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-Review1d 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 Democrat1d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentmidterm 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 Federalist1d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentmidterm 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
Trump Wants the Midterms to Be All About Himself. Judging by the Ads, Democrats Are Happy to ObligeNEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump says he wants voters to pretend that he's on the ballot in this year's midterm elections.U.S. News & World Report2d agoWhole story →HealthEconomyDonald Trumpmidterm elections
