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 Democrat1d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentmidterm 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 Dreams1d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentmidterm elections
Russia Appears to Step Up Efforts to Influence U.S. VotersOne campaign has created social media posts focusing on U.S. support for Israel to sow discord ahead of the midterm elections.The New York Times1d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologymidterm 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 Signal1d 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 Call1d agoWhole story →FoodEconomymidterm elections
