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Midterms and Stocks: Why Politics Shouldn't Touch Your Portfolio
Midterm elections won't boost stocks, keep politics out of your portfolio this November.
Kiplinger · 1m
Trump DOJ Flags 20,000 California Voters as Likely Noncitizens
Trump administration seeks court order to halt tabulation of 20,000 California mail ballots until citizenship verified.
Newsweek · 2m
Trump sues California over noncitizen mail-in ballots
Trump administration sues California to block counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots.
NBC Bay Area · 1m
Suspicious powder sent to US election offices
Federal authorities investigate potentially hazardous letters containing white powder mailed to election offices across multiple states weeks before the midterm elections.
BBC News · 1m
S&P 500's Path to 8,000 Faces Challenges
S&P 500 struggles to reach 8,000 as AI doubts and rising yields intensify market worries.
The Economic Times · 1m
Ohio’s Data Center Backlash
Ohioans fight Amazon’s 1.3-gigawatt data center with local bans and a 2027 ballot measure.
Mother Jones · 2m
Trump Cancels Execution Livestream
Trump drops plan to livestream mass shooter's firing squad execution.
Futurism · 1m
Trump’s Midterm Strategy Harks Back to 1970
Trump’s 2024 campaign uses 1970s-style polarization tactics to fuel voter anger.
Foreign Policy · 2m
Democrats Link Trump Corruption to Midterm Victory
Democrats use Trump's corruption to win midterms by connecting it to economic struggles.
Salon · 1m
Fox News Star Warns GOP Could Face Major Losses in 2026
Fox News analyst Brit Hume warns Republicans risk a major midterm defeat in 2026 due to Trump's declining approval and tight races.
HuffPost · 1m
Energy prices drive inflation rate higher as midterm elections approach
Energy prices surge ahead of midterms as inflation hits 3.7%.
Straight Arrow · 1m
Beef becomes a midterm battleground
Democrats and Republicans are fighting over meat prices and who supports farmers, turning cattle into a campaign issue.
ABC News · 2m
Civil Rights Groups Send Polling Observers
Civil rights groups plan to deploy thousands of observers at midterm polling places to monitor election integrity.
NPR · 1m
Public lands need protection across America
As midterm elections approach, voters should demand candidates commit to safeguarding public lands that unite Americans across political divides.
TIME · 1m
White powder sent to election offices in three states
Secretaries of state in Ohio, Louisiana and Oklahoma received suspicious packages weeks before midterm elections, prompting federal investigation.
NBC News · 1m
Cancer rates fuel Iowa midterm debate
Rising cancer diagnoses dominate Iowa election campaigns as voters demand answers on water quality.
NBC News · 1m
Trump's Russian Diesel Deal Sparks Ukraine Concerns
Trump's deal to import Russian diesel risks Ukraine's security and fuel prices.
Dw · 1m
Trump aides write off the House
White House officials have concluded Republicans cannot keep control of the House and are redirecting resources to defend the Senate instead.
WIRED · 1m
Justice Department Threatens California Over Noncitizen Voter Claims
U.S. Justice Department threatens California with legal action after claiming noncitizens received mail ballots for next month's elections.
ABC7 New York · 2m
Voters near data centers flip to Democrats
Residents near data centers increasingly vote Democratic as opposition grows.
Mother Jones · 1m
Philly voters wonder if their vote counts
Election fears make Philly voters question if their vote matters in 2026 midterms.
The Conversation · 1m
Inflation hits four-month high as war drives gas prices up
Prices rose 3.7% in September, well above pre-war levels, as the Iran conflict pushes fuel costs higher ahead of midterm elections.
ABC News · 2m
Fink warns data center halt could trigger recession
BlackRock's CEO says a moratorium on data center construction would damage the economy, citing massive AI infrastructure investment.
CNBC · 1m
Trump's farm policies test rural voters' loyalty
Rising costs and tariff chaos are eroding support among farmers who backed Trump in 2024, threatening Republican prospects in key states.
TIME · 4m
Trump's CECOT Prison Warning
Trump warns US criminals to avoid El Salvador's CECOT prison where no one escapes.
LADbible · 1m
Young Ultra-Conservatives Carry Charlie Kirk's Legacy
21-year-old Carson Carpenter aims to continue Charlie Kirk's ultra-conservative influence after his death.
France24 · 2m
US inflation jumps to 3.7% before midterm elections
Price rises accelerate faster than forecast, driven by surging energy costs tied to Middle East conflict.
BBC News · 2m
Trump policies dominate midterm election debate
As midterm elections approach, Trump's policies have become a central focus of political discussion.
Today · 1m
White House posts 6 Trump videos after court blocks TV ads
White House releases 6 Trump videos on social media within 24 hours of court blocking taxpayer-funded TV ads.
Financialexpress · 2m
Poll: Most Americans see Trump profiting illegally or unethically
A new AP-NORC survey finds 58% of Americans believe Trump is using the presidency for personal gain, as his wealth surges to $2.2 billion.
TIME · 2m
Elon Musk's Twitter Engagement Drops After Russian Data Center Strikes
Elon Musk's Twitter engagement plummets as Ukrainian strikes hit Russian data centers.
