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#texas-senate-primary
fromFortune
4 minutes ago
Austin

Talarico defeats Crockett in heated primary as Democrats seek first Texas Senate seat in decades | Fortune

State Rep. James Talarico won the Texas Senate Democratic primary, setting up a general election against the Republican nominee from a May runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
fromwww.npr.org
14 hours ago
Austin

Voting nears to a close in Texas primary that may be crucial to control of the Senate

Texas Senate primary races test party direction as Cornyn faces Trump-aligned challengers Paxton and Hunt, while Democrats compete between Crockett and Talarico for nomination opportunity.
Austin
fromFortune
4 minutes ago

Talarico defeats Crockett in heated primary as Democrats seek first Texas Senate seat in decades | Fortune

State Rep. James Talarico won the Texas Senate Democratic primary, setting up a general election against the Republican nominee from a May runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Austin
fromwww.npr.org
14 hours ago

Voting nears to a close in Texas primary that may be crucial to control of the Senate

Texas Senate primary races test party direction as Cornyn faces Trump-aligned challengers Paxton and Hunt, while Democrats compete between Crockett and Talarico for nomination opportunity.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

Texas Senate race: Democrat Talarico wins; GOP's Cornyn, Paxton in run-off

Democrat James Talarico won Texas's Senate Democratic primary against Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and will face the winner of a May Republican run-off between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, with Trump's endorsement potentially decisive.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
12 hours ago

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley set to compete for a high stakes North Carolina US senate seat

Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley won their primary nominations for North Carolina's 2026 Senate race, a critical battleground where Democratic victory is essential for Senate control.
#redistricting
fromBrooklyn Paper
21 hours ago
Brooklyn

U.S. Supreme Court halts order to redraw Malliotakis' congressional district * Brooklyn Paper

The Supreme Court halted a Manhattan judge's order to redraw New York's 11th Congressional District, preserving Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis's seat ahead of midterm elections.
fromAxios
1 week ago
US politics

Jeffries wages rare public pressure campaign urging Maryland Democrats to redistrict

Jeffries pushes Democratic-controlled states to redraw legislative maps to counter Republican mid-decade redistricting and recover competitive House seats.
fromAxios
1 week ago
US politics

Jeffries wages rare public pressure campaign urging Maryland Democrats to redistrict

US news
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

As Kennedy turns from vaccines, MAHA allies see a 'betrayal'

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine skepticism has created tension between his anti-vaccine supporters demanding faster dismantling of vaccine programs and his public focus on broader health initiatives.
#midterm-elections
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump news at a glance: This is going to be a free and fair election,' says Hakeem Jeffries after Trump's comments

Democrats will block Donald Trump from nationalizing and stealing the midterm elections by defending state-run election administration and preventing federal takeover efforts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

CNN Data Guru Reveals Democrats' Chances of Winning Midterm Landslide' Are Skyrocketing Thanks to Texas

Democrats’ prospects for a midterm landslide are rising as shifts in Texas and the generic House ballot narrow Republican advantages, enabling potential seat gains.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

DEAD HEAT: Stunning New Poll Shows GOP Drawing Even With Dems Ahead of Midterms

Republicans and Democrats are tied at 50% each in congressional voting preferences, representing a significant GOP gain from 54%-46% Democratic lead the previous month.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: With midterm vote starting, here's where things stand in national redistricting fight

Trump orchestrated partisan gerrymandering in Texas to preserve Republican House control, triggering a nationwide wave of retaliatory redistricting by Democrats across multiple states.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Policy specifics are elusive as House Democrats gather to prep midterm push

Democrats are developing a campaign agenda centered on reversing Trump administration policies, with expanding child tax credit and raising minimum wage emerging as consensus proposals.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

After State of the Union, Trump's agenda faces new political reality

The Supreme Court's ruling against his signature tariff policy just days before the speech underscored just how quickly Trump's most brazen and signature actions could disintegrate amid a mountain of legal challenges.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

ICE will not be at polling places during the November midterms, says DHS

DHS deputy assistant secretary Heather Honey assured state election officials that ICE will not be present at polling places during midterm elections, dismissing concerns as disinformation.
#state-of-the-union
fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

