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How Republican lie that Abdul El-Sayed ‘publicly supported’ Muslim Brotherhood started with Laura Loomer
Republicans are using a false claim about an open letter signed by Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to portray him as supporting Islamic extremists, according to a Guardian investigation.
Explosive book targets Jared Kushner’s role in US foreign policy | First Thing
A new book containing allegations about Jared Kushner’s financial dealings during Trump’s first term has sparked political controversy, with Kushner dismissing the claims as unfounded.
Why Trump is fighting to keep reliably red Mississippi in his control
Democrat Scott Colom challenges Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith for Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seat, with national Democrats investing resources in the state after initially dismissing it as uncompetitive.
Senate race in once reliably Republican South Carolina tied in final stretch – poll
A new poll shows South Carolina’s Senate race between Democratic candidate Annie Andrews and Republican incumbent Darline Graham tied at 48% each, defying the state’s strongly Republican voting history.
‘Strength of matriarchs’: New Mexico’s Deb Haaland poised to be first female Native American governor
Deb Haaland, a member of Laguna Pueblo, is poised to become the first Native American female governor in the US following voting on 3 November, according to recent polling showing her leading Republican opponent Gregg Hull.
Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign reportedly recruited second Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate race
Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign reportedly worked to recruit a challenger sharing the name of Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, a tactic Republicans characterize as an attempt to split votes.
California election official says federal agents threatened him over ‘voter fraud’
A California county elections official says federal agents delivered an inaccurate list of alleged noncitizen voters and threatened criminal prosecution if he didn’t act on it, calling the effort “absurd” and sloppy.
‘They mobilized a whole government response to that joke’: Obama laughs off Trump attacks in rally for Ossoff
Former President Obama rallied supporters for Georgia Democrats, criticizing Trump and Republicans as “not serious people” while defending his recent Cheesecake Factory joke as Trump’s administration responded to it.
New Mexico megachurch endorses Republican candidates, testing federal ban
A New Mexico megachurch has endorsed Republican candidates in violation of federal law, as the Trump administration challenges the ban on tax-exempt organizations making political endorsements.
Too little, too late: Trump takes on gas prices as fuel costs hamper his midterm hopes
With midterm elections fewer than two weeks away, fuel costs remain elevated despite Trump administration initiatives, potentially affecting Republican electoral prospects as voters report budget strain.
Pete Hegseth reportedly authorizes DHS to test ‘heat ray’ at US-Mexico border
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized a temporary loan of a military non-lethal “heat ray” weapon to the Department of Homeland Security for testing at the US-Mexico border.
The Justice Department begins notifying counties where it wants to monitor elections
The Justice Department has begun notifying counties it plans to monitor during the upcoming election, with notifications already sent to jurisdictions in Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington.
‘Man, I loved that’: Trump cheers South Carolina rally attender who hit protester
President Trump praised a rally attendee who struck a protester at a South Carolina campaign event, calling the incident “incredible” and comparing the person to boxer Evander Holyfield.
In reliably blue Minnesota, could Democrats do the unthinkable and lose a Senate seat?
Minnesota’s Democratic lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan faces an unexpectedly competitive Senate race against Republican Michele Tafoya, with political analysts saying Republicans have a narrow path to victory in a state where they haven’t won statewide since 2006.
Trump’s war and tariffs have battered Alaska. A pro-oil Democrat could flip the key Senate seat
Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola is mounting a competitive challenge to Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, centering her campaign on rising costs in the state’s remote communities amid what she characterizes as damaging tariffs and military conflicts.
Trump leans into unprecedented power ahead of midterm elections
President Trump highlighted his expanded authority in his second term, citing actions he said would have been impossible before, as he campaigns ahead of midterm elections.
Trump’s approval rating drops to 36% two weeks before midterms, poll finds
A New York Times/Siena College poll finds President Trump’s approval rating at 36% two weeks before midterm elections, with 59% disapproving of his job performance, largely due to concerns about economic policies and the Iran war.
Bush’s brother crosses party lines to vote for James Talarico for Senate
Neil Bush, son of former president George H.W. Bush, announced he voted for Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, citing concerns about Paxton’s conduct and character.
Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms
Elon Musk’s Super Pac has spent more than $500,000 supporting Republican Mike Lawler in New York’s competitive 17th congressional district race against Democrat Cait Conley.
DoJ’s suspected non-citizens list includes ‘high percentage’ of those born in US, LA officials say
Los Angeles election officials say the Justice Department’s list of 20,000 suspected non-citizens includes a significant share of U.S. citizens, raising questions about the list’s accuracy.
Trump suggests he could be ‘arbitrator’ in DoJ anti-fraud whistleblower scheme
Trump suggested he would personally arbitrate disputes over compensation in a new Justice Department anti-fraud whistleblower program offering up to $30,000 for tips leading to criminal convictions.
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ETIAS: Boosting Security Across the Schengen Area
If you’re already planning a trip to Europe in 2021, you need to know that a passport alone may no longer be enough to access many of the continent’s top tourist destinations. That’s because, with the introduction of the Electonic Travel and Information Authorization...
Corporate Tax Rate Report – WalletHub Study
With companies enjoying the tax cuts from 2017’s tax overhaul, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its latest Corporate Tax Rate Report. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the 2018 federal, state and international tax rates paid by the...
Classic Confrontations
Whether you are a person who relishes the confrontational nature of a presidential debate or one who detests it, the debates are one of the traditions in America’s political process. When Stephen Douglas debated Abraham Lincoln, the common debate format was much...
The Unique 2016 Presidential Election
With so many presidential elections behind us, one would think that we have seen it all. The 2000 "hanging chad" debacle, the embarrassment of "Dewey Defeats Truman," and the 31 days of William Henry Harrison's term before his death certainly represent a wide array of...