22 October 2026

Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton face off in fiery final Kansas Senate debate

The Republican incumbent and his Democratic challenger participated in their second debate Wednesday night as a surprise battleground race heads toward the finish line.

DOJ opens investigation into Trump ally Corey Lewandowski

The Justice Department is probing Corey Lewandowski following a criminal referral from Homeland Security investigators, according to a source.

pbs.org 5 days ago

An alleged national pollster says it faked its data as a ‘social experiment.’ Here’s what to know

A national polling organization revealed on Tuesday that the vast majority of its data had been fabricated, saying it was an “experimental project to demonstrate the vulnerabilities" of the modern political polling industry.

Wisconsin governor candidates tangle over the economy, Trump and the 2020 election in tense debate

Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany faced off Wednesday night in the only debate in the race to succeed Gov. Tony Evers in the perennial battleground.

yahoo.com 6 days ago

Stephen Miller Hit With Warning From Dems Ahead of Midterms

Stephen Miller is being put on notice ahead of midterms as Democrats pitch donors on plans to investigate members of President Donald Trump’s inner circle. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee a...

calmatters.org 5 days ago

‘Borders on the absurd.’ California fights Trump lawsuit to set aside 20,000 ballots

California is trying to block the Trump administration's voter lawsuit. Here’s what the attorney general said in a court filing.

Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers’ final debate clash sets up final sprint in Michigan

The contest was far more tame than a brutal back-and-forth earlier this month, as both men on Wednesday fought over which was more trustworthy.

yahoo.com 4 days ago

Trump to move forward with planned arch project despite legal action

Construction of a massive arch in Washington proposed by US President Donald Trump could move ahead despite ongoing legal action, with a recent court filing saying work could begin in two weeks.In a W...

Sununu won’t attend Oct. 29 NHPR Senate debate at Dartmouth

John Sununu will not attend a planned Dartmouth debate with Chris Pappas next week, though the Senate rivals are scheduled to meet in a WMUR-TV debate Wednesday.

Supreme Court says New Hampshire student IDs can’t be used to vote in November

The high court said a federal judge shouldn’t have changed the rules so close to the Nov. 3 election by blocking guidance issued by New Hampshire’s secretary of state.

Republicans retreat from North Carolina as Trump admits Democrats are likely to win the Senate seat

Trump has seemed to concede that Democrat Roy Cooper will win the pivotal race. Down-ballot Republicans are “extremely nervous” for what throwing in the towel means for them.

yahoo.com 4 days ago

Karoline Leavitt says role was ‘obviously not for’ White House press secretary sacked by Trump

Karoline Leavitt has said the White House press secretary role “obviously was not for” Katie Zacharia.

yahoo.com 4 days ago

Allocco to Newsmax: Media to Blame for Fake Polls

cleveland.com 4 days ago

Election forecaster announces major shift in Ohio race amid backlash to Ramaswamy ad

Sabato’s Crystal Ball, a nonpartisan election forecaster, shifted the Ohio governor’s race from a “toss-up” to “lean Democratic” in a new analysis on Thursday.

Blanche won’t rule out DOJ post-election action in a ‘doomsday’ scenario

The attorney general’s comments come in the middle of a broader campaign by the Trump administration to zero in on what elections experts say is a relatively rare phenomenon of voting by noncitizens.

cleveland.com 4 days ago

Trump praises Ohio Democrat's estranged mom's courage for calling her a 'liar' in ad

The president said the ad attacking Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was "so good" despite receiving intense backlash.

post-gazette.com 4 days ago

Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in 9 states, including Pa.

A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to halt investigations in nine states, including Pennsylvania, into whether noncitizens...

Ilhan Omar issues stunning admission when confronted with brother marriage rumors

Ilhan Omar broke her silence on the federal investigation and search warrant, denying she married Ahmed Nur Said Elmi to commit immigration fraud.

cleveland.com 4 days ago

Trump made a bizarre sound during midterm rally. Nobody knows what to make of it

The president was discussing how then-South Carolina Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster was elevated to governor when he made the weird vocalization.

cleveland.com 4 days ago

Karoline Leavitt offers Trump help after ex-press secretary’s sudden ouster: ‘Put up a fight’

The former White House press secretary said that the president needs someone who can "put up a fight."

yahoo.com 4 days ago

Calley Means, top MAHA ally, resigns from Trump administration

Means has been frustrated by a lack of progress on MAHA priorities, administration officials said.

cleveland.com 4 days ago

Pete Hegseth ridiculed after staff breaks ex-president's iconic World War II artifact

Critics dubbed the incident involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's staff "a perfect metaphor."

Judge directs Trump to sit for deposition in his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC

The president had agreed to sit for a deposition on Oct. 16, but it was canceled for what was described as a “matter of national importance.”

thehill.com 4 days ago

The debt blob will destroy America

Citizens Against Government Waste released its 2026 edition of Prime Cuts, proposing hundreds of recommendations to reduce the national debt and eliminate wasteful federal spending.

