How Maine voters feel about the high-stakes Senate electionThe state is both fired up by this big race and exhausted by its avalanche of ads.PBS NewsHour2d agoWhole story →Government
Should AIPAC Register as a Foreign Agent? Zeteo Examines Pro-Israel Lobby's Influence on ElectionsThe growing controversy over AIPAC’s impact on U.S. politics is the subject of a new Zeteo documentary titled Night Flower: Inside AIPAC’s Fight for Influence . The film examines AIPAC’s history and its role in shaping U.S. policy toward Israel, and questions whether its activities warrant further scrutiny under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, or…Democracy Now!2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Mehdi Hasan on AIPAC's Role in El-Sayed vs. Rogers Race in Michigan & Trump's Targeting of Ilhan OmarOne of the most closely watched races in the midterm elections is in Michigan between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed is a former public health official who is campaigning on a platform of Medicare for All, ending military aid to Israel, and getting corporate money out of politics. Rogers is a former Republican congressman…Democracy Now!2d agoWhole story →SecurityHealth
Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter FraudThe ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.The New York Times2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentvoter fraud investigation ruling
Judge Blocks Error-Riddled Effort by Trump DHS to Crack Down on Vanishingly Rare Voting by NoncitizensA federal judge in California ruled late Wednesday that the US Department of Homeland Security has violated the Voting Rights Act by sending agents door-to-door and demanding information from people about their immigration status and whether they've voted in recent elections—part of President Donald Trump's perennial effort to prove the baseless claim…Common Dreams2d agoWhole story →SecurityJustice
The rise of AI election ads in US midterms campaignBBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.BBC News5h agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernment
DOJ demands that California counties help identify noncitizen votersThe Department of Justice is warning local election officials in California to cooperate with the administration to identify noncitizens on a list of registered voters or face potential legal action, according to a letter obtained by NBC News.NBC News4h agoWhole story →Government
Trump vows to protect Musk from Democratic probes before midtermsPresident Donald Trump called Elon Musk a "genius" and said Americans have an obligation to protect him as Democrats weigh congressional investigations into his businesses after midterm elections.Fox Business3h agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trump
Trump Works Himself Into a Fury Over Governor as an Involuntary ‘Burp’ Slips Out During His TiradePresident Donald Trump’s final pitch to the American people ahead of the midterm elections has come with some strange moments. Trump, 80, began travelingAtlanta Black Star2h agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trump
Administration sues over Alaska race for SenatePresident Donald Trump on Friday said he told his administration to file its lawsuit to block certification of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, kicking off what many fear could become a lengthy battle between the government and states over certifying an election where the president's party is struggling.Arkansas Online1h agoWhole story →GovernmentDan SullivanDonald Trump
Jeffries says House Democrats reaching to flip Trump districts in attempt to repeat their 2018 sweepHouse Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says his party is on track to win back control of the House. In a call with reporters on Sunday, Jeffries said Democrats can overcome a fundraising disadvantage and reach deep into conservative areas to flip congressional districts President Donald Trump won just two years ago. It's similar to what happened in 2018…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution19d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentDonald Trumphouse control election prospects
Jeffries says Democrats are poised to win the House majorityHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries conducts a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 17.Roll Call20d agoWhole story →Governmenthouse majority election
Can House Democrats stay unified? It may be up to Hakeem JeffriesRepublican infighting dragged down House Speaker Mike Johnson. On the verge of power, can Democrat Hakeem Jeffries avoid the same fate?USA TODAY21d agoWhole story →GovernmentMike Johnsonhouse leadership transition
Hakeem Jeffries will visit Bucks County to boost Bob Harvie as battle for the gavel descends on PennsylvaniaThe Democratic leader's Saturday event in Bucks County comes just days after House Speaker Mike Johnson visited the swing county and other key Pa. congressional districts.The Philadelphia Inquirer15d agoWhole story →GovernmentMike Johnsonpennsylvania midterm elections
Jeffries Likes Democrats' Chances in Race for the House as He Campaigns in OhioTOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday the election climate is holding firm for Democrats as he campaigned for Rep. Marcy Kaptur in a heavily contested Ohio congressional district that is crucial for majority control of the House.U.S. News & World Report5d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentMarcy Kapturhouse election campaign
Hakeem Jeffries Launches Final Midterm Sprint for House MajorityThe minority leader plans to kick off campaigning in a Hudson Valley, New York, district that is one of the most competitive in the country.The New York Times2d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterm elections
Hakeem Jeffries backs rigid guardrails for AIHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, told USA TODAY “time is of the essence” to act on AI guardrails after the Hugging Face attack.USA TODAY22d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetai regulation debate
What Analilia Mejia told me about backing Hakeem JeffriesU.S. Rep. Analilia Mejia brought Hakeem Jeffries to Morristown to talk immigration. But will she back him for speaker if Dems take back the House?Northjersey.Com2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeAnalilia Mejianew jersey midterm elections
