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
Obama rallies Detroit voters in final push for Michigan democratsFormer president tells Detroit crowd Michigan’s election could be a ‘course correction’ as he urges support for Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson and Democrats down the ballot.WDIV ClickOnDetroit9h agoWhole story →Government
Brazil faces a tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff with US influence over Latin America at stakeBrazilians are choosing between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in a polarizing presidential election. The vote will determine if the U.S. expands its influence in the region. Polls show a close race. Lula is a left-of-center veteran facing Bolsonaro, who is an ally of President Donald Trump and the son of former President Jair…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution8h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentDonald Trump
Introducing a New Way to Understand the Election: Times Voter TrendsA timely demographic story we’ve never been able to tell before.The New York Times7h agoWhole story →Government
Trump casts his midterm ballot early in FloridaPresident Donald Trump has cast his ballot in the midterm elections, voting for all Republicans in Florida before speaking at a Georgia rally. Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at their West Palm Beach polling location together Saturday after Trump spent the morning at his nearby golf course. Trump has endorsed Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, who…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution7h agoSources (4)Whole story →GovernmentDonald TrumpMike CollinsByron Donalds
Ten days that could shake the world: democratic norms at stake in four pivotal electionsBrazil, Israel, Serbia and the US are holding elections within the space of 10 days. Will the authoritarian right cement its global gains, or can pro-democracy forces make a comeback? Four elections on four continents within 10 days could profoundly reshape global politics, propelling the world further along its current authoritarian trajectory or…The Guardian6h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
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
