Trump posts new video to push ‘bribe’ of $5,000 for every American if midterms go his way The proposed $5,000 payments would add up to far more than the country has taken in from Trump’s tariffs The Independent UK · Oct 12
Kansas Senator Roger Marshall Pays $1,300 Bakery Bill After Six-Year Cookie Debt Row Republican Senator Roger Marshall paid $1,300 to a Kansas bakery after its owner said a $678.75 bill for his 2020 election watch party went unpaid for six years. International Business Times UK · Oct 12
High prices are testing Latino voter loyalties in a key battleground district Victor Martinez hosts a Spanish-language radio show in Allentown, focusing on Latino voters' concerns about the economy. Listeners express frustration over rising prices for fuel and groceries amid political challenges. Martinez, who previously supported Republican candidates, is backing Democratic candidate Bob Brooks this election. His show provides a platform for… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Michigan Congressman Proposes Using Tariff Revenue for Tariff Relief Fund Rep. John James admits that Trump's tariffs are hurting Michigan businesses. His solution? Make them fill out more paperwork. Reason · Oct 12
Trump has been hitting the road to boost candidates before the midterms. It’s left him in a ‘foul mood’ Trump’s campaign-style rallies serve as ‘an escape’ for the president amid his deeply unpopular war in Iran and his low approval ratings, according to a report The Independent UK · Oct 12
From gas prices to grocery bills: How Trump’s economic policies are giving Democrats a new midterm campaign weapon Rising living costs are becoming a focal point for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections. Many voters are linking these economic pressures to the policies of Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers. Democratic candidates are spending millions on advertisements highlighting tariffs and the Iran war's financial impact. In response, Republicans are… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Republican facing child sex charges set to become Louisiana police chief after his only opponent drops out Confirms he plans to "stay in the race." We Got This Covered · Oct 12
Who is Dan Osborn? The Navy veteran and factory mechanic who led Kellogg's workers before entering the Nebraska Senate race in the US midterms Dan Osborn is campaigning as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska’s 2026 election. He previously gained national attention as a union leader during a significant worker strike at Kellogg's. Osborn's campaign focuses on issues affecting workers, corporate influence in politics, and rising living costs. He is aiming… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Voters admit that even if gas prices magically drop by $1, they still won’t back Republicans Even an abrupt end to the Iran war would do little to sway voters, a new survey found The Independent UK · Oct 12
Midterms Predicted To 'Strip MAGA From Power' at Every Level of Government by Ex-GOP Insider Former Republican strategist Steve Schmidt predicts Democrats will strip Trump's MAGA movement of power across Congress and state and local offices in the 2026 midterm elections. International Business Times UK · Oct 12
Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans The numbers, first reported by the New York Times ahead of this week's federal filing deadline, were confirmed by Andrew Romeo, a spokesperson for Musk's super PAC. The money includes $158 million given to the Senate Leadership Fund, the main super PAC supporting Republican Senate candidates, one of the largest… The Economic Times · Oct 12
MTG roasts Trump: ‘You are the deep state, the Epstein class, and America last’ Former Georgia Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene issues stinging rebuke to President Donald Trump after receiving campaign email asking: ‘Did I do something wrong?’ The Independent UK · Oct 12
Duel in the desert: US marine veteran aims to win back working-class voters for Democrats JoAnna Mendoza draws on unique biography to connect with voters in Arizona battleground – can she flip a key swing seat? The Guardian - US · Oct 12
Trump Announced a Diesel Deal With Russia. Four GOP Senators Sent a Letter Decrying It. "Congress explicitly banned Russian energy imports in 2022 to prevent American dollars from financing Putin's brutal war against Ukraine," Senators said in a letter. International Business Times · Oct 12
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International Business Times UK · Oct 12 Steve Bannon Says Democrats Could Bury Trump in Two Years of Nonstop Investigations if They Retake the House Steve Bannon has warned that a Democratic takeover of the US House in the 2026 midterms could bring a barrage of investigations, subpoenas, and impeachment efforts against Trump administration officials.
The Economic Times · Oct 12 Ken Paxton-James Talarico for Texas Senate in US midterm elections: Mental health, flu treatment to leaked audio criticizing Donald Trump, this Texas fight is one to watch out on November 3 US midterm elections on November 3: No Democrat has won statewide in Texas since 1994. Donald Trump won Texas by nearly 14 points in 2024 Presidential polls.
International Business Times UK · Oct 12 Donald Trump Could Grow 'More Unhinged' Before Midterms, Ex-GOP Strategist Warns Steve Schmidt warns that Donald Trump could become increasingly erratic before the November midterms and that a Republican defeat could deepen political turmoil.
International Business Times UK · Oct 12 Trump Voter Regrets Vote After Cuban Partner Is Deported: 'If I Had Voted Democrat, I Wouldn't Have Lost My Wife' Florida business owner Wayne DeMario says his support for Donald Trump and Republican immigration policies ended after his Cuban partner, Yamile Alcantu, was detained and deported to Mexico.
The Conversation · Oct 12 Democrats distance themselves from trans rights – close midterm races may show whether that pays off A wave of anti-transgender legislation has appeared in statehouses across the country over the past few years. Now, transgender issues are a recurring topic on the 2026 midterm campaign trail.
The Times of India · Oct 12 Democrats aim to elect 100 women to House as party eyes control of Congress in US midterms As Democrats look to wrest control of Congress from Republicans in the November midterm elections, the party is also aiming for a historic milestone: electing at least 100 women to the House of Representatives.
The Economic Times · Oct 12 Many GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump's midterm proposals More than three dozen new voting laws in Republican-led states are taking effect for the 2026 midterms, tightening rules around voter ID, proof of citizenship, mail ballots and voter rolls even as similar Trump-backed proposals stalled federally. Supporters say the measures strengthen election safeguards, while voting-rights groups warn they could…
The Guardian - US · Oct 12 This Georgia county is one of the US’s most diverse – and that could flip multiple elections Gwinnett county is home to many immigrants and other newcomers, and how it votes could be decisive for Congress
The Guardian - US · Oct 12 How immigration is molding the US midterms: ‘Trump has gone too far’ From restaurants to farms to healthcare, the US president’s hardline policies have reshaped Americans’ daily lives
International Business Times · Oct 12 Republicans are Also Increasingly Blaming Trump for Rising Prices Ahead of The Midterms, Poll Shows Almost two thirds of Republicans and 76% of independents assign at least some responsibility to the White House for rising costs.