Oct 15 Wisconsin elections officials issue guidance for handling federal agents at polls By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Elections officials in battleground Wisconsin on Thursday approved guidance for local clerks to help them know what to do if federal law enforcement officials show up at the polls on Election Day, as some activists fear might happen. Continue reading
Oct 15 WATCH: Rep. Fischbach, challenger Osberg face off in Minnesota U.S. House debate By Dan Cooney Republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach will face Democratic challenger and small business owner Erik Osberg on the debate stage Thursday. Continue reading
Oct 15 WATCH: Collins, Jackson face off in testy Maine U.S. Senate debate By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told Republican Sen. Susan Collins to “shut up” during a heated final Maine U.S. Senate debate that also included an interruption from a data center protester. Continue reading
Oct 15 Trump administration sues California to block counting of alleged noncitizen mail ballots By Alanna Durkin Richer, Sophie Austin, Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press The Trump administration sued California election officials Thursday, asking a judge to bar the state from counting mail-in ballots for next month's midterm elections from people the federal government has identified as “likely” noncitizens until their status can be confirmed. Continue reading
Oct 15 Democrats see voter enthusiasm in fundraising haul from small-dollar donors before the midterms By Mike Catalini, Associated Press The party has struggled with fundraising during President Donald Trump's second term, lagging behind Republicans and carrying debt into this year's campaign season. Continue reading
Oct 15 Medicare open enrollment starts now. These changes will arrive in 2027 By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Open enrollment comes as inflation adds pressure on seniors whose healthcare costs have risen and as midterm elections are weeks away. Voters have consistently said cost-of-living is a major concern. Continue reading
Oct 15 Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices By Lisa Mascaro, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Federal authorities are investigating letters that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide and are urging recipients to treat the mailings as “potentially hazardous.”… Continue reading
Oct 15 AP report: Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The scope of the investigation into Omar is unclear, though Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has suggested that authorities were examining potential crimes related to her family's immigration paperwork. Continue reading
Oct 14 WATCH: Rep. Begich faces challenger Hill in a debate for Alaska's at-large House seat By Steff Staples Republican Rep. Nick Begich will face off in a debate Wednesday against independent challenger Bill Hill. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 4:57 Economist breaks down new inflation report and what's driving prices higher By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Geoff Bennett With the midterm elections just three weeks away, a new inflation report shows prices rising faster than expected, putting more pressure on Americans struggling with the cost of everyday essentials. To discuss what the latest numbers mean for Americans, Amna… Continue watching