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The Justice Department filed notice confirming plans to renovate and temporarily close the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C.
Read the full story at ABC News Politics →President Donald Trump criticized former Representative Mary Peltola following allegations that her allies recruited a candidate with the same name as incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. Peltola denied involvement in the scheme.
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Former President Barack Obama spoke at a Georgia rally alongside Senator Jon Ossoff, criticizing President Donald Trump's White House modifications.
Read the full story at Washington Examiner →A federal judge rejected a Department of Justice request to force California election officials to separate mail-in ballots from 20,000 voters suspected of being non-citizens.
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The fiancé of Democratic Representative Haley Stevens announced his support for Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate race.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and prominent Make America Healthy Again figures campaigned in Iowa for Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn.
Read the full story at Washington Examiner →The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee reserved $500,000 in advertising to support Democrat Scott Colom against incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi.
Read the full story at The Hill — Campaign →A federal judge in California denied a Department of Justice request to separate 20,000 mail-in ballots that federal officials alleged belonged to noncitizens.
Read the full story at NBC News Politics →The Department of Justice requested expedited discovery in a lawsuit following reports alleging Mary Peltola's campaign recruited a second candidate named Dan Sullivan.
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Senator Lisa Murkowski endorsed a Democratic candidate, leading political observers in Alaska to speculate about her strategy ahead of her 2028 election cycle.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →Financial disclosures indicate Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson's company operates as a consulting firm rather than a logging enterprise.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Minnesota authorities filed charges against political activists who posed as registered voters to test the state's voter voucher system during the August primary.
Read the full story at CBS News Politics →Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stated state elections will be secure as the U.S. Department of Justice deploys monitors to six Georgia counties.
Read the full story at The Daily Signal →The fiancé of Democratic Representative Haley Stevens stated he plans to support Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate race.
Read the full story at The Hill — Campaign →A report examines the history of congressional redistricting and how altered district boundaries affect voters in the upcoming midterms.
Read the full story at PBS NewsHour →A television station stopped broadcasting a political advertisement targeting Pennsylvania House candidate Janelle Stelson following concerns over unverified claims.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya campaigned with media host Steve Doocy in Roseville, Minnesota, encouraging voter turnout.
Read the full story at The Daily Signal →A report examines the board membership of a charity linked to the father of Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Donald Trump stated that candidate Mary Peltola should be removed from the ballot following reports about campaign tactics in the Alaska Senate race.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen criticized Attorney General Kris Mayes after she made comments regarding golf courses during a water conservation debate.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →Senator Jack Reed and other congressional Democrats criticized the financial and strategic costs of ongoing military action in Iran.
Read the full story at Roll Call →Candidates Ken Paxton and James Talarico held separate campaign events in Lubbock during the Texas Senate race.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →Progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has seen rising support among college students campaigning in Michigan.
Read the full story at RealClearPolitics →Georgia Republicans created a website critiquing Senator Jon Ossoff's record ahead of his scheduled campaign rally with former President Barack Obama.
Read the full story at The Daily Signal →Former President Donald Trump campaigned for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at a rally in Lubbock. Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico hosted a separate event in the same city on the same evening.
Read the full story at RealClearPolitics →A report alleges that Mary Peltola's campaign helped recruit a namesake candidate to draw votes away from Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska. Peltola's campaign and Democratic officials have denied the allegations.
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Senator Ted Cruz criticized Michigan Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed during a campaign stop near Detroit. Cruz attempted to link El-Sayed to the Muslim Brotherhood during his speech.
Read the full story at CBS News Politics →Democratic political organizations are recruiting canvassers with previous felony convictions for get-out-the-vote operations in several battleground states. The recruitment effort includes canvassers supporting Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon promoted an endorsement from a Muslim advocacy group during the final stretch of her campaign. The endorsement has drawn scrutiny over the group's past statements regarding Israel.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →U.S. House candidate Lakesha Womack was served with a felony summons regarding rental car charges during a North Carolina campaign event.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →The Department of Justice criticized election guidance issued by Virginia officials regarding federal observers at polling places. Virginia had advised local poll workers on when to contact police regarding federal monitors.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →Past comments by Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed resurfaced in which he criticized President Joe Biden's announcement of a 2022 drone strike. El-Sayed had accused the administration of leveraging the strike for political advantage before the midterms.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →Conservative media figure James O'Keefe was charged in Minnesota with unlawful voting and identity theft. Prosecutors allege he and an associate misrepresented themselves at polling locations during an August primary.
