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riotimesonline.comworld1 day ago
Supreme Court Lifts Limits on Coordinated Spending Between Parties and Candidates
The June 30 ruling removes limits on how much parties can spend in direct coordination with candidates. Party committees can now align messaging, strategy and ad buys without prior restrictions. Republicans hold a fundraising edge entering the 2026 midterms.
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theconversation.compolitics3 days ago
Heat Affects U.S. 250th Celebrations as Ukraine and Russia Trade Gains
Extreme heat poses risks to planned U.S. anniversary events on July 4. Russian forces have slowed their progress in Ukraine amid Ukrainian counteractions. Democratic Party internal divisions could affect midterm prospects.
politics4 days ago
Democratic Candidates Sue FCC Over Coordinated Ad Rates
Four Democratic candidates filed suit after the Supreme Court lifted limits on party-candidate coordination. The case challenges FCC guidance that would let party committees buy TV time at the lowest unit rate.
Fox Newspolitics7 days ago
Democratic Senate nominee holds two-point lead over Republican incumbent in Maine poll
A New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll shows the Democratic nominee at 49 percent support and the Republican incumbent at 47 percent among likely voters. The survey, conducted June 19-26, found the race within the margin of error.
forbes.compolitics7 days ago
Soros Family Donates $103 Million to 2026 Midterms
George Soros and his son Alex have given roughly $103 million to the 2026 midterm elections through their Democracy PAC. The total is 52 percent higher than their giving at the same point in the 2024 cycle.
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americanthinker.compolitics11 days ago
Democratic Socialists of America candidates win three New York City primaries
Three candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America defeated incumbents or chosen successors in Tuesday primaries for U.S. House seats representing New York City districts. Officials from both parties responded with statements about the results and their implications…
New York Postpolitics13 days ago
Medicare Expands Access to Weight-Loss Drugs for Seniors at $50 Copay Starting July 1
Medicare's 68 million enrollees will pay $50 for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs beginning July 1. President Trump announced the change at a Pennsylvania truck plant and linked it to his drug-pricing policy.
Washington Examinerpolitics17 days ago
Republican National Committee ends May with record cash on hand
The Republican National Committee raised $14.8 million in May and finished the month with $125.5 million in cash, the highest total ever recorded at the end of a month. The committee has set new cash-on-hand records in each of the last three monthly Federal Election Commission re…
Fox Newspolitics19 days ago
Former Vice President Harris Comments on Potential Iran Deal
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said at a climate summit that a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement amounts to a war of choice and predicted it would affect Republican performance in the November midterm elections. She linked the deal to higher gas prices and said voters would re…
The Hillpolitics22 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary says ICE would deploy at midterms only if threat arises
The secretary stated on Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would appear at polling places solely in response to a security threat. He added that any deployment would require coordination with local law enforcement and would not involve voter identification dut…
The Hillpolitics27 days ago
House GOP campaign chair says Republicans will hold House and gain seats
The Republican House campaign chair stated the party is confident of retaining its majority and adding seats in November. He cited the congressional map, fundraising, and candidate quality as advantages.
nbcnews.compolitics28 days ago
Democrats Outline Plan to Pursue Redistricting in Up to 13 States
An internal Democratic strategy memo describes efforts to flip fewer than two dozen state legislative seats this year. Success in those races could create new opportunities for redrawing congressional maps in four states ahead of 2028.
realitytea.compolitics31 days ago
President Trump Reports 172,000 Jobs Added in May During Iran Conflict
The president highlighted May employment gains and pledged lower fuel and fertilizer prices within 90 days. He spoke at a farmer roundtable in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, while campaigning for Republican midterm candidates.
pbs.orgtechnology35 days ago
USPS Proposes States Share Mail-In Ballot Data to Tighten Election Verification Rules
The proposal follows an executive order signed earlier this year by President Trump tightening mail-in voting rules. A cybersecurity report released June 1 says foreign actors and AI-generated misinformation present greater risks ahead of the November midterms.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics38 days ago
Louisiana Legislature Approves New Congressional Map After Supreme Court Rejected Prior Map as Racial Gerrymander
Louisiana lawmakers passed a new congressional map on Friday that would leave the state with one majority-Black U.S. House district. The map is expected to give Republicans a chance to gain one additional seat ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Los Angeles Timespolitics40 days agoUpdated
Federal Court Blocks Alabama Plan for New Congressional Districts
A three-judge panel ruled Tuesday that Alabama must continue using a court-ordered map with two majority-Black districts for the 2026 midterms. The decision prevents the state from switching to a Republican-backed map that included only one such district.
