Trump Steps Out with a Dramatic New Look After a Ruthless Camera Zoom Exposed His SecretDonald Trump stepped out looking a little different, just days after cameras caught a moment that gave the internet plenty to dissect. The timing addedAtlanta Black Star6d agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trumpmidterm elections
Jeffries Likes Democrats' Chances in Race for the House as He Campaigns in OhioTOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday the election climate is holding firm for Democrats as he campaigned for Rep. Marcy Kaptur in a heavily contested Ohio congressional district that is crucial for majority control of the House.U.S. News & World Report6d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentMarcy Kapturhouse election campaign
Leadership barnstorming continues ahead of midterm electionsSpeaker Mike Johnson, R-La., spoke at a rally for GOP congressional candidate Laura Buckhout in New Bern, N.C., on Oct. 15.Roll Call6d agoWhole story →Government
Trump Allies Reportedly Discuss Martial Law as 2026 Election Disputes EscalateAllies 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…Natural News6d agoWhole story →Government
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.Bloomberg6d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyeuropean protests
Obama rallies Detroit voters in final push for Michigan democratsFormer president tells Detroit crowd Michigan’s election could be a ‘course correction’ as he urges support for Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson and Democrats down the ballot.WDIV ClickOnDetroit8h agoWhole story →Government
Brazil faces a tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff with US influence over Latin America at stakeBrazilians are choosing between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in a polarizing presidential election. The vote will determine if the U.S. expands its influence in the region. Polls show a close race. Lula is a left-of-center veteran facing Bolsonaro, who is an ally of President Donald Trump and the son of former President Jair…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution7h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentDonald Trump
Introducing a New Way to Understand the Election: Times Voter TrendsA timely demographic story we’ve never been able to tell before.The New York Times6h agoWhole story →Government
Trump casts his midterm ballot early in FloridaPresident Donald Trump has cast his ballot in the midterm elections, voting for all Republicans in Florida before speaking at a Georgia rally. Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at their West Palm Beach polling location together Saturday after Trump spent the morning at his nearby golf course. Trump has endorsed Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, who…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution6h agoSources (4)Whole story →GovernmentDonald TrumpMike CollinsAshley Moody
Ten days that could shake the world: democratic norms at stake in four pivotal electionsBrazil, Israel, Serbia and the US are holding elections within the space of 10 days. Will the authoritarian right cement its global gains, or can pro-democracy forces make a comeback? Four elections on four continents within 10 days could profoundly reshape global politics, propelling the world further along its current authoritarian trajectory or…The Guardian5h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Amy Acton, Sherrod Brown gain ground in Ohio prediction marketsDemocrats Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton’s odds of winning Ohio’s races for U.S. Senate and governor improved this week in prediction markets.cleveland.com6d agoWhole story →Governmentohio election odds
Betting operators and prediction markets spent record amounts on campaign donations and lobbyingSports-betting and casino companies want to win back millions of bettors and gambling dollars that prediction markets have lured away.Semafor2d agoWhole story →CultureGovernment
Mormon leader decries explosion in sports betting, prediction marketsA leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says an explosion in online prediction markets and sports betting is fostering greed among young peopleABC News22d agoWhole story →
Prediction markets say Democrats are slightly favored to win SenateTraders on both Kalshi and Polymarket see Democrats with one of their best chances to flip the U.S. Senate since the contracts on the election opened.CNBC1mo agoWhole story →Governmentsenate election odds
Prediction Markets’ NFL Boom Tests Sports Betting RulesPrediction markets built their business by letting users trade on everything from Federal Reserve decisions to pop culture. This year’s football season is showing just how much their growth hinges on something more familiar to bettors: sports.Bloomberg14d agoWhole story →Economy
The politics of prediction marketsAmid concerns that political insiders might use privileged knowledge to make money, there’s a new wave of efforts to regulate the platforms.The Washington Post16d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentprediction market regulation
Amy Acton’s odds of winning Ohio’s governor’s race soar in prediction markets amid attack ad uproarDemocrat Amy Acton’s odds of winning this year’s Ohio governor’s race have hit record highs in prediction markets as GOP rival Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down on a controversial attack ad.cleveland.com4d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor s race