Aug 27 Data center controversies have transformed midterms. Here's where different groups stand By Marc Levy, Associated Press Snowballing opposition to data centers in communities across the U.S. has transformed the midterm election landscape, thrown a wrench into the plans of the world’s richest companies and brought President Donald Trump to its defense. Continue reading
Aug 27 WATCH: Trump calls Supreme Court ruling on mail ballots 'great' for Republican Party By Dan Cooney PBS News White House correspondent Liz Landers asked the president about what the ruling means for states like North Carolina, where mail-in ballots are due to be sent out next week. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 8:02 How data centers became a major issue in the midterms By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson While there are many issues dividing voters this midterm season, one seems to be uniting them: opposition to AI data centers. Candidates who've taken notice are racing to shape policy around these centers, which could be a defining issue in… Continue watching
Aug 26 Trump-endorsed Mike Mazzei wins GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor By John Hanna, Associated Press Tulsa businessman Mike Mazzei narrowly won the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor on Tuesday after getting a boost from President Donald Trump’s social media attacks on Mazzei’s rival, state Attorney General Gentner Drummond. Continue reading
Aug 26 Democratic-backed Maryland redistricting amendment can't go on November ballot, court rules By David A. Lieb, Associated Press A Maryland court has ruled against a proposed constitutional amendment that could have paved the way for Democrats to redraw the state's congressional districts ahead of the 2028 elections. Continue reading
Aug 26 Judge lifts major obstacle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge ahead of midterms By Nicholas Riccardi, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Democratic-controlled states on Wednesday filed another lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year's midterm elections. Continue reading
Aug 26 Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in U.S. Senate By Meg Kinnard, Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press U.S. Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination to replace her late brother on South Carolina’s general election ballot, notching another win for President Donald Trump after he threw his support behind the political novice. Continue reading
Aug 26 Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press A candidate with the same name as Alaska’s incumbent U.S. senator has advanced to the general election in what will be one of the most closely watched races in the country this fall. Continue reading
Aug 25 Watch 6:06 Constitutional law professor explains Supreme Court's ruling on mail-in voting By Liz Landers, Doug Adams The Supreme Court on Monday issued an emergency order that allows the Trump administration to move forward, for now, with plans to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections in November. Opponents say it will bring chaos to the… Continue watching
Aug 25 How Trump's trade war with Canada could rattle states with key Senate races By Bill Barrow, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican efforts to address voters' economic concerns in a year when control of the U.S. Senate hinges on states along the border between the United… Continue reading