Read the full story at NBC News Politics →Senator Bernie Moreno criticized Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther over municipal funding allocated to a nursing partnership in Ghana. Moreno raised concerns about the use of local taxpayer dollars for foreign programs.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →A federal prosecutor in southern California has launched legal actions seeking to challenge local ballot counting procedures and address voter fraud claims.
Read the full story at The Guardian US Politics →Democratic candidate Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger, is campaigning against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine's U.S. Senate race.
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A New York Times/Siena College survey shows Republican Sen. Darline Graham and Democratic challenger Annie Andrews tied at 48 percent support in South Carolina's U.S. Senate race.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →Former President Donald Trump and candidate James Talarico held separate campaign events in Texas to support opposing U.S. Senate candidates.
Read the full story at RealClearPolitics →An analysis examines potential impacts of Sen. Mark Kelly's proposed legislative framework regarding artificial intelligence funding and regulation.
Read the full story at National Review →Lawmakers face an upcoming December 11 deadline to negotiate federal funding before current stopgap spending legislation expires.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →Concerns over the construction of data centers across Ohio have become a central topic among candidates in the upcoming midterm election.
Read the full story at NPR Politics →A legal dispute in Montana highlights laws allowing college students attending school away from home to decide where to register to vote.
Read the full story at NPR Politics →Several competitive U.S. Senate candidates have raised significant portions of their campaign funds from donors living outside their home states.
Read the full story at NPR Politics →Debates over immigration policy and recent political disputes are influencing campaign dynamics in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race.
Read the full story at NPR Politics →Republican campaign committees and candidates have allocated over $183 million toward television advertisements highlighting transgender issues ahead of the midterms.
Read the full story at ABC News Politics →The Department of Justice will deploy official election observers for the 2026 midterm elections, replacing international monitoring groups.
Read the full story at The Dispatch →A federal judge is considering appointing an independent special master to review federal claims regarding California's voter registration rolls.
Read the full story at ABC News Politics →Campaign finance disclosures show Florida Democratic nominee Angie Nixon's campaign paid a vehicle detailing business owned by her brother-in-law for services.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →An actress featured in a Michigan Senate campaign advertisement portraying a resident struggling with grocery costs was identified as a Los Angeles-based activist.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Texas in support of state Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Read the full story at Roll Call →In the Alaska Senate election, incumbent Dan Sullivan faces a challenge involving another candidate with the same last name.
Read the full story at National Review →Democratic candidate Raymond Smith Jr. is campaigning against incumbent Republican Representative Greg Murphy in North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District.
Read the full story at Roll Call →Democratic megadonor Reid Hoffman has contributed to House and Senate Democratic political action committees funding advertisement campaigns.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Representative Russell Fry is encouraging fellow South Carolina Representative Ralph Norman to actively campaign for candidate Darline Graham.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →House Republicans have scheduled their party leadership elections for one week after the midterm elections.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →Representative Ruben Gallego is traveling through Nevada, Texas, and Florida to campaign alongside local Democrats and turn out Latino voters.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →Attorneys for Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and Senate Democrats requested that a federal judge dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit regarding Alaska's Senate election.
Read the full story at NBC News Politics →Former President Barack Obama campaigned in Detroit alongside Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to encourage voter turnout.
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The Department of Justice sent letters to county officials in California instructing them to set aside and verify thousands of ballots over noncitizen voting concerns.
Read the full story at CBS News Politics →Speaking at a rally in Ohio, former President Barack Obama criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy over a political advertisement targeting Democratic candidate Amy Acton.
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President Donald Trump told reporters he has the authority to issue preemptive pardons to administration staff to protect them from future congressional investigations.
Read the full story at Washington Examiner →The Department of Justice plans to deploy election monitors to all 50 states for the 2026 midterm elections to oversee polling place operations and compliance.
