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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.
For some Christians, Hegseth’s plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s proposal to livestream an execution has drawn scrutiny from religious scholars who link his position to his Christian Nationalist beliefs and theology.
These swing voters regret voting for Trump and it’s influencing their midterm choices
Swing voters who supported Trump in 2024 report widespread disappointment with his administration, with a focus group showing 10 of 12 expressing regret over their vote choice.
Anatomy of a lie: how misinformation is spreading through US midterm campaigns
A false conspiracy theory about Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico’s absence due to flu spread rapidly through conservative media and social platforms before being debunked, highlighting ongoing misinformation challenges in the 2026 midterms.
Trump’s ambassadors: the loyalists and allies at the center of controversy
President Trump has appointed loyalists, family members, and political allies to ambassador positions worldwide, with several facing scandals and criticism over their qualifications and conduct.
Immigration, climate, guns: key Trump policies to be tested at supreme court
The Supreme Court will rule on multiple Trump administration policies this term, including immigration enforcement, climate lawsuits against energy companies, and firearm restrictions, with decisions expected by June 2027.
Texas prosecutor considering felony charges for ICE agent who ran over man
A Texas prosecutor is considering felony assault charges against an ICE officer who struck and ran over a man with an SUV during a traffic stop in Houston, breaking his leg in multiple places.
Trump’s new press secretary faces scrutiny over claims to be a lawyer
Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia faces scrutiny over claims to be a lawyer, with no public record showing she passed a bar exam in any U.S. state.
Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board
Israel is blocking construction of a military outpost in Gaza intended for Trump’s Board of Peace, preventing an international stabilization force from deploying to the territory.
Is punishing the poor Trump’s last hand to play?
The Trump administration removed over 750,000 people from Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplaces ahead of midterm elections, a move critics characterize as punitive rather than fiscally responsible.
Elon Musk becomes biggest donor of US midterms cycle with $366m spent
Elon Musk has become the largest political donor in the 2026 US midterm elections, spending approximately $366 million to support conservative candidates and rightwing causes, exceeding his 2024 presidential contributions.
Florida carries out execution amid scrutiny over botched Tennessee attempt
Florida executed James Robertson, 63, by lethal injection on Tuesday, marking the state’s first execution since a botched attempt in Tennessee drew heightened scrutiny to capital punishment procedures.
Conservative super-lawyer squares up for his latest Supreme Court argument
Prominent Supreme Court attorney Paul Clement is set to argue his 129th case before the justices, challenging an expansive interpretation of a 1988 consumer privacy law.
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2019’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America
With the field of candidates for the upcoming 2020 presidential election widening, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America as well as accompanying videos. To determine the effectiveness of...
Republican Candidates Who Have Confirmed They Are Running For President In 2020
President Trump has definitely had his share of ups and downs in the last few years. Yet, despite all the calls for impeachment, the Russian crisis, and some questionable tweets, he is still running the country and ready to stand for re-election. This is something...
Can Social Media Save the Green Party?
By Tom Rowsell The UK general elections are only a couple of weeks away and the future of Natalie Bennett’s eco friendly party is uncertain. The Greens have had a rough time in the mainstream media recently. They have been fending off criticism that their citizen’s...
Solving the Problem of Homelessness Among Veterans
The federal government has long held the goal of ending veteran homelessness by the end of 2015. For those of you who are keeping track, that’s just a little over a year away (or less than a year depending on when you read this). Nobody’s doubting the nobility of the...