Polymarket, Kalshi Expand Political Donations as Firms Face State, Federal ScrutinyUS News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.U.S. News & World Report2d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducation
‘I had a panic attack’: Victims’ families shocked as Republican ads recount heinous crimesWhen Robin Buonodono saw the TV spot, she felt like she couldn’t breathe. The ad described the 1994 murder of her 5-year-old daughter, Nicole VanNoty. The story of the killing had been repurposed as a political attack ad without her knowledge by a Republican super PAC seeking to defeat Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.Cable News Network2d agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
What JD Vance and Vivek Ramaswamy Don’t Get About Trump’s SuccessLet’s just get this out of the way: The ad released on Tuesday by a super PAC connected to Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy (and later endorsed by the candidate himself) is the most despicable in American political history. It features the mother of Ramaswamy’s Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, calling her daughter a liar. The ad’s…The New Republic2d agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
Democratic organizer fired after alleging Abdul El-Sayed is taking foreign money in Michigan Senate race: reportA Democratic organizer was fired after he alleged that Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is accepting overseas campaign contributions, potentially in violation of federal law.New York Post3d agoWhole story →Governmentmichigan senate race scandal
Wisconsin Republican Tiffany says Zuckerberg money was the reason he tried to overturn 2020 electionThe Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor who supported President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn his 2020 loss in the battleground state says he did it because of concerns with election funding from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.WDIV ClickOnDetroit3d agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trump2020 election dispute
Alaska’s U.S. Senate race is the most expensive in state historyDemocrat Mary Peltola has raised more than $32 million, a record-breaking sum.Anchorage Daily News2d agoWhole story →Governmentalaska senate election
Trump, Elon Musk pour millions into Ohio Senate raceOhio's U.S. Senate race is one of the most expensive in the country. Campaign finance records show who's funding it.Cincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer1d agoWhole story →Government
Trump's Super PAC Calls Epstein Victim's Family A Bunch Of LiarsA mailer accuses the victim's brother of making "completely false" statements.HuffPost1d agoWhole story →Government
Musk midterm spending tops $442MTech mogul Elon Musk has spent more than $442 million in the midterm elections, after pouring another $76.8 million into his super PAC over the past month, campaign finance filings show. America PAC, which Musk launched during the 2024 elections, received the influx of cash from the SpaceX and Tesla CEO over the course of...The Hill1d agoWhole story →Government
Giant Crypto Super PAC Funnels Big Money to Former Trump Official’s Firm to Support… Democrats?The Fellowship PAC routed more than half a million dollars in support of Democrats through a firm co-founded by former Trump crypto adviser Bo Hines. The post Giant Crypto Super PAC Funnels Big Money to Former Trump Official’s Firm to Support… Democrats? appeared first on The Intercept .The Intercept1d agoWhole story →Government
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.Semafor10d 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
