Trump puts pressure on Mike Johnson to oust Dem lawmaker in overnight tiradeRegardless of the midterm election outcome in less than two weeks, President Donald Trump is putting public pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) not to seat a Democratic lawmaker. Trump posted on Truth Social at 11:20 p.m. ET Thursday, demanding that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) resign and claiming she was sworn into Congress under a “fake name.” He…Raw Story1d agoWhole story →Government
Democratic socialist set to become D.C. mayor — and face Trump's pushbackFollowing Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City mayor, another democratic socialist is set to become mayor of Washington, D.C.CNBC1d agoWhole story →Government
Billionaire tax and trans rights: what are key state ballot initiatives in midterms?Voters in 39 states will face an array of referendum issues – including Alabama’s on the national anthem in schools Americans heading to the polls for next month’s midterm elections are not just choosing whom to send to Washington, or their state capitols. There are also 145 statewide measures on ballots across 39 states, polling voters on actions from a…The Guardian1d agoWhole story →CultureGovernment
These key races in the 2026 midterms will decide who controls the US Senate – video explainerTo reclaim control of the Senate, Democrats need to retain all the Senate seats they have and flip four more in the 2026 midterm elections. Shrai Popat, the Guardian's US politics reporter, explains which are the key races to watch in November. Continue reading...The Guardian1d agoWhole story →Government
Trump pushback, Biden 'disaster' and gender surprise: 5 key moments from Kansas Senate debateRepublican Sen. Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton clashed over Trump, transgender athletes and AI in a heated Kansas Senate debate on Wednesday.Fox News1d agoWhole story →Governmentkansas senate debate
How MAHA fueled a new wave of doctors running for officeDozens of medical professionals are running for Congress and top state offices this midterm season, a direct Democrat-led counteraction to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda's outsized influence on national health policy. There are seven physicians running for congressional office in this election, including Democrats Abdul El-Sayed of…The Hill4h agoWhole story →GovernmentHealth
Why Is the U.S. Accusing Canada of Election Interference?The Trump administration says Canadian officials are trying to sway the midterm elections for Democrats. Prime Minister Mark Carney says those claims have “no merit.”The New York Times4h agoWhole story →Government
Report: 'Champagne Communist' AOC Travels in Luxury on Midterm Socialist Crusade Against the RichRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-NY) election effort has spared no expense staying at posh hotels and tapping luxury services while the so-called “champagne communist” rallies left-wing supporters against the wealthy in midterm campaign appearances. The post Report: ‘Champagne Communist’ AOC Travels in Luxury on Midterm Socialist Crusade Against the…Breitbart News Network4h agoWhole story →Government
Heritage Launches New Forum to Unite Competing Voices on the RightThe Heritage Foundation is welcoming conservatives from across the movement to participate in a three-day policy conference to identify problems and solutions for the future of the conservative coalition. The Forum 2026 will be held at the Gaylord National Harbor in Maryland this November, just a week after the midterm election. From “old guard hawks,”...The Daily Signal3h agoWhole story →Government
Trump advisers still see opportunity for US agenda even if Netanyahu loses: reportPresident Trump's Middle East agenda can remain on track – or perhaps even enjoy new opportunities – even if the president's close ally Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu goes down in elections in Israel.New York Post3h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
The 2028 implications of Michigan’s Senate race: From the Politics DeskJonathan Allen explains why Democrats with presidential aspirations will be paying close attention to the outcome of the Michigan Senate election.NBC News1mo agoWhole story →Governmentmichigan senate election
Trump endorses Israel's Netanyahu ahead of reelection bidIsraelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.CBS News6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityisraeli election endorsement
Trump admin demands documents in ‘profound escalation’ of feud with press: reportThe Justice Department demanded major television networks fork over communications and other materials Friday as part of a new federal probe, The New York Times reported Saturday. “The inquiry by the Justice Department is a profound escalation of the Trump administration’s ongoing battles with the White House press corps,” the Times’ report reads. “It…Raw Story14d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentdoj media probe
Talarico, Paxton in dead heat for Texas Senate, Abbott leads governor's race: PollDemocrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton are in a dead heat for the Senate in Texas, according to new polling of one of the cycle’s most closely watched contests. Talarico notched 48 percent to Paxton’s 46 percent in new numbers from Emerson College Polling and The Hill, a result within the poll's margin of...The Hill2d agoWhole story →Education
Susan Collins faces tough reelection fight yet as poll shows dead heatThe latest Fox News poll found Susan Collins tied with her Democratic opponent, Troy Jackson, with 49% of Maine voters backing each candidate.NJ.com1d agoWhole story →
AI is reshaping high-stakes elections around the worldPartisan actors are gaming AI platforms to regurgitate misleading information ahead of critical elections in Brazil, Israel, and the US.Semafor2d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyai election interference
Trump wades into Israel’s election to back ally NetanyahuEndorsing Netanyahu, Trump suggests Israel's election could shape future U.S. military action against IranSalon6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityisraeli election endorsement
Ashley Moody Sounds Alarm as Second Poll Shows Dead Heat With Angie NixonFlorida Republican Senator Ashley Moody’s campaign team on Friday sent a “special election alert” email to supporters, warning her election battle withEUROPE SAYS1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentAshley Moodyflorida senate special election
