Insults, odd obsessions and rambling thoughts: a week in Trump rallies President has hit red states to drum up Republican support – and his increasingly strange performances are on full display The Guardian - US · Oct 17
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 · Oct 16
Alaska Senate race heats up as Sullivan, Peltola clash over Iran war, fuel costs Anchorage witnessed a heated debate among major U.S. Senate candidates, focusing on the Iran war and energy policy. Republican Senator Dan Sullivan emphasized the need to end the war while advocating for increased Alaskan energy production. Democrat Mary Peltola criticized the war's effects on Alaskans and refuted Sullivan's claims about… The Economic Times · Oct 16
Trump Pardons Diesel Mechanics Onstage in Alaska as Senate Race Enters Final Three Weeks Trump signed diesel pardons onstage in Wasilla with 21 days left in the Alaska Senate race that could determine congressional control. Latin Times · Oct 15
President Trump tells Alaska to trust ‘the real Dan Sullivan’ as they prepare for a Senate race with two ‘Dan Sullivans’ Do not get confused between 'Dan Sullivans' if you are an Alaskan. We Got This Covered · Oct 15
What Happens When 2 Dan Sullivans Run for the Same Senate Seat? Should it be illegal to run for office against someone with your same name? Reason · Oct 15
Trump urges Alaskans to vote for the ‘real’ Dan Sullivan in tight midterms battle Republican senator Dan S Sullivan is vying for re-election against Democrat Mary Peltola – and another candidate called Dan J Sullivan The Guardian - US · Oct 14
Trump lashes out at Alaska protester as he faces growing midterm backlash IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 14
Trump forced into unusual Alaska trip as GOP faces midterm warning Trump on Tuesday will devote a big chunk of his dwindling time ahead of crucial midterm elections to head all the way to Alaska The Independent UK · Oct 13
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 Economic Times · Oct 12
Trump campaigns in deep red states as the Republicans struggle in the polls, and tells voters to expect ‘some big surprises’ ahead of the midterms He offered no details on the “surprises” We Got This Covered · Oct 7
Trump targets tax-free diesel as Republicans approach midterms President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to ease limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel as fuel prices put pressure on Republican candidates. Trump said the move would save farmers millions of dollars and lower the cost of goods, though analysts said the change would not benefit farmers already… France 24 · Oct 6
Trump’s increasingly alarming behavior will prove ‘fake’ polls are on the money ANALYSIS: Donald Trump is trying to maintain his approval bubble with right-leaning polling shops. His Republican allies aren’t playing ball, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Oct 5
Here's what to know about casting an absentee/mail-in ballot in the November election Welcome to the Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Oct 5
International Business Times UK · Oct 4 Angry Key State Voters Reportedly Revolt as Donald Trump Campaign Promises Are Moving Wrong Way Trump voters in Alaska voice frustration as petrol prices remain above $5 a gallon, adding economic pressure before the 3 November midterms.
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight race US President Trump announced South Korea's intention to invest $54 billion in an Alaska natural gas project. The project aims to connect Alaska's North Slope to a liquefied natural gas export terminal. While Alaskan Senator Dan Sullivan supports the initiative, South Korean officials remain cautious about the investment's commercial viability.…
Roll Call · Sep 30 The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election Day The once unlikely prospect of Democrats scoring a net gain of four seats to win the Senate majority now looks more plausible less than five weeks out from the midterm elections. Still, that would require the party to win in red states that haven’t elected a Democrat to the Senate…
The Guardian - US · Sep 24 Mary Peltola’s campaign says reports of her using slurs and shoving staffer are exaggerated Alaska Democratic nominee in pivotal Senate race ‘struggled to deal with her grief’ after death of husband and mother, spokesperson said
Roll Call · Sep 24 At the Races: Pivot time for Republicans Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski With 40 days to go before Election Day, some Republicans are…
The Economic Times · Sep 23 9 Senate races that could decide the 2026 midterm elections as Republicans fight to hold their majority and Democrats target key battleground seats The 2026 Senate race is narrowing around a handful of states where one seat could change the balance in Washington. Republicans hold 53 seats, while Democrats need four net gains for control. From Alaska's unusual ballot to Ohio's comeback fight, these contests offer the clearest look at where the Senate…
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Musk-Backed America PAC Runs Anti-Trans Ads Targeting Democrats in Competitive Senate Midterm Races America PAC, backed by Elon Musk, has launched anti-transgender adverts against four Democratic Senate candidates, prompting scrutiny over political claims, targeting and possible AI imagery.
The Guardian - US · Aug 26 Should Kamala Harris run for president again? ‘Nope,’ says Iowa Democrat ‘We need some new leadership,’ says the Democratic nominee for governor in Iowa, Rob Sand
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Alaska Senate race gets weird as Dan Sullivan will try to beat Dan Sullivan for the seat Dan J Sullivan, a Republican Senate candidate in Alaska, came away from last Tuesday’s primary with 2.5 percent of the vote – making him eligible to take on Senator Dan S Sullivan in November
Roll Call · Aug 26 Senate ballot in Alaska will feature two Dan Sullivans There will be two Dan Sullivans on the November ballot for Alaska’s Senate seat, a crucial contest that could determine which party controls the chamber next year. Long-shot contender Dan Sullivan, a retired teacher and a critic of President Donald Trump, finished third in last week’s all-party primary, with just…
The Guardian - US · Aug 26 Dan Sullivan v Dan Sullivan: officials confirm challenger will join senator on Alaska midterms ballot The incumbent senator Dan S Sullivan has condemned ex-school teacher Dan J Sullivan, claiming he is running at the behest of Democrats to confuse supporters