Days after his biggest defeat, Trump tells America 'we're winning so much' | Fortune

fromPoynter
1 week ago
US politics

A fact check of Trump's State of the Union finds exaggerations on inflation, gas prices and immigration - Poynter

fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

Days after his biggest defeat, Trump tells America 'we're winning so much' | Fortune

fromPoynter
1 week ago
US politics

A fact check of Trump's State of the Union finds exaggerations on inflation, gas prices and immigration - Poynter

fromwww.nydailynews.com
5 days ago

Trump lashes out at criminal' Robert De Niro, suggests he leave the U.S.

If you've ever loved your country, this is a time to show it. If you want our leaders to be accountable, if you're devoted to the Constitution and the rule of law, if you want the United States of America to be worthy of your love, be ready to take to the streets together and we will take our country back.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
6 days ago

Trump doesn't give Congress much to do before the midterms

I think we know what the agenda items are. Accomplishing those is going to be hard with a small majority. The upshot is that Trump's prime-time address is unlikely to make more than a ripple in the congressional agenda over the coming months. It's the reality, Republicans acknowledged Wednesday, of life in Washington right now: Despite its trifecta, the party's legislative ambitions are being hemmed in by its barely-there majorities.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago

Trump's State of the Union speech made no mention of Make America Healthy Again

President Trump omitted his administration's Make America Healthy Again agenda from his State of the Union address, signaling a potential de-emphasis of antivaccine efforts before midterm elections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Five ways Trump could try to tilt the midterm elections in his favor

They want to cheat, he said of Democrats. They have cheated. And their policy is so bad that their only way to get elected is to cheat. And we're going to stop it. Trump has put action to his long-debunked claims this year, with FBI agents seizing 2020 election documentation in Fulton county, Georgia, and the Department of Justice pursuing voter data from state elections officials across the country.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Mind Blown': CNN's Enten Stunned By Democrats Outpacing Republicans In Texas Vote

At this point, the share of midterm primary ballots from Democrats is 53%. Republicans account for the other 47%. This shows a major difference just from 2022, when 38% of ballots at this point were from Democrats, and 62% were from Republicans. What a shift from where we were four years ago.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Pushing a Car Uphill': Fox Anchor Bluntly Tells JD Vance the Economy Might Clip' Trump Admin

Polling shows majority disapproval of Trump's economic handling, with economy identified as potential vulnerability for the administration heading into midterm elections.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump projects power but heads weakened into a season of tough political challenges

This is what 'America first' looks like. The last year has been phenomenal. He has done more in one year than most presidents would accomplish in a whole term.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump's plan for rising energy costs: Pump oil, make data centers pay

President Trump pledged to protect Americans from higher electricity costs caused by AI data centers through a new ratepayer protection pledge requiring tech companies to generate their own power.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump's reign of terror must end': California Democrats plot national return to power

On Saturday, Democrats streamed through the Moscone Center convention complex, sporting lanyards emblazoned with Gavin Newsom's name and tote bags adorned with one of Nancy Pelosi's favorite aphorisms: We don't Agonize, we organize symbols of a party in transition as the former speaker approaches retirement and the term-limited governor eyes a presidential campaign.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Insane Dictator Sh*t!' Jim Acosta Goes Off on Giant Trump Banner at DOJ Shows He's Staying in Power No Matter What!'

A giant Trump banner at the Department of Justice was denounced as 'insane dictator' behavior and seen as evidence of efforts to cling to power.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Voters' fury and the American energy 'paradox': Higher utility bills, record oil and gas production-and 45% of the world's data centers | Fortune

AI-driven data center growth is increasing electricity demand and local power costs, turning energy affordability into a major midterm political issue.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union address

Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union, emphasizing affordability, lower costs, national security credentials and pragmatic leadership.
California
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How a proposed tax on California billionaires is dividing Democrats ahead of the midterms

California voters face a proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaire assets that is splitting Democrats and provoking a tech backlash ahead of the midterms.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How polling about insects can help us understand the US midterms

