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 →SecurityGovernment
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
LA feds move to halt ballot counting over 20K suspected noncitizen voters“Every minute that goes by, American citizen votes are being diluted in the state of California,” Essayli said Thursday.New York Post4h agoWhole story →Government
Trump’s DOJ threatens election officials with 48-hour ultimatum to set aside ballotsPresident Donald Trump’s Justice Department escalated its election showdown with California on Friday, giving local officials just 48 hours to set aside ballots from suspected noncitizen voters — or face legal action. Federal prosecutors sent demand letters to county election officials across the state, according to a new report from the San Francisco…Raw Story3h agoWhole story →Government
White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loomFrom 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some products, including certain machinery, and placed on others, such as carpets.BBC News3h agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
The Alarming Election Vulnerability That Goes Far Beyond CaliforniaSummary An unknown number of noncitizens could be registered to vote in this year’s midterm elections due to lax enforcement, inadequate technology, and systemic failures by state governments. California and Hawaii are among the states where problems persist. But improper registrations can happen anywhere, potentially becoming consequential in…The Daily Signal2h agoWhole story →Government
Peltola calls Alaska lawsuit a 'desperate attempt' for GOP to 'cling to power'Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola (D) responded to the Justice Department's (DOJ) lawsuit seeking to block her state from certifying its election results should her Republican challenger lose, saying Friday the move was "frivolous." “This is clearly corruption. This is clearly a very desperate attempt to cling to power, using his allies in Washington,…The Hill1h agoWhole story →Government
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 Call19d 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 Times1d 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 →PlanetTechnologyai 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 →JusticeGovernmentAnalilia Mejianew jersey midterm elections
