In Virginia, Democrat Hoping to Oust Republican Tests Anti-Corruption Message Echoing Around CountryHAYES, Va. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman may have spent nearly two decades in Congress, but the Republican is emphasizing the humbler parts of his resume while running for another term this year. His advertisements talk about his work in a tomato cannery and on a fishing boat, and how he commutes to Washington from the same modest home in rural Virginia…U.S. News & World Report20h agoWhole story →GovernmentFoodmidterm elections
Planned Parenthood Votes adds $1M to ad campaigns in Maine, MichiganPlanned Parenthood is investing an additional $1 million in ad buys to boost Democratic Senate candidates in Maine and Michigan. The latest investment in the states by Planned Parenthood Votes — a super PAC affiliated with Planned Parenthood — will fund digital ad campaigns targeting Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.)....The Hill1d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentmidterm elections
Most Americans support switch to Medicare for all health insuranceMost Americans now favor government-paid health insurance for all, according to a new poll, as voters across party lines see major healthcare reforms as a priority less than a month before midterm elections to decide control of the US Congress.Reuters2d agoWhole story →Healthmidterm elections
Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costsPresident Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. This time, the checks are going to more than 20 million seniors, giving them $90 each to help pay for Medicare premiums. It's the latest in a series of such promises ahead of the midterms. Last month, Trump said about 1 million people would get rebates…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →HealthEconomyRon Wydenmidterm elections
GOP tax cuts have little effect on campaign trailORO VALLEY, Ariz. -- Republicans in Congress had hoped the major tax-and-spending-cut bill they muscled into law last year would redeem them on the campaign trail as they try to beat historical odds to keep their majorities in November's midterm elections.Arkansas Online3d agoWhole story →CultureHealthmidterm elections
Trump tried to make an ally out of fishermen. Some have started to turn on himPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — John Evich, a commercial fisherman in Washington and Alaska, has voted for President Donald Trump three times, viewing him as someone whoWTOP6d agoWhole story →EconomyFoodDonald Trumpmidterm elections
$500 Obamacare Refund Checks Land in Battleground States Before MidtermsNot every government payment lands evenly across the map — and this one appears designed with precision rather than chance. President Donald Trump's administration is sending $500 payments to nearly 1 million Americans this week, a move strategists say could shape races determining whether Republicans hold onto Congress in November's midterm elections.…USA Herald6d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentmidterm elections
Democratic Wave Is Hitting Republican States Hardest, Scrambling Senate StrategyUS News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.U.S. News & World Report7d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentmidterm elections
