Kagan says supreme court conservatives have made US political system ‘a nightmare’Liberal justice says recent decisions on redistricting and campaign finance have undermined democracy and polarized US even more US politics live – latest updates Elena Kagan criticized rulings made by the US supreme court’s conservative majority this week, arguing that its recent decisions on redistricting and campaign finance had undermined America’s…The Guardian4d agoWhole story →EducationJustice
Evander Holyfield to join Trump in South Carolina as GOP looks to deliver midterm knockoutBoxing legend Evander Holyfield will fly to South Carolina with President Trump on Wednesday afternoon as Republicans try to deliver a knock-out punch in the midterm election, The Post has learned.New York Post4d agoWhole story →Government
Ramaswamy Takes Full Credit for Most 'Disgusting, Pathetic Ad Ever Created in the History of Political Ads'Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican Party's gubernatorial nominee in Ohio, confirmed on Wednesday that his campaign was behind a widely condemned attack ad featuring Democratic opponent Amy Acton's estranged biological mother, sparking fresh outrage less than two weeks before Election Day in the critical battleground state. Ramaswamy went further than simply…Common Dreams4d agoWhole story →CultureGovernment
Ex-Treasury head sounds alarm on overlooked lasting Trump threat: 'Never imagined'Former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin warned that President Donald Trump’s efforts to interfere with the midterm elections could do lasting damage to the U.S. economy – and claimed Wall Street doesn't seem to be paying attention. “In more than six decades spent in and around economic policymaking, I never imagined having to write a piece such as this,”…Raw Story4d agoWhole story →Government
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore switches campaign ads to promote redistrictingMaryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) has replaced reelection ads in the D.C. media market with messages promoting his state’s redistricting amendment.The Washington Post4d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentWes Moore
Israel Election Tests Netanyahu’s Hold on PowerOn Bloomberg This Weekend, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert discusses how security, democracy and the war in Iran are shaping Israel’s election and argues that the country needs a change in its approach to settler violence in the West Bank. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Olmert also examines how the US midterms could…Bloomberg2h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
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 Times2h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Volkswagen to build $4bn Audi SUV factory in US despite job cuts at homeVW investment, creating 4,500 jobs in Georgia, comes amid Trump’s damaging tariffs, intense Chinese competition and costly shift towards EVs Audi has said it will spend $4bn (£3bn) to build its first factory in the US, as its parent company, Volkswagen, struggles with the impact of steep tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. The German brand’s chief…The Guardian2h agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomy
VIDEO -- Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Republicans Will Soon 'Pass the Democrats' in Early VotingTexas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) believes Republicans who vote early will make a huge difference in his state, predicting his party will soon "pass the Democrats" as the midterm elections heat up. The post VIDEO — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Republicans Will Soon ‘Pass the Democrats’ in Early Voting appeared first on Breitbart .Breitbart News Network1h agoWhole story →Government
Obama, in Midwest, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaignObama remains the Democratic Party's best motivator nearly a decade after leaving the White House. And he's taking his star power on the road in the final days of the midterm elections, which will help determine the balance of power in American politics on Nov. 3.PBS NewsHour58m agoWhole story →Government
The Supreme Court and the last wordSCOTUSblog16d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentsupreme court decision
The Republican governor candidates walking back some of their abortion stancesThe candidates' retreat suggests that, even as reproductive rights fade from the national spotlight and polls show voters are far more likely to prioritize cost-of-living concerns, the political ramifications of pushing for new abortion restrictions remain substantial.PBS NewsHour7d agoSources (3)Whole story →GovernmentHealthabortion policy shifts
Seattle mayor launches task force as city faces 'fragile' economic momentSEATTLE — Warning that Seattle’s economy is at a “fragile moment,” Mayor Katie Wilson has ordered the creation of a new task force aimed at helping businessesEUROPE SAYS2mo agoWhole story →EconomyKatie Wilsonseattle economic task force
What are Ohio’s 2026 gubernatorial candidates’ positions on abortion laws?Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy have sharply different abortion views. Here’s where they stand on Ohio abortion laws and reproductive health.cleveland.com2d agoWhole story →
Ohio battleground: Senate candidates offer different economic outlooksDemocrats are hoping Sherrod Brown, who lost a 2024 bid for re-election, can earn back a seat he lost in 2024.NewsNation8d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyohio senate election
John James' running mate reopened Michigan's abortion fightJohn James doesn't want to talk about abortion. His running mate just put it back at the center of Michigan's governor's race.Detroit Free Press1mo agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentJohn Jamesmichigan governors race
Where the US midterm elections will be won and lostAn in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.BBC News9d agoWhole story →Governmentus midterm elections
Independent candidates sense a moment. Some Democrats hope they're right.As they look to win the Senate, Democrats are hoping that independent candidates in Nebraska and Montana can help them topple Republicans in a part of the country where their own brand is hurting.NPR7h agoWhole story →
