Midterm Elections News
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GOP Senate and governor races are facing major upsets this midterm
Decades-old Republican winning streaks are on the line as Democrats surge in typically safe territory.
Donald Trump DOJ under fire for midterm election interference
The Department of Justice is shattering norms by targeting Democrats and pushing voter roll purges just weeks before the midterms.
Ken Paxton: The scandal-plagued Texas Senate race explained
Texas AG Ken Paxton is fighting to keep his political career alive in a high-stakes, dead-heat race against Democrat James Talarico.
Socialism: How Portland residents view the ideology as midterms heat up
Voters in a progressive hub offer mixed takes on what socialism actually means to them as the debate shapes the upcoming midterms.
House races: Why Republicans are suddenly sweating in deep-red districts
Deep red seats usually off the map are turning into unexpected battlegrounds as anti-incumbent vibes hit hard in GOP strongholds.
Data centres: Why your neighborhood is the new front line for the AI war
Politicians are scrambling as local blowback against massive AI server warehouses turns into a major issue for the upcoming midterm elections.
AI midterm spending: Tech giants are dumping millions into Congress
Silicon Valley elites are playing a high-stakes game of tug-of-war, dropping nearly $50M to shape how the government regulates AI.
Donald Trump pardons two diesel mechanics at Alaska midterm rally
The president signed unconditional pardons for two men convicted of Clean Air Act violations during his campaign stop in Wasilla.
House and Senate midterms: the shifting landscape of the 2026 election
New power rankings suggest the House could flip blue, while the battle for the Senate remains a total toss-up as election day approaches.
Ilhan Omar: Federal agents search congresswoman's home
Homeland Security Investigations agents executed a search warrant at Representative Ilhan Omar's home just weeks before the midterm elections.
Ken Martin defends Democratic big-tent strategy amid socialist debate
DNC Chair Ken Martin insists on coalition building as internal party friction grows over the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Elon Musk spends $276 million on GOP midterms
The tech mogul has officially become the Republican party's biggest known donor, shattering his own previous pledges to scale back political spending.
Donald Trump campaigns in Tennessee, talks 'Trump Ocean' and manufacturing
The President hit Clarksville to boost GOP midterms, touting billions in new industry investments and his latest ideas for renaming national landmarks.
Trump economy: New report details manufacturing jobs and investment boom
A new White House economic report credits re-shoring policies and the OBBB for a surge in U.S. manufacturing jobs and massive corporate investment.
Nidal Hasan execution to be livestreamed as Trump pauses Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the execution will be public, while the US president promises no new strikes on Iran until after the midterm elections.
Sherrod Brown: Why datacenters are the main character of his Senate bid
The veteran Democrat is making rural Ohio’s datacenter boom the central pillar of his campaign against incumbent Senator Jon Husted.
Donald Trump faces chaotic Texas rally as protests interrupt his speech
The President’s stop in San Antonio was derailed by multiple demonstrators and brewing tension over a tight Senate race.
James Talarico: Texas Senate race heats up as flu sidelines candidate
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Donald Trump poked fun at James Talarico’s 11-day campaign absence, but the Democrat says he’ll be back this weekend.
GOP midterm redistricting strategy faces reality check
Republicans spent $100 million targeting new seats, but the map isn't delivering the W they expected.
Artificial Intelligence: Foreign adversaries are fueling anti-data center psyops
A top Department of War official claims foreign entities are manipulating public opinion to stall U.S. AI infrastructure and preserve their own competitive edge.
Donald Trump to shift campaign ad funding to super PAC after backlash
The administration is pivoting to private money for its pro-Trump broadcast campaign following widespread criticism over the use of taxpayer dollars.
Donald Trump faces record-low approval rating as midterm support slips
The president’s approval has dipped to 32% as independent and Latino voters shift their support, complicating the GOP’s path in the upcoming midterms.
Latino voters shift back to Democrats in latest pre-midterm polling
New data shows a significant swing as voters sour on deportation policies and the current state of the economy.
GOP Whip Emmer Blasts 'Anti-American' Dems Ahead of Midterms
Rep. Tom Emmer campaigns against 'communists, Marxists, and anarchists' in the Democratic Party.
Trump Says Polls Miss Campaign Impact Ahead of Midterms
Former President Donald Trump rallies in Ohio, claiming his campaigning will change poll outcomes.
Donald Trump and the push for a state-controlled economy
While Trump campaigns against communism, his administration is quietly grabbing control of key US industries.
Trump Rallies Ohio, Pushes GOP Midterm Wins
Former President Donald Trump urges supporters to 'pretend that I'm running' as he campaigns for Republican candidates ahead of the November midterms.
US Jobs Market: Hiring slows to 29k as unemployment ticks up
The labor market just hit a major speed bump with only 29,000 new jobs added, leaving investors to wonder what this means for the Fed's next move.
Donald Trump: President refuses to rule out emergency declaration before midterms
In a wide-ranging interview, the President slammed poll numbers as 'fake' and hinted at potential use of the Insurrection Act ahead of the November elections.
Crypto update: MetaMask security, UK rules, and election endorsements
MetaMask exits validators after a security scare, UK crypto firms get a green light for licensing, and the midterm political spending spree kicks into high gear.
Alaska natural gas pipeline receives South Korean investment boost
President Trump announced a massive new investment project from South Korea, spotlighting a key priority for Senator Dan Sullivan’s reelection campaign.
US-Canada trade war is hitting key midterm states where it hurts
New data shows competitive Senate battlegrounds are feeling the heat as trade tensions between the US and Canada continue to escalate.
John Kennedy: Trump needs to stop focusing on ads and talk affordability
The Louisiana senator wants the president to pivot away from self-promotion and address voters' real-world concerns as midterms creep closer.
Donald Trump allies may use the 'counting window' to disrupt election
With midterms approaching, experts worry that the post-election wait could be a flashpoint for unfounded claims and federal interference.
Republican election outlook: Why the GOP is bracing for a 'red undertow'
With President Trump's approval ratings hitting new lows, Republicans are scrambling as the party's midterm election hopes go from bad to worse.
Supreme Court lets Trump admin use federal data for voter checks
The high court reversed a lower ruling, allowing officials to use a federal database to verify citizenship status for the upcoming midterm elections.