Strong public dislike for mosquitoes, wasps, and cockroaches and Trump’s 61% disapproval could increase Republican House losses in the 2026 midterms.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

JD Vance Blasts Fox News Polling During Fox Interview: The Worst'

Vice President JD Vance criticized Fox News polling and framed the midterms around economic losses under Democrats and modest gains under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Trump seeks to force voter ID for midterm elections

President Trump intends to impose voter ID requirements for the November midterm elections, including an executive order, despite states' control of electoral rules and opposition.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump threatens an executive order to mandate voter IDs before elections

President Trump plans an executive order requiring voter identification before ballot distribution, citing legal grounds amid congressional stalemate and claims of widespread voter fraud.
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

MAHA's midterm election test

Driving the news: In a memo Thursday, the Kennedy-aligned political advocacy group MAHA Action warned the chairs of the Republican Senate and House campaign committees and House and Senate leaders that the GOP "is renting MAHA voters. They haven't decided to purchase them yet." The group says Republicans could still close the polling gap with appeals to this segment, which it said could represent 10% of the electorate.
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US Elections
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

We've probably already seen 'Peak Trump,' says PIMCO, with the Oval Office now constrained by courts and midterms | Fortune

Trump's political influence has peaked, facing legal, institutional, and electoral constraints that may limit policy implementation and affect markets and midterm strategies.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Zelensky Makes His Pitch to Trump

Ending the war in Ukraine before the midterms would cement Trump's legacy as a peacemaker and boost Republican electoral prospects.
#us-politics
#donald-trump
#us-economy
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Karl Rove Warns GOP It Has to Worry About Losing the Senate in Midterms And Real Mess' in Texas

Republican control of the Senate is at risk due to competitive races in Maine, North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Alaska, and Texas.
#immigration-policy
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Trump backlash over ICE builds across American culture, from The Boss to Sam Altman to Martha Stewart | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Trump backlash over ICE builds across American culture, from The Boss to Sam Altman to Martha Stewart | Fortune

World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Zelenskyy says US has set June deadline for Ukraine-Russia peace deal

The US has proposed a June deadline and further trilateral talks to secure a Ukraine–Russia peace settlement, with potential pressure if the deadline is missed.
#immigration-enforcement
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Rep Mark Amodei Becomes 30th Republican Leaving Office

Serving the people of Nevada has been the honor of my lifetime. Nobody is prouder of our Nevada Congressional District than me. Thank you for the honor. Every achievement worth doing began with listening to Nevadans and fighting for our values. I came to Congress to solve problems and to make sure our State and Nation have strong voice in the federal policy and oversight processes. I look forward to finishing my term.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Lindsey Graham Begs Fox News Viewers for Money Ahead of Midterms: We're Getting Wiped Out'

You can volunteer. You can make phone calls. You can knock on doors. But you can give! I've been out-raised twice in the last two quarters. They're killing us money-wise. I would rather have $10 from a million people than one guy giving me $10 million. Please go to lindseygraham.com tonight and give what you can, and do it every month until the election.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Virginia Democrats show map to counter Trump redistricting but its future is unclear

Virginia Democrats proposed a congressional map to try to flip four seats, requiring legislative approval, a voter-approved constitutional amendment, and facing legal challenges.
US politics
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

@KamalaHQ is relaunching as a Gen Z 'progressive content hub'

Kamala Harris relaunched her campaign social accounts as @headquarters_67, a Gen-Z led progressive content hub focusing on midterm politics, run by outside partners.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Legal fight escalates over Georgia voting records as Trump says he wants to 'take over' elections

Fulton County sued to compel the FBI to return 2020 ballots and election records seized during a warehouse search tied to Trump's fraud claims.
US politics
fromABC30 Fresno
3 weeks ago

Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats

Supreme Court allowed California's new Democratic-favoring congressional map for this year's elections, rejecting Republican and Trump administration legal challenge.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Trump's New Threats to American Elections

President Trump is escalating organized federal actions to interfere with the midterm elections and push for national control of voting processes.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk spent another $10 million to keep the GOP in control of Congress