Mamdani expected to face legal trouble over PETA-backed horse carriage ban

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's horse-drawn carriage ban faces lawsuits as a councilwoman calls the proposal "unconstitutional" ahead of a vote.

cleveland.com 4 days ago

This 4-word response from Ilhan Omar has MAGA going crazy

The Minnesota congresswoman gave her first interview since federal agents raided her D.C. home earlier this month.

yahoo.com 4 days ago

Judge bars DHS from asking people about their status and plans to vote

The Department of Homeland Security can't continue its door-knocking and "field interviews" asking about immigration status and if they will vote.

Leavitt opens up on helping Trump find new press secretary after Zacharia debacle: 'Was not for her'

Karoline Leavitt says she's helping Trump find a new press secretary after Katie Zacharia lasted just five days in the demanding White House role.

cleveland.com 4 days ago

Trump wanted to rename Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Then he 'called' Google Maps

The president said his plan changed after he "called" Google Maps.

cleveland.com 4 days ago

Texas Senate race tightens as Talarico support climbs, new poll reveals

The Emerson College poll showed 48% of likely Texas voters supported James Talarico, while 46% supported Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

abcnews.com 4 days ago

Early vote shows Democratic enthusiasm high in some key states, but only one piece of puzzle: ABC News analysis

Early votes cast so far in the midterms serve as one more piece of evidence that Democratic enthusiasm is high in some key states, according to ABC News' analysis.

thehill.com 4 days ago

Members are nervous about opening day disruptions

Concerns regarding potential political interference and partisan challenges have heightened ahead of the scheduled opening of the new Congress on Jan. 3.

cleveland.com 4 days ago

GOP firebrand blasts Ramaswamy ad as the ‘most shameful, disgusting, offensive ad’

In a Wednesday interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Nancy Mace joined the chorus of critics condemning Ramaswamy over the ad.

route-fifty.com 4 days ago

Government must find ‘sweet spot’ for data center and AI regulation, expert says

The Nov. 3 midterms will further reveal how Americans feel about data center regulations, which could set the tone for future regulatory efforts, speakers said during a recent event.

High-ranking Virginia Democrat charged in public corruption case

State Sen. L. Louise Lucas, 82, surrendered to authorities to face charges Thursday, the Justice Department said. She was charged along with a half dozen others.

cleveland.com 4 days ago

Trump accused of ‘retaliation’ after White House freakout: ‘It got personal’

The president had asked the reporter to be "quiet" and whether he was a "sick man."

pbs.org 4 days ago

How Maine voters feel about the high-stakes Senate election

The state is both fired up by this big race and exhausted by its avalanche of ads.

thehill.com 4 days ago

Don’t let Elissa Slotkin scare new grads out of public service

One can only wonder why Slotkin deems it a good idea to break from the bipartisan path and discourage capable young graduates from staffing the government.

cleveland.com 4 days ago

Why anti-Trump sentiment may fuel Democrats on Election Day: New CNN poll

The CNN poll, released Wednesday and conducted by SSRS, found Trump had a record low approval rating of 32% among registered voters.

news4jax.com 4 days ago

Voters want the next Congress to focus on costs and Iran, not on Trump, a new AP-NORC poll shows

A new AP-NORC poll shows voters from both major political parties want the next Congress to focus on making life more affordable and ending the war in Iran.

yahoo.com 4 days ago

In Kansas, Trump announces another farm bailout for high diesel prices

President Donald Trump rallied in Kansas for Sen. Roger Marshall, where he announced a new farm bailout for high diesel prices during harvest.

abcnews.com 4 days ago

Democrats sue Trump administration over alleged election pressure campaign

States say the administration's steps reflect federal overreach and are meant to sow distrust in the outcome of the election. 

Rep. Ilhan Omar details federal search of her D.C. home, says she’ll have to move for safety reasons

The Minnesota Democrat said her husband and son were home when federal agents began banging on her doors at 6 a.m. before they conducted an hourslong search.

jpost.com 4 days ago

JD Vance downplays choice not endorse Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu alongside Donald Trump | The Jerusalem Post

"I'm going to be focused on the midterm elections here in the United States of America," Vance told reporters.

yahoo.com 4 days ago

GOP Donor Thiel Breaks With Trump Over Iran War

yahoo.com 4 days ago

Musk threatens Democrats teeing up congressional probes

Elon Musk, President Donald Trump's multi-billionaire ally, on Wednesday threatened Democrats who want to investigate alleged corruption and his role in the US government if they win control of Congre...

Trump hopes to flatter Putin into negotiating on Ukraine, experts say

A Trump diplomat called Putin “a humanitarian,” another in a recent flurry of overtures to the Russian leader. But it’s unclear whether blandishments will entice him to strike a deal.

Trump’s growing list of campaign pledges: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Witkoff’s praise for Putin draws bipartisan backlash.

abcnews.com 5 days ago

Vance praises Ramaswamy for having 'audacity' to run controversial Amy Acton ad

Vance defended Ramaswamy's ad showing Acton's estranged mother.

houstonchronicle.com 5 days ago

James Talarico rallies students, Democrats in Houston in final Senate push

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is making his latest trip through Houston on Wednesday, rallying college students, union workers and local Democrats.