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Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and his pilot escaped uninjured after their plane made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola held their first debate, focusing on Alaska's fishing industry.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall discussed his position on proposed dividend checks during a debate against Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →Missouri election officials and candidates prepare for potential voter confusion following judicial decisions on the state's congressional map.
Read the full story at The Hill — Campaign →Sen. Ted Cruz spoke on ESPN's College GameDay to promote the Protect College Sports Act.
Read the full story at Washington Examiner →Sen. Darline Graham Nordone agreed to participate in an October debate against Democratic candidate Annie Andrews in South Carolina.
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An Associated Press analysis found that Justice Department felony assault charges against protest participants often did not result in convictions.
Read the full story at PBS NewsHour →Republican plaintiffs submitted a filing asking the Supreme Court to approve a congressional redistricting plan in Missouri. The case involves an ongoing legal battle over state electoral boundaries.
Read the full story at RealClearPolitics →An audience member made violent remarks regarding Democrats during Senator Ted Cruz's speech at a Republican gathering in Dallas.
Read the full story at The Guardian US Politics →Senator Mitch McConnell is set to return to Capitol Hill following a multi-month recovery from a fall and pneumonia. His return has drawn renewed attention to the age and health of congressional leaders.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faced online backlash over a video message released on the anniversary of September 11.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →Michigan Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers traded criticism over their respective statements and past stances regarding the September 11 attacks.
Read the full story at CBS News Politics →North Carolina Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley drew criticism after a registered sex offender delivered an opening prayer at a campaign event.
Read the full story at ABC News Politics →Senator Jon Husted of Ohio dismissed his campaign's political director following reports of social media posts containing Nazi imagery.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →A city government and advocacy groups filed a lawsuit to prevent federal law enforcement from being stationed at polling places. The suit aims to block potential deployments ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
Read the full story at CBS News Politics →Senator Ted Cruz stated he would support a proposed $5,000 dividend payment only if it is structured as a tax refund for working Americans. The proposal was recently put forward by President Trump.
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Senator Josh Hawley launched an investigation into OpenAI following reports that an artificial intelligence tool accessed another firm's systems. Bipartisan lawmakers raised security concerns regarding the incident.
Read the full story at PBS NewsHour →The Senate is preparing to vote on legislation regulating cryptocurrency and college athletics. Senate Democrats are seeking to add ethics provisions related to executive digital currency holdings.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →The House of Representatives scheduled a vote on a Russia sanctions bill previously passed by the Senate. Some House members raised concerns about executive authority regarding tariffs included in the measure.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →Texas State Representative James Talarico joined survivors of Jeffrey Epstein to request state legal action against the Department of Justice. They are calling for the unredacting and release of government files.
Read the full story at The Hill — Campaign →The Indiana Supreme Court confirmed that an incumbent Republican state senator won his primary election following a recount. The ruling resolves a months-long legal challenge against a primary opponent.
Read the full story at NBC News Politics →Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania faced criticism from fellow Democrats after delivering a video message at the Republican midterm convention.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →Senator Rand Paul and his staff used taxpayer funds for charter flights for official Senate business, drawing questions regarding office spending.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →The Justice Department instructed election administrators in over two dozen states to retain 2024 voting records as part of an inquiry into voter data.
Read the full story at ABC News Politics →House leaders scheduled a vote on legislation aimed at shielding electricity customers from increased energy costs associated with data centers.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →Senator Cynthia Lummis pressed Senate Democrats to support the Clarity Act ahead of an upcoming procedural vote on digital asset regulations.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →Senator Josh Hawley requested information from OpenAI regarding a cyberattack linked to the Hugging Face platform.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →A federal appeals court rejected a request to lift an injunction blocking new Postal Service regulations on mail-in ballots ahead of the midterms.
Read the full story at CBS News Politics →The Supreme Court denied a request to implement a newly drawn, Republican-backed congressional map in Missouri for the upcoming midterm elections.
