Leaked trove reveals extent of far-right AfD’s efforts to court Trump and Maga alliesExclusive: Documents show German party’s scramble to request support after president’s 2016 election win and co-leader’s pursuit of Steve Bannon A data leak from Germany’s far-right German Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has revealed the extent of efforts by the party to court Donald Trump and other leading figures in the Maga movement, stretching back…The Guardian20h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Trump's new promise is raising eyebrows as gas soars to new highs: NBCGas prices are at levels never before seen in October, and President Donald Trump is now promising relief – but only after Election Day. The national average for a gallon of regular is $4.27, according to motor club AAA, and NBC News reported that it’s the first time gas has ever averaged more than $4 a gallon in October, a month when prices usually dip.…Raw Story20h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Venezuelans Take to the Streets to Demand DemocracyMonths after the U.S. removed Venezuela’s autocratic leader Maduro, it remains unclear when elections will be scheduled.Time20h agoWhole story →Government
Could the Job Market Change After the 2026 Midterms? 4 Possible ScenariosThe effects of the election could play out very differently depending on whether Republicans maintain control of both chambers.Newsweek20h agoWhole story →Government
Israel's leading parties in a dead heat ahead of high-stakes electionThe outcome of party negotiations could have “profound” implications for Palestinians and Israel’s relations with neighboring states.Semafor21h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
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 Signal6h 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 Hill6h agoWhole story →Government
Ramaswamy accuses Acton of ‘lying’ about attack ad, but court records contradict mother’s claim – as it happenedThis live blog is now closed. Sign up for the Breaking News US email With less than two weeks until the midterms, my colleague Jonathan Freedland and Guardian US columnist Moira Donegan are answering your questions in this week’s episode of Politics Weekly America. They break down the final stretch ahead of these hugely consequential elections, that will…The Guardian5h agoWhole story →CultureGovernment
Jen Psaki floored as Blanche couldn't even wait 24 hours to find his 'doomsday' pretextMS NOWs Jen Psaki said Attorney General Todd Blanche had barely finished calling a federal move to block election certification a “doomsday scenario” to only be done in extreme circumstances, before the Justice Department did exactly that in Alaska. On “The Briefing,” Psaki recalled that Blanche, asked Thursday whether DOJ would ever try to stop a state…Raw Story5h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
DOJ Orders Some California Counties To Verify Ballots In 48 HoursFederal prosecutors are demanding that county registrars across California set aside and verify ballots that may belong to noncitizens.HuffPost5h agoWhole story →Government
Democrats take edge on mail-in ballots in key midterm racesDemocrats are once again availing themselves of early voting and mail ballots to build up a pre-election edge, which Republicans will try to beat back through Election Day voting.New York Post6d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterm elections
Early voting breaks records in TexasMore than 76,079 votes have already been cast in Dallas CountyNewsNation3d agoSources (2)Whole story →
Could race sway Florida's 2026 election for governor?Byron Donalds could become Florida's first Black governor. Could that history alter how Black Democrats and white Republicans vote?TCPalm1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeByron Donaldsflorida governor election
Florida’s Early Voting Shows Huge Swings Towards DemocratsEven in the deep red state of Florida, Americans are feeling a bit more liberal. Republicans are still projected to win the Sunshine State, but by a much smaller margin: Early voting results out of Florida revealed a massive Democratic shift compared to the last election cycle. On the first day of early voting in 2024, Republicans led by 24.7 percentage…The New Republic3d agoWhole story →Governmentflorida early voting results
Ossoff maintains strong lead in Georgia as early voting loomsDemocrat Jon Ossoff is leading the U.S. Senate race by nearly 10 points in Georgia, according to a new poll. Early voting starts Oct. 13.Athens Banner-Herald1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJon Ossoffgeorgia senate election
Mail-in, absentee, early voting options and how to track your ballotIn 2024, 30.7% of voters cast their ballots early in-person before Election Day, and 29% voted by mail.NewsNation15h agoWhole story →Government
Florida poll: Republicans lead in the races for governor and SenateThe new survey shows the state’s Hispanic voters shifting away from President Donald Trump after Republicans made gains in 2024.NBC News17d agoWhole story →Governmentflorida election polling
Florida polls show Republicans lead Democrats in governor & Senate races, still closeFour new polls show Byron Donalds holding a narrow lead over David Jolly in Florida’s governor’s race, while Ashley Moody leads Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate.WJLA13d agoWhole story →GovernmentByron DonaldsAshley Moodyflorida governor and senate polls
