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 midtermsBaltimore News2d 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
Brazil Presidential Election 2026 Live Updates: Lula, Bolsonaro Vie for VotersBloomberg2h agoWhole story →Government
Democrats see an opportunity to tilt Pennsylvania's state legislature their wayStatehouse elections this fall could swing the balance of power in state capitals. In Pennsylvania, Democrats could take control of what has been a divided legislature.NPR2h agoWhole story →Government
Brazil’s Presidential Race Comes Down to the WireOn Bloomberg This Weekend, Bloomberg Brazil Country Chief Filipe Pacheco explains how turnout, public security and the economy are shaping the razor-thin presidential runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Pacheco examines Lula’s last-minute push to mobilize…Bloomberg1h agoWhole story →GovernmentCulture
Key Midterm Races to Watch as Battleground Map ExpandsMeet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to break down the key midterm races to watch nine days out from election day including Michigan and Ohio. “The battleground map has really expanded in the final days. It includes states like Alaska and Kansas so we’re watching those races,” Kristen says.NBC News1h agoWhole story →Government
Massachusetts and Idaho put guns on the ballot. One seeks to restrict them, the other to honor themVoters in Idaho and Massachusetts face contrasting gun-related ballot questions that highlight the national tension between firearm freedoms and restrictionsABC News1h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
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
