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Judge orders 3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads to be pulled from TV, social media
The federal government must pull three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads that appear to have been made for political or propaganda purposes, including one touting the president’s claim that every American will get $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress in the upcoming election, a judge ruled Friday.
Republicans are spending millions and still may not win districts drawn to favor them
Republicans redrew Congressional district lines to try to tilt the midterms in their favor. But now they are facing expensive and competitive races they had hoped to outmaneuver.
Facing political headwinds, Oregon Republicans lean into ‘ballot harvesting’
Members of the party have recently criticized the practice of turning in ballots on behalf of sympathetic voters.
‘Made by humans, not AI.’ Why Democrats are shunning fake videos in ads
A clear trend has emerged in the 2026 midterm ad wars: Republicans are embracing AI-generated videos while Democrats are betting they will backfire.
Patrick’s Politics: You can’t afford to vote Republican
Rising inflation and sky-high gas prices. Blatant mismanagement of foreign policy. A fading president losing his grip on reality. These were all attacks used by Republicans against former President…
Could Trump be the Republican president to lose Texas?
After winning the state by double digits in the last two presidential races, some Texas Republicans now see Trump as a liability.
Republicans Boost Independent's State Senate Bid
With no candidate of their own in the race, the GOP is making a late intervention on behalf of former member Nicole Kalloch.
Which political party is better for your pocketbook?
Personal income grew 2.8% when Republicans controlled the White House vs. 3.1% when Democrats were in charge.
Some Georgia Republicans try to distance themselves from national politics as Election Day nears
Kemp has been traveling the state singing the praises of the man he hopes will take over his job after this year, Republican businessman Rick Jackson. Kemp is set to complete his second and final term in January, and Jackson is locked in a tight race with Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms to succeed him.
Texas Republicans sound alarm over early voting as JD Vance rallies supporters in North Texas
Republican researchers report a narrow advantage among voters who participated in Democratic primaries.
Republicans are spending millions and still may not win districts drawn to favor them
Republicans redrew Congressional district lines to try to tilt the midterms in their favor. But now they are facing expensive and competitive races they had hoped to outmaneuver.
Trump casts his midterm ballot early in Florida
President Donald Trump has cast his ballot in the midterm elections, voting for all Republicans in Florida before speaking at a Georgia rally. Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived
RFK Jr. Says 500M Arabs ‘Don’t Produce Science’ at Michigan Rally
RFK Jr. made sweeping remarks about Arabs and Muslims while campaigning for Republicans in Michigan.
Trump's Republicans scramble to stop Democratic midterms wave
Republicans made a final push Sunday to prevent a predicted thumping in US midterm elections where Democrats are gunning to win Congress and impose a first political check on President Donald Trump's ...
Which party cares about passing down their politics? New survey finds answer
An American Family Survey of over 2,000 people revealed Republicans are twice as likely as Democrats to say passing on political beliefs is important.
NC Republican Congressmen buy TV ads in deep-red districts as election looms
Incumbent Republicans in Congress from seven conservative districts in North Carolina are running TV ads to help their re-election campaigns. It's a sign that the GOP could be worried about districts designed to be safe for Republicans amid what could be a wave year for Democrats.
Republicans pour millions into once-safe House seat in bid to save Max Miller
In the closing days of the race, Rep. Max Miller is making the case to voters that divorce is messy and the controversies that surrounded him this summer are behind him.
Which political party is better for your pocketbook?
Personal income grew 2.8% when Republicans controlled the White House vs. 3.1% when Democrats were in charge.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day
In Pennsylvania, three races for U.S. House seats currently held by Republicans are being closely watched for their potential to turn blue. In those three key races, President Donald Trump
Alabama Republicans thought they had drawn a safe US House seat. A Black congressman had other ideas
Democrat Shomari Figures of Alabama is one of several Black members of Congress who've had their House districts redrawn by Republicans in the wake of the Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.
Parties are on the hunt for moderate Tarrant County Republicans
The Fort Worth area, no longer solidly red, is a midterm election wild card as Democrats and Republicans jockey for supremacy.
Editorial: How to lower costs in higher education
The soaring cost of higher education has been a problem for decades. Congressional Republicans have shown how to fix it. Last year, President Donald Trump signed his One Big Beautiful
The midterms could open a new chapter for Republicans and an old fight for Democrats
The midterm elections might be the final nail in the coffin of the Trump era of the Republican Party, while Democrats will likely continue battling under roughly the same Hillary Clinton-versus-Bernie Sanders construct they have been operating under for the past 11 years.
