JD Vance spends roughly half of his speech attacking Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan rally: ‘You deserve better than a little weasel’ JD Vance’s spent most of his speech criticizing Abdul El-Sayed. We Got This Covered · 7h ago
US voters want more action on global heating. Why are Democrats and Republicans staying silent? Polls show that Democrats and Republicans in battleground states want to hear more from candidates about the climate crisis The Guardian - US · 7h ago
FBI investigates letters with ‘unknown substance’ sent to US election officials Election officers in Louisiana and Oklahoma receive a powdery substance, prompting evacuations The Guardian - US · 20h ago
Texas sued after glitch delays almost 600,000 voter registrations Voting registration organizations accuse Texas officials of failing to ensure eligible voters can register properly The Guardian - US · Oct 15
Anatomy of a lie: James Talarico got the flu – sending rightwing midterm misinformation machine into overdrive Claims that James Talarico suffered a mental health crisis spread across rightwing media, offering a warning about disinformation ahead of the US midterm election The Guardian - US · Oct 15
Barbera Thornhill's Photo Draws 'Hunger Games Capitol' Comparisons as Susan Dell's Appearance Resurfaces Barbera Thornhill's official portrait prompts Hunger Games comparisons online, with viewers linking her appearance to Susan Dell's White House appearance International Business Times UK · Oct 15
Key US voters say economy is getting worse ahead of midterms, exclusive poll finds Nearly 61% believe country is in recession and 65% of independents say economy is worse, according to new Harris poll The Guardian - US · Oct 15
New Leaked Audio Catches Ken Paxton Saying Greg Abbott Is 'Struggling' and GOP Could Lose Texas Seats Leaked audio attributed to Ken Paxton calls Greg Abbott 'struggling', while Texas polling shows close governor and Senate races ahead of the midterms. International Business Times UK · Oct 14
Kamala Harris adds stops to her final midterm campaign stretch but her decision about 2028 comes later Kamala Harris is embarking on a campaign tour to support Democratic nominees in key states. She will visit Nevada, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Georgia from October 21 to 30. Harris's tour highlights various historic candidates, including potential first Black governors and senators. In Georgia, she will participate in events… The Economic Times · Oct 14
Ken Paxton stirs vaccine skepticism to ingratiate himself with Maha movement Texas AG and US Senate hopeful announced inquiry into alleged conspiracy between pediatricians, vaccine makers and insurance firms The Guardian - US · Oct 14
Who Is Barbera Thornhill? Trump's Anti-Trafficking Ambassador Draws Attention Amid Trans People MAGA Post Barbera Thornhill's anti-trafficking appointment draws attention after a Threads post links her photograph to a debate over MAGA rhetoric and transgender people International Business Times UK · Oct 14
Ken Paxton Dubai Video: Donor at the Party Was Arrested in Belgrade 11 Months Later, Court Filings Show Ken Paxton's Dubai New Year's Eve video included Anosh Ahmed. See how the Texas Republican's backer ended up in Serbian custody and what charges he faces. International Business Times UK · Oct 14
Elon Musk becomes biggest donor of US midterms cycle with $366m spent Musk’s midterm donations, mostly for rightwing candidates and causes, surpass his contributions to Trump in 2024 The Guardian - US · Oct 13
Country Singer Kacey Musgraves Hits Back at Kristi Noem With Dog-Shooting Jab After Noem Backs Ken Paxton Kacey Musgraves hit back at Kristi Noem over shooting her dog Cricket after Noem endorsed Ken Paxton in the tight Texas Senate race. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
International Business Times UK · Oct 13 Republican Ken Paxton Caught on Video Partying in Dubai With Two US Fugitives Ahead of Senate Race Footage reported by The Wall Street Journal shows Ken Paxton celebrating in Dubai with businessmen indicted over alleged healthcare fraud, including a campaign donor.
The Guardian - US · Oct 13 Is the blue wave real? Under-the-radar races that could hand Congress to Democrats Though Democrats have a strong edge heading into the midterms, some races have openings for Republicans
International Business Times UK · Oct 13 Ken Paxton Caught on Video Partying in Dubai With Girlfriend and Two Federal Fugitives, One of Whom Donated $190K to Him Video of Ken Paxton at a Dubai party with two men indicted in the US has drawn scrutiny over a donor's $190,000 (£142,000) contribution.
International Business Times UK · Oct 12 Donald Trump Reshares Kid Rock Remarks on Abdul El-Sayed Amid Sharia Law Controversy Donald Trump has amplified Kid Rock's remarks about Abdul El-Sayed and reshared an unsubstantiated Sharia law claim as the Michigan Senate race draws scrutiny over religious identity.
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 Economic Times · Oct 12 US Midterm Elections 2026: The races that will decide control of the US Senate Control of the US Senate will hinge on a small group of closely watched races, with Democrats defending seats in Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire while targeting Republican-held contests in Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Iowa, Texas and Kansas. Democrats need a net gain of four seats for a 51-49…
The Guardian - US · Oct 12 Republican US senator facing re-election settles six-year bakery debt Roger Marshall says he has ‘no idea how this happened’ and repaid bill double for 2020 election watch party treats
International Business Times UK · Oct 12 Tarantula-Tossing Senate Candidate Turns Her Assault Conviction Into Merch and a New Girl Scout Row Minnesota Senate candidate Marisa Simonetti was sentenced over a tarantula-tossing conviction, sells themed merch, and faces fresh scrutiny after a Girl Scout clip.
The Guardian - US · Oct 11 Abdul El-Sayed: Democrats must ‘win by massive numbers’ to fend off Trump election denial Democratic Senate candidate’s remarks come as Trump has long baselessly claimed his 2020 election loss was stolen
The Guardian - US · Oct 11 ‘When you look at the numbers, we win’: the prophetic Texas pastor poised to take Jasmine Crockett’s House seat Rev Dr Frederick Douglass Haynes III is reclaiming a faith-based politics to counter Trump-allied white evangelicals
The Economic Times · Oct 11 Indian-Americans back candidates beyond diaspora as they seek greater US political representation Indian-Americans are strategically supporting candidates sympathetic to their community ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Several Indian-American candidates are seeking re-election, while new contenders also emerge in battleground states. Community leaders emphasize the need for unity to enhance their political influence. They believe increased representation is vital for impacting public…