Sep 06 Trump administration makes another appeal to Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions By Lindsay Whitehurst, Gary Fields, Associated Press The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Donald Trump’s executive order for the November elections. Continue reading
Sep 05 Here's a look at 'reach' election races where Democrats hope to pull off House upsets By Will Weissert, Associated Press The party in power traditionally suffers losses during midterm elections. Democrats managed to avoid a predicted 2022 “red wave,” but they saw Republicans flip both chambers when President Donald Trump was reelected last cycle. Continue reading
Sep 05 Flock cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' power By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Although police say the cameras are an invaluable crime-fighting tool, some critics say their pervasiveness amounts to unconstitutional warrantless mass surveillance. Continue reading
Sep 05 Trump's first major midterm money move: A $10 million Texas Senate ad blitz By Josh Boak, Associated Press This is the first significant spending in a premier general election contest by MAGA, Inc., and reflects how a once-safe Republican seat in Texas may be viable for Democrats with the candidacy of James Talarico. Continue reading
Sep 05 New Hampshire's GOP primary features two familiar names from the past, and voters are fine with that By Holly Ramer, Associated Press While voters elsewhere have embraced a decidedly anti-establishment sentiment this campaign season, New Hampshire Republican voters appear content with their choices and are poised to pick a familiar name over a fresh face on Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 04 Federal judge extends block on Trump order seeking to limit mail voting in the midterms By Nicholas Riccardi, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press A federal judge on Friday extended her prohibition against the U.S. Postal Service implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting during the midterms, putting another major obstacle in the way of the administration as the first states begin… Continue reading
Sep 04 Missouri court blocks Trump-backed U.S. House map and orders it to be put to a vote By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Republicans had hoped Missouri’s new congressional boundaries could help them win an additional seat and hold onto their slim House majority in the midterms. Continue reading
Sep 03 Democrats promise a big agenda if they win control of Congress, but their unity is being tested By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Beginning on Day One, House Democrats plan to "hold the crooks accountable." That's the promise House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has made, previewing an ambitious agenda if Democrats seize majority control from Republicans in the midterm elections. Continue reading
Sep 03 Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message By Collin Binkley, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Voters' dim views of the economy and the war in Iran have put Republicans in a tough spot as the midterm election season enters its final stretch. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 6:04 Whistleblower's attorney details concerns over USPS mail-in ballot system By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson A whistleblower inside the U.S. Postal Service says the agency is rushing to implement a new system for handling election mail that has not been adequately tested and could put mail-in ballots at risk. The whistleblower is remaining anonymous, but… Continue watching