Less than half of Americans believe midterms will be counted fairly after Trump rants - poll Just 45 percent of U.S. citizens say midterms will be secure, according to latest YouGov poll The Independent UK · Sep 11
How Trump's Census Plan Could Strip Seats From States Like California and Shift Power in Congress A federal proposal would drop the census race question and stop counting immigrants without green cards toward congressional seats. What's confirmed. Latin Times · Sep 11
At Dallas convention, Texas Republicans claim credit for tax cuts, blame Democrats for high prices With high costs top of mind, GOP candidates in competitive races tested a tightrope act: Trump’s policies are helping, but Biden is still the culprit for your gas and grocery bills. The Texas Tribune · Sep 11
RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’ Trump health secretary latches on to conspiracy theory blaming Biden administration for supposed disappearances of migrant children The Independent UK · Sep 11
First Circuit Refuses to Stay District Court Injunction Against Trump's Executive Order on Mail-In Voting The Court rightly ruled the executive branch has no authority to restrict mail-in voting. Reason · Sep 10
In Laredo, a County Judge and MAGA Convert Seeks to Topple Henry Cuellar Tano Tijerina, who prominently switched parties after Trump's 2024 inroads in South Texas, is trying to cash in on political connections while also casting himself as the insurgent outsider. Texas Observer · Sep 10
Trump keeps promising Americans cash. They have yet to see a penny This week, Trump vowed to send $5,000 to every adult American citizen if Republicans retain their majorities in the midterm elections The Independent UK · Sep 10
Trump joked about Ken Paxton’s demeanor at the GOP convention. But still urged Texans to elect him: ‘May not be the best-looking guy’ The attorney general trails Talarico in the polls. We Got This Covered · Sep 10
9/11 at 25: Trump Plans to Honor at the Pentagon, Mamdani Fights 100K-Signature Push to Stay Off NYC Stage Trump breaks with 2024 and skips Ground Zero for the Pentagon this 9/11, as Mamdani fights a 100,000-signature push to keep him off the NYC program. Latin Times · Sep 10
‘He has no business being in our country’: Indian-origin man charged in crash that killed US woman An Indian-origin semi-truck driver has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide after allegedly causing a head-on crash in Ohio that killed a 50-year-old woman, with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) blaming the Biden administration’s immigration policies and California’s sanctuary policies for allowing him to obtain a commercial driver’s… The Times of India · Sep 10
Trump’s repeated threats to ‘wipe out’ Iran are normalizing mass violence The president’s latest warning barely registered, written off as typical behavior. But the threats have real-world consequences The Guardian - US · Sep 10
Second Amendment Roundup: ATF's "Firearm" and "Frame or Receiver" Rules Invalid Supreme Court’s VanDerStok decision didn’t resolve the vagueness and Second Amendment challenges. Reason · Sep 10
Republicans make ‘crazed’ Democrats the focus of their first midterm convention DALLAS – Joe Biden was the target of a few jabs. So was Kamala Harris. Mentions of Nancy Pelosi drew loud boos. But Republicans gathered here for a first-of-its-kind party convention eight weeks before the midterm elections mostly signaled they were ready to move on from the old guard of Democratic… Roll Call · Sep 10
Vulnerable Democrat turns to Zyn-style merchandise to boost her campaign Candidate running for re-election in a district that voted for Donald Trump in 2024 is leaning into nicotine habit that is particularly popular among young Republican men The Independent UK · Sep 9
Fortune · Sep 9 How Boomers voted the next generation a $40 trillion debt — and counting Over a 25-year reign spanning the presidency, Congress and the C-suite, the baby boom generation built the largest debt in U.S. history—and left the bill.
The Economic Times · Sep 9 As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump Americans now show less trust in federal government information across key areas. This skepticism has increased since 2024 and is higher than previously observed. Partisan divides in trust have widened significantly, impacting perceptions of government data. Concerns about election result accuracy are widespread as midterms approach. Few citizens trust political…
International Business Times · Sep 9 Scott Bessent Says How Much Economic Growth Is Needed For The U.S. To Grow Its Way Out Of Its Debt Trap "We don't have a revenue problem. We have a spending problem," Bessent said.
International Business Times UK · Sep 9 Joe Biden Says Prostate Cancer Radiation 'Worked as Intended' as He Urges Men To Seek Early Screening Joe Biden reveals his prostate cancer treatment was successful, urging men to prioritise early screening. His health update coincides with the completion of his memoir, 'Promise Me, America.'
The Texas Tribune · Sep 9 Cuellar and Tijerina spar over who delivers for a South Texas district redrawn to favor the GOP Rep. Henry Cuellar and Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina are both courting crossover support in a region where voters have been willing to defy Democratic or Republican labels.
The Independent UK · Sep 9 White House floods social media with Trump superhero memes as midterms loom Across social media platforms over Labor Day weekend, Trump and the White House released an unusually heavy barrage of memes
The Economic Times · Sep 9 Powerful Motivational Quote by Joe Biden: 'If we are to truly restore the soul of America, we need to protect the...' - Inspiring words by Ex-US President on protecting democracy, equality, and voting rights Upholding the vote is vital for restoring America's integrity and achieving true representation. This essential right empowers citizens to shape the policies affecting their communities and lives. Active engagement fosters democratic values and enhances trust among different neighborhoods. Transparent decision-making related to local governance is crucial, while safeguarding the vote…
Reason · Sep 8 Donald Trump Hasn't Violated Twenty-Second Amendment Magistrate Judge rejects plaintiff's theory that, because President Trump has claimed he was the rightful winner in 2020, he was therefore ineligible in 2024.
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Only one Republican actually wants Trump’s midterm convention. And he’s the one who needs it the most ELECTIONS 2026: Most Republicans are staying away from Trump’s confab in Texas. But, Eric Garcia writes, one man desperately needs Trump
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Trump’s favorite CNN star delivers ‘worst-ever’ polling news to him President Trump is the first U.S. president to record a net inflation rating 50 points underwater, CNN data guru Harry Enten said
Fortune · Sep 8 Hunter Biden launches $LAPTOP memecoin, trolls Trump by promising that 20% will be reserved for traders who lost money on president’s token The announcement drew swift criticism on Crypto Twitter, where users expressed fatigue with memecoin-linked “rug pulls.”