Another little-known candidate in the Alaska Senate race points toward secretive effort to hurt Republicans
Newly created PACs are spending millions to attack Republican incumbents in Alaska and Ohio from the right and to promote longshot conservative challengers.
Murkowski endorses Democrat JKT in Alaska governor's race
Polls show Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins with a lead over three Republicans in the four-way race to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Trump campaigns in Mississippi, highlighting Republicans\' challenges
President Donald Trump is campaigning in Mississippi as both parties make their closing arguments ahead of midterm elections in eight days. And the Mississippi Democrat that Trump wants defeated stopped
Americans for Prosperity dropped its support for Martina White and other GOP lawmakers over their prevailing-wage vote
The right-leaning group has pulled its endorsements at a time when Republicans in swing districts may need all the help they can get.
Chicago sports owners split on political giving
Half of the biggest owners give to Republicans and half give to Democrats.
Hochul, Blakeman hit the streets to encourage early voters
New York Democrats and Republicans were out in full force Saturday.
‘We just have to bother the crap out of these people’: How the GOP is confronting its voter enthusiasm deficit
For Republicans, the midterm alarm bells are increasingly coming from inside their house.
Trump visits Lubbock and Corpus Christi as Republicans fight to hold Texas’ U.S. Senate seat
With just a week until Election Day, President Donald Trump is making his fourth trip to Texas this campaign season. At rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi, the president aims to boost Republican voter turnout and shore up support for U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
The educational divide could spell trouble for Republicans
Republicans tend to run better among voters without a college degree than those with one, which has battered Democrats in recent presidential elections. But that same pattern could give Democrats a potentially decisive boost in next month’s midterms.
Arizona Republican consultant thinks Democrats will 'end up disappointed'
A Republican political consultant and former Arizona lawmaker believes reports of the GOP’s demise are greatly exaggerated.
The Texas Republicans Who Have Had Enough
Four Lone Star State conservatives wrestle with their party’s MAGA turn.
Will ‘prairie populism’ defeat Republicans in the midterms?
Jonathan Freedland speaks to Rachel Leingang about her reporting across the midwest, where she has charted the renaissance of progressive populism
The Latest: Trump rallies in Mississippi as GOP midterm woes mount
President Donald Trump is in Mississippi, as he continues a closing midterm campaign blitz that highlights Republicans’ challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in Washington and
What exactly Democrats have pledged to do if they win in the midterms
If Democrats can win control of either the House or the Senate, they will have seized some control of Washington back from President Donald Trump and Republicans.
Independent candidates sense a moment in the West. Democrats are hoping they're right
As they look to win the Senate, Democrats are hoping that independent candidates in Nebraska and Montana can help them topple Republicans in a part of the country where their own brand is hurting.
Trump campaigns Mississippi, highlighting Republicans\' challenges
President Donald Trump is campaigning in Mississippi as both parties make their closing arguments ahead of midterm elections in eight days. And the Mississippi Democrat that Trump wants defeated stopped
Open HD 100 race tests GOP strength in coastal Broward without Chip LaMarca
Republicans hold a clear registration advantage, but the open-seat race will test how much of Chip LaMarca’s strength belongs only to him.
Top Trump Officials Are Hitting the Campaign Trail Ahead of the Midterms. Are They Allowed To?
Legal experts and advocacy groups contend that in seeking to boost Republicans ahead of the midterms, members of the Administration have violated a decades-old law.
Politics chat: The polls show a Democratic sweep in the midterms. Can you trust them?
If you look at the few truly competitive seats, polls show a more complicated picture of momentum toward the Democratic Party in midterm House races. For the Senate, Republicans are on defense.
The Data Dive: Steve Kornacki on the state that changes the Senate majority math for Republicans
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed both have ground to make up after 2024.
Trump insists Republicans ‘have a shot’ in midterms as rallies resume
Trump revived cancelled swing-state rallies as early midterm voting set records, with Pope Leo casting a historic US ballot from Chicago.
Some Texas Republicans cross party lines to support Talarico
The GOP defiance is notable in a state dominated by Republicans.
The Latest: Trump rallies in Mississippi as GOP midterm challenges mount
President Donald Trump is in Mississippi, as he continues a closing midterm campaign blitz that highlights Republicans’ challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in Washington and
Trump casts his midterm ballot early in Florida
President Donald Trump has cast his ballot in the midterm elections, voting for all Republicans in Florida before speaking at a Georgia rally | WWJ Newsradio 950
A guide to Nov. 3 midterm election with history, perspective
Democrats appear a cinch to win control of the House, but the Senate remains a toss-up. Save your sanity by ignoring the polls. And don't put too much weight on Republicans' big financial advantage.
