GOP senator: Cancel Thanksgiving recess if we loseSen. Bernie Moreno wants his fellow Republicans to cancel their holiday plans and jam through "everything that we could possibly get" if they lose the majorities in November's midterms. Why it matters: Republicans couldn't muster the votes for a megabill this summer, and leadership is not confident they can now. But Moreno (R-Ohio) is calling for the GOP…Axios2d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterm elections
Rubio urges Lebanon to resist Hezbollah pressure over seized explosivesSecretary of State Marco Rubio pressed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun not to return to Hezbollah a truckload of explosives the group attempted to smuggle into Beirut last week, according to a State Department official and another source with knowledge of their call. Why it matters: The issue is a test case for the Lebanese government's resolve to stand…Axios2d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritylebanon explosives seizure
Trump sues California to prevent counting 20,000 voters' ballotsThe Trump administration is suing California and two election officials over claims that there are suspected ineligible voters who received mail-in ballots for this November's election . Why it matters: The lawsuit is asking the court to prevent about 20,000 voters from having their ballots counted until their citizenship status is confirmed. What…Axios2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentvoter fraud lawsuit
Fired FBI agents sue Kash Patel to get jobs backNine former FBI agents and intelligence personnel sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging they were unlawfully fired for working on the investigation into President Trump's handling of classified documents . Why it matters: The agents' bid to regain their jobs adds to a growing number of legal challenges accusing the Trump administration of…Axios2d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityfbi agents lawsuit
DOJ gave California a voter list, a 48-hour deadline — and a threat of court actionThe Trump administration is threatening emergency court action unless California officials investigate potential ineligible voters within 48 hours and set aside ballots from anyone whose citizenship they cannot verify, according to two letters sent to state officials from the Justice Department. Why it matters: With voting already underway, President…Axios2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentvoter eligibility dispute
America's wits' end election approachesData: AP-NORC; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios A trio of polls out this week carries a stark message: Americans feel disgruntled, dizzy and down on the man in the White House. Why it matters: The vibes going into the midterms are bleak, with a large majority of voters wanting significant change. But the question remains whether those sentiments will drive them…Axios2d agoWhole story →Government
YOLO Chuck: Schumer's final fightSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is on the cusp of leading his party to midterm victory and reclaiming his title as Senate majority leader. Winning the majority isn't guaranteed. But this son of Brooklyn, who has been in public life for 52 years, is more than favored to win a secret ballot to remain Democratic leader. Why it matters: At age…Axios2d agoWhole story →EducationGovernment
Gen Z and millennials are running for Congress in record numbers, but few reach NovemberGen Z and millennials have launched their biggest bid yet to remake Congress, but roughly seven in 10 were out by early September, a new report finds. Why it matters: These two generations are struggling to clear the first hurdles of a political system that rewards experience, fundraising and established party support. State of play: A new report from…Axios2d agoWhole story →Government