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foxnews.compolitics44 days ago
Republicans Advance New Congressional Maps in Four States Ahead of Midterms
State legislatures in Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, and South Carolina have passed or advanced new U.S. House district maps in recent weeks. The changes follow a U.S. Supreme Court decision that altered minority protections under the Voting Rights Act.
finance.yahoo.comfinance44 days ago
Stocks Have Historically Declined in Summers Before Midterm Elections
MarketWatch reported that equities have tended to fall during the summer months preceding U.S. midterm elections. The article poses whether the pattern will hold in the current cycle.
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jurist.orgworld45 days ago
Virginia Governor Says Focus Should Shift From Redistricting to Midterms
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger stated that Democrats should prioritize winning the November midterms over redistricting efforts. The comments follow a state Supreme Court ruling that struck down a proposed constitutional amendment.
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Nprpolitics45 days ago
Democratic Candidates Reduce Abortion Ad Spending in 2026 Midterm Cycle
Democratic candidates have spent nearly four times less on abortion-related campaign ads since January compared to the same period in 2024. Voters continue to rank cost-of-living concerns as their top issue ahead of the fall midterm elections.
Newsweekpolitics45 days ago
National Polls Show Record High Disapproval Ratings for President
Multiple surveys released between May 18 and May 20 found disapproval ratings reaching new highs across several metrics. The polls were conducted in mid-May among registered voters and adults.
abcnews.go.compolitics45 days ago
Congressional Checks and Balances Expected to Strengthen After Midterms
Post-midterm legislative activity is projected to increase oversight of the executive branch. The period between the election and the new Congress convening is expected to see heightened activity.
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nypost.compolitics47 days ago
Redistricting efforts in southern states put nearly a third of Congressional Black Caucus seats at risk
Nineteen of the 62 members of the Congressional Black Caucus face possible loss of their seats by the 2028 election cycle. Republicans in several southern states are redrawing congressional maps following a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics47 days ago
Primaries Held in Six States Set Up Midterm Matchups
Voters in six states cast ballots in primary elections on Tuesday. Results established several general election contests and highlighted the reach of presidential endorsements within both parties.
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deccanchronicle.comworld47 days ago
Hollywood Industry Groups Focus on California Midterm Races
Hollywood workers and executives are directing more attention to California midterm contests. The shift follows concerns that the state could lose film and television production.
upi.comworld48 days ago
Redistricting Process Expected to Influence 2026 Midterm Elections
Redistricting efforts by both parties are underway ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. CBS News reported that the outcome of these efforts will determine the composition of congressional districts.
New York Postpolitics48 days ago
Republicans Hold Narrow House Majority Ahead of Midterms
Republicans control the House by a margin of six seats as they prepare for the midterm elections. Redistricting changes and shifts in voter behavior could affect the outcome.
washingtonpost.compolitics48 days ago
Kentucky and Georgia Hold Primary Elections
Voters in Kentucky and Georgia participated in primary elections on May 19, 2026. Conservative political consultant and pollster Sarah Longwell discussed the outcomes and their possible implications for the midterm elections.
wealthmanagement.comworld50 days ago
Prediction Market Shows Democrats Favored to Win U.S. House Majority
A prediction market platform reported that traders expect Democrats to regain control of the U.S. House. The assessment comes with less than six months remaining before the November midterm elections.
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Axiosfinance50 days ago
Republicans advance crypto regulation bill as industry PAC delays spending decisions
Republicans advanced a bill defining digital asset regulation out of the Senate Banking Committee. The pro-crypto Fairshake super PAC has not announced its midterm spending targets despite holding the largest political war chest of any industry.
newser.combusiness50 days ago
Cost of Living Concerns Rise Among Latino Voters in New York
A CNN poll shows 70% of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of the economy. Latino residents in New York describe rising prices for food, rent, and gasoline that limit their spending.