Elon Musk is spending big to help the GOP win the midterms. The world's richest man gave $5 million apiece in December to two super PACs tied to House and Senate GOP leadership, according to new disclosures filed with the Federal Election Commission on Saturday. That includes the Congressional Leadership Fund, which backs GOP House candidates, along with the Senate Leadership Fund. While Musk's contributions have been previously reported, the disclosures put a precise dollar amount on Musk's new investments.
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fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

GOP fundraising data reveals a 'war chest' for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms

Republican National Committee held a nearly $100 million cash advantage over Democrats at the end of 2025, signaling major GOP fundraising dominance entering the midterms.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Stephanie Ruhle Says Trump Faces a Reckoning in the Midterms'

The White House prioritizes dominating Americans and consolidating power through unprecedented actions that escalate chaos and target institutions ahead of midterm elections.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

White House is 'spooked' by the mounting U.S. backlash to Trump's immigration crackdown

No longer confined to the partisans and activists, the fierce backlash against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has begun to break out across American culture, spanning the worlds of business, sports and entertainment.Bruce Springsteen released a new song Wednesday that slammed "Trump's federal thugs." OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman told employees that "what's happening with ICE is going too far," referring to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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#government-shutdown
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump admin rewrites nuclear safety rules. And, NTSB releases findings on D.C. crash

The Trump administration secretly relaxed nuclear safety directives to accelerate experimental reactor construction, reducing strict protections for groundwater, sewers, and environmental discharges.
#trump
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The crypto bill is falling apart in Congress

Coinbase gambled that a favorable bipartisan crypto bill could pass before midterms despite likely Democratic gains and impending congressional campaign season.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Judge strikes down Virginia Democrats' plan to redraw congressional districts

A Virginia judge invalidated a proposed constitutional amendment that would have allowed Democrats to redraw the state's congressional maps, blocking their redistricting effort.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Trump's personal Minneapolis response is to travel to Iowa to talk about affordability | Fortune

President Trump will visit Iowa to promote affordability and energy policy ahead of midterms while the administration addresses a fatal federal immigration shooting.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over nurse's Minneapolis shooting

President Trump will visit Iowa to emphasize affordability and energy policy amid midterm campaigning and controversy over a fatal shooting by federal immigration agents.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump's second term: Reality has overtaken satire'

The president is testing executive power through aggressive foreign actions and strict domestic immigration enforcement amid economic weakness and falling approval ratings.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

'Uncanny Valley': Donald Trump's Davos Drama, AI Midterms, and ChatGPT's Last Resort

Major AI companies shared Davos spotlight with President Trump while tech influence, ICE activity, election spending, and OpenAI ad plans drew intense scrutiny.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump, 2026: Who can stand up to the US president?

Street protests, legal setbacks, and limited congressional opposition are intensifying resistance against Trump ahead of pivotal midterm elections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

House Republican Says Quality of Life Is Going Down' Adds, Under Democrats'

Republicans prioritize voter registration, turnout, and ballot collection to overcome narrow margins and appeal to voters dissatisfied with Democratic governance.
fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump's immigration erosion worries his team

I wouldn't say he's concerned about the policy,
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Karoline Leavitt Shuts Down Reporter Asking If Trump Thinks Canceling Elections Is Funny': Were You in the Room?'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt rebuffed a reporter who asked whether President Donald Trump was joking about canceling elections.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Joy Behar Says Trump Will 'Martial Law' and Cancel Midterms

I worry about that Trump is looking for this kind of pandemonium to go on like you just described. So that he could declare martial law or something and also cancel the midterms,
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

The Democratic Party is 'doomed to fail' if it does this, Warren says in high-profile speech

Economic populism, not dependence on wealthy donors, is the path for Democrats to win future elections by prioritizing working people over corporate interests.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Fractures start to show in Trump's GOP as some Republicans push back on Greenland, Venezuela, and health care | Fortune

House Republicans show emerging independence from Donald Trump, revealing fractures over foreign policy, health care, immigration, and campaign priorities ahead of the midterms.
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