Divided nation: Republicans prize patriotism, Democrats equality-Poll
As crucial midterms loom, a Gallup/With Honor survey found no consensus that basic American values are shared across party and other lines.
How Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ruthless Ad in Ohio Divided Republicans
The fallout from Vivek Ramaswamy’s brutal spot targeting his Democratic rival in the Ohio governor’s race showed that even in the Trump era, a political attack can be seen as going too far.
Reproductive Rights Left on the Table: Senator Cappelletti Reflects on Unfinished Business as Legislative Session Concludes
Harrisburg – October 30, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Senate recessed last Wednesday, October 22, with only two additional session days scheduled through the end of the 2026-2027 legislative session. As the chamber recessed—currently controlled by Republicans—the Senate left hundreds of bills on the table, including several that would advance reproductive freedoms in the Commonwealth. Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery) said many of these state-level protections are critical for Pennsylvanians as Republicans in Washington continue to dismantle the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. “Wrapping up this legislative session and looking ahead to next Tuesday, access to abortion care is at the very top of my mind. I’m deeply disturbed that the majority party in our chamber was once again unwilling to come to the table and move lifesaving legislation that would protect basic healthcare in Pennsylvania,” said Senator Cappelletti, who served as the Director of Policy for Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates prior to her time in the legislature. Senator Cappelletti has proposed several bills to address reproductive healthcare, and three proposals to protect abortion care were left on the table for the third session in a row since she introduced them. On November 30, 2026, all legislative proposals not signed into law […]
What to Know About Alaska’s Senate Race
President Trump told the Justice Department to intervene in the race, where polling shows Republicans at risk of losing a seat.
Georgia Republicans are trying to court Latino voters. National politics are complicating things.
In a battleground state with tightening margins, Georgia’s Latino voters have the potential to affect the outcome of the governor’s race in November.
In Oregon’s most expensive legislative race, 2 political newcomers battle for key Senate seat
About $3.6 million has flooded the legislative race as Republicans try to break Democrats’ grip on power in Salem.
Bailey, Crosby clash over City Hall, carpetbagging and partisan politics in fierce San Diego City Council race
Nicole Crosby, a Democrat, appears to be the favorite over Richard Bailey, a Republican-turned-independent, in District 2, where registered Democrats far outnumber Republicans.
Trump returning to TX for high-stakes push to keep the state in Republican hands
After winning the state by double digits in the last two presidential races, some Texas Republicans now see Trump as a liability.
'This has no place for partisan politics' say Camp Lejeune contamination victim advocates
At a Greenville rally this week, President Donald Trump said he will order swift settlement of remaining claims only if Republicans hold Congress.
What's going on with Dan Sullivan and Dan Sullivan? The Alaska Senate litigation, explained
One of them is a Republican senator and ally of the president. The other is a retired schoolteacher whom Republicans accuse of being a Democratic plant to siphon away votes.
Trump's midterm swing brings him to Michigan as Republicans aim to undermine El-Sayed in Senate race
President Donald Trump's busy midterm campaign schedule is bringing him to Michigan, where Republicans hope to claim an open Senate seat on Election Day | Newsradio 1140 WRVA
From 'socialist' to 'pedophile,' 2026 political ads are betting on fear, anger
A week from Election Day, TV screens across Arizona are filled with campaign ads. But one expert wonders why they’re not talking about the economy, and the role Republicans have played in it.
Trump started a trade war with Canada. GOP candidates became casualties.
High tariffs on Canadian goods have turned into a liability for Republicans in key midterm races, particularly those in northern border states.
Libertarians could siphon Republican support in the fight for control of the U.S. Senate
Third-party Libertarian candidates threaten to siphon votes from Republicans in competitive states and could imperil the party's chances of holding its narrow majority over Democrats.
A toss-up race in Trump country mirrors a complicated midterm landscape
A close contest for one of Montana's two seats in the House of Representatives fits into a larger trend putting Republicans on defense.
Costs outpaced wages in more GOP-held battlegrounds, Post analysis shows
Republicans are defending most of the competitive seats where a majority of families don’t earn enough to cover the basics.
Letters — Granada Theater, homeless plan, Islam, politics, Denton
Readers share memories about the Granada Theater, question a homeless proposal, explain Islam's view of death, ask questions of Republicans and had good experiences in Denton.
Trump promised to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections
Voters blame Trump, pointing to the Republican president's tariff policies and the war he started with Iran.
