EXPLAINED: 17 - The Real Truth

US inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near

U.S. inflation increased in September as consumers faced higher prices for essentials like gas and clothing. The consumer price index rose 3.7% compared to the previous year, indicating ongoing economic challenges. This rise in inflation has political implications ahead of the midterm elections, impacting public sentiment towards Republican lawmakers. Federal…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

US midterm elections 2026: What changes if Republicans or Democrats control the House or Senate?

The upcoming midterm elections on November 3 will significantly impact the balance of power in Washington. Democrats aim to regain control of the House, needing just three net seat gains for victory. Republicans, on the other hand, will strive to maintain their Senate majority amid various challenging circumstances. Additionally, 36…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Republicans can confirm a Supreme Court justice if Democrats take the Senate, but at what cost?

Democrats are gaining momentum in their bid to retake the Senate in November. This has led Republicans to prepare for the possibility that a conservative Supreme Court justice might announce their retirement before the new Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3, 2027.

The Conversation · Oct 14

In competitive North Texas Senate race, GOP candidate sheds her “ultra MAGA” label

In a district Trump won by 17 points, Republican Leigh Wambsganss no longer describes herself as ultra-MAGA in her rematch with Democrat Taylor Rehmet.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 14

Republicans cannot lose more than two seats to keep control of the U.S. House, Democrats need to gain three for a majority

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Ballotpedia · Oct 14

Ken Paxton Dubai Video: Donor at the Party Was Arrested in Belgrade 11 Months Later, Court Filings Show

Ken Paxton's Dubai New Year's Eve video included Anosh Ahmed. See how the Texas Republican's backer ended up in Serbian custody and what charges he faces.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

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

Amid ‘time of transition,’ Freedom Caucus sees room to grow its influence

The House Freedom Caucus is poised to look very different next year, with several stalwarts of the hard-line conservative bloc moving on. Reps. Andy Biggs of Arizona, Byron Donalds of Florida and Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin are all running for governor. Alabama Rep. Barry Moore is favored to win election…

Roll Call · Oct 14

Iowa faces a reckoning over water quality and cancer rates in midterm campaigns

Iowa is grappling with water quality and cancer rates, bringing these issues to the forefront of state politics

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Requiring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico to Be Readmitted to White House

"[T]he Court is 'not required to exhibit a naiveté from which ordinary citizens are free.'"

Reason · Oct 14