Usa Todaypolitics52 days ago
Poll Shows Rising Disapproval of President on Economy and Healthcare
A CNN/SSRS poll conducted in late April and early May found 77 percent of respondents saying the president's policies have increased living costs. The survey reported record-high disapproval ratings on healthcare and low approval on the economy. Overall approval stood at 35 perce…
New York Postpolitics52 days ago
Trump Says Redistricting Will Help GOP but Iran Outcome Is Bigger Midterm Factor
President Trump said new congressional districts in several states will help Republicans but may not prove decisive in the November midterm elections. In an interview with Bret Baier conducted during his historic visit to China, Trump stated a quicker resolution in Iran would mat…
fortune.comworld52 days ago
Democrats Endorse Independent Candidates in Red States
Democratic officials in states such as Nebraska and Alaska are choosing not to support their own nominees in some races and instead promoting independent candidates they believe have a better chance of winning. The strategy reflects concerns that the party's brand is toxic in cer…
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citizen.co.zapolitics52 days ago
Democrats Back Independent Candidates in Some Red States
Democratic officials in states including Nebraska and Alaska are supporting independent candidates over their own party's nominees in some races this year. The strategy aims to improve chances against Republicans where the Democratic brand is viewed as weak. Independent candidate…
Washington Examinerpolitics52 days ago
House Republicans Consider Changes to Bipartisan Housing Bill Ahead of Midterms
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which passed the Senate in March, remains stalled in the House of Representatives. Some Republicans object to provisions added in the Senate that they say could limit housing supply. Republican leaders are weighing amendments and could bring…
pbs.orgpolitics53 days ago
U.S. Halts Some Medicaid Payments Citing Fraud
The federal government has stopped certain Medicaid payments after identifying what it described as fraud in the program. Vice President JD Vance addressed the issue during a speech in Maine, stating that only Republicans would address fraud in public benefits programs. The move…
foxnews.comworld53 days ago
Vice President Visits Maine To Highlight Anti-Fraud Task Force
The vice president traveled to Bangor, Maine on May 14, 2026 to speak at an event focused on government fraud prevention. Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling presented examples of improper payments uncovered by the Anti-Fraud Task Force. The visit occurred one day after a rel…
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washingtonpost.comworld53 days ago
Four Latino Organizations Join to Register Hispanic Voters
Four longtime Latino civil rights and political organizations are combining efforts to register voters and mobilize Hispanic Democrats. The move comes amid rising voting restrictions. The initiative aims to increase participation by Hispanic voters in the upcoming midterm electio…
politics53 days ago
Renters Rights Measures Advance in US Local Elections
Housing affordability has emerged as a central issue in upcoming midterm elections with multiple cities and states considering rent control or stabilization measures. Organizers gathered more than 124000 signatures in Massachusetts to place a rent control question on the November…
Washington Examinerpolitics53 days ago
House Republicans to Vote on Amended Senate Housing Bill Next Week
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act cleared the Senate in March 2026 but remains stalled in the House, where leadership plans an amended version for a floor vote as soon as next week. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance called for passage this week amid rising inf…
Fox Newspolitics53 days ago
Democrats Call for Release of DNC's 2024 Election Review
The Democratic National Committee completed an internal review of its 2024 election losses but decided against public release. Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. Cory Booker have called for the report to be made public. DNC Chair Ken Martin said the review's findings ar…
ABC Newspolitics53 days agoUpdated
Louisiana Legislature Approves New Congressional Map
Louisiana state senators advanced a congressional map that reduces the number of majority-Black districts from two to one ahead of the November midterm elections. The move follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the state's prior map as an illegal racial gerry…
japantimes.co.jppolitics54 days ago
U.S. Producer Prices Rose 1.4 Percent in April
The producer price index increased 1.4 percent in April after seasonal adjustments, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Wholesale inflation rose to 6 percent over the past 12 months, the largest such increase since December 2022. Energy costs drove about 75 percent of t…
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realitytea.compolitics54 days ago
U.S. CPI Rises to 3.8% in April as Trump Prioritizes Iran Nuclear Threat
President Donald Trump said his sole focus is preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, comments that came as the U.S. Labor Department reported consumer prices rose 3.8 percent in April. Democrats released an ad linking his remarks to proposed cuts in social spending whil…
foxnews.compolitics54 days ago
White House Aide to Run Republican Midterm Strategy
A senior White House official will temporarily leave the administration to oversee Republican efforts in the 2026 midterm elections. The official heads the Republican midterm strategy and expressed strong confidence in redistricting outcomes. A POLITICO podcast interview also dis…
The Independentpolitics55 days ago
White House Asks HHS Secretary to Limit Public Vaccine Skepticism
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was asked by the White House to reduce public statements questioning vaccines ahead of the midterms. The secretary is still directing a multi-agency review of vaccine science that focuses on unproven theories linking vacci…
nbcnews.comworld55 days ago
Courts Rule for Republicans in Redistricting Cases
Two recent court decisions have limited Democrats' ability to challenge Republican-drawn congressional maps ahead of the midterms. Republicans maintain control over the redistricting process in more states, giving them greater opportunity to draw favorable boundaries. Democrats a…
rediff.compolitics56 days ago
Trump Approval Rating Steady at 36% in Reuters/Ipsos Poll
President Donald Trump’s approval rating stood at 36% in polling conducted May 8-11, 2026, with 63% disapproving. Multiple surveys show disapproval ratings between 55% and 62% amid widespread criticism of his handling of the war with Iran and rising gasoline costs.
