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Trump Allies Reportedly Discuss Martial Law as 2026 Election Disputes Escalate

Allies of President Donald Trump have discussed invoking martial law and other extraordinary federal measures in internal conversations tied to disputed election scenarios, according to an Axios report published Oct. 16. Neither Trump nor his campaign publicly confirmed the discussions described in the report. Axios stated that people in this orbit have…

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Natural News· Oct 19, 5:10 AMTrump Allies Reportedly Discuss Martial Law as 2026 Election Disputes Escalate

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French Violence Raises Alert as Protests Flare Across EuropeThe violence that rocked France this weekend as cost-of-living protests degenerated into looting and burning nationwide is raising alert levels across Europe, where elections will be held in at least half a dozen countries next year.

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Democrats Gain Ground With AAPI Adults as Trust in Republicans Fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data Poll FindsWASHINGTON (AP) — Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, according to a new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll, giving Democrats a substantial edge on major issues like the economy and health care.

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2028 Presidential ‘Shadow Primary’ Descends on the Midterm ElectionsThe schedule is especially packed in New Hampshire, an early presidential nominating state where there is a competitive Senate race Democrats are flocking to this month.

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Albertans Vote on Path to Independence as Carney Fights to Keep Canada UnitedEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Voters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province will decide Monday whether to begin a process that could lead to independence, testing national unity as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st state have rallied Canadians around their country.

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Donald Trump's approval rating hits new low as Iran war shapes voters' opinionsUS President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to a record low of 33%, with 66% of US adults disapproving of his performance, according to a Washington

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How U.S. Voters View Mail and Absentee BallotingWhile most registered voters across the country expect to cast their ballots in person this year, a quarter expect to vote by mail or absentee ballot (or have already done so). As in past election years, most of those who cast their ballots by mail or vote absentee express confidence in how mail and absentee […]

Pew Research Center1h agoWhole story →

Broad Public Confidence in Elections in the U.S. – but Partisans Differ Over Concerns About Access, SecurityMost voters expect well-run 2026 midterms, but Republicans and Democrats differ on noncitizen voting safeguards and whether eligible citizens can vote if they choose to.

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Trump Pushes $400M to GOP in Midterms as Bloomberg Drops $80M For DemocratsThe president said he was spending the money because he believed in the GOP amid turbulent polling ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

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Cook Political Report shifts 2 Senate races toward Democrats, 1 toward GOPThe Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, on Tuesday moved Minnesota's Senate race from likely to lean Democrat, while also moving South Carolina's Senate seat from likely Republican to lean Republican. The moves give each party something to be hopeful about in the homestretch to the midterms, with Republicans hoping to flip the open...

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Voters Are Furious About CorruptionAs Election Day closes in on us, a lot of fascinating poll results are flying around. But as a longtime political corruption reporter, I’ve found myself particularly intrigued by the numbers showing how Americans feel about the out-of-control graft in Washington, DC. To be brief: Voters are very concerned. And not just a bare majority. […]

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