Surge in ICE raids is aimed at discouraging voter turnout, immigration advocates say - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PSTLOS ANGELES — Amid reports of a surge in federal immigration raids, Los Angeles leaders and immigration advocates said Friday that the efforts appear aimed at discouraging turnout in the midterm elections, and urged voters not to be intimidated. "The timing of these actions, just weeks before the midterm elections, is no accident," said Jeannette…Spokane Spokesman-Review2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentmidterm elections
Barabak: Is there a doctor in the House? Backlash to Trump, RFK Jr. may boost their political ranksThere is a wave of doctors and scientists running for office this November — for school boards, city councils, state legislatures, the House and U.S. Senate — owing in good part to Secretary Kennedy’s quackery and the hollowing out of vital health and research agencies.Santa Rosa Press Democrat2d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationmidterm elections
Housing Crisis, Inflation Worries, Midterms LoomBloomberg Money takes the pulse of your financial life, powered by the reporting of our global newsroom. Today's guests: Wells Fargo Chief Economist Tom Porcelli, Miller Samuel Co-Founder Jonathan Miller, and Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →BuildEconomymidterm elections
Amid GOP Midterm Woes, Trump Allies—Including Convicted Election Denier—Push for Martial LawAs President Donald Trump's broken promises to end the affordability crisis and not wage new wars drag Republicans down in the polls ahead of next month's midterm elections, people close to the president are reportedly urging him to declare martial law in the name of preventing voter fraud, an issue that's exceedingly rare and statistically negligible.…Common Dreams2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentmidterm elections
Vote Like Dems’ Court-Packing Gambit Is On The Ballot — Because It IsVoters aren't just deciding which party will run Congress. They're deciding whether America will have a legitimate Supreme Court or not.The Federalist2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentmidterm elections
Poll Suggests How TikTok Shapes Voter Views on Foreign PolicyAs Americans prepare to vote in next month’s midterm elections, a new poll from Cygnal suggests that where voters get their news may play a growing role in shaping their views on America’s allies and foreign conflicts. The poll surveyed 1,500 likely midterm voters over Oct. 7-10, focusing primarily on foreign conflicts and self-defense. Of...The Daily Signal2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentmidterm elections
Diesel dilemma squeezes Republicans in America’s heartlandFor farmers in agriculture-heavy states, the price of diesel is hitting home in the weeks before the midterm elections.Roll Call2d agoWhole story →FoodEconomymidterm elections
Vote for von Wilpert, Levin to end MAGA control of HouseThe San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board has long believed in the value of divided government. When one party controls Congress and the White House, sweeping legislation is more likely to be passed without adequate scrutiny. This is just what we’ve seen the last two years. The worst example: President Donald Trump and his congressional allies ramming…San Diego Union-Tribune2d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomymidterm elections
