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Rights Group Says Polling Places Should Be 'No ICE' Zones During Midterm Elections

Human Rights Watch on Tuesday called for the establishment of “No ICE” zones around polling places, early voting locations, and ballot drop boxes ahead of next month's midterm elections, warning that the presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents could deter eligible Americans from exercising their right to vote. “ICE officers’…

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Common Dreams· Oct 20, 7:02 PMRights Group Says Polling Places Should Be 'No ICE' Zones During Midterm Elections

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Trump just made a last-minute gambit to save farm-state Republicans in the midtermsThe promise comes two weeks before Election Day — and the payments could still face a fight ahead in Congress.

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Mystery mailings put Congress and election offices on edgeOver three dozen congressional lawmakers and election offices in at least 32 states have been targeted with suspicious letters, many containing a white powder. Why it matters: The letters have forced evacuations and disrupted election offices just weeks before the 2026 midterms , raising concerns about political intimidation . Driving the news: Rep. Adam…

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Trump voters tear into GOP senator in MAGA focus groups: ‘Out of her depth’Some voters who backed President Donald Trump in 2024 are delivering a harsh verdict on Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) — and questioning her loyalty to the party as the critical midterm elections approach. In focus groups conducted by The Bulwark , disaffected Trump voters criticized Graham’s experience and family connections, while some expressed openness…

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Iran, China & Russia Look to Seize on Election Opportunity, Says Mara RudmanMara Rudman, senior fellow at the University of Virginia's Miller Center and former US State Department official, said that one of the challenges facing the United States is that President Trump sees himself as 'part of the club' of leaders including Putin and Xi. Rudman said that countries like Iran, China and Russia are looking to 'maximize the…

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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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Citi's English on US Midterm OutlookSahra English, Head of US Government Affairs at Citi, discusses her outlook for US midterm elections. She speaks with Haidi Stroud Watts on the sidelines of the Citi ANZ Investment Conference on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)

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Bill Clinton boosts support for Florida governor candidate David JollyCampaigning for gubernatorial candidate David Jolly, former President Bill Clinton took aim at Trump over treatment of allies and embracing Russia,

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Bohannan, Miller-Meeks face off in only debate of 2026 cycleRepublican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan sparred over tariffs, the Iran War, and public safety in the sole debate of the election.

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George W. Bush's Brother Trashes Ken Paxton, Says He Voted for TalaricoEx-President George W. Bush’s brother backs James Talarico, and calls Donald Trump's bid to overturn 2020 election "an affront."

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Ramaswamy takes responsibility for attack ad featuring Acton’s estranged motherOhio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) confirmed to reporters Tuesday evening that his campaign was behind a new attack ad featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton's mother calling her a "liar" and insinuating she suffers from mental health issues. Ramaswamy acknowledged that his campaign produced the ad, which began circulating on social…

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