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!3d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
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!3d agoWhole story →GovernmentHealth
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 Times3d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticevoter 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 Dreams3d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
The 5 governor's mansions most likely to flip in NovemberThree dozen governor's mansions are on the ballot this fall, with several battleground contests that could shape national politics through the end of the second Trump administration. Decision Desk HQ's (DDHQ) forecast has Democrats favored in 21 of the 36 races, with a chance of flipping four GOP-held seats in Alaska, Iowa, Ohio and Georgia...The Hill3d agoWhole story →Government
California election officials frustrated, rattled by DOJ demand to sequester 'noncitizen' ballotsLocal election officials in California are frustrated after receiving a letter from the U.S. Department of JusticeABC News9h agoSources (2)Whole story →Government
‘Change is in the air’: Obama praises El-Sayed and attacks Trump at Michigan rally – as it happenedThis live blog is now closed. For more on the rally, read our full report: Obama rallies Michigan crowd for El-Sayed, saying he’s ‘fighting for real change’ Sign up for Breaking News US email Donald Trump voted in West Palm Beach, Florida today, telling reporters at the polls that he voted straight Republican on his ballot. Trump has historically…The Guardian8h agoWhole story →Government
California leader calls attack on alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law’State attorney general said Trump’s justice department’s directive to verify 20,000 ballots is completely improper California’s attorney general on Saturday rebuked the Trump administration’s efforts to quash alleged noncitizen voting, calling it “politicizing and weaponizing the law”. Rob Bonta, the state’s attorney general, said the justice department…The Guardian8h agoWhole story →Government
A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full WarWith new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.The New York Times7h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
DOJ demands that some California counties set aside alleged noncitizen ballotsFederal prosecutors sent letters to county registrars across California demanding that local officials set aside and verify ballots that the Justice Department said may belong to noncitizens.CBS News7h agoWhole story →Government
Democrats fear slippage with Black voters makes Michigan Senate race feel ‘far closer than it should’Abdul El-Sayed often talks about building a new and broad coalition of Michigan voters. A looming question in the state’s pivotal Senate race is whether heNewsBreak5d agoSources (2)Whole story →Governmentmichigan senate race
Three takeaways from the Maine Senate debateThe debate is the first of four the candidates will have before Election Day.The Boston Globe18d agoWhole story →Governmentmaine senate debate
Hobbs, Biggs in high-stakes race for Arizona governorIncumbent Katie Hobbs faces Republican Andy Biggs, one of Washington's most conservative members, in the race for Arizona governor this November.The Arizona Republic27d agoWhole story →GovernmentKatie HobbsAndy Biggsarizona governor election
Big Tech Will Not Broadcast Your DissentFor all our billionaire social media leaders’ claims to be free speech warriors, they seem to have spent the last few days cracking down on it. As the midterm elections approach—a high-stakes race not only for both parties but for Silicon Valley, which faces the prospect of AI regulation under a Democratic House and Senate—reports […]Mother Jones6d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologymidterm elections
Voters in Portland (Oregon) get ads meant for Portland (Maine)The ad buyer admitted the mistake and refunded the money to the political group that ordered it.The Washington Post13d agoWhole story →Governmentad targeting mistake
Fox News Poll: Nail-biter in Maine Senate raceSusan Collins and Troy Jackson are tied at 49% in the Maine Senate race, as more than 6 in 10 voters disapprove of Donald Trump's job performance.Fox News2d agoWhole story →Governmentmaine senate race
What Maine voters are saying about the Collins-Jackson Senate raceOne of the most closely watched Senate races in the country is unfolding in Maine, where five-term Republican Susan Collins faces a tough challenge from Democrat Troy Jackson, a former logger and state legislator. The race is rated a toss-up, with both parties fighting for a seat that could determine control of the Senate. Lisa Desjardins reports from Maine.PBS News2d agoWhole story →Governmentmaine senate race
Michigan debate live: El-Sayed and Rogers meet in high-stakes clashAfter skipping their first debate, Republican Mike Rogers takes the stage against Democrat Abdul El Sayed in crucial toss-up Senate race.USA TODAY17d agoWhole story →Governmentmichigan senate debate
