Social Security Agency Accused—Once Again—of Illegally Using Federal Resources to Praise TrumpThe US Social Security Administration on Friday was accused yet again of unlawfully using federal resources for the overtly political purpose of celebrating President Donald Trump—this time less than two weeks out from the midterm elections. On Thursday, SSA—headed by Trump nominee Frank Bisignano—sent out an email praising the "historic tax cut" that…Common Dreams2d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
Mayor Brandon Johnson turns in signatures for 2027 mayoral raceMayor Brandon Johnson submitted his election nominating petitions Friday, ceding the lottery for the last spot on the 2027 ballot to challengers.Chicago Tribune2d agoWhole story →GovernmentBrandon Johnson
WATCH: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore casts early ballot ahead of midtermsMaryland Gov. Wes Moore casts early ballot in Annapolis ahead of November midtermsWJLA2d agoWhole story →GovernmentWes Moore
Trump administration sues to block certification of upcoming Alaska electionThe justice department has filed a lawsuit arguing that the inclusion of two candidates named Dan Sullivan could confuse voters.BBC News2d agoWhole story →Government
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if GOP’s Dan Sullivan losesThe Justice Department is suing Alaska election officials to prevent them from certifying Senate race results if GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan loses next month.NBC News2d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducation
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
Republican Jim Risch faces independent Todd Achilles in the race to represent Idaho in the U.S. Senate - Sun, 25 Oct 2026 PSTHAYDEN, Idaho – With Election Day approaching, Bonnita Zipperer offered her neighbors a rare opportunity: stop by her house to meet Todd Achilles, an independent candidate running to unseat U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, the three-term Republican who has been a fixture of Idaho politics for more than half a century.Spokane Spokesman-Review3h 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
Teresa Leger Fernández, Martin Zamora face off in New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District raceDemocratic U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández and Republican state Rep. Martin Zamora outline competing priorities for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District ahead of the Nov. 3 election.Albuquerque Journal21d agoWhole story →GovernmentTeresa Leger Fernandeznew mexico 3rd district election
‘RHONJ’ star Teresa Giudice spotted at White House with daughter after pardon plea for Joe: ‘Desperately needs him now more than ever’Teresa Giudice and her daughter Gia visited the White House to celebrate Italian-American heritage on Friday for Columbus Day.New York Post13d agoWhole story →Governmentwhite house columbus day event
Veteran California US House member Mike Thompson will face Democratic challenger in NovemberDemocrat Eric Jones has advanced to the November ballot in a Northern California congressional district, where he will face fellow Democratic Rep. MikeBreitbart News Network5mo agoWhole story →GovernmentMike Thompsoncalifornia primary results
Democratic challenger Eric Jones poised to face Rep. Mike Thompson in general election for Northern California's 4th Congressional DistrictDemocrat Eric Jones is expected to claim the second of two runoff spots, setting up an intra-party race against 14-term incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson in November’s general election.Santa Rosa Press Democrat5mo agoWhole story →GovernmentMike Thompsoncalifornia primary results
Is Congress finally ready to take its ethics woes seriously?Reps. Kat Cammack and Teresa Leger Fernández are preparing to unveil legislation when they return from the summer recess.POLITICO2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentTeresa Leger FernandezKat Cammackcongress ethics reform
