Republicans pull funding of Trump-backed Senate candidate in critical North Carolina race Senate Leadership Fund is redirecting ad spending from Michael Whatley’s campaign to support other candidates The Guardian - US · Oct 2
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… The Economic Times · Sep 23
What's Going on in North Carolina? Plus: Playboy's Gen Z sex survey, toy sales spike among childless adults, lesbian mask feuds, communism, and more... Reason · Sep 23
Vance makes embarrassing gaffe about Trump’s push to get criminals off the street The Vice President attempted to get back on message after his latest interview mishap The Independent UK · Sep 23
Ohio leads states in number of local ballot measures on data centers for 2026 Welcome to the Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 23
Vice President JD Vance Allegedly Defends High Gas Prices by Blaming Iran During Press Conference US Vice-President JD Vance attributed high petrol and diesel prices to Iranian disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while critics blamed the administration's war policy. International Business Times UK · Sep 22
Awkward moment JD Vance calls opponents ‘fart left’ in speech - then backpedals ‘So to the fake news, who will accuse me of bad language, I promise I did not mean to call them the “fart left,”’ Vance said The Independent UK · Sep 22
Epstein reckoning on campaign trail In key races from Arizona to North Carolina, Democrats are hammering Republicans for their votes on Epstein files Salon · Sep 21
Donald Trump told North Carolina he’ll deny disaster relief if his candidate doesn’t win the midterms: ‘If Michael loses, I’m not sending it’ Democrats say it's "unacceptable to politicize the disaster declaration process.” We Got This Covered · Sep 18
Trump reaches back to notorious Willie Horton ad in explosive midterm attack As President Donald Trump tries to convince voters that Democrats have let crime run amok, he’s digging into the country’s political past The Independent UK · Sep 18
Trump jokes about withholding disaster relief if Republicans lose in midterms IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 17
Trump's Bruised Hand Reappears in North Carolina After White House Previously Blamed Aspirin Donald Trump was photographed with fresh bruising on his left hand in North Carolina after the White House linked earlier marks to aspirin use. International Business Times UK · Sep 17
Trump tells protester ‘she’s going home to mama’ as heckler removed from rally Donald Trump was interrupted by a heckler during a campaign rally in North Carolina whilst supporting Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley on Wednesday (16 September). The Independent UK · Sep 17
Trump threatens to withhold disaster funds for North Carolina unless they vote Republican - but he’s ‘only kidding’ In July, Trump reportedly rejected $227 million in disaster-aid requests from four Democratic-led states The Independent UK · Sep 17
We Got This Covered · Sep 17 Trump calls North Carolina one of the most violent states in the nation. But FBI data tells a different story: ‘I know North Carolina so well’ He blamed Roy Cooper for the state's crime rate.
We Got This Covered · Sep 17 National gas prices hit $4.43 a gallon. But Trump tells a rally crowd it’s ‘a very inexpensive price to pay’ The President wants us to trust the process.
The Guardian - US · Sep 17 ‘Pretend I’m on the ticket’: Trump hits campaign trail in bid to boost Republican hopes President stumps for Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina and urges voters to ‘crush the communists’
Roll Call · Sep 16 Trump slams Democrat Cooper as ‘weak’ on crime as he campaigns in North Carolina Amid powerful economic headwinds, President Donald Trump rallied loyalists Wednesday in North Carolina, aiming to drive up the Republican vote in a key Senate race in which his chosen candidate has been trailing in the polls. Michael Whatley, a former Republican National Committee chair, has so far failed to gain…
The Independent UK · Sep 16 President Trump-splains economy to Fed in rant after first interest rate hike in 3 years President conflates central bank’s interest rate with what a consumer would pay based on a credit score
The Independent UK · Sep 15 As AI debate flares, Melania Trump touts the technology as she tours North Carolina school First lady Melania Trump visited an elementary school in northwestern North Carolina Tuesday, where she said the U.S. must lead on artificial intelligence
The Independent UK · Sep 15 First lady to discuss classroom tech at school visit amid global AI row IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 15 Melania Trump will tour a school to see technology at work as AI debate rages The visit to Ashe County comes as technology executives and political figures clash over artificial intelligence regulation
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Trump makes convention audience swear pledge of allegiance to vote Republican - or go to hell ‘You know what happens if you don't vote? You go to hell, you know that?’ Trump advises Republicans considering staying on the couch in November
The Guardian - US · Aug 24 Devastation, doubt and blame: Hurricane Helene looms over North Carolina’s US Senate race The Democratic and the Republican candidate each blame the other for the bungled recovery effort after storm struck region
The Economic Times · Aug 10 Who will control the US Senate in 2026? Nine races to watch Nine US Senate races are emerging as critical contests for party control. Democrats see an opening as President Trump's approval ratings weaken significantly. North Carolina, Maine, Michigan, and Ohio offer the clearest paths to a Democratic majority. Alaska, Iowa, and Texas could become essential if the party loses ground elsewhere.…