Who cares about Hasan Piker? The popular Twitch streamer has been vilified by Republicans, but the socialist commentator has a large audience that some Democrats have courted The Guardian - US · 1h ago
Red, blue and in between: How America’s political map really works Political maps in the United States categorize areas as red or blue based on party support. Swing states are unpredictable, with elections often decided by narrow margins. Battleground states receive focused campaign resources due to their competitive nature. Individual districts become critical during midterm elections, impacting congressional control. Political affiliations… The Economic Times · 3h ago
Donald Trump has become a midterm election liability for Republicans The president has told voters to vote like he is on the ballot, but that’s precisely what worries Republicans who are distancing themselves from… The National (Scotland) · 7h ago
John Fetterman pushes back against allegations he’s a lazy senator, bad Democrat The Pennsylvania senator has regularly criticized his party, sparking speculation he could caucus with Republicans after the 2026 midterms. At the Texas Tribune Festival, he called on Democrats to embrace a diversity of views. The Texas Tribune · 12h ago
Republican senator says his own party are ‘tone deaf’ as GOP spends millions to try to hold back Democratic blue wave ‘You’ve got Republicans scrambling everywhere’ The Independent UK · 12h ago
Donald Trump approval rating is swinging down big time among White voters in 6 states, including Republican stronghold Texas ahead of November mid-term elections 2026 Donald Trump approval ratings ahead of November 2026 Midterm-elections are showing worrying factors for the U.S President and the ruling Republican party. The Economic Times · 17h ago
Karl Rove says John Cornyn, not Paxton, could beat Talarico Karl Rove speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival, focusing on the comments made by Bo French and the U.S. Senate race. The Texas Tribune · 18h ago
US midterm elections just weeks away, but these two frontrunners could be leading their parties in 2028 presidential primaries US midterm elections 2026: The 2026 midterms are still ahead, yet the next presidential race is already creeping into political conversation. A new McLaughlin & Associates poll puts former Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic field and Vice President JD Vance ahead of the Republicans. The… The Economic Times · 20h ago
‘I’m not JD Vance’: the Appalachia memoir author running for Congress Beth Macy, author of Dopesick, is drawing on her reporting experience to win Virginia voters in a longtime Republican district The Guardian - US · 21h ago
'Trump Has Lied': Marjorie Taylor Greene Says 'MAGA Is Dead' and Calls Trump Backers 'In a Cult' Former Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene has declared that 'MAGA is dead,' accusing the president of betraying supporters and Republicans of refusing to hold him accountable. International Business Times UK · 21h ago
‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes Trump tries to dominate at the UN as his approval ratings plummet and even some Republicans distance themselves from him The Guardian - US · Sep 26
Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, targeting programs for immigrants, migrant students, minority businesses and other initiatives. The White House invoked a rarely used “pocket rescission” process, while congressional critics including Republican Sen. Susan Collins questioned its legality and the administration’s authority over… The Economic Times · Sep 26
Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead President Donald Trump, who pledged to campaign in 35 competitive battleground races ahead of the November midterms, will instead open October with rallies in Alabama and Oklahoma. The Republican National Committee says the events can reach voters across state lines and media markets, while Republicans seek to mobilise turnout. The Economic Times · Sep 26
US Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time The US Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to reinstate Missouri’s new Republican-friendly congressional map, allowing the state to use its 2022 districts for the November midterm elections. The ruling ends a legal battle that began after voters challenged the Trump-backed redistricting plan through a referendum petition. The Economic Times · Sep 26
The Times of India · Sep 26 Why the Supreme Court rejected Trump-backed Missouri congressional map The US Supreme Court on Friday rejected an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, potentially bringing an end to a long-running redistricting dispute as absentee voting gets underway in the state.
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Florida Republicans are ‘bracing for the worst’ as Democrats challenge in Trump’s home state ‘Anybody who is on the ballot ought to be concerned if they have a Democratic opponent,’ says state Sen. Don Gaetz, father of former Rep. Matt Gaetz
The Texas Tribune · Sep 25 Republicans expect to retain control of Texas House, lawmaker says Rep. Mitch Little, R-Lewisville, made the remark during a conversation at the Texas Tribune Festival. Another lawmaker urged Paxton to debate Talarico in their race for U.S. Senate.
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Trump’s red-carpet rollout for Xi was everything MAGA didn’t need amid dire predictions ELECTIONS 2026: While Trump is busy giving tours of his ballroom and dines with tech CEOs, Republicans now have to run in a midterm amid high gas prices and a backlash to AI, Eric Garcia writes
Roll Call · Sep 25 Supreme Court again rejects Missouri effort to use GOP-friendly map The Supreme Court on Friday effectively shelved Missouri’s effort to enact a congressional map that would have helped Republicans pick up a House seat, issuing an order that reinstated boundaries first enacted in 2022. Friday’s unsigned ruling set aside a Monday ruling from a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of…
Ballotpedia · Sep 25 Heading into the midterms, Democrats have flipped 13 Republican state legislative seats in special elections since President Donald Trump (R) took office Democrats have gained a net 13 state legislative seats in special elections since January 2025 — all flipped from Republican to Democratic control — while Republicans have not flipped any seats in the other direction during President Donald Trump's (R) second term.
The Times of India · Sep 25 End employment-based Green Card, prioritize English proficiency: Republican Senator brings new America First bill Amid several sweeping changes to the US immigration rules, Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville has introduced new legislation seeking to end Green Card lottery and employment-based Green Cards. This is just legislation and many such pieces of legislation are proposed regularly by lawmakers, which never see the light of day.
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Trump ally Tuberville isn’t kidding when he says US pilots are in a ‘club’ of furry fetishists Social media users pounce on the Alabama Republican’s claims and say the audio of pilots meowing and barking he cited is in fact a ‘longstanding aviation joke/meme’
The Guardian - US · Sep 25 Republican Florida congressman introduces bill requiring warrants for Flock Safety cameras Greg Steube’s Flafo Act would require federal agencies to obtain warrants before accessing or sharing data from networked license plate readers
International Business Times UK · Sep 25 Trump Critics in GOP Face 'Dirty Diaper' Jibe as Midterm Tensions Rise Over Iran War Donald Trump Iran war tensions are creating pressure inside the Republican Party as candidates address fuel prices and midterm election concerns.
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Republican sounds alarm as GOP candidates try to distance themselves from Trump IN FULL