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Carney has 'good conversation' with Trump on future of Canada-U.S. trade as midterms near - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's had a "good conversation" with U.S. President Donald Trump on the future of Canada-U.S. trade, further adding their chat "builds on our recent constructive discussions" over the outlines of a possible trade deal. Politics - | 4 hours ago

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's had a "good conversation" with U.S. President Donald Trump on the future of Canada-U.S. trade, further adding their chat "builds on our recent constructive discussions" over the outlines of a possible trade deal.

CBC News - Politics - 7 minutes ago

Trump is giving his closing midterm pitch at problem-plagued Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

President Donald Trump is making his closing pitch for the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. It's an unusual choice for a venue because his efforts to repair

Lancaster Online - US News - 14 minutes ago

Trump administration promises US farmers $15B in the weeks before the midterms

SIOUX FALLS — President Donald Trump's administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in the last few weeks before the midterm elections, initiatives intended to help offset higher costs for diesel and fertilizer that farmers have endured largely due to his tariffs and the war in Iran.

Manila Times - World - 1 hour ago

President Trump and Speaker Johnson RALLY supporters ahead of crucial election

Speaker Mike Johnson joined President Trump at a rally in Iowa to energize Republican voters ahead of the crucial election.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Democrats have high hopes for midterms, but polls have let them down before

Polls have been predicting a Democratic surge, but last-minute deciders and sampling issues mean there's no guarantee.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Will the US midterms change anything?

Polls show US Democrats could take back Congress from Republicans. They're promising they'll use their win to stop President Trump's agenda and pass their own. But could they really do that?

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Trump to Deliver Final Midterm Pitch at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The pool opened in June but closed after the Independence Day celebrations for repairs.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Shapiro: Oficials must "lead by example" amid heated rhetoric - Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said that officials must "lead by example" amid what he called "dangerous" campaign rhetoric that's escalated as Election Day approaches.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said that officials must "lead by example" amid what he called "dangerous" campaign rhetoric that's escalated as Election Day approaches.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Shapiro: Oficials must "lead by example" amid heated rhetoric -- Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said that officials must "lead by example" amid what he called "dangerous" campaign rhetoric that's escalated as Election Day approaches.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said that officials must "lead by example" amid what he called "dangerous" campaign rhetoric that's escalated as Election Day approaches.

CBS News - US News - 1 hour ago

Judge dismisses Trump administration's lawsuit over two Dan Sullivans in Alaska election

The Department of Justice had sought to delay certifying results in Alaska's crucial Senate race if the Republican incumbent loses.

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Trump rallies in Iowa, Kansas before midterms -- Oct 31

President Trump is holding previously canceled rallies in the key battlegrounds of Iowa and Kansas during the final weekend before the midterms. Olivia Rinaldi has the story.

CBS News - Politics - 2 hours ago

Trump Participates in Midterm Rally in Dubuque, Iowa

President Donald Trump participates in a midterm election rally at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque, Iowa, at 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 1, ahead of the Nov. 3 midt...

Epoch Times - US News - 2 hours ago

Election officials spot error on ballots for major California school district

Voters for the Fresno Unified School District race will still be able to make their selections, but when the machine prints their marked ballots, it will incorrectly identify the race as belonging to...

New York Post - US News - 3 hours ago

Ex-Trump Official Warns About Midterms Aftermath: 'The Signal Has Now Been Sent'

Miles Taylor, who served in President Donald Trump’s first term, predicts a “flurry of litigation” to come.

Huffington Post - Politics - 3 hours ago

Stock futures tick higher ahead of busy week of earnings, jobs data and the midterm elections

Investors geared up for another batch of earnings results and the upcoming midterm elections.

CNBC - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Election 2026 live updates: Haley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race; Trump rallies in Kansas and Iowa

A federal judge permanently dismissed a Trump defamation suit against the Wall Street Journal for reporting a birthday card Trump allegedly sent Jeffery Epstein in 2003.

NBC News - Politics - 4 hours ago

Israeli officials say elections will stand after Netanyahu claimed Arabs stole vote

Israeli police on Sunday released two of three suspects in a case of alleged voter bribery, weakening efforts by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party to discredit last week’s parliamentary elections.

CTV News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Ukraine aid critic set to win Bulgarian presidential election – exit polls

Iliana Iotova is projected to defeat pro-Western rival Andrey Gyurov in Bulgaria’s presidential runoff, according to exit polls

Russia Today - World - 4 hours ago

Key Voter Blocs That Determined 2024 Election Now Swing Against Republicans, Polling Shows

In polls, Americans’ top concern is the economy, and by a wide margin.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Carney signals progress on Canada-US trade deal talks as midterms loom

Canadian PM Mark Carney announces progress in Canada-US trade deal talks ahead of Tuesday's US midterm elections.

Aljazeera - US News - 5 hours ago

Election night TV coverage goes full nerd for midterms

As voters cast their ballots in Tuesday’s much-anticipated midterms, TV networks will give their viewers a closer look at how the election sausage is made.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Trump Backs Republicans Who Broke With Him as Midterms Loom

The endorsements show that public disagreement with Trump has not necessarily cost Republican candidates his support.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Midterms: Centrist Dems Would Rather Lose Than See El-Sayed Become Senator

Centrist Democrats would reportedly rather lose the U.S. Senate in the midterm elections than see radical leftist Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI) win.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

Judge orders Trump administration to stop threatening election officials

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop intimidating election officials, refusing to follow its instructions on handling ballots during the midterms

Russia Today - World - 6 hours ago

Your last-minute guide to the L.A. Community College District elections

The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation. Voters will elect three members to the board.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 6 hours ago

DOJ singles out 2 blue counties for Indiana election monitoring, won't disclose elsewhere in state

The department will not share the full list of counties until Election Day, and some Democratic officials as well as some residents in Lake and Marion counties argue announcing their counties in advance and by name is cause for concern.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 6 hours ago

Judge dismisses Alaska Senate election lawsuit; DOJ vows appeal

Democratic nominee Mary Peltola is facing two candidates named Dan Sullivan in the Alaska Senate election, one of whom is the Republican incumbent.