House Republicans are scrambling to save incumbents in districts Trump won by double digits
Republicans are about to find out whether their gerrymanders backfired
As analysts forecast a possible 'blue wave' of support for Democrats, election experts are watching whether Republicans’ gerrymandering efforts could backfire, turning out to be a 'dummymander.'
Why 2026 Is a Health Care Election
_Ypsilanti, Michigan_THE MIDTERM ELECTION IS ABOUT a lot of things: gas prices and groceries, the spread of corruption, and the future of democracy. And yet, as much as any single issue, it’s about health care. You can tell by listening to all the Democrats talking about high deductibles, drug costs, and insurance companies as they campaign around the country. Or you can tell by reading all the public-opinion surveys in which voters consistently rank health care as one of their top concerns. But if you really want to know why this is a health care election, your best source isn’t the politicians or the pollsters. It’s the people on the front lines. One of them is Raymond Rion, a family medicine physician and executive director of Packard Health, a small network of clinics spanning Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti on the western outskirts of the Detroit metro area. Packard is what’s known as a Federally Qualified Health Center, where anybody can get care regardless of income or insurance status. And like similar safety-net providers all over America, for the past decade it has benefited directly from the Affordable Care Act. “We almost went bankrupt in 2011,” Rion told me in a conversation last week, recalling how in the old days staff at Packard would work the phones furiously to get supplies and find specialists who would take referrals. Now many more patients have either Medicaid or private coverage they’ve purchased through HealthCare.gov, the online marketplace that the law created, so that the proportion of uninsured patients has fallen from around one in three to one in ten. It’s a lot easier to find referrals for these insured patients, though thanks to the infusion of paying customers Packard can do much more on its own. In particular, Rion said, the organization has opened two new branches, started a pharmacy, begun offering prenatal services, and vastly expanded behavioral health care by bringing on a half-dozen new doctors, nurses, and case workers. Now a retrenchment is underway. Coverage options on the HealthCare.gov marketplace got more expensive because Donald Trump and the Republicans refused to renew temporary subsidies that had been reducing the price of insurance. On top of that, the first cuts to Medicaid as part of last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” are starting to take effect. Rion told me Packard has already laid off a provider in anticipation of less revenue next year.1 Patient volume is down, he went on to explain, in part because uninsured patients sometimes avoid care altogether out of fear a single visit will lead to more treatments with more bills. And postponing care in that way can have serious medical consequences, as his colleague Ron Romero told me. “So you have somebody with diabetes, their chronic condition isn’t getting cared for,” said Romero, who like Rion is a family physician. “Their sugars rise, and they end up having other medical problems. Their kidneys start to get damaged. They start to have eye damage. They increase risk for heart attacks and strokes. . . . They end up in the emergency room.” And things are likely to get worse. Partly that’s because next year most of the remaining Medicaid cuts will take full effect, throwing more people off coverage. And partly it’s because forces that have nothing to do with Trump or Republican actions are making medical care more expensive for everyone, including those with employer insurance and Medicare. That will lead to still more people delaying or skipping care, ending up in the emergency rooms, and putting yet more cost pressure on providers. Rion wasn’t taking a position on the election or political parties, he made clear. He was just describing the reality he sees around him: “The whole system is being pressured. Nobody is immune to this stuff.” He’s right. And here’s the thing: This has all happened before. We know happens next.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska on Election Day
Republicans in the ruby-red state of Nebraska have found themselves on the back foot this midterm season as their opponents have made surprising gains in key races. Losing a Nebraska
Trump is pushing a massive AI buildout. His own voters are wary of what comes with it
A new CNBC survey finds broad voter opposition to nearby AI data centers, creating a political challenge for Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterm election.
Chicago sports owners split on political giving
Half of the biggest owners give to Republicans and half give to Democrats.
Chicago Bears stadium becomes a political game as midterms near. Can it score for Republicans?
The saga over where the future home of the Chicago Bears has become about more than just sports. For Republicans, and GOP governor nominee Darren Bailey in particular, it represents a political Hail Mary to find a subject that captivates…
Political consultant on the impact of Republicans' gerrymandering efforts
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with political consultant Mike Madrid about how Republicans' gerrymandering efforts have backfired.
Democrats Bob Brooks, Paige Cognetti lead GOP incumbents in pair of key Pa. swing seats
Republicans are on pace to lose the two U.S. House seats they flipped just two years ago, according to a new Inquirer/New York Times/Siena University poll.
Why healthcare has become such a big problem for Republicans
The GOP hoped to keep Medicaid cuts out of the midterms. It’s not working.