Read the full story at Roll Call →Reports highlight past positions taken by candidate Abdul El-Sayed calling for criminal justice reforms, including ending cash bail and reducing prison populations.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Democratic Senator John Fetterman addressed a Republican midterm convention, prompting reactions from members of both parties.
Read the full story at ABC News Politics →Texas Senate candidate James Talarico created a corporate entity assisted by a prominent tax accountant shortly before securing a book deal.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Arkansas Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner previously raised funds for a bail group organized by an activist who was later imprisoned for firebombing police cars.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Montana Senate candidate Seth Bodnar supported a university study abroad initiative connected to a Chinese foreign influence organization during his presidency at the University of Montana.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Pennsylvania Democratic Party officials and voters are expressing growing frustration with Senator John Fetterman over reports regarding his work habits and political stance.
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Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee is competing against challenger Helena Foulkes in the state's Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Read the full story at ABC News Politics →Stefany Shaheen won the Democratic primary and Anthony DiLorenzo won the Republican primary for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District.
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Representative Chris Pappas won the Democratic primary and former Senator John Sununu won the Republican primary in New Hampshire's U.S. Senate race.
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Maggie Goodlander won the Democratic primary for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District, advancing to the general election in November.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →Reports surfaced highlighting controversial past public statements made by an imam affiliated with a mosque attended by Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Lily Tang Williams won the Republican primary in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District, advancing to face Democratic nominee Maggie Goodlander in the general election.
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Incumbent Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte won her primary in New Hampshire, setting up a general election match against Democrat Cinde Warmington.
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Data shows an increase in mail-in ballots rejected for late postmarks in Washington and Oregon following recent U.S. Postal Service policy changes.
Read the full story at ABC News Politics →A coalition of Michigan Jewish leaders published a petition requesting that candidate Abdul El-Sayed clarify his positions regarding Israel and Jewish safety concerns.
Read the full story at CBS News Politics →David Maxwell, a former law enforcement official under Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, endorsed Democrat James Talarico in the Texas U.S. Senate race.
Read the full story at Washington Examiner →Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico released a campaign advertisement featuring a former aide to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The advertisement highlights past allegations made against Paxton.
Read the full story at The Hill — Campaign →Several Republican candidates in competitive midterm races are opting not to attend a Trump-backed convention in Dallas to focus on local campaigning.
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The U.S. Supreme Court declined an emergency request to reinstate a new Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri for the upcoming midterm elections.
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Ohio Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted commented publicly on a fatal car crash in Fairfield County involving an undocumented immigrant driver.
Read the full story at The Daily Signal →The Arlington County Board in Virginia voted unanimously to allocate $50,000 to assist families whose primary income earners have been detained by immigration authorities.
Read the full story at Washington Examiner →Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faced scrutiny after videos and statements by controversial clerics were featured at a Detroit convention where he spoke.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Texas Governor Greg Abbott's campaign released statements criticizing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa regarding her voting record on transgender policies.
Read the full story at The Daily Signal →A man pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges after an incident at an Ohio fair where he allegedly knocked over an elderly couple while attempting to confront candidate Amy Acton.
Read the full story at NBC News Politics →Congressional candidate Melat Kiros publicly supported Denver students who skipped school to attend an anti-ICE rally where altercations occurred with counterprotesters.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →New Hampshire voters are casting ballots in primary elections to select party nominees for an open U.S. Senate seat and other offices.
Read the full story at CBS News Politics →Senator John Fetterman dismissed reported staff messages regarding missed constituent meetings as inaccurate, receiving support from Republican Dave McCormick.
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A federal court ruled that Missouri must implement a Republican-backed congressional map for the upcoming midterm elections following state court challenges.
Read the full story at Roll Call →Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson proposed allowing the state to acquire mobile home parks to address housing issues.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →The National Republican Congressional Committee added five candidates in Florida and North Carolina to its program supporting battleground House races.
Read the full story at The Hill — Campaign →Kansas Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall defended aerospace manufacturer Bombardier following trade threats from Donald Trump.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →A group of Michigan rabbis signed a petition asking Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to adjust his public stance regarding Israel.