Read the full story at Washington Examiner →President Donald Trump cast his early ballot in Florida for the upcoming midterm elections.
Read the full story at PBS NewsHour →The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit seeking to block certification of the Alaska Senate election if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses.
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Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democratic candidates Angie Nixon for Senate and David Jolly for governor in Florida.
Read the full story at The Hill — Campaign →Representative Byron Donalds highlighted how President Donald Trump's rally aimed to boost turnout for his Florida gubernatorial campaign.
Read the full story at The Daily Signal →Republican candidate Rick Jackson is running for governor in Georgia with a personal background distinct from President Donald Trump.
Read the full story at PBS NewsHour →Neil Bush announced he voted for Democratic candidate James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate election.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →An article revealed a past FBI raid at the home of Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's mother.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →The Department of Justice instructed select California counties to separate ballots cast by suspected noncitizens ahead of the midterms.
Read the full story at PBS NewsHour →A new advertisement in Maine's U.S. Senate race highlights the battle for party control of the chamber. Democrat Troy Jackson is challenging incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins.
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Vice President JD Vance has visited 12 states over four months to campaign for Republican candidates leading into the midterm elections.
Read the full story at RealClearPolitics →The Trump administration is developing testosterone screening for military personnel following warnings from health officials about eligibility rates for military service.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →Minnesota candidate Heidi Heino reported potential vulnerabilities in the state's inspector general safeguards following a test of state fraud prevention laws.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →A federal court directed California to respond to a Department of Justice request regarding roughly 20,000 mail-in ballots sent to individuals alleged to be noncitizens.
Read the full story at Fox News Politics →A New York woman has been charged with voting illegally as federal authorities increase enforcement actions concerning noncitizen voting.
Read the full story at ABC News Politics →Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to campaign alongside Democratic U.S. Senate candidates in Ohio and Michigan.
Read the full story at ABC News Politics →Senate Majority Leader John Thune joined Representative Ashley Hinson on the campaign trail in Iowa as Republicans seek to support congressional candidates.
Read the full story at CBS News Politics →The Justice Department filed a lawsuit seeking to potentially block certification of Alaska's Senate election results if incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan loses. The suit cites potential voter confusion caused by another candidate with the same name on the ballot.
Read the full story at CBS News Politics →Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy defended a campaign advertisement featuring his opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother following criticism from members of both parties.
Read the full story at NBC News Politics →President Trump exempted several Canadian goods from tariffs following discussions with Senator Susan Collins regarding their impact on Maine businesses and agriculture.
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Cybersecurity researchers report that Russian-backed online operations have increased campaign efforts to influence American voters ahead of the midterm elections.
Read the full story at NPR Politics →Democratic members of the House Intelligence Committee stated they are preparing strategies in case President Trump challenges the results of the upcoming midterm elections.
Read the full story at CBS News Politics →A bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a letter pressing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to restore and expand Ukraine's access to the Starshield satellite communications system.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →Campaign finance reports show Democratic candidates in competitive Senate races raised more money than their Republican opponents during the first half of October.
Read the full story at Roll Call →The Justice Department charged two former FBI officials with lying to Congress during 2023 testimony regarding the investigation into Hunter Biden.
Read the full story at Roll Call →Senator Ron Wyden introduced two legislative proposals intended to address the impact of artificial intelligence on employment. The bills include provisions to assist workers displaced by technology and to impose taxes on data centers.
Read the full story at Roll Call →Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg endorsed independent candidate Seth Bodnar in Montana's Senate election over the Democratic nominee.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →Nebraska independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn pledged not to accept campaign contributions from artificial intelligence companies shortly after attending a fundraiser co-hosted by an AI lobbyist.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Warren Norman, the son of Republican Representative Ralph Norman, indicated he is considering supporting Democratic candidate Annie Andrews in South Carolina's Senate election.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →Arkansas Democratic Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner criticized proposed federal voter registration requirements, arguing that requiring proof of citizenship disproportionately impacts low-income voters.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Senator John Barrasso plans to campaign alongside Texas candidate Ken Paxton, making him the highest-ranking Senate Republican to join Paxton on the campaign trail.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →The Justice Department filed a lawsuit in Alaska federal court concerning the presence of a similarly named third candidate on the Senate election ballot.
