Sep 01 Whistleblower: Postal Service's work to comply with Trump order is rushed and sloppy By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The U.S. Postal Service is poised to launch a hastily built, error-riddled computer system that could jeopardize the process of mail voting relied upon by one-third of all voters, according to a whistleblower statement released Tuesday by Democratic Sen. Richard… Continue reading
Aug 31 Plan to cut polling sites in major Texas county draws protests as Senate battle looms By Anna Wilder, Associated Press/Report For America Plans in one of Texas’ largest counties to use dozens fewer polling location than previous years is drawing protests from Democrats who say the reductions could create confusion in the November midterm elections. Continue reading
Aug 31 U.S. has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, Gen. Caine says By Ben Finley, Associated Press The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military says there are no plans to send troops to polling places during November’s midterm congressional elections. Continue reading
Aug 31 Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges have been filed By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Despite the lack of charges, the report ignited a new round of criticism aimed at Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top state Republicans over the charity receiving $10 million from a state Medicaid settlement intended to help poor children get… Continue reading
Aug 31 Live Results: Massachusetts midterm primaries Massachusetts Democrats will decide the latest head-to-head matchup between the party’s moderate and progressive wings. This time, top progressives are backing the incumbent. Continue reading
Aug 31 Senate challenger Moulton says Markey is too old for another term. Young Massachusetts Democrats are divided By Leah Willingham, Associated Press The 2026 midterms have brought a number of generational challenges like the one Moulton is waging against Markey, with younger Democrats taking on — and in some cases unseating — longtime incumbents. Continue reading
Aug 31 WATCH: House returns after August recess to tackle stopgap spending bill and more By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The first order of business is likely a vote on a stopgap spending bill designed to keep the federal government fully funded through early December, removing the possibility of a shutdown before the midterm elections. Continue reading
Aug 31 Vance will address Republican Jewish Coalition amid lingering tension over Israel and antisemitism By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press The appearance, which was to be closed to the news media, comes at an extraordinarily sensitive time for Jewish Americans and the U.S. relationship with Israel. Continue reading
Aug 30 Why Republicans are focusing on transgender issues in competitive 2026 campaigns By Caleb McCullough, PolitiFact Campaign ads in several midterm elections portray Democrats as “radical” on transgender youth medical care and sports participation. Republicans are leaning on a strategy that proved successful in 2024. Continue reading
Aug 29 The Earth is sizzling, but climate isn't a hot topic for Democrats in this year's campaigns By Nicholas Riccardi, Jennifer McDermott, Leah Willingham, Associated Press There has been a national shift in the conversation that is sharp enough for some researchers to coin the term "climate hushing” to describe it. Continue reading