Oct 12 Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads By Gene Johnson, Associated Press President Donald Trump must cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message, a federal judge ordered Sunday night. Continue reading
Oct 09 WATCH: Graham and Andrews clash in South Carolina Senate race debate By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The issues bounced from Iran to the economy and artificial intelligence, but all seemed to boil down to Republican Sen. Darline Graham and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews arguing over who was less qualified for the South Carolina Senate seat as… Continue reading
Oct 01 A fact-checked guide to Trump's talking points and falsehoods at midterm rallies By Amy Sherman, Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact President Donald Trump is hitting the campaign trail to support Republican candidates in toss-up races that will determine which party controls Congress for the final two years of his presidency. Here’s a list of more than two dozen go-to Trump… Continue reading
Sep 30 Democrats want a blue wave. New Hampshire is Exhibit A for why that may not happen By Steve Peoples, Holly Ramer, Steven Sloan, Associated Press Five weeks before Election Day, Democratic optimism is soaring. But glaring vulnerabilities threaten to undermine the unstoppable blue wave that Democrats believe is coming. Look no further than New Hampshire, where Democratic leaders are sounding the alarm about political challenges… Continue reading
Sep 28 How the phrase 'Lower 48' became a fixture in Alaska's high-stakes Senate race By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press The most biting insult in Alaska politics is to be accused of being aligned with the “Lower 48." That's code for candidates taking marching orders from powerful forces in the contiguous United States rather than sticking up for Alaskans. Continue reading
Sep 21 Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, but Supreme Court will have final say By David A. Lieb, Associated Press A federal appeals panel has ruled in favor of new Missouri congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump. But there is no immediate impact from Monday’s ruling. Continue reading
Sep 21 Voting groups sound alarm on funding shortfalls that they say could affect midterm turnout By Matt Brown, Associated Press Several of the nation’s largest left-leaning voter engagement and racial justice organizations are facing steep funding shortfalls and staffing cutbacks. Continue reading
Sep 18 Early voting begins in U.S. midterm elections that could flip control of Congress By Ali Swenson, Sarah Rankin, Sarah Raza, Associated Press In-person voting for this year’s midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues. Continue reading
Sep 14 Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The decision allows states to continue sending ballots under existing processes used by nearly one-third of voters. Continue reading
Sep 07 Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates attend Labor Day events By Patrick Whittle, Bill Barrow, Associated Press This year’s campaigns already have been combative, busy and expensive. Continue reading