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 Nation3d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
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!3d 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.Newsweek3d 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!3d agoWhole story →SecurityHealth
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 News3d agoWhole story →Securityrussian prisoner release
A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full WarWith new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.The New York Times5h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Rep. Crenshaw Presses Musk on Starlink for UkraineOn Bloomberg This Weekend, Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas calls for expanding Ukraine’s access to Starlink over Russia and increasing pressure on Vladimir Putin to create leverage for peace negotiations. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Crenshaw also discusses President Donald Trump’s Russia policy, the US midterms and his…Bloomberg4h agoWhole story →TechnologySecurity
Sen. Adam Schiff says Pete Hegseth should testify on Starlink slowdown in UkraineSen. Adam Schiff said that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should testify before the Senate on the Starlink satellite limitations that disrupted Ukrainian military operations.NBC News4h agoWhole story →Security
Scoop: Netanyahu presses Trump for more support ahead of tight Tuesday electionTEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — fighting for political survival in Tuesday's elections — has pleaded with President Trump in recent days to show more public support for his campaign, according to a U.S. source with knowledge and an Israeli source briefed on the matter. Why it matters: The U.S. source said the White House…Axios4h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Italy’s Salvini Wins New League Mandate With Anti-Ukraine PledgeGiorgia Meloni ally Matteo Salvini was reelected leader of his far-right party League, part of Italy’s ruling coalition, after he promised to push the government to stop supporting Ukraine.Bloomberg4h agoWhole story →Security
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 Story4d 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.Newsweek1d 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-Constitution13d 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 Inquirer23d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernment2026 midterm elections
Trump super PAC pumps $277 million into midtermsPresident Donald Trump’s flagship super PAC, MAGA Inc., had about $164 million remaining last week after spending $277 million to boost Republicans in midterms races.The Philadelphia Inquirer4d agoWhole story →Government
