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Trump reverses decision to cancel Kansas and Iowa rallies before midterms
Trump reversed his decision to cancel Kansas and Iowa rallies scheduled for this weekend, rearranging his schedule to include both in-person events and 19 tele-rallies ahead of next week’s midterm elections.
A working-class Alaskan Native takes on a ‘multimillionaire’ Republican for seat in Congress
Bill Hill, an Alaska Native commercial fisher and independent candidate, is mounting a challenge against Republican Congressman Nick Begich in the state’s House race, positioning himself as a working-class alternative.
Trump administration opens criminal investigation over alleged noncitizen voting in California
The Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation in California regarding alleged noncitizen voter registration, subpoenaing election officials days before midterm elections.
Vivek Ramaswamy discontinues attack ad that prompted wave of revulsion
Republican Ohio gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy confirmed Thursday his campaign has stopped airing an attack ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton, which drew criticism from both parties.
How powerful is Elon Musk? How his political influence compares to past U.S. moguls
Elon Musk has donated over $400 million to Republican causes ahead of this year’s midterm elections, prompting debate among historians about whether his political and economic influence is unprecedented or comparable to past American moguls.
Lawmakers call to reform Louisiana’s ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ justice of the peace system
Senior Louisiana lawmakers from both parties are calling for reform of the state’s justice of the peace court system after an investigation revealed systemic due process concerns and significant financial incentives tied to case filing fees.
Government corruption a top issue for US midterm voters, exclusive poll finds
Government corruption has emerged as the second-most important issue in midterm elections, with nearly nine in ten Americans saying officials prioritize personal financial gain over public interest, according to a Harris poll.
As Trump escalates extreme attacks, Democrats – finally – rally round El-Sayed
Democratic leaders are rallying behind progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s closely-watched race, though some endorsements remain lukewarm amid party divisions over his nomination.
Tributes pour in for labor leader Dolores Huerta: ‘Fought for farm workers to the very end’
Dolores Huerta, the civil rights icon who co-founded the United Farm Workers union and popularized “¡Sí, se puede!,” has died at age 96. Political leaders and activists across the nation paid tribute to her decades-long fight for farm workers, immigrants, and civil rights.
What’s behind the early voting surge? It’s more than voter enthusiasm, expert says
Nearly 21 million Americans have cast early ballots in midterm elections, though experts caution that early voting surges don’t necessarily indicate higher overall turnout rates.
‘They wanted to make a scene’: the 72-year-old paraded in dramatic arrest for ‘voter fraud’
A 72-year-old California green card holder was arrested in a heavily publicized operation and charged with illegal voter registration, one of 28 noncitizens charged by the Trump administration ahead of midterm elections.
Leaked trove reveals extent of far-right AfD’s efforts to court Trump and Maga allies
Leaked documents reveal Germany’s far-right AfD party pursued extensive efforts to cultivate relationships with Donald Trump and other MAGA movement figures over more than a decade.
The Maga governor candidate in the Maga state who is not talking about Trump
Republican Florida gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds has largely avoided mentioning President Trump on the campaign trail, removing Trump references from his website, though he confirmed attendance at Trump’s upcoming Fort Myers rally.
US supreme court sides with Republicans on rejecting student IDs in New Hampshire midterms
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for New Hampshire to prohibit student IDs as voter identification in November’s midterm elections, siding with a Republican-backed appeal.
Ex-FBI employees charged with lying to Congress over Hunter Biden inquiries
Two former FBI employees have been charged with making false statements to Congress regarding bureau investigations into Hunter Biden’s laptop ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
As midterms loom, Trump and his allies try to change the subject
With midterm elections less than two weeks away, recent polling shows Republicans trailing Democrats on most major issues, prompting Trump and allies to shift focus toward alternative topics rather than address voter concerns.
Embattled Susan Collins announces exemptions for Maine from Trump Canada tariffs
Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins announced tariff exemptions for nine agricultural products as she faces a competitive reelection race against Democrat Troy Jackson.
Ilhan Omar says she plans to move out of Washington home after federal raid
Minnesota Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar said she plans to relocate from her Washington home after federal agents raided her residence during an immigration investigation.
Federal judge restricts DHS field operations looking for noncitizen voters
A federal judge in California has restricted Department of Homeland Security field operations targeting suspected noncitizen voters, citing flawed data and potential Voting Rights Act violations.
Billionaire tax and trans rights: what are key state ballot initiatives in midterms?
Americans are voting on 145 statewide ballot measures across 39 states, addressing issues including billionaire taxes, abortion rights, trans youth policies, and property tax limits.
Watching the watchers: Meet the volunteers observing Trump’s poll monitors on election day
Thousands of volunteers trained by grassroots organizations are preparing to observe polling places on election day, partly to monitor for potential intimidation by immigration enforcement officials.
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New Rental Market Woes Concern Renters
Rental markets in various countries and cities around the world have completely shut down, are on an indefinite pause or have transitioned to online platforms. Potential renters are now visiting properties by way of virtual open houses and rental agreements are being...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Report: 2020’s States with the Most Racial Progress
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day around the corner and 58 percent of Americans saying race relations are “generally bad,” the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020's States with the Most Racial Progress as well as accompanying videos. To...
Russia and Trump Ties: What We Know So Far
Curiosity has been growing as to whether new U.S. President Donald Trump indeed has ties with Russia. Reports have noted that this alleged close ties goes back to the campaign period when Trump then met with Russian officials. These possible ties have already prompted...
What Karl Marx and Donald Trump Have In Common: A Critique of Capitalism and a Socialist Solution for the American Worker
“Make America Great Again” and Trump’s message of hope for millions of “mid class” Americans left behind by global capitalism is a story told by an unlikely associate, Karl Marx. Tump’s message to bring back jobs to a class of Americans echos one of Marx’s main...