Dirty BusinessNiels Bo Bojesen Trump turns to Russian oil to lower fuel prices in the United States ahead of the midterm elections, throwing Ukraine under the bus. The post Dirty Business appeared first on The Nation .The Nation2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Should AIPAC Register as a Foreign Agent? Zeteo Examines Pro-Israel Lobby's Influence on ElectionsThe growing controversy over AIPAC’s impact on U.S. politics is the subject of a new Zeteo documentary titled Night Flower: Inside AIPAC’s Fight for Influence . The film examines AIPAC’s history and its role in shaping U.S. policy toward Israel, and questions whether its activities warrant further scrutiny under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, or…Democracy Now!2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
The Only Thing More Dangerous for Ukraine Than Putin Is a Defeated TrumpIf the GOP loses out in the midterms, Kyiv may suffer the vengeance of a lame duck president for whom Ukraine is expendable.Newsweek2d agoWhole story →Security
Mehdi Hasan on AIPAC's Role in El-Sayed vs. Rogers Race in Michigan & Trump's Targeting of Ilhan OmarOne of the most closely watched races in the midterm elections is in Michigan between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed is a former public health official who is campaigning on a platform of Medicare for All, ending military aid to Israel, and getting corporate money out of politics. Rogers is a former Republican congressman…Democracy Now!2d agoWhole story →HealthSecurity
Son of Stephen Hubbard, American freed from Russian jail, speaks outIn an interview with CBS News after Stephen Hubbard was released from Russian custody, his son, Fr. Joseph Coleman, said his father might have made a mistake in staying in Ukraine when the war began.CBS News2d agoWhole story →Securityrussian prisoner release
U.S. is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from IranIn a memo sent Friday to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton said his teams "have received intelligence that Iran has substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel."PBS NewsHour5h agoWhole story →Security
Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials SayThe U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.The New York Times4h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Drones on Starshield Network Are Back to Normal Speeds, Ukraine SaysThe announcement followed more than a week of unexplained problems with Starshield, the Pentagon-funded satellite network Ukraine relies on to thwart Russian attacks.The New York Times4h agoWhole story →Security
Rubio offers Cubans CIA partnership opportunity: 'Now is the time'The U.S. government has offered CIA partnerships to residents of adversarial countries in the past, namely in Russia.NewsNation4h agoWhole story →Security
Trump advisers still see opportunity for US agenda even if Netanyahu loses: reportPresident Trump's Middle East agenda can remain on track – or perhaps even enjoy new opportunities – even if the president's close ally Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu goes down in elections in Israel.New York Post3h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Controversial lobby group overhauls political machine amid mounting scrutinyThe American Israel Public Affairs Committee said Wednesday it will end candidate endorsements and stop making or earmarking PAC contributions, reversing the approach it adopted five years ago, according to Jewish Insider. In a letter, AIPAC’s leaders said they want to build “a more strategic, consequential, and nimble political operation” and shift…Raw Story3d agoWhole story →Governmentaipac overhaul
Cook Political Report shifts key Senate races toward DemocratsThe shifts in Georgia, Kansas, and South Carolina come less than six weeks before Election Day, as some states have already opened early voting.Washington Examiner1mo agoWhole story →Governmentsenate election forecast
Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Quietly Shifts in America’s CitiesTrump remains unpopular in cities, but one expert tells Newsweek “an erosion of Democratic dominance” could affect close races.Newsweek11h agoWhole story →
Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save RepublicansTrillionaire Elon Musk has quietly become the biggest known spender in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in the House and Senate. The numbers were first reporter by the New York Times ahead of this week’s federal filing deadline and confirmed by Andrew Romeo, a spokesperson…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution12d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomymidterm elections
Top Democratic super PAC spends more in Michigan, MaineSenate Democrats’ top super PAC is pouring nearly $7 million more into two major races.Semafor11d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterm elections
After Senate primary loss, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi shifts focus to new PAC - and his political futureA source familiar with Krishnamoorthi's PAC launch said the Schaumburg Democrat will announce contributions to a slew of state and Chicago candidates, with plans to contribute $100,000 to candidates this month alone.Chicago Sun-Times3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentRaja Krishnamoorthipac launch
AI groups are spending millions to influence the midtermsAn analysis of federal campaign finance data shows that the political groups aligned with the two leading AI developers, OpenAI and Anthropic, have quietly but decisively intervened in key 2026 races.The Philadelphia Inquirer22d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnology2026 midterm elections
Cook Political Report Shifts Minnesota Senate Race toward GOP Candidate Michele Tafoya!This is big news!The Gateway Pundit3d agoWhole story →Governmentminnesota senate race