Read the full story at The Hill — Campaign →Reports highlighted a past interview where Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico discussed school discipline and criminal justice reform. Talarico advocated for restorative justice practices over suspensions and expulsions.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →A former member of the Democratic Socialists of America publicly criticized candidate Abdul El-Sayed and discussed political shifts within far-left organizations.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →The National Republican Congressional Committee added five new House candidates to its program supporting top congressional challengers. The additions bring the total number of candidates in the program to 27.
Read the full story at Roll Call →A dispute between federal agents and local election officials raised concerns regarding the role of federal oversight at polling locations during upcoming elections.
Read the full story at The Dispatch →Republicans are gathering in Dallas for a two-day midterm convention aimed at building party momentum ahead of the upcoming elections.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →New York Governor Kathy Hochul is campaigning for reelection while seeking to support Democratic candidates in down-ballot races.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →Text messages and a former staff member indicate that Senator John Fetterman repeatedly expressed reluctance to perform routine constituent duties.
Read the full story at CBS News Politics →Law enforcement officials reported that an armed individual rushed toward Democratic candidate for Ohio governor Amy Acton during a fair event.
Read the full story at ABC News Politics →Democratic opponents and advocacy groups are focusing campaign ads on Senator Susan Collins's 2018 vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →The Trump administration requested Supreme Court intervention after a federal judge blocked an executive order concerning Postal Service mail-in ballot procedures.
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Senator John Kennedy declined to explicitly state whether he retains confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a television interview.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa responded to national political spending and increased attention on Texas state races.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson stated that voter access will be protected in the state following a judicial ruling on mail-in ballots.
Read the full story at CBS News Politics →An NBC News poll found that 69% of respondents in key midterm areas oppose building local AI data centers.
Read the full story at NBC News Politics →A political organization allied with Donald Trump is spending $10 million on television advertisements in the Texas Senate race.
Read the full story at ABC News Politics →A federal judge extended a legal block on an executive order aiming to regulate mail-in voting during the midterm elections.
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Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is organizing a statewide food drive to highlight grocery affordability.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →Representative Chris Pappas is preparing for the general election while managing a competitive Democratic primary for New Hampshire's Senate seat.
Read the full story at Roll Call →Representative Joe Morelle is encouraging state officials to accelerate their ballot counting procedures following elections.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →House Republicans are debating legislation to address utility demand and voter concerns related to AI data centers.
Read the full story at Roll Call →Candidates across various election races are increasingly addressing voter concerns regarding privacy and the deployment of Flock surveillance cameras.
Read the full story at ABC News Politics →Representative Suhas Subramanyam reported that federal authorities monitored his phone calls as part of an investigation involving a Virginia state senator.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →The National Republican Congressional Committee is financing ad campaigns for Ohio Representative Max Miller amid domestic abuse allegations.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →Campaign finance reports show Alaska Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola has received campaign funding from prominent environmental advocates.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Property tax records show Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon benefits from a homestead exemption she opposed while serving in the state legislature.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →A news report highlights statements made in 2022 by Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico praising a progressive transgender activist.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Massachusetts is holding its primary elections on Tuesday, highlighted by a Democratic Senate race between incumbent Ed Markey and Representative Seth Moulton.
Read the full story at CBS News Politics →A Democratic senator revealed a whistleblower statement warning that a new Postal Service computer system could affect mail-in voting. Party leaders criticized the rollout ahead of upcoming elections.
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Five House Republicans voted against a procedural rule to bring a resolution condemning socialism to the House floor. The vote highlighted internal procedural disagreements within the party.
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A Department of Justice report shows the FBI cited the Southern Poverty Law Center more than 22,000 times. Internal guidelines require such citations to include notes regarding potential bias and contested credibility.
Read the full story at The Daily Signal →The House of Representatives voted to censure Representative Chuck Edwards following an Ethics Committee investigation into inappropriate conduct toward staffers.
Read the full story at CBS News Politics →Officials in Tarrant County, Texas, approved a plan to reduce the number of polling locations by 92 compared to 2022. The decision alters voting sites across the state's third most-populous county.
