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
Is Trump Behind Ilhan Omar's Home Raid? What We Know About the President's Involvement and the Federal Investigation Federal agents searched Ilhan Omar's Washington home three weeks before the US midterm elections, prompting allegations of political intimidation as Donald Trump denied directing the operation. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
Elon Musk spent $276 million to boost Republicans in midterms Tech billionaire Elon Musk has invested $276 million in right-wing organizations for the upcoming midterm elections. This significant contribution makes him the largest individual donor for the November elections. His total spending for this election cycle amounts to $366 million, with various recipients benefitting from his donations. Major recipients include… The Economic Times · Oct 13
‘Stop Musk, stop oligarchy’: Bernie Sanders slams $366m push to keep Trump in power US Senator Bernie Sanders has criticised Elon Musk for spending $366 million to support Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, pointing to the tech billionaire’s sharp rise in wealth since backing President Donald Trump’s election campaign. The Times of India · Oct 13
Elon Musk Pours $276 Million Into Republican Midterm Fight as Party Battles to Keep Control of Congress Elon Musk has donated more than $276 million to Republican-aligned political groups since July, taking his reported political spending in the current election cycle to about $366 million. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
Who is the biggest donors to Donald Trump, Republican party in US Midterm elections 2026? Staggering donations will shock you US Midterm elections 2026: Republican have a gaping financial advantage over their Democratic counterparts — a disparity that has been a rare bright spot for a party that is bracing for major potential losses amid deep voter frustration over the president's performance, stubbornly high prices and the unpopular war with… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Photos show search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home as she vows she will ‘not be silenced’ Rep. Ilhan Omar said she would “not be silenced” after federal agents searched her Washington home weeks before the midterm elections. She called the search part of President Donald Trump’s “intimidation” campaign. The Independent UK · Oct 12
Elon Musk funnels $276 million into Republican groups. Then his super PAC spokesman claims the country is in danger He is now the largest known donor in the history of midterm elections. We Got This Covered · Oct 12
Trump Critic Ilhan Omar Vows 'I Will Not Be Silenced' After Federal Agents Search Her Home Ilhan Omar accused Trump of political intimidation after federal agents searched her Washington home. Officials confirmed an investigation but disclosed no further details. International Business Times UK · Oct 12
Trump posts new video to push ‘bribe’ of $5,000 for every American if midterms go his way The proposed $5,000 payments would add up to far more than the country has taken in from Trump’s tariffs The Independent UK · Oct 12
US midterm elections: Who is Michele Tafoya? The four-time Emmy winner who covered 327 NFL games before entering politics and is contesting in Minnesota Senate race Michele Tafoya, a former sportscaster, is running for the Senate in Minnesota with a focus on accountability. Her campaign emphasizes fiscal responsibility, government transparency, and family-oriented policies while criticizing corruption. Tafoya's financial disclosures reveal a wealth significantly higher than her opponent, Peggy Flanagan, raising potential voter concerns. Flanagan has highlighted… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Most Americans oppose election betting. Prediction-market odds are coming to their TVs anyway. Networks are adding prediction-market prices to their midterm coverage, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows most of the public draws a line at wagering on politics. Fortune · Oct 12
Trump has been hitting the road to boost candidates before the midterms. It’s left him in a ‘foul mood’ Trump’s campaign-style rallies serve as ‘an escape’ for the president amid his deeply unpopular war in Iran and his low approval ratings, according to a report The Independent UK · Oct 12
From gas prices to grocery bills: How Trump’s economic policies are giving Democrats a new midterm campaign weapon Rising living costs are becoming a focal point for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections. Many voters are linking these economic pressures to the policies of Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers. Democratic candidates are spending millions on advertisements highlighting tariffs and the Iran war's financial impact. In response, Republicans are… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Salon · Oct 12 Feds search Ilhan Omar's D.C. home DOJ confirms a criminal investigation into the Minnesota Democrat weeks before the midterms
The Economic Times · Oct 12 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…
International Business Times UK · Oct 12 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.
The Economic Times · Oct 12 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…
International Business Times UK · Oct 12 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.
The Economic Times · 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.
International Business Times UK · 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.
The Economic Times · 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 Conversation · 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 Times of India · 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 Economic Times · 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…