CNBC - Politics - 7 hours ago

Democrats 'nauseously optimistic' for midterm gains as Trump faces voter backlash

An NBC News poll released Sunday showed 60 per cent of Americans disapproved of Trump's performance.

SBS - Politics - 7 hours ago

India's opposition parties stage new protest against the elections chief

India’s opposition parties on Sunday renewed calls for the resignation of the country’s election chief, staging fresh protests in the latest display of public dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

CTV News - World - 7 hours ago

Will Democrats block the stock trading ban again after the midterm elections?

Senate Democrats voted against a bill that would have banned Congress stock trading. A new poll shows political corruption is voters' top concern.

Fox News - Opinion - 7 hours ago

Trump pledges $15B for farmers struggling with costs ahead of midterm elections

The US Department of Agriculture will release more details about the payments later this month.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Netanyahu dealt blow as Israeli election count throws his rule into question

President Donald Trump has not yet decided whether to carry out further strikes against Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this weekend.

Fox News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Pope Leo XIV casts ballot in US election, raising questions about foreign leaders voting

Pope Leo XIV mailed an absentee ballot to Will County, Illinois, raising novel legal questions about a foreign head of state voting in U.S. elections.

Fox News - Opinion - 8 hours ago

Serbia: Police chief arrested after election for abuse of office

Marko Kricak, an Aleksandar Vucic loyalist, is accused of suppressing and manipulating an investigation into a gangland murder. Prosecutors say the arrest is not linked to Vucic's recent election defeat.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Alaska Sen. Sullivan says he'll accept election results, slams Peltola campaign

President Donald Trump's Department of Justice has sued Alaska, demanding the state not certify the election if the incumbent Republican loses.

CNBC - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Powerful tech giant pumps nearly $1M into California party just days before election

Silicon Valley's AI money is flooding California Democrats' campaign coffers just days before voters head to the polls.

New York Post - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

It's Not Just the Billionaire Tax: Midterms Ballot Initiatives

From pro- and anti-tax measures to abortion and trans rights, voters have a lot of policy issues to weigh in on this year.

New York Magazine - US News - 9 hours ago

Carney has 'good conversation' with Trump on future of Canada-U.S. trade as midterms near

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's had a "good conversation" with U.S. President Donald Trump on the future of Canada-U.S. trade, further adding their chat "builds on our recent constructive discussions" over the outlines of a possible trade deal.

CBC News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Israel's president says parties need to engage with 'open heart' to avoid fresh election

“Creative solutions” are needed to prevent another round of elections, Israel’s largely ceremonial president has stressed, after no faction emerged with an obvious path to power.

NBC News - Business - 10 hours ago

Carney calls December byelections for 6 ridings in Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has called byelections for a total of six ridings located in Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec that will give the Liberals a chance to strengthen their thin majority in the House of Commons.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has called byelections for a total of six ridings located in Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec that will give the Liberals a chance to strengthen their thin majority in the House of Commons.

CBC News - Politics - 10 hours ago

How U.S. organizations will make midterm race calls

On Tuesday night, newsrooms across the U.S. will call winners in one of the country’s most closely contested midterm election cyclesin recent years, long before all the votes are counted.

CTV News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

JONATHAN TURLEY: Pope Leo XIV casts ballot in US election, raising questions about foreign leaders voting

Pope Leo XIV mailed an absentee ballot to Will County, Illinois, raising novel legal questions about a foreign head of state voting in U.S. elections.

Fox News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Photos: Thousands join India's opposition rally against election chief

Protesters march in New Delhi demanding the election chief quit over voter roll changes seen as favouring Modi’s party.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Canada is in the U.S. midterm spotlight. Will the results be a blessing or a curse? -- U.S. midterm candidates across the country keep bringing up Canada. But what does it mean for the country to be in the spotlight, and will the results on Tuesday be a blessing or a curse for Canadians? CBC's The House spoke to experts and former officials about Canada's significance — and the risk that Trump could blame Canada if he loses.

U.S. midterm candidates across the country keep bringing up Canada. But what does it mean for the country to be in the spotlight, and will the results on Tuesday be a blessing or a curse for Canadians? CBC's The House spoke to experts and former officials about Canada's significance — and the risk that Trump could blame Canada if he loses.

CBC News - Politics - 11 hours ago

Israel election: When will government be formed, who will lead it?

President Herzog must tap candidate to form new government by November 11, with fraught negotiations likely to follow.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Voters demand change and check on Trump, fueling steep Democratic midterm advantage

Trump’s disapproval rating hits a record high of 60% in a new national NBC News poll, and Democrats have a 7-point lead in the battle for Congress ahead of Tuesday’s elections.

NBC News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Midterm elections preview: How might this year's vote change Washington? -- With elections to choose all 435 House members, a third of our Senators, and 36 governors, "Sunday Morning" looks at why - with rising costs and a historically unpopular president - this year's midterms may upend expectations.

With elections to choose all 435 House members, a third of our Senators, and 36 governors, "Sunday Morning" looks at why – with rising costs and a historically unpopular president – this year's midterms