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Trump campaigns in deep red states as the Republicans struggle in the polls, and tells voters to expect ‘some big surprises’ ahead of the midterms

He offered no details on the “surprises”

We Got This Covered · Oct 7

Trump targets tax-free diesel as Republicans approach midterms

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to ease limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel as fuel prices put pressure on Republican candidates. Trump said the move would save farmers millions of dollars and lower the cost of goods, though analysts said the change would not benefit farmers already…

France 24 · Oct 6

Trump’s increasingly alarming behavior will prove ‘fake’ polls are on the money

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump is trying to maintain his approval bubble with right-leaning polling shops. His Republican allies aren’t playing ball, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Mary Peltola’s campaign says reports of her using slurs and shoving staffer are exaggerated

Alaska Democratic nominee in pivotal Senate race ‘struggled to deal with her grief’ after death of husband and mother, spokesperson said

The Guardian - US · Sep 24

At the Races: Pivot time for Republicans

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski With 40 days to go before Election Day, some Republicans are…

Roll Call · Sep 24

9 Senate races that could decide the 2026 midterm elections as Republicans fight to hold their majority and Democrats target key battleground seats

The 2026 Senate race is narrowing around a handful of states where one seat could change the balance in Washington. Republicans hold 53 seats, while Democrats need four net gains for control. From Alaska's unusual ballot to Ohio's comeback fight, these contests offer the clearest look at where the Senate…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Musk-Backed America PAC Runs Anti-Trans Ads Targeting Democrats in Competitive Senate Midterm Races

America PAC, backed by Elon Musk, has launched anti-transgender adverts against four Democratic Senate candidates, prompting scrutiny over political claims, targeting and possible AI imagery.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Should Kamala Harris run for president again? ‘Nope,’ says Iowa Democrat

‘We need some new leadership,’ says the Democratic nominee for governor in Iowa, Rob Sand

The Guardian - US · Aug 26

Alaska Senate race gets weird as Dan Sullivan will try to beat Dan Sullivan for the seat

Dan J Sullivan, a Republican Senate candidate in Alaska, came away from last Tuesday’s primary with 2.5 percent of the vote – making him eligible to take on Senator Dan S Sullivan in November

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Senate ballot in Alaska will feature two Dan Sullivans

There will be two Dan Sullivans on the November ballot for Alaska’s Senate seat, a crucial contest that could determine which party controls the chamber next year. Long-shot contender Dan Sullivan, a retired teacher and a critic of President Donald Trump, finished third in last week’s all-party primary, with just…

Roll Call · Aug 26