More voters identifying as Democrats and not calling themselves Republican Latest data from Gallup, showing 49% leaning Democrat and 39% Republican, marks sharp reversal from 2024 The Guardian - US · Sep 5
Prankster built GOP midterm convention lookalike website - that just sends people to the Epstein files It’s not clear who created the site, but the Republican National Committee pinned the blame on Democrats The Independent UK · Sep 5
Trump’s MAGA Inc. makes first major 2026 midterm move with $10 million Texas Senate ad blitz A bold move by President Trump's political faction is to allocate ten million dollars to advertisements for the Texas Senate race, highlighting worries about losing a Republican seat to Democrats. After a tough primary runoff, the Republican nominee, Ken Paxton, gained Trump's endorsement. Meanwhile, discontent surrounding Trump's economic policies and… The Economic Times · Sep 5
Donald Trump Supporters Reportedly Asked to Pay $88,600 Just for a Photograph At a Dallas RNC event, donors can pay $88,600 for a photo with Trump. The fundraiser aims to boost Republican campaigns amid controversy over campaign finance practices International Business Times UK · Sep 5
More Americans are identifying as Democrats in latest troubling sign for Trump and the midterms Democrats now hold their largest party-affiliation advantage over Republicans in years The Independent UK · Sep 5
Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US military The US defense secretary faces internal dissent and discord at the Pentagon, accused of focusing on culture war issues and his own political ambitions as the Iran war drags on The Guardian - US · Sep 5
Thirty-nine candidates are running for Louisiana’s six U.S. House districts — tying with 2016 for the most since 2014 This year, Louisiana and two other states — Alabama and Tennessee — reopened their filing deadlines for primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives after the initial deadline passed. Each state reopened its filing deadline after passing new congressional maps ahead of this year's elections. Here's how this move… Ballotpedia · Sep 5
Voters will decide on 13 ballot measures to establish or modify state constitutional rights in 2026 On Nov. 3, voters in nine states will decide 13 ballot measures to establish, expand, or repeal rights in state constitutions. State constitutional rights affect the relationship between individuals and state and local governments. The U.S. Constitution establishes a minimum level of protection that states cannot violate, while state constitutions… Ballotpedia · Sep 5
US Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterm elections The Supreme Court paused a ruling favoring Democratic candidates on campaign ad prices. This decision allows political parties to secure cheaper television advertising rates. The court's order differs from other judicial decisions across the nation. Republican campaign committees had argued higher rates would hamper their efforts. This development comes ahead… The Economic Times · Sep 5
Elon Musk’s super PAC starts spending to boost Ken Paxton in Texas Musk’s super PAC recently dropped almost a quarter-million dollars boosting the Republican Senate nominee, who has seen a recent surge in outside support yet continues to lag in fundraising. The Texas Tribune · Sep 4
Pappas keeps focus on November amid signs of tightening Senate primary PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Chris Pappas has been seen as Democrats’ presumed Senate nominee in New Hampshire since he entered the race more than a year ago. And for most of that time, the four-term congressman has also been viewed as a slight favorite to hold the seat of retiring fellow… Roll Call · Sep 4
With under 60 days until the midterms, there is still plenty of time to change the entire political map ANALYSIS: The Iran war, Elon Musk’s cash and who decides to spend money in Texas could all be curve balls this cycle, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Sep 4
How much does Donald Trump care about winning the midterms? Apparently, not much at all Such is the US president’s narcissism that he would see a Democratic victory as proof that he’s indispensable – meanwhile, his every decision spells calamity for voters, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Sep 4
The Independent UK · Sep 4 Melania set to skip Trump’s midterm convention in latest high-profile snub First lady joins large number of Republican lawmakers in ducking out of her husband’s two-day Texas summit next week
The Economic Times · Sep 4 Voting begins in crucial US midterm elections Voting in the US midterm elections effectively began Friday as North Carolina became the first state to send out mail ballots for contests expected to threaten President Donald Trump's Republican control of Congress. North Carolina officials said their mail voting would nevertheless proceed as planned.
The Independent UK · Sep 4 Some Republicans want Trump to stay away from their midterm campaigns: ‘We’ve told them he cannot come’ President told battleground lawmakers at a Rose Garden dinner Wednesday that he will be heavily involved in the final 30 days
We Got This Covered · Sep 4 Republican senators turn on ‘inept’ Pete Hegseth, call on Trump to fire him, ‘intimidated by competence’ "I have never witnessed more inept management of the brave men and women who serve our country."
International Business Times UK · Sep 4 US House Passes GOP-Backed Bill Targeting Universities That Boycott Israel, 33 Democrats Vote Yes The US House passed a bill to cut federal funds to universities participating in boycotts of Israel, sparking debate over discrimination and free speech. The bill now moves to the Senate.
The Guardian - US · Sep 4 Trump downplays war with Iran, in which 18 US service members have been killed so far, as ‘small potatoes’ – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
We Got This Covered · Sep 4 Missouri Republican candidate accused of trying to plant cocaine on opponent, ‘If you can pull it off … pull it off’ “The conduct alleged in these charges are substantial and serious."
Roll Call · Sep 4 GOP consensus elusive on timing, scope of data centers bill As anger mounts over the impacts of data centers, Republicans are wrestling with legislation that would address concerns over increased electricity and water demand that many voters associate with higher utility bills. But it’s not yet clear if any solution can move in the now-shortened September work period before House…
The Economic Times · Sep 4 In blow to Trump, Missouri top court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a Republican-backed congressional map from taking effect in November’s midterm elections, potentially preserving Democratic Representative Emanuel Cleaver’s Kansas City-area seat. The unanimous ruling requires voters to approve the map in a referendum, dealing a setback to Republicans seeking to protect their narrow House…
The Economic Times · Sep 4 Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll President Donald Trump has named Adam Telle, a civilian Army official and former Republican Senate and White House aide, as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll’s departure. Telle takes charge amid reported tensions between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with the Army engaged in the Iran conflict and facing…
The Economic Times · Sep 4 Elon Musk’s America PAC spends over $800,000 to boost Republicans in key Senate races Elon Musk's America PAC spent over $800,000 on Republican candidates recently. This funding supported campaign materials for close midterm election races. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton received significant financial backing from the PAC. Senator Susan Collins and Senator Jon Husted also benefited from this spending. The PAC's actions aim to…