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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.
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.
Judge extends White House access to banned media outlets CNN, MS Now and Politico
A federal judge ordered the White House to restore White House press credentials to CNN, MS Now, and Politico, extending a temporary ban suspension while their constitutional challenge lawsuit proceeds.
Trump urges Alaskans to vote for the ‘real’ Dan Sullivan in tight midterms battle
Trump campaigned in Alaska urging voters to support incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan over a similarly named rival candidate also running as Republican, as the Senate race against Democrat Mary Peltola tightens heading into next month’s election.
Polls are a snapshot, and other helpful things to remember during the midterm elections
Polls show Democrats favored to win the House and competitive for the Senate in midterm elections, though experts caution that surveys represent snapshots in time with significant margins of error.
How immigration is molding the US midterms: ‘Trump has gone too far’
Immigration enforcement dominates US midterm campaigns as voters report growing concerns about Trump administration policies’ economic and community effects across industries.
New White House press secretary a ‘devoted fan’ of Trump and MAGA
Katie Zacharia, a Trump loyalist and attorney, begins her tenure as White House press secretary as the administration faces legal tensions with media organizations and declining presidential approval ratings.
Should states force cities to build cheaper houses? Voters here will decide
Massachusetts voters will decide on a ballot measure requiring cities to allow homes on smaller lots of 5,000 square feet, aiming to increase housing supply and affordability amid a statewide housing crisis.
US midterm elections: 10 under-the-radar races worth watching
Several under-the-radar congressional and statewide races across the US could produce unexpected results in November’s midterm elections, offering Republicans opportunities to offset expected Democratic gains.
This Georgia county is one of the US’s most diverse – and that could flip multiple elections
Gwinnett County, Georgia, one of the nation’s most ethnically diverse areas, has emerged as a potential bellwether in closely contested elections, with its rapidly growing immigrant and multiethnic population showing diverse political preferences.
Federal judge orders temporary halt to taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order halting taxpayer-funded television ads promoting President Trump ahead of midterm elections, citing likely violations of federal election law.
Duel in the desert: US marine veteran aims to win back working-class voters for Democrats
A Democratic challenger who served as a US Marine is running against a Republican incumbent in a competitive Arizona congressional district, appealing to working-class voters amid economic concerns and unpopular Trump administration policies.
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain easily wins re-election
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain won re-election with over 68% of the vote, despite a campaign period marked by corruption accusations and claims of election interference.
Trump’s deal with Putin will have little impact on US diesel prices, experts say
Trump announced a deal with Putin to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel imports, but energy analysts predict the quantities involved will have minimal impact on elevated US fuel prices.
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California, Kentucky Move Toward Online Gaming
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Banking Reform in the USA
Between President Obama’s ineffectual proposals and Mitt Romney’s loving embrace, bankers have little to fear from either administration, and that leaves America on perilously thin economic ice. Neil Barofsky, former special inspector general in charge of policing TARP, the bailout’s Troubled Asset and Relief Plan, discusses the critical need to tackle banking reform and avoid another financial meltdown.