Consumer Sentiment Data Another Sign Trump 'Affordability Crisis Is Getting Worse, Not Better'With early voting underway for the midterm elections and Democrats campaigning on how prices have soared under a Republican-controlled Congress and President Donald Trump, data released Friday show US consumer sentiment nearing an all-time low. The University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers announced that its Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to 48…Common Dreams1d agoWhole story →GovernmentCommerce
Trump administration files lawsuit to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate raceThe Trump administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. Another candidate with the same name is on the ballot. This move has sparked concerns about a lengthy battle between the U.S. government and states over election certification. The Department of Justice filed the…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d agoSources (2)Whole story →JusticeGovernmentDan Sullivan
The DOJ Just Telegraphed Trump’s Biggest Election TargetBaked Alaska.Slate1d agoWhole story →Government
Roy Cooper Has Never Lost an Election. Can He Flip North Carolina’s Senate Seat?North Carolina has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 2008. Can Roy Cooper break that spell?The New York Times1d agoWhole story →Government
Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over DemocracyPresident Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians.The New York Times1d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernment
Trump Casts Early In-Person Ballot After Attacks on Mail VotingPresident Donald Trump cast his ballot for the midterm elections in Palm Beach on Saturday, opting to vote early in his adopted home state of Florida.Bloomberg3h agoWhole story →Government
Obama describes Trump as an agent of ‘chaos and cruelty’ in midterm elections pitchFormer President Barack Obama characterized President Donald Trump as an agent of “chaos and cruelty” and a man of broken promises during a midterm election rally.NBC News3h agoWhole story →Government
Trump snaps at reporter — then drags Epstein into it out of nowhere: 'Worse than anybody!'President Donald Trump snapped at a Wall Street Journal reporter Saturday shortly after casting his early ballot in Florida, dragging Jeffrey Epstein into his rant against the journalist for unknown reasons. As Trump walked alongside First Lady Melania Trump after casting his ballot in Palm Springs, Florida, a WSJ reporter asked him his thoughts on…Raw Story2h agoWhole story →GovernmentFood
Pentagon drafts Iran attack plans as Tehran threatens aggressive retaliationThe U.S. military has drawn up options to potentially attack Iran after the U.S. midterm elections, possibly renewing the conflict that has lasted over eight months. The U.S. Central Command (Centcom), which oversees U.S. forces in the Middle East, has plans ready to conduct follow-up strikes against Iran if there’s authorization from the White House,...The Hill2h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
American embassies tighten security as Iran threat warnings intensify ahead of U.S. midterm electionsA memo from DNI director Jay Clayton said Iran is in the "advanced stages" of planning attacks against Americans.CNBC2h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Early voting surges in battleground states as Democrats outpace GOP gainsEarly voting is surging in several key battleground states, giving Democrats hope that their strength in midterm polling could translate into a turnout advantage in November. In North Carolina, more than 1.2 million early ballots have been accepted, a 37 percent increase from the same point leading up to the 2022 midterms, according to an...The Hill6h agoSources (2)Whole story →Government
Talarico joins Texas’ record early votingDemocratic Senate candidate James Talarico cast his ballot Friday as early vote turnout surges in Texas.The Dallas Morning News1d agoWhole story →Government
Early voting surges across key battleground states ahead of midtermsGeorgia's first-day turnout surged 40%, part of a broader early voting boom unfolding across key battleground states.NewsNation6d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterm elections
Surging turnout, with Democrats voting more: key takeaways from early voting dataWith just 11 days until the US midterm elections, Democrats need a net gain of four seats to reclaim Congress With just 11 days until the US midterm elections, early voting data is rolling in nationwide. Democrats need a net gain of four seats to reclaim the majority in each chamber of Congress. Here is where the numbers stand as of Friday: Continue…The Guardian1d agoWhole story →Government
Democrats To Flip 3 Senate Seats in Major Swing, New Poll ShowsNew polling gives Democrats an edge in three GOP-held Senate contests, while several other battleground races remain closely fought.Newsweek21d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetsenate election polls
Why Democrats hope to flip a state Trump won by 23 pointsFor Democrat Scott Colom, his quest to win a US Senate seat in Mississippi is a long shot but not a lost cause.Cable News Network4d agoWhole story →
Florida Democrats lead Republicans in early votingDemocrats account for 41% of Florida's early ballots, while Republicans account for 38%.NewsNation2d agoWhole story →Government
Donald and Melania Trump Vote Early as More Than 26 Million Cast BallotsDonald and Melania Trump cast their midterm ballots in Florida as more than 26 million Americans have already voted.Newsweek2h agoWhole story →Government
