#2026 midterm elections
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US diesel export ban risks global prices
US diesel export ban could spike global prices as election nears.
The Conversation · 1m
Young voters fear mass shootings but are divided on gun control
Young voters fear mass shootings but split on gun control solutions.
The Conversation · 1m
Trump touts booming economy as supporters struggle with costs
President Trump claimed the economy is thriving at a Montana rally, but many of his supporters say they are squeezed by high prices for groceries, housing and fuel.
NBC News · 2m
Trump disaster aid delays could galvanize 2026 voters
Slow FEMA aid approvals may shift midterm election votes.
The Conversation · 1m
Trump's promised payouts: who gets what and when
President Trump promised Americans up to $5,000 in government payments before the midterms. Here's what you need to know about eligibility and timing.
PolitiFact · 2m
Why 2026 election won't be chaotic
Election experts say federal interference won't disrupt November polls despite fears.
The Conversation · 1m
Trump Warns Of Being Last Republican President
Trump claims Democratic wins could make him last Republican president.
HuffPost · 1m
Omar says raid is Trump's political attack
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of an immigration fraud investigation weeks before midterm elections.
TIME · 2m
Trump Campaigns for Alaska Senator
Trump heads to Alaska to support re-election bid for Senator Dan Sullivan.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Democrats distance from trans rights
Close 2026 midterms may test if distancing from trans rights helps Democrats.
The Conversation · 1m
Trump braces for midterm blame while promising five thousand dollars
As he campaigns across Republican strongholds, Trump acknowledges he will be blamed if Republicans lose the midterms, while offering voters a five thousand dollar payment if they preserve the GOP majority.
NBC News · 2m
Washington's 3rd District: The race that could decide Congress
In a Trump-won district, Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fights to keep her seat against Republican John Braun as control of the House hangs in the balance.
NPR · 4m
Democrats ditch mail ballots over postal fears
Fewer Democrats are requesting mail ballots ahead of the midterms, but those who do are returning them faster, reshaping how early voting data will be read.
NBC News · 3m
Republicans split on Trump ahead of midterms
With elections three weeks away, GOP candidates in key races diverge sharply on whether to embrace or distance themselves from President Trump.
ABC News · 1m
Trump's hollow victory lap as midterms loom
Trump spent seven hours campaigning in safely Republican states, boasting of achievements while his party faces potential losses in both chambers.
The New Yorker · 3m
Independent Voters Decide 2026 Midterms
Independent voters could tip 2026 midterm elections in favor of Democrats.
The Conversation · 1m
Armed officers at polling places
Federal law bars armed officials from election polling sites.
The Conversation · 1m
AI political ads spending hits $80m
Researchers tracked $80m spent on 170 AI political ads this year.
The Conversation · 1m
Your guide to voting in the 2026 midterms
Election Day is November 3. Here's what you need to know about registration, early voting, mail-in ballots, and federal interference at the polls.
TIME · 4m
Data centers could flip Texas blue in 2026
Opposition to AI data centers is splitting Republicans and giving Democrats their best shot at winning Texas statewide since 1994.
CNBC · 5m
Republicans' cash edge heads into midterms
GOP enters final sprint with $103 million more than Democrats, despite trailing in polls.
CNBC · 1m
Vance eyes 2028 as Republicans brace for tough midterms
The vice president says midterm results will inform his presidential ambitions, as Republicans face headwinds from Trump's unpopularity and economic concerns.
NBC News · 3m
Undecided voters weigh economy, war and distrust
Sixteen swing voters tell NBC News they're frustrated with both parties and focused on cost of living and the Iran war.
NBC News · 3m
GOP congresswoman breaks with Trump on immigration
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar says Trump's deportation efforts have gone too far and Hispanic voters feel betrayed.
CBS News · 1m
Abbott halts data center permits in Texas
Texas governor expands moratorium on data center approvals to environmental permits as political pressure mounts over AI infrastructure.
CNBC · 1m
Republicans brace for historic midterm losses
With six weeks until Election Day, GOP leaders are shifting strategy to salvage Senate seats in once-safe states.
TIME · 2m
Supreme Court blocks Missouri GOP redistricting for third time
The justices reject Republicans' attempt to use a new map in midterm elections already underway, citing electoral chaos.
NBC News · 2m
Vance seeks another chance as Democrats hit record midterm odds
Vice President JD Vance is asking voters to re-elect Republicans, but prediction markets and polls show Democrats surging ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Newsweek · 2m
House passes first data center bill amid election scramble
Both parties rush to address voter concerns about AI infrastructure costs before midterms.
Fox News · 1m
Trump's election interference plan blocked by courts
The Supreme Court rejected an attempt to disrupt mail-in voting, but election security concerns remain ahead of the midterms.
Slate Magazine · 1m · 6 views
Republicans finally panicking about Trump
Forty days before midterms, Trump's unpopularity and failed Iran war trigger GOP defections and alarm.
The New Yorker · 3m
Republicans battle healthcare trust gap in 2026
GOP candidates are attacking insurance companies to narrow a 22-point Democratic advantage on healthcare before the midterms.
NBC News · 2m
Trump's media ban distracts from economic message
Days before midterms, Trump's focus on attacking the press overshadows Republican efforts to talk about inflation and cost of living.
NBC News · 3m
Republicans break ranks with Trump before midterms
GOP candidates are distancing themselves from Trump on the Iran war and other issues as voters grow frustrated with the economy and military conflict.
NBC News · 2m
Hispanic Americans losing faith in the American dream
Immigration enforcement and declining national pride are eroding Hispanic Americans' belief that hard work leads to success.
The Conversation · 2m
State elections could flip climate policy across America
Democrats are positioned to win control of multiple state governments in 2026, which could dramatically reshape energy and climate laws.
Mother Jones · 2m