The Cornell rape case has surfaced a hidden divide among progressivesThe harrowing allegations of rape at a Cornell University fraternity have been rippling out in both New York state and national politics. Democrats have tended to voice sympathy with the accuser, saying that they stand with her and other victims. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) said there was “a culture of rape, sexual assault, and pedophilia” […]Vox1d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentcornell rape case fallout
Betting operators and prediction markets spent record amounts on campaign donations and lobbyingSports-betting and casino companies want to win back millions of bettors and gambling dollars that prediction markets have lured away.Semafor1d agoWhole story →CultureGovernment
Dan Osborn Pledged To ‘Never’ Accept Contributions From AI Donors Just Hours After an Anthropic Lobbyist Threw Him a FundraiserOn Sept. 23, Nebraska "independent" Senate candidate Dan Osborn was thrown a private Washington, D.C., fundraiser cohosted by an Anthropic lobbyist. The next day, Osborn declared at a press conference that he would "never" accept contributions from AI companies and accused his Republican opponent of being a shill for Anthropic. The post Dan Osborn…Washington Free Beacon1d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernment
RSNInt-LibSpolierLibertarian Senate candidate Ted Brown discusses Ken Paxton's corruption scandals, James Talarico's economic policies, and why Texas isn't as free as Republicans claim.Reason1d agoWhole story →Government
'Hilarious' evidence piles up to show GOP gubernatorial candidate lives in another stateIowa has been reliably red for more than a decade, but the GOP’s nominee for governor can’t seem to shake questions about whether he actually lives there. Zach Lahn, a conservative ex-lobbyist and businessman, moved from Kansas to Iowa in 2024 and pulled off a big upset in this year’s GOP primary, but Ed Kilgore wrote for New York Magazine’s…Raw Story1d agoWhole story →Government
The Hypocrisy of Jon Ossoff: Nearly 50 Out-of-State Billionaires Funded His CampaignSen. Jon Ossoff has railed against wealthy elites, billionaires, and “corruption” dozens of times out on the campaign trail, but the Democrat seems to keep quiet about the nearly 50 out-of-state billionaires who have funded his race for Senate. Back in July, The Washington Free Beacon reported on 39 billionaires who have donated to Ossoff...The Daily Signal1d agoWhole story →CultureGovernment
Carville: Dems Will 'Investigate the Hell Out' of Trump's 'Corruption'Friday on CNN’s “News Central,” veteran Democratic strategist James Carville said that after the midterms, Democrats will “investigate the hell out of” President Donald Trump’s “corruption.” Carville said, “Well, first of all, Congress can’t do anything. I mean, he could kill everything. The post Carville: Dems Will ‘Investigate the Hell Out’ of Trump’s…Breitbart News Network1d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Rubio tells Cubans ‘now is the time’ to act to see political changeUS secretary of state makes comments after Trump tells US rally warships could intervene on return from Iran Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change in their country to act, saying “now is the time” moments after Donald Trump told a Friday rally for candidates in south Florida that US warships could intervene in Cuba on their way back from the…The Guardian22h agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernment
Video by Left-Wing Group Claims Lindsey Graham Paid Men for SexProgressive activists released a video of three men making the allegations about the South Carolina Republican, who died in July. The New York Times has not confirmed their claims.The New York Times22h agoWhole story →Governmentlindsey graham allegations
Glaring gap surfaces in Trump-ousted Kimberly Guilfoyle’s financial records: reportA federal ethics filing shows President Donald Trump's former ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle reported big mortgage and boat loans but no credit card balances heading into 2026, The Washington Sun reported after obtaining the document from the State Department. Guilfoyle left her post on Oct. 13 under pressure from the White House and amid…Raw Story21h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Pritzker’s net worth jumped $1B since becoming Illinois governorIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s net worth has jumped by $1 billion since first taking office in 2019, a new report by Forbes Magazine shows.NBC 5 Chicago1mo agoWhole story →EconomyJB Pritzkerpritzker net worth increase
Trump's approval rating on economy hits all-time low as midterm looms: CNBC surveyEight out of 10 Americans now rate the economy as fair or poor, one of several findings in a CNBC poll that show why Republican candidates face uphill battles.CNBC1d agoWhole story →
Why Rebecca Bennett won't say net worth amid Tom Kean Jr. raceWhat is Rebecca Bennett's net worth? Did Tom Kean Jr. trade stocks in Congress? Why finances are an issue in one of New Jersey's wealthiest districts.Asbury Park Press6d agoWhole story →Economy
Missouri won't allow federal Medicaid hardship exemptionsMissouri is opting out of federal Medicaid hardship exemptions, sparking fears that vulnerable residents may lose care.Springfield News-Leader19d agoWhole story →Healthmedicaid work requirements rollout
Surging turnout, with Democrats voting more: key takeaways from early voting dataWith just 11 days until the US midterm elections, Democrats need a net gain of four seats to reclaim Congress With just 11 days until the US midterm elections, early voting data is rolling in nationwide. Democrats need a net gain of four seats to reclaim the majority in each chamber of Congress. Here is where the numbers stand as of Friday: Continue…The Guardian1d agoWhole story →Government
Costs, Iran voters' top priorities for next Congress: SurveyA majority of respondents to a recent survey want the next Congress to focus on lowering the cost of living and winding down the Iran war. Roughly 80 percent of the 1,119 respondents to the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll said lawmakers should make lowering prices one of their highest priorities in...The Hill2d agoWhole story →EconomySecuritynext congress priorities
How much can a credit card hardship program lower your monthly payment?A hardship plan could make your monthly credit card bill easier to manage, but the savings can vary widely.CBS News2mo agoWhole story →EconomyCommerce
Take Voters' Economic Concerns Seriously, Republican Senator Warns As Midterm Polling Continues To Favor DemocratsRepublican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana said that telling voters to "ignore their lying checkbooks" is a poor campaign strategy for the midterms.International Business Times20d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyJohn Kennedymidterm elections