Read the full story at Roll Call →Representative Byron Donalds has limited public references to Donald Trump during his campaign for governor in Florida.
Read the full story at The Guardian US Politics →Congressional Democrats are outlining legislative proposals aimed at reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for young adults.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →Republican senators are calling for increased congressional oversight regarding SpaceX's role in national security operations following disruptions to satellite services in Ukraine.
Read the full story at The Hill — Senate →The Supreme Court allowed New Hampshire to enforce a law prohibiting student IDs as valid identification for voting. Lower court legal challenges regarding the law's constitutionality remain ongoing.
Read the full story at ABC News Politics →A leaked internal document details the objectives of a West Bank trip taken by Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander. The document outlines goals to build international support regarding regional policies.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Records indicate Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola worked for a lobbying firm after cosponsoring legislation supported by the firm. Peltola's campaign platform emphasizes reducing the influence of lobbying in Washington.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →The campaign treasurer for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed also manages a super PAC supporting third-party candidates. The PAC is running advertising campaigns promoting a Libertarian candidate to conservative voters.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Senator Kevin Cramer advocated for Congress to resolve the federal debt limit during the upcoming lame-duck session. Cramer suggested pairing the debt ceiling measure with a defense budget reconciliation package.
Read the full story at Roll Call →Senator Kevin Cramer received a military briefing following reports of service disruptions to the Starshield satellite system in Ukraine. Cramer raised questions about private sector control over defense technology assets.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →Congressional aides assisting bipartisan leaders urged energy industry stakeholders to build support for a pending permitting reform package. The Senate is scheduled to hold a key procedural vote on the legislation.
Read the full story at Roll Call →Senator Ron Wyden outlined a legislative plan to reinstate a clean energy tax initiative. Wyden pointed to recent performance metrics to support continuing the federal program.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →Campaign finance disclosures show that several signatories of a 2012 open letter have contributed to Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The donations support El-Sayed's current campaign for federal office.
Read the full story at Washington Free Beacon →Representative Chris Deluzio is considering a primary challenge against Senator John Fetterman in Pennsylvania's 2028 Senate election. Deluzio previously endorsed Fetterman during his 2022 Senate campaign.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →Senator Elizabeth Warren warned that any potential disruption to SpaceX's Starshield satellite system in Ukraine poses national security risks to the United States.
Read the full story at Washington Examiner →Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is investing $4 million to air a campaign advertisement featuring the estranged mother of opponent Amy Acton.
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President Donald Trump announced new federal semiconductor manufacturing incentives in North Carolina to support Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley.
Read the full story at Washington Examiner →Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan publicly criticized recent rulings by the court's conservative majority regarding partisan gerrymandering of legislative districts.
Read the full story at NBC News Politics →Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown called on his Republican opponent, Jon Husted, to condemn a political advertisement targeting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton.
Read the full story at The Hill — Campaign →The Anti-Defamation League issued a statement condemning an antisemitic term used by Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Kansas.
Read the full story at The Guardian US Politics →Republican Senator Roger Marshall faces a competitive reelection campaign in Kansas against Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton.
Read the full story at PBS NewsHour →The National Republican Senatorial Committee secured $20 million in loans to finance its campaign efforts for the Senate election cycle.
Read the full story at Politico Congress →Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is directing $80 million to support House Democrats, while Donald Trump is transferring $400 million to Republican campaign funds.
Read the full story at The Guardian US Politics →Democratic Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Robert Garcia reported receiving suspicious mail at their offices. Authorities are investigating the packages delivered to multiple public officials.
Read the full story at The Hill — Campaign →Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico attended a community outreach event in Irving hosted by local Muslim leaders and elected officials.
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A federal judge ruled that North Carolina's updated mail-in voting rules will remain in place for the midterm elections. The court stated it was too close to election day to modify voting procedures.
Read the full story at The Hill — Campaign →Tech executive Elon Musk officially endorsed Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate race. Musk's political action committee has contributed over $150 million to support Paxton.
Read the full story at The Hill — Campaign →The brother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton released a political ad criticizing Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy. The ad follows an online video featuring Acton's estranged mother.
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