Democratic contender Abdul El-Sayed hits back at JD Vance over ‘evil’ taunt Michigan Senate candidate accuses vice-president of ‘dog whistle’ and says Republican policies are true evil The Guardian - US · Sep 1
States enact more than 400 election-related bills in first seven months of 2026 Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity. Ballotpedia · Sep 1
Rubio's Marquee RNC Slot Upends the "No Latino Headliner" Story Ahead of Dallas Convention Rubio's confirmed as a marquee RNC speaker, undercutting the "no Latino headliner" story. Plus: a finalized Dallas protest route and a $1.8M security bill. Latin Times · Sep 1
Republican calls Leon Black and David Copperfield co-conspirators of Epstein Outgoing congressman Thomas Massie urges justice department to launch immediate investigation The Guardian - US · Sep 1
‘Socialism in all its forms’ denounced by the House The House on Tuesday adopted a resolution denouncing “socialism in all its forms,” boosting a Republican messaging push just two months before the midterm elections. It also calls for passage of a GOP-backed voter ID bill — language that further diminished Democratic support for the measure, even among lawmakers who… Roll Call · Sep 1
Rep. Chuck Edwards censured by House after harassment probe House members on Tuesday censured Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment of two former staffers, even as he insisted that poetry he wrote and gifts he gave were not intended to be romantic. They voted overwhelmingly, 413-2, to censure Edwards and adopt a report from the Ethics Committee detailing “persistent… Roll Call · Sep 1
Andrew should face investigation for US sex crimes, says senior Republican The disgraced former prince was named on Capitol Hill as one of the ‘co-conspirators’ of paedophile predator Jeffrey Epstein Evening Standard · Sep 1
MAGA lawmaker declares himself ‘backwards and poor’ as he bucks Trump’s push for more data centers Republican lawmaker’s remarks come after president declared only those ‘backwards and poor’ would oppose data centers The Independent UK · Sep 1
Rule for debate on mining, whales, socialism measures squeaks by House GOP leaders on Tuesday narrowly gathered enough support to adopt a rule allowing their side’s bills to come to the floor, after concerns related to a stopgap spending bill to keep the government funded through the midterm elections nearly derailed the procedural resolution. After resounding passage of the stopgap… Roll Call · Sep 1
Three-Time Trump Voter Fumes on Social Media That She Was 'Duped' by a 'Glorified Snake Oil Salesman' A self-described three-time Trump voter says she was 'duped' by the president as frustration grows over living costs, Iran and other administration priorities. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
Trump Stirs 2028 MAGA Succession War as Hegseth Secretly Explores Presidential Bid Against JD Vance President Trump downplays reports of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's potential 2028 presidential run, highlighting that it's premature to discuss successors. Hegseth denies the claims, calling them '100% false'. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
House Republicans ramp up labor union investigations before midterms Inquiries come after conservative thinktanks claim unions are using member dues to support Democratic causes The Guardian - US · Sep 1
The media’s Hasan Piker obsession is letting Republican Mike Rogers off the hook Mike Rogers isn’t merely campaigning alongside a controversial supporter. His campaign put an extremist on its faith leadership team The Guardian - US · Sep 1
Republicans beg Trump for help as he sits on $403 million war chest with midterms slipping away With just over two months remaining before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump continues to hold onto his massive campaign chest The Independent UK · Sep 1
Ballotpedia · Sep 1 Colorado mail-in ballot voter ID initiative becomes seventh voter ID measure certified for 2026 — the most in a single year Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, Brew.
The Independent UK · Sep 1 What does ‘Low T’ mean? The strange masculinity war consuming the midterms "Democratic voters want a candidate who will fight," said Beth Reingold, an Emory University professor who specializes in gender and politics
The Economic Times · Sep 1 Pete Hegseth to run for US 2028 presidential elections? Trump weighs in US President Donald Trump has dismissed speculation about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth running for president in 2028, saying it is too early to discuss his successor. Trump said Hegseth is focused on the military and that the Republicans must first get through the November midterm elections.
The Economic Times · Sep 1 Alaska Democrats unite behind one candidate in bid to flip long-lost governor’s seat Democrat Tom Begich withdrew from Alaska's governor's race on Monday. He endorsed fellow Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins to consolidate party efforts. This move aims to win a governor's seat not held by Democrats for decades. Republicans face their own ballot challenges after a candidate's disqualification. Alaska's ranked-choice voting system reshapes the…
International Business Times · Aug 31 Neither Democrats Nor Republicans Have Won Over the Working Class. A New Poll Shows Deep Distrust of Both Parties. 55% of Americans believe politicians who say they want to help the working class are primarily trying to win votes.
Roll Call · Aug 31 North Carolina candidate in battleground race penalized for betting on her campaign A Republican seeking to flip a key battleground district in North Carolina has been fined and suspended by the prediction market Kalshi after she bet on her campaign. Laurie Buckhout, a retired Army colonel running against Democratic Rep. Don Davis, will pay a $25,000 fine and is suspended from the…
The Independent UK · Aug 31 Trump’s AI ‘attack’ on Kharg Island should worry Congress. Mike Johnson won’t allow that ANALYSIS: The House returned from recess Monday. But, writes Eric Garcia, the president has tied Republican members’ hands when it comes to the biggest complaints of American voters
The Independent UK · Aug 31 Controversial DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets investigated by House Republicans The tactical approach — often referred to as letting drugs ‘walk’ — persisted into Trump's second administration
The Texas Tribune · Aug 31 Muslims push back as Texas Republicans sharpen attacks on sharia law Islamic scholars and Muslim Texans say fear and political opportunism distort the meaning of sharia.
Roll Call · Aug 31 Still on the House agenda? Tension with the Senate The House returns from its August break with a short to-do list: Squash the possibility of a government shutdown so members can focus on the looming midterm elections. So far, so good, if they can stick to the plan of quickly clearing a Senate-passed spending stopgap this week. From there,…
Latin Times · Aug 31 Republicans Push Back on Trump's Venezuela Strategy: Salazar Questions Oil Deal as Ted Cruz Demands Elections Republican unease over President Donald Trump's Venezuela strategy surfaced over the weekend, as two prominent GOP lawmakers warned that a massive new oil agreement cannot replace the democratic transition Washington promised after Nicolás Maduro's capture.