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‘Almost All of Those Efforts Are Illegal’: Watchdogs Raise Alarm About Trump Election Threats

With just four weeks to go until the 2026 midterm elections, democracy watchdogs are warning that President Donald Trump is breaking the law in a desperate bid to retain Republican control of the US Congress. A Monday report in USA Today highlighted the unprecedented steps that Trump is taking to rig the midterms for the GOP, ranging from his promises to…

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AI groups are spending millions to influence the midtermsAn analysis of federal campaign finance data shows that the political groups aligned with the two leading AI developers, OpenAI and Anthropic, have quietly but decisively intervened in key 2026 races.

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Exclusive-Sen. Bernie Moreno: Just on ‘Sheer Jihadist Credentials’ El-Sayed Is Most Extreme Socialist in MidtermsMichigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed is the most extreme candidate in the midterms, said Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH).

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The Democrat Who Won One Of Trump’s Strongest States Has A Bold Midterms PredictionKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear thinks Democrats will flip Congress in 2026.

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Democrats split on AOC as some battleground candidates distance themselves from 'Squad' lawmakerAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez rallied with Bernie Sanders for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, but some 2026 midterm candidates are distancing themselves.

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Trump’s payout promise screams of desperation | LetterAs Nov. 3, 2026, draws closer by the day, Republicans are showing that they are desperate. None more so than Donald Trump. At a Trump-organized rally in Dallas, Texas — billed as a convention — Trump made several ludicrous statements. Many were repetitions of falsehoods and outright lies. One, in particular, was a stunner: Trump […]

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Obama revives his role as America's divider-in-chiefBarack Obama choosing to campaign for Abdul el Sayed makes perfect sense when you remember Obama's divisive tenure.

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Eagles Founder Don Henley Working Hard to Turn Texas Blue Ahead of Election DayEagles founding member and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Don Hanley is working to create a blue wave in Texas in the 2026 midterm elections with heavy donations to candidates and PACs. The post Eagles Founder Don Henley Working Hard to Turn Texas Blue Ahead of Election Day appeared first on Breitbart .

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George Washington’s advice for the midtermsThe 2026 midterm elections present a tough environment for the Republican Party, raising questions about how to campaign in such challenging circumstances. As is often the case in American politics, the economy is a central concern for voters. In the last few weeks, prices — particularly for gas — have been too high for the comfort of any incumbent…

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Rod Blagojevich Unmasks ‘Fake Polling’ Favoring Democrats: ‘There Will Be No Blue Wave’Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) contended Tuesday that "fake polling" favoring Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections is designed to convince Republicans not to show up at the ballot box. The post Rod Blagojevich Unmasks ‘Fake Polling’ Favoring Democrats: ‘There Will Be No Blue Wave’ appeared first on Breitbart .

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2026 midterm election races to watchCBS News has identified 10 key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.

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Moreno says he’ll deliver on Trump’s promised $5,000 checks: Capitol LetterSen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio says he’ll have legislation ready after the November election to deliver on President Donald Trump's promise of $5,000 checks to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of Congress.

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