ballot questions that highlight the national tension between firearm freedoms and restrictionsABC News2h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Trump and Vance Hit the Campaign Trail in Deep-Red Areas Where GOP Candidates Seek a BoostWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will both hit the campaign trail on Thursday, but they will be heading to heavily Republican areas to shore up lagging enthusiasm in their party ahead of next month’s midterm elections.U.S. News & World Report24d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentCultureDonald Trumpmidterm elections campaign
Weeks Before Election Day, Vice President JD Vance Rallies Crowd in OhioLess than a week after President Donald Trump appeared in Ohio for a rally ahead of the midterms, Vice President JD Vance showed up to his home state to energize voters. Vance was campaigning for Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor, as well as Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, who was appointed to fill Vance’s...The Daily Signal16d agoWhole story →Governmentohio midterm elections
Vice President JD Vance to hold Ohio rally amid tight Senate raceVice President JD Vance will hold a midterm election rally in Lima on Oct. 9, days before President Donald Trump returns to Ohio.Cincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer19d agoWhole story →Governmentohio senate race rally
Trump campaigns in Nebraska; Vance rallies in AlaskaPresident Donald Trump campaigned in Nebraska for Sen. Pete Ricketts, while Vice President JD Vance rallied in for Sen. Dan Sullivan.NBC News20d agoWhole story →GovernmentPete RickettsDan Sullivanmidterm elections campaigning
The final lap? Two days on the campaign trail with TrumpDonald Trump is crisscrossing America to drum up votes for Republican candidates facing tough midterm election races, but the US president's rallies areBreitbart News Network9d agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trumpmidterm election campaign
Fox forced to cut away from JD Vance's speech as protesters repeatedly heckled himFox News sister network Live Now from Fox cut away from Vice President JD Vance after hecklers repeatedly interrupted his speech at a rally boosting Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) campaign for Florida governor.The network was streaming Vance live Thursday from a Lakeland, Florida, midterm rally paid for ...Raw Story24d agoWhole story →GovernmentByron Donaldsflorida governor campaign rally
Trump heckled multiple times at Texas rally for Ken Paxton“If there are any more paid protesters, please raise your hand and get the hell out of here,” the president said.Washington Examiner18d agoWhole story →Governmenttexas rally for ken paxton
Vance says Alaska is Republicans' shield in midterm campaignHe rallied with voters for Senator Dan Sullivan, a Republican locked in a tight reelection campaign.Reuters19d agoWhole story →GovernmentDan Sullivanmidterm elections