Closely watched US House race shifts in favor of Alabama Democrat, political forecaster says
Several other organizations still rate the district in Republicans’ favor, but say it’s close to a tossup.
Thune campaigns for Republicans in marquee Senate races in scramble to save majority
Republican candidates in marquee Senate races have welcomed Thune's help as he’s traveled around the country in the weeks before the midterm elections, scrambling to save his majority.
Republicans are trying to make the Texas Senate race about “manliness”
Ken Paxton keeps accusing James Talarico of being “low-T.” Do voters care?
Trump's midterm swing brings him to Michigan as Republicans aim to undermine El-Sayed in Senate race
President Donald Trump's busy midterm campaign schedule is bringing him to Michigan, where Republicans hope to claim an open Senate seat on Election Day.
An Hinojosa win would be a political feat, but she wouldn’t inherit the power Abbott holds
Even if a Democrat were in the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans would likely control the Legislature. Divided government could mean limited political control.
It's a 'socialist' bank — and North Dakota Republicans love it
Democratic socialist candidates have held up North Dakota's state-owned bank as a model to emulate.
Testing church/state separation, Albuquerque megachurch endorses Hull, Cunningham
Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — An Albuquerque megachurch whose pastor has a long history of endorsing conservative candidates is once again testing the IRS’ prohibition on nonprofits engaging in politics by telling congregants of his Legacy Church to vote for Gregg Hull and Greg Cunningham, Republicans ru nning for governor and Congress, respectively, […]
Both parties tried to game Alaska primary field
The Democrat running for Senate, Mary Peltola, is accused of recruiting a spoiler candidate, but Republicans have also boosted spoilers.
Trump visits Lubbock and Corpus Christi as Republicans fight to hold Texas’ U.S. Senate seat
With just a week until Election Day, President Donald Trump is making his fourth trip to Texas this campaign season. At rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi, the president aims to boost Republican voter turnout and shore up support for U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
Republicans laud feds for awarding Florida $193.7M for rural healthcare
Florida has been awarded $193.7 million in federal funds to support telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, pharmacy services, diagnostic kiosks, and community paramedicine for rural areas in Florida, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced. The grant is $5 million-plus more than the DeSantis administration had previously announced it was requesting. The money is made […]
Republicans Bet Anti-Fraud Message Can Sway Voters Angry Over Health Costs
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Some Georgia Republicans try to distance themselves from national politics as Election Day nears
They say all politics is local, and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp seems to hope that holds true this week.
In Creole Country, Black Residents Ask What the Fight for Voting Rights Delivers
Opelousas has shaped the fight for Black voting rights for centuries. Today, residents disagree over whether Democrats, Republicans, or racial solidarity offer a path forward.
In his own words: Trump on gas prices and energy costs since launching the war with Iran
Since launching the war with Iran nearly eight months ago, U.S. President Donald Trump has struggled to quell soaring energy costs, undermining Republicans’ attempt to keep control of Congress in the midterm elections next week.
Trump's midterm swing brings him to Michigan as Republicans aim to undermine El-Sayed in Senate race
President Donald Trump's busy midterm campaign schedule is bringing him to Michigan, where Republicans hope to claim an open Senate seat on Election Day.
Trump, ignoring polls, predicts economy to help Republicans in midterms
By Trevor Hunnicutt CORINTH, Mississippi, Oct 26 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump campaigned on Monday in deeply Republican Mississippi, predicting victory for a Republican Senate candidate based
4 million votes and counting in Florida
Florida is approaching 4 million votes cast ahead of Tuesday’s midterm election, with registered Republicans slightly ahead of Democrats in ballots cast by mail or at in-person early voting sites.
Will Republicans block Democrats from Congress if they win the midterms? We asked them
Will Republicans try to block Democrats from being sworn in if they take control of Congress? We asked California Republicans. Here’s what they said.
What divided government could look like if Gina Hinojosa wins
Even if a Democrat were in the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans would likely control the Legislature. Divided government could mean limited political control.
Trump and GOP Close Midterms With Ugly Personal Attacks
Facing backlash over inflation and anger with the president, Republicans have turned to an onslaught of baseless claims about Democratic candidates.
Monroe County became Trump country. Rising costs could test that loyalty
Once a battleground, the working-class southern Michigan county has become a reliable vote for Republicans since 2016. Tariffs, high costs and general fatigue give Democrats some hope next week.
In Arkansas, Democrats see an opening at the edge of the competitive midterms map
In a sign of the potentially dire midterm political environment, Republicans have spent millions of dollars playing defense in Arkansas, one of the most conservative states in the country.