Feds search Ilhan Omar's D.C. home DOJ confirms a criminal investigation into the Minnesota Democrat weeks before the midterms Salon · 21h ago
Who is Dan Osborn? The Navy veteran and factory mechanic who led Kellogg's workers before entering the Nebraska Senate race in the US midterms Dan Osborn is campaigning as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska’s 2026 election. He previously gained national attention as a union leader during a significant worker strike at Kellogg's. Osborn's campaign focuses on issues affecting workers, corporate influence in politics, and rising living costs. He is aiming… The Economic Times · 21h ago
Midterms Predicted To 'Strip MAGA From Power' at Every Level of Government by Ex-GOP Insider Former Republican strategist Steve Schmidt predicts Democrats will strip Trump's MAGA movement of power across Congress and state and local offices in the 2026 midterm elections. International Business Times UK · 22h ago
Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans The numbers, first reported by the New York Times ahead of this week's federal filing deadline, were confirmed by Andrew Romeo, a spokesperson for Musk's super PAC. The money includes $158 million given to the Senate Leadership Fund, the main super PAC supporting Republican Senate candidates, one of the largest… The Economic Times · 23h ago
Steve Bannon Says Democrats Could Bury Trump in Two Years of Nonstop Investigations if They Retake the House Steve Bannon has warned that a Democratic takeover of the US House in the 2026 midterms could bring a barrage of investigations, subpoenas, and impeachment efforts against Trump administration officials. International Business Times UK · Oct 12
Ken Paxton-James Talarico for Texas Senate in US midterm elections: Mental health, flu treatment to leaked audio criticizing Donald Trump, this Texas fight is one to watch out on November 3 US midterm elections on November 3: No Democrat has won statewide in Texas since 1994. Donald Trump won Texas by nearly 14 points in 2024 Presidential polls. The Economic Times · Oct 12
Donald Trump Could Grow 'More Unhinged' Before Midterms, Ex-GOP Strategist Warns Steve Schmidt warns that Donald Trump could become increasingly erratic before the November midterms and that a Republican defeat could deepen political turmoil. International Business Times UK · Oct 12
School Assembly News Headlines, October 13, 2026: Check national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day School Assembly News Headlines: School assemblies play a crucial role in keeping students informed about the world around them. Current national news encompasses significant court rulings, critical debates on protest locations, and pressing human rights matters. On the global stage, attention is on the upcoming midterm elections and this year's… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Democrats distance themselves from trans rights – close midterm races may show whether that pays off A wave of anti-transgender legislation has appeared in statehouses across the country over the past few years. Now, transgender issues are a recurring topic on the 2026 midterm campaign trail. The Conversation · Oct 12
Democrats aim to elect 100 women to House as party eyes control of Congress in US midterms As Democrats look to wrest control of Congress from Republicans in the November midterm elections, the party is also aiming for a historic milestone: electing at least 100 women to the House of Representatives. The Times of India · Oct 12
Many GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump's midterm proposals More than three dozen new voting laws in Republican-led states are taking effect for the 2026 midterms, tightening rules around voter ID, proof of citizenship, mail ballots and voter rolls even as similar Trump-backed proposals stalled federally. Supporters say the measures strengthen election safeguards, while voting-rights groups warn they could… The Economic Times · Oct 12
How immigration is molding the US midterms: ‘Trump has gone too far’ From restaurants to farms to healthcare, the US president’s hardline policies have reshaped Americans’ daily lives The Guardian - US · Oct 12
Republicans are Also Increasingly Blaming Trump for Rising Prices Ahead of The Midterms, Poll Shows Almost two thirds of Republicans and 76% of independents assign at least some responsibility to the White House for rising costs. International Business 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 Economic Times · Oct 12
The Economic Times · Oct 12 Six reasons Democrats may fall short of a midterm landslide in November Democrats enter the November 3 midterms with favourable conditions, including Trump’s low approval ratings and voter concern over prices and the Iran war, but several structural factors could limit their gains. Fewer competitive House seats, a difficult Senate map, turnout risks, Republicans’ financial advantage, polling uncertainty and GOP attacks portraying…
The Times of India · Oct 12 Trump faces backlash over plans to import Russian diesel ahead of US midterms US President Donald Trump is facing bipartisan criticism over his decision to allow Russian diesel into the US market, as rising fuel prices linked to the Iran war threaten to become a political liability for his Republican Party ahead of next month's midterm elections.
The Economic Times · Oct 12 Trump has learnt his India lesson the hard way. Will he own up? Donald Trump, who imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports to pressure New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil, has agreed to bring Russian diesel into global markets as US fuel prices rise ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
The Economic Times · Oct 12 Why gerrymandering matters in the 2026 US midterm elections Gerrymandering has become an important factor in the 2026 US House elections as Republican- and Democratic-led states redraw congressional boundaries outside the usual post-census cycle to improve their chances. The new maps may not guarantee victory, but by “packing” or “cracking” voters they can reduce the number of competitive districts,…
The Economic Times · Oct 12 US bull market nears four-year milestone as AI boom fuels profits, growth The US bull market is reaching its four-year milestone as AI infrastructure investments drive a 117% S&P 500 rally. However, market concentration in top tech giants, rising 10-year Treasury yields near 5.2%, and upcoming midterm election volatility pose growing risks to sustaining these record high valuations.
The Independent UK · Oct 12 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump insists energy ceasefire still holds and lashes out at diesel deal critics Moscow says it is ready to increase diesel output to pre-war levels, but Ukraine's allies say this will only fuel Vladimir Putin's war
International Business Times UK · Oct 12 Trump Delivers Speech to Rows of Empty Seats Deep in the Heart of His Republican Stronghold, Report Says Photographs showed empty rows behind Donald Trump at his Mobile rally as he urged voters to support Republican candidates ahead of the US midterm elections.
The Economic Times · Oct 12 Donald Trump must not air promotional TV ads funded by taxpayers money, orders US Judge ahead of November 3 midterm elections US Judge's decision caps days of controversy over the taxpayer-funded advertisements, which were aired in the final weeks before the midterm elections.
The Economic Times · Oct 11 How to find your polling place for the US midterm elections and check when and where you can vote Checking your assigned polling place before the midterm elections is essential to avoid confusion on Election Day. Voter registration information can be used to find out where to vote. If you have moved, update your registration to ensure your polling location is correct. States have specific voter ID rules that…
The Times of India · Oct 11 US midterm elections: Indian-origin hopefuls widen political reach; MAGA backlash tests acceptance TOI Correspondent from Washington: The daughter of Indian immigrants is challenging one of New York’s most powerful Democrats. In Colorado, an Indian-American Republican is running for attorney general. And across the country, candidates of Indian origin are seeking office under both the Democratic and Republican banners, extending a political presence…
International Business Times · Oct 11 Democrat Candidate In Key Senate Race Reiterates Cost-Of-Living Message Ahead Of Midterms, Dismisses 'Faith'-Related Attacks Abdul El-Sayed, who is running for Senate against Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, said that his opponent's only strategy was attacking his Muslim beliefs.