Hunter Biden threatened sex worker after 2020 election while embroiled in laptop scandal: new FBI emailsThe text message was part of a federal document released Friday in an unrelated criminal complaint against two ex-FBI senior officials.New York Post2d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
‘Enduring mystery’ at heart of Trump DOJ lawsuit flagged by GOP election lawyerA veteran Republican election lawyer was baffled Friday by President Donald Trump’s Justice Department pursuing an extraordinary election lawsuit in Alaska that he predicted would collapse in court. The Justice Department sued Alaska on Thursday, seeking to block certification of the state’s U.S. Senate race pending an investigation into whether votes…Raw Story2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Teneo’s Kajiwara on Market Positioning Amid MidtermsKevin Kajiwara, Co-President of Political Risk Advisory at Teneo, says the market impact of the coming midterm elections will depend partly on how contentious they are. He identifies affordability as a central issue, linking tariffs and wars to higher fuel costs, while noting that rising interest rates and worsening fiscal conditions are also weighing on…Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midtermsResearchers who track online influence operations say Kremlin-backed groups are renewing tactics they've used to sow distrust and discord in previous elections in the U.S. and around the world.NPR2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Musk ups midterm spending in final stretch{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk ups his midterm spending in final stretch The tech mogul has spent more than $442 million in the midterm elections, after pouring another $76.8 million into his super PAC over the past month, campaign finance filings show. © Susan Walsh, Associated Press America PAC, which Musk launched...The Hill2d agoWhole story →Government
Newsom amasses fundraising machine that could power 2028 bidIf California Gov. Gavin Newsom enters the 2028 presidential race, as many Democrats expect, he’ll walk in with an asset other White House hopefuls will inarguably envy: A small-dollar fundraising and organizing machine powered by a massive and ever-growing contact list of potential supporters across the country. Even before last year’s successful…The Hill3h agoWhole story →Government
7 nastiest moments of a mean campaign seasonElection season is known for fiery policy exchanges and personal attacks, but November’s midterms have been marked by notable moments that have been criticized for going beyond the pale. From a controversial campaign ad in Ohio to a candidate telling his opponent to “shut up” on the debate stage, closely contested battleground races have become...The Hill3h agoWhole story →Government
‘Talking to every single person matters’: ‘prairie populists’ canvass the rural US heartland to win in midtermsDemocratic and independent candidates stump the US midwest and prairie states, hoping to win over Republican strongholds In this final stretch of the US midterm elections, Democrats and independents could win back communities and towns across America’s rural heartlands through a combination of resurgent “prairie populism”, local despair over the impact…The Guardian3h agoWhole story →FoodGovernment
Mike Johnson's future hangs in balance as the 'accidental speaker' marks 3 yearsMike Johnson marks three years as House Speaker with $526 million in fundraising, but the midterm elections could threaten the Republican majority.Fox News2h agoWhole story →Government
Trump has midnight meltdown over 'Republicans' worst senator': 'You don't get any worse'President Donald Trump went after Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Saturday night, a day after she said his Justice Department “should never have filed” its lawsuit over Alaska’s Senate race . “The Republicans’ Worst Senator, by far, Lisa Murkowski, of the Great State of Alaska… who only got elected because of Corrupt Ranked Choice Voting, is upset…Raw Story2h agoWhole story →CommerceGovernment
David Jolly makes his case to be Florida governor to FAMU crowdDavid Jolly visited FAMU for a town hall to court Black voters, but faced tough questions about trust in a tightening governor's race.Naples Daily News12d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationflorida governor s race
David Jolly, Angie Nixon rally Democrats at Florida Black churchDemocrats David Jolly and Angie Nixon may have been preaching to the faithful, but the midterm energy at a Boynton Beach Black church was undeniable.TCPalm25d agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthflorida midterm rally
Donald Trump’s Home State at Risk of Flipping as Florida Races TightenFlorida, a GOP stronghold Trump won by 13 points in 2024, shows Byron Donalds and David Jolly tied at 45 percent for governor.Newsweek16d agoWhole story →GovernmentByron Donaldsflorida governor race
Obama endorses Nixon, Jolly in last-minute campaign boostFormer President Obama has endorsed the Democratic candidates in Florida's Senate and gubernatorial races less than two weeks ahead of the midterm elections. Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly and Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon both shared videos of Obama showing support for their campaigns Saturday morning on social platform X. “Real…The Hill15h agoSources (2)Whole story →Government
In Upset, Florida Democratic Socialist Nixon Wins Democratic Senate PrimaryNixon, who has served in the Florida state legislature since 2020, will face Republican Senator Ashley Moody in November’s general election.HuffPost2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentAshley Moodyflorida senate primary results
Bernie Sanders Visits Florida to Campaign With Angie NixonSenator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has made a point of investing in Republican-leaning states. He rallied in Tampa for Ms. Nixon, the underdog Democratic nominee for Florida Senate.The New York Times7d agoWhole story →Governmentflorida senate campaign
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.WJLA15d agoWhole story →GovernmentByron DonaldsAshley Moodyflorida governor and senate polls
Can Angie Nixon prove Democrats can win in Florida?POLITICO2d agoWhole story →Governmentflorida election
