A Mississippi Democrat is unexpectedly threatening Republicans’ grip on the US Senate As Scott Colom challenges Cindy Hyde-Smith, one of the country’s most reliably Republican states may be in play The Guardian - US · Oct 29
Why Trump Flew to Corinth: Mississippi Senate Poll Has Hyde-Smith Just Three Points Ahead of Scott Colom Mississippi Senate race: see how Cindy Hyde-Smith and Scott Colom rank in polls, ratings, and betting odds ahead of Election Day on 3 November. International Business Times UK · Oct 28
The most vulnerable senators of 2026 less than a week before Election Day The most vulnerable senators of 2026 less than a week before Election Day - Uncategorized Roll Call · Oct 28
Trump Heckler Wins Praise for 'Shove That Ballroom' Insult at Mississippi Rally as Critics Offer Beer and a Prize Donald Trump's Mississippi rally took a confrontational turn when a protester demanded the Epstein files, drawing boos before being escorted out. International Business Times UK · Oct 27
Donald Trump 'Almost Collapsed' While Trying To Spell Mississippi, Late-Night Host Jimmy Fallon Jokes Jimmy Fallon joked that Donald Trump nearly collapsed while spelling Mississippi, making clear the incident was fictional as Trump campaigned for Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Senate race. International Business Times UK · Oct 27
Donald Trump 'Almost Collapsed' on Stage Trying To Spell Mississippi During Midterm Campaign Rally Jimmy Fallon joked that Donald Trump nearly collapsed while spelling Mississippi, but the claim was imaginary and absent from the transcript of Trump's campaign rally International Business Times UK · Oct 27
'Shove That Ballroom up Your Fat A**!' Protester Stuns Trump Rally With Brutal Insult as Crowd Erupts An unidentified protester was removed from Donald Trump's Mississippi rally after shouting an insult about the White House ballroom, prompting boos and an unsubstantiated response from the president. International Business Times UK · Oct 27
Trump hits campaign trail in Mississippi as Republicans face surprise challenges in states they expected to win easily US President Donald Trump has stepped up campaigning ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, visiting Mississippi to support Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith as Democrats make gains in several competitive races. With voter concerns over inflation and the Iran war shaping the campaign, Republicans are working to retain control of… The Economic Times · Oct 27
Donald Trump approval rating jumps, big positive for Republicans ahead of US midterm elections 2026 US midterm elections 2026: For Republicans, losing control of either House of Representative or Senate could complicate Donald Trump's agenda in the last two years of his second term as president. The Economic Times · Oct 26
Kamala Harris returns to campaign trail for US midterms amid speculation over 2028 presidential bid Former US vice president Kamala Harris has returned to the campaign trail to support Democrats in closely contested races ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, as speculation grows over whether she will make another bid for the White House in 2028. The Times of India · Oct 24
Kamala Harris returns to campaign trail ahead of US midterms, leaves 2028 presidential bid undecided Kamala Harris has returned to the campaign trail to support Democrats in important midterm contests. Her appearances span key states like Georgia, Mississippi, and Nevada ahead of the elections. Speculation about her potential 2028 presidential run increases as she rallies support for candidates. Harris emphasizes the significance of the upcoming… The Economic Times · Oct 24
MAGA’s "Lord of the Flies" moment With a blue wave on the horizon, Republicans are turning on each other — and it’s getting ugly Salon · Oct 23
Republicans turn America’s love of meat into bizarre midterm election battleground As Democrats and Republicans argue over high prices and the Iran war, they're also having a food fight over who's the most red-blooded carnivore The Independent UK · Oct 15
Kamala Harris adds stops to her final midterm campaign stretch but her decision about 2028 comes later Kamala Harris is embarking on a campaign tour to support Democratic nominees in key states. She will visit Nevada, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Georgia from October 21 to 30. Harris's tour highlights various historic candidates, including potential first Black governors and senators. In Georgia, she will participate in events… The Economic Times · Oct 14
Latin Times · Sep 28 Democrats Begin Betting on Mississippi in Midterms as Scott Colom Challenges Decades of GOP Senate Control Meta Description: National Democrats invest millions in Mississippi's U.S. Senate race as Democrat Scott Colom challenges GOP incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Roll Call · Mar 12 At the Races: Fuel to the fire 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. Gas prices rose this week, throwing more fuel on the growing affordability battles ahead of the midterms. Democrats called for…
The Independent UK · Jan 13 Mississippi man accused of killing 6 people, including a 7-year-old, pleads not guilty A Mississippi man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed six people during a late night rampage
The Independent UK · Jan 12 Suspect charged after six people, including 7-year-old child, shot dead in Mississippi rampage Daricka Moore, 24, is expected to be charged with capital murder, officials said
The Guardian - US · Jan 10 Mississippi man charged with six murders, including father, brother and a child Officials expect charge against Daricka Moore, 24, to be elevated to capital murder, with death penalty considered
Salon · Apr 19, 2023 Durbin lets GOP keep vetoing Biden picks Top Judiciary Democrat not ready to let go of archaic Senate blue slip tradition
Salon · Apr 18, 2023 Collins helps sink Feinstein replacement Democrats can't advance Biden judge picks while Feinstein is recovering from shingles
Salon · Apr 11, 2023 Top Dem lets GOP veto Biden judges "Durbin refuses to revoke the blue-slip tradition that willingly grants GOP the ability to obstruct," critic says
Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023 Mississippi senator plans to block Biden judicial nominee WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith said Tuesday she will formally block a judicial nominee from Mississippi, leaning on a contentious committee tradition that gives senators a de facto veto over appointments to district court seats in their home states.
Roll Call · Apr 4, 2023 Mississippi senator plans to block Biden judicial nominee - Roll Call Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith says she will formally block a judicial nominee from Mississippi, using a Senate panel tradition.
Roll Call · Mar 13, 2023 Biden pick for Mississippi federal court awaits Senate hearing - Roll Call A district court nominee from Mississippi apparently has been held up from a confirmation hearing because of a so-called “blue slip.”