Futurism · 1m
Boebert defends Iran war stance as GOP faces midterm backlash
Colorado Republican says conflict is detrimental but backs Trump's authority as commander-in-chief, drawing fire from Democratic challenger over her voting record.
Thehill · 2m
Musk becomes top Republican midterm donor with $276 million
Elon Musk has given over $276 million to Republican groups since July, far exceeding any other known midterm donor and breaking his own pledge to spend less on politics.
The Verge · 1m
Trump Announces Ohio Submarine Repair Centre
Trump pledges Ohio submarine repair facility to boost jobs ahead of midterms.
The Straits Times · 1m
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home ahead of midterms.
Salon · 1m
While You Were Sleeping: 5 Stories You Might Have Missed
Russia's diesel exports could hit 3.0-3.5 million metric tonnes monthly by year-end, Saudi airport stays shut, Iran linked to UK airbase attack, Musk funds GOP, Meta's AI rivals OpenAI.
The Straits Times · 1m
Elon Musk's $276m Midterm Donations
Elon Musk quietly donated $276m to Republicans in midterms to save Congress.
HuffPost · 1m
Elon Musk's $276 Million Republican Rescue Mission
Elon Musk's $276 million political donation to Republicans boosts their Senate majority and midterm turnout.
The Boston Globe · 2m
Trump reassures Republicans on Iran before midterms
Trump tells Republicans he will not take military action against Iran before the midterm elections.
NBC News · 1m
Johnson vows GOP leadership if Republicans lose majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he'll stay GOP leader even if Republicans lose House majority in midterms.
Cbsnews · 1m
US judge orders Trump to cancel US$20m in taxpayer-funded ads
US judge orders Trump to cancel $20m taxpayer-funded political ads.
Malay Mail · 1m
Blue wave looks real until you look closer
Midterm election blue wave may collapse as Democrats face cash and strategy challenges.
Fox News · 1m
Trump's Russian diesel deal draws fire from both parties
Donald Trump announces plans to import Russian diesel as fuel prices surge, but lawmakers say the deal violates US law and funds Putin's war.
BBC News · 1m
Trump Claims Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agreed to energy ceasefire, but experts doubt it will lower U.S. fuel prices.
TIME · 2m
Trump Tariffs Spark Factory Closures and Republican Backlash
Trump's tariffs forced U.S. factories to close or lay off workers, sparking Republican voter revolts.
Fortune · 2m
Trump's diesel deal with Putin may not ease midterm pain
Diesel prices have reshaped financial markets and inflation forecasts, but experts say Trump's efforts to lower costs will barely move the needle with voters.
Fortune · 2m
Trump cuts Putin deal as midterms loom
President Trump imports Russian diesel to lower fuel prices, prompting backlash from Republicans and Democrats alike with 23 days until the vote.
CBS News · 3m
Trump's Russia diesel deal unlikely to lower US fuel prices
Experts say the quantities are too small and shipping too slow to affect prices before midterm elections.
the Guardian · 1m
Trump Blames Ukraine for Oil Price Spike
Trump claims Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries spiked global oil prices, urging a new Ukrainian leader to negotiate peace.
Mother Jones · 1m
Trump's unravelling presidency after midterm losses
As voters recognize Trump's uniqueness as a threat, his second term descends into grift, cruelty and the erosion of democratic norms.
The New Yorker · 2m
Ohio's 9th District: A midterm battleground
NPR visits Ohio's 9th Congressional District to report on the race shaping next month's midterm elections.
NPR · 1m
Trump rallies New York crowd for Republican Bruce Blakeman's bid
Trump rallies New York crowd for Republican Bruce Blakeman's bid to replace Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Fox News · 1m
Trump cuts diesel deal with Putin after signing Russia sanctions
President Trump announced a major fuel agreement with Russia just weeks after signing sweeping sanctions, drawing sharp criticism from Ukraine's leader.
Fortune · 1m
Trump strikes diesel deal with Russia before midterms
President Trump announces a major fuel supply agreement with Moscow, reversing years of U.S. pressure over Ukraine and drawing swift criticism from Kyiv.
NPR · 2m
Alabama voters on redistricting and the midterms
Three generations of Alabama voters discuss how redistricting will shape the midterm elections.
NPR · 1m
Kansas Senate race heats up
Kansas's historic Republican Senate seat faces a surprise Democratic challenge from a pastor who switched parties this spring.
Seattletimes · 1m
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Voter Roll Culling
Federal judge rules Trump's effort to remove ineligible voters from state rolls unlawful.
Straight Arrow · 1m
Ken Paxton's estranged wife backs GOP ticket
Angela Paxton, who filed for divorce from the Texas Republican Senate candidate, is now urging voters to support the party despite her personal grievances.
TIME · 2m
Trump rules out Iran attack before midterms
Trump says the U.S. will not attack Iran before the midterm elections, while an ICE agent shoots a man in New York City.
NPR · 1m
Democrats shift transgender stance amid GOP backlash
Democrats pivot on transgender policies as Republicans weaponize the issue.
Fox News · 1m