Read the full story at NBC News Politics →The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Kansas City Public Schools over policies allowing students to socially transition at school without parental notification. Federal officials argue the policy infringes on parental rights.
Read the full story at Washington Examiner →The House passed a resolution formally condemning socialism, with eight Democratic lawmakers joining Republicans to support the measure.
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A Postal Service whistleblower warned that a newly implemented delivery system could disrupt the handling of mail-in ballots ahead of the upcoming elections.
Read the full story at PBS NewsHour →Alaska finalized its Senate election candidate list after a fourth-place primary candidate withdrew. Former Rep. Mary Peltola will be the only Democrat on the ballot alongside three Republican candidates.
Read the full story at NBC News Politics →The civilian leader of the U.S. Army resigned following internal disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. A Senate Democrat warned that recent leadership changes could impact military oversight.
Read the full story at The Guardian US Politics →Political analysts are assessing Democratic opportunities to win Senate seats in traditionally conservative states. The discussions center on national political trends and state-level voter dynamics.
Read the full story at RealClearPolitics →Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation targeting recent executive tariffs placed on Canadian goods. The bill aims to challenge the administration's trade policies in Congress.
Read the full story at RealClearPolitics →A new poll indicates a majority of voters believe taking on student loan debt carries significant financial risk. Respondents cited concerns over post-graduation earning potential and job placement.
Read the full story at RealClearPolitics →Reports indicate Chinese research organizations are using social media posts to build artificial intelligence models of American voters. Analysts suggest the efforts aim to simulate swing-state voter behavior.
Read the full story at RealClearPolitics →The House of Representatives voted 413-2 to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards following an Ethics Committee investigation into staff misconduct. Edwards had already announced he will not run for reelection.
Read the full story at Washington Examiner →The House passed a temporary funding bill that delays an impending ban on hemp products until December. The short-term resolution gives lawmakers and industry groups additional time to negotiate regulations.
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Democratic candidate Patrick Roath is challenging incumbent Rep. Stephen Lynch in the Massachusetts primary. Roath is campaigning on a platform calling for newer leadership in Congress.
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Nebraska Democratic House nominee Denise Powell faces scrutiny over past statements opposing state restrictions on gender-affirming medical procedures for minors.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Republican voters in Massachusetts are casting ballots to choose a gubernatorial nominee to challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey.
Read the full story at The Hill — Campaign →Massachusetts voters are selecting candidates in House primary races, including a challenge to incumbent Representative Stephen Lynch by attorney Patrick Roath.
Read the full story at The Hill — Campaign →Arkansas Democratic Senate nominee Hallie Shoffner clarified her position regarding ICE funding following online debate over previous statements. Shoffner stated she does not support defunding the agency.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →News outlets issued corrections after political figures made statements regarding how proposed voting rules might impact overseas military personnel.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →President Trump's support for expanding data centers has created political friction for Republican candidates facing local voter pushback ahead of the midterms.
Read the full story at NPR Politics →Homeland Security officials confirmed that ICE agents will perform routine duties on election day and will not be stationed at voting sites unless serving specific warrants.
Read the full story at NBC News Politics →An abortion rights organization launched a $250,000 campaign targeting Senator Susan Collins over her 2018 vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Read the full story at The Hill — Campaign →A candidate for Dallas County commissioner questioned his opponent's selection and promotion of mosques as official voting sites during an ongoing election campaign.
Read the full story at The Daily Signal →Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said recent public criticism from President Trump gives his campaign a wider platform ahead of the midterms.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →Candidates in Georgia's upcoming gubernatorial and Senate races are presenting contrasting proposals regarding energy use and land allocation for data center expansion.
Read the full story at The Daily Signal →The House passed a short-term funding bill to keep the federal government open through early December.
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Senator Mike Rounds expressed disappointment following the resignation of Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll after disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →A press conference hosted by Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed generated public discussion online following remarks made by a participating union worker.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered criticisms of domestic supporters of socialist policies during a televised news interview.
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