Todd Blanche Swears Arrest of Virginia Democrat Isn’t “Political Payback”On Thursday, Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel announced racketeering, money laundering, and drug trafficking charges against state Sen. Louise Lucas, the 82-year-old legislator who just so happened to lead Virginia Democrats’ redistricting effort earlier this year. But if you’re wondering if this is just retribution against the…Mother Jones1d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Mamdani1Mamdani’s Commission on Government Efficiency put forward ballot proposals to cut red tape.Reason1d agoWhole story →Government
Trump-Ordered DOJ Lawsuit in Alaska Seen as First Salvo in GOP Effort to Undermine Midterm ElectionsOn the same day that Attorney General Todd Blanche declared the US Department of Justice would not "improperly" try to block states from certifying their elections, the DOJ appears to have taken its boldest step yet to do just that—at the apparent direction of President Donald Trump. The DOJ on Thursday filed an unprecedented complaint in Alaska asking a…Common Dreams1d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
GOP stuck ‘choosing which finger to cut off’ as Trump fires up Democrats: reportDonald Trump’s push to make the midterm election in 11 days about himself “might backfire,” according to a new Politico poll that shows he is instead reminding Democrats why they need to vote. Democratic midterm voters are more motivated to oppose the president than Republican voters are to support him , the poll found. The poll, conducted by…Raw Story1d agoWhole story →Government
Corruption is voters' top issue ahead of midterm election, CNBC survey showsDemocrats have worked to contrast economic hardship with President Trump's surging net worth and his family's lucrative business dealings.CNBC1d agoWhole story →Government
How MAHA fueled a new wave of doctors running for officeDozens of medical professionals are running for Congress and top state offices this midterm season, a direct Democrat-led counteraction to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda's outsized influence on national health policy. There are seven physicians running for congressional office in this election, including Democrats Abdul El-Sayed of…The Hill4h agoWhole story →HealthGovernment
Why Is the U.S. Accusing Canada of Election Interference?The Trump administration says Canadian officials are trying to sway the midterm elections for Democrats. Prime Minister Mark Carney says those claims have “no merit.”The New York Times4h agoWhole story →Government
Report: 'Champagne Communist' AOC Travels in Luxury on Midterm Socialist Crusade Against the RichRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-NY) election effort has spared no expense staying at posh hotels and tapping luxury services while the so-called “champagne communist” rallies left-wing supporters against the wealthy in midterm campaign appearances. The post Report: ‘Champagne Communist’ AOC Travels in Luxury on Midterm Socialist Crusade Against the…Breitbart News Network4h agoWhole story →Government
Heritage Launches New Forum to Unite Competing Voices on the RightThe Heritage Foundation is welcoming conservatives from across the movement to participate in a three-day policy conference to identify problems and solutions for the future of the conservative coalition. The Forum 2026 will be held at the Gaylord National Harbor in Maryland this November, just a week after the midterm election. From “old guard hawks,”...The Daily Signal3h agoWhole story →Government
Trump advisers still see opportunity for US agenda even if Netanyahu loses: reportPresident Trump's Middle East agenda can remain on track – or perhaps even enjoy new opportunities – even if the president's close ally Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu goes down in elections in Israel.New York Post3h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Mikie Sherrill is less popular in South Jersey than she is in the rest of the state, new poll findsNew Jersey voters generally approve of how Gov. Mikie Sherrill handled the investigation into her lieutenant governor, who resigned after findings of sexual harassment.The Philadelphia Inquirer23d agoWhole story →GovernmentMikie Sherrillnew jersey governor poll
Childcare in South Jersey can cost as much as a mortgage payment. Here’s what parents and providers say they need.The monthly rates in New Jersey range from $1,600 to $2,200 a month for infant care and $1,400 to $1,900 monthly for toddler care. Stakeholders are calling for more state support.The Philadelphia Inquirer1d agoWhole story →Build
Poll Suggests How TikTok Shapes Voter Views on Foreign PolicyAs Americans prepare to vote in next month’s midterm elections, a new poll from Cygnal suggests that where voters get their news may play a growing role in shaping their views on America’s allies and foreign conflicts. The poll surveyed 1,500 likely midterm voters over Oct. 7-10, focusing primarily on foreign conflicts and self-defense. Of...The Daily Signal8d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentmidterm elections
Election Day will ‘end the Trump era,’ says former N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, who may be mulling a White House runFormer New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told South Jersey business leaders to expect the end of the Trump era during a Friday speech in Mount Laurel.The Philadelphia Inquirer8d agoWhole story →Governmentelection day results
South African Judgment May Force Reprint of Election BallotsSouth Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled in favor of the African National Congress in a dispute over candidates excluded from next month’s municipal elections, a judgment that may force the electoral commission to reprint ballot papers weeks before voting begins.Bloomberg10d agoWhole story →Governmentsouth african election dispute
How Paulsboro cops unraveled a 911 call | Inquirer South JerseyAnd GOP leaders subpoena Gov. Mikie Sherrill.The Philadelphia Inquirer2d agoWhole story →Mikie Sherrill
Collingswood’s overworked firefighters | Inquirer South JerseyAnd Gov. Mikie Sherrill has to find a new second-in-command.The Philadelphia Inquirer26d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentMikie Sherrillnew jersey lieutenant governor resignation
Report: Young Kim raising more money than Ken Calvert in race for California’s 40th Congressional DistrictBut the cash race is close, and both Republicans expect to spend a lot — and run a lot of ads — as the Nov. 3 general election draws near.Santa Ana Orange County Register3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentYoung KimKen Calvertcalifornia 40th district election
