INSANE: 2 - The Real Truth

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 · 12h ago

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 · 12h ago

This Georgia county is one of the US’s most diverse – and that could flip multiple elections

Gwinnett county is home to many immigrants and other newcomers, and how it votes could be decisive for Congress

The Guardian - US · 13h ago

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 Times of India · 14h ago

Republican US senator facing re-election settles six-year bakery debt

Roger Marshall says he has ‘no idea how this happened’ and repaid bill double for 2020 election watch party treats

The Guardian - US · 14h ago

Is Susan Collins a "Teflon" candidate?

They’re hoping abortion rights will persuade Democratic women to stick with their party and back Troy Jackson

Salon · 14h ago

This year's state legislative elections are the third most competitive since 2010

Welcome to the Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · 14h ago

Trump reposts Kid Rock’s rant warning of religious civil war in the US

MAGA rapper stokes anti-Islam paranoia in his home state as Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s race against Republican Mike Rogers enters final weeks

The Independent UK · 15h ago

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 · 15h ago

Trump-backed Senate hopeful fires back after Democrat calls her ‘unserious’

Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews took their campaign trail sniping to the debate stage Sunday night

The Independent UK · 16h ago