How Elon Musk’s Money Is Shaping Republicans’ Midterms Strategy
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Trump's diesel deal with Putin draws bipartisan criticism from a frustrated Congress
The deal is being criticized by both Republicans and Democrats as fueling Russia's war against Ukraine, violating existing U.S. laws and drawing the U.S. closer to Russia.
Poindexter calls for an end to the Iran war
Brian Poindexter, who is running on the Democratic ticket for Ohio’s 7th Congressional seat, called for an end to the US involvement in the Iran war during a press conference Tuesday.
Bobby Pulido to play his last-ever concert amid his run for Congress
The show marks the end of a music career spanning more than three decades, during which Pulido earned two Latin Grammy Awards.
U.S. House Speaker Johnson returns to New Mexico for GOP congressional hopeful's fundraiser
By Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made his second New Mexico visit Monday evening in support of Republican Greg Cunningham, where he led a fundraiser in Las Cruces in the final…
Joe Manchin endorses independent in Iowa’s 1st District race
Independent Michael Bridgford, endorsed by former U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, is working to connect with voters in Iowa’s 1st congressional district race against Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democrat Christina Bohannan.
Stand Up for Science Launches Petition to Halt CDC Vaccine Study in West Africa
SUFS calls on Congress to protect newborns from preventable diseases; releases analysis of the study’s numerous concerns
WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns for Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska
President Donald Trump on Tuesday will devote a big chunk of his dwindling time ahead of crucial midterm elections to head all the way to Alaska — attempting to bolster a Republican incumbent senator in another sign of GOP fears…
In Trump’s pardons for public officials, Republicans win most of the mercy
They include at least 11 of 15 Republican members of Congress convicted of wrongdoing over the past two decades
Epstein, Trump and trucks: Why political ads for a single Colorado race are flooding TV screens
Millions of dollars in spending have poured into north and central Colorado, flooding television commercial breaks with near-ceaseless political advertisements for a swing congressional seat.
Republican US Rep. Glenn Grothman faces Democrat Brad Smith in race for Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District
Democrat Brad Smith of Mequon, a National Guard veteran and political newcomer, is trying to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman of Glenbeulah, who has represented Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District for more than a…
Tom Tiffany's conservative record dates back years in state and federal politics
As he runs for governor, Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has introduced himself to voters as a get-along kind of conservative, but his lengthy record in the state Legislature and Congress tells a different story.
Republicans need evangelicals to turn out in the midterms. Faith leaders are sounding the alarm they may not
Conservative leaders are sounding the alarm that more needs to be done in the final weeks before the midterm elections to educate and mobilize white evangelicals, a critical voting bloc in the president’s coalition. Republicans…
A political Rorschach test: Pappas's DC record is up for interpretation in Senate race
Pappas' four terms representing New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District are his main credential as he runs for Senate. But critics say Pappas’ Washington record lacks major accomplishment.
Trump\'s diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from a frustrated Congress
The deal that President Donald Trump reached with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import tons of Russian diesel is drawing concern from Congress. Trump struck the deal as a way
Experts launch Europe-wide framework to guide AI use in mental health
The first Europe-wide expert working group on Artificial Intelligence in mental health launches today to the ECNP congress in Munich, where the group will host an open discussion, setting out the potential, the problems, and…
Trump says he’s ‘looking at’ firing Kimberly Guilfoyle from Athens post
Ambassador Guilfoyle, who is accused of asking a donor to pay her personal American Express bill, can be removed without congressional approval or a finding of misconduct.
In north Alabama congressional race, a Democrat pitches affordability and political reform
Throughout all of the 20th century, Alabama's 5th Congressional District, anchored in north Alabama, was represented by a Democrat. But in 2010, after the two parties had evolved and ideologically solidified into what they are…
Chuck Schumer has broad support from his caucus. But the midterms could decide his future as leader
Chuck Schumer has won and lost Senate majorities since becoming Democratic leader a decade ago. But this year’s midterm elections could be the New York senator's most important yet as some in the party have said he needs to step…
Housing, Iran, and public lands divide 4th Congressional District candidates
Republican Incumbent Mike Kennedy and Democratic challenger Jonny Larsen consistently offered competing stances on the role of the federal government in Utah's future.
Speaker Johnson walks back talk about potentially leaving Congress
He said he intends to remain the House Republican leader even if his party loses the chamber.
Musk has spent $366 million to help Republicans retain control of Congress
NEW YORK, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Elon Musk has spent roughly $366 million on the 2026 midterm elections so far, $276 million just since July, trying to help Republicans retain control of Congress, even a...
Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans
Musk, the world's only trillionaire, has doled out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress.
‘This is not what we expected’: Latino voters were key to Trump’s win in a swing Pennsylvania district. Now some say the economy is ‘worse’
In a key congressional district, frustration over gas and grocery prices is testing Republican efforts to retain Latino voters ahead of the midterms.
Immigration officials search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar home
Omar was first elected to Congress in 2018, and is an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump.
Trump to campaign in Ohio, Alaska with Republicans facing tight races
Polls show Republicans at risk as they try to hang on to control of the US Congress for the president's last two years in office.
Democrats distance themselves from trans rights – close midterm races may show whether that pays off
A scholar of LGBTQ+ politics looks at how Democratic campaigns in Texas and Ohio are shifting on trans issues and what that could mean for control of Congress.
The voters who are fed up with Southwest Washington’s battleground Congressional race
Voters who dislike both candidates could play a key role in deciding the outcome.
In Iowa's competitive races, Senate candidates lean into healthcare issues
Democrats hoping to flip statewide and congressional seats have been campaigning hard on healthcare issues, hoping to win some needed Republican and independent votes. But what impact it may have on this year's close races is…