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nbcnews.compolitics56 days ago
Missouri Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Congressional Map
Missouri's highest court heard arguments Tuesday over whether a newly drawn congressional map violates the state constitution's compactness requirement and whether it can remain in place for this year's elections. The case is part of a nationwide wave of redistricting fights trig…
Washington Examinerpolitics58 days ago
Supreme Court Ruling and State Court Decision Alter Redistricting Maps Ahead of Midterms
The Supreme Court issued a decision weakening parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in the Louisiana v. Callais case. Louisiana suspended its House primary elections to redraw its congressional map. A Virginia Supreme Court ruling blocked a voter-approved redistricting amendment…
foxnews.compolitics58 days ago
Republicans Gain Eight Seats on Election Maps Ahead of November
Republicans are eight seats closer to retaining control of the House following changes to election maps. The adjustments make it more difficult for Democrats to secure a majority in the November elections. The Washington Post reported the developments in its coverage of redistric…
thehindubusinessline.comworld59 days ago
Iran Conflict Complicates Republican Budget Plans Ahead of Midterms
The Iran conflict and related blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are affecting Republican efforts to pass additional budget reconciliation legislation focused on cost-of-living issues. Lawmakers are discussing a second package that could address immigration, defense spending, tax p…
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pbs.orgpolitics58 days agoUpdated
Alabama Legislature Passes Bill for New Congressional Primaries
Alabama legislators passed a bill that would schedule new congressional primaries if courts permit the state to use a different map from the one currently in place. The measure was signed into law by Republican Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday. Similar redistricting efforts advanced in Lo…
Fox Newspolitics59 days ago
Trump Endorses Candidates in GOP Primaries
President Trump has endorsed candidates in nearly all competitive Republican primaries, pressing some challengers to step aside in favor of incumbents he views as more electable. The moves follow decisive victories by Trump-backed candidates in Indiana state Senate races tied to…
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The Independentpolitics59 days ago
Virginia Court Nullifies Democratic Redistricting Initiative Ahead of Midterms
Virginia’s Supreme Court struck down a ballot initiative passed last month that would have created four new Democratic-leaning congressional districts. President Trump welcomed the ruling. Republican-led states including Florida, Tennessee and Louisiana have moved to redraw maps…
thegatewaypundit.compolitics59 days ago
Virginia Supreme Court Rejects Democratic Gerrymandering Referendum
The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a proposed referendum backed by Democrats that would have altered the state's redistricting process. The decision prevents the measure from appearing on the ballot. The ruling could affect up to four seats in the upcoming midterm elections a…
nypost.compolitics59 days ago
Harris Criticizes U.S. Involvement in Iran Conflict During Las Vegas Appearance
Former Vice President Kamala Harris used a profanity while discussing the war in Iran during a public appearance in Las Vegas on May 8, 2026. She stated that the conflict was not authorized, should not have been initiated and that it is causing rising gas prices and other costs t…
New York Postpolitics60 days ago
Tennessee House Passes New Congressional Map After Repealing Mid-Decade Redistricting Ban
Republican-led Tennessee lawmakers voted Thursday to repeal a ban on mid-decade redistricting and advance a new U.S. House map that would break up the state's only Democratic-held district centered on majority-Black Memphis. The move is part of a broader effort by Republicans in…
Fox Newspolitics60 days ago
Rep. Tom Barrett Proposes Resolution Limiting U.S. Military Action Against Iran Until July 30
Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Thursday that would authorize the war against Iran through July 30 while imposing strict limits including no boots on the ground, no nation-building and no occupation of Iranian territory. The measure comes after a ceasefire b…