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
Obama rallies Detroit voters in final push for Michigan democratsFormer president tells Detroit crowd Michigan’s election could be a ‘course correction’ as he urges support for Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson and Democrats down the ballot.WDIV ClickOnDetroit9h agoWhole story →Government
Brazil faces a tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff with US influence over Latin America at stakeBrazilians are choosing between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in a polarizing presidential election. The vote will determine if the U.S. expands its influence in the region. Polls show a close race. Lula is a left-of-center veteran facing Bolsonaro, who is an ally of President Donald Trump and the son of former President Jair…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution8h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentDonald Trump
Introducing a New Way to Understand the Election: Times Voter TrendsA timely demographic story we’ve never been able to tell before.The New York Times7h agoWhole story →Government
Trump casts his midterm ballot early in FloridaPresident Donald Trump has cast his ballot in the midterm elections, voting for all Republicans in Florida before speaking at a Georgia rally. Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at their West Palm Beach polling location together Saturday after Trump spent the morning at his nearby golf course. Trump has endorsed Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, who…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution7h agoSources (4)Whole story →GovernmentDonald TrumpMike CollinsByron Donalds
Ten days that could shake the world: democratic norms at stake in four pivotal electionsBrazil, Israel, Serbia and the US are holding elections within the space of 10 days. Will the authoritarian right cement its global gains, or can pro-democracy forces make a comeback? Four elections on four continents within 10 days could profoundly reshape global politics, propelling the world further along its current authoritarian trajectory or…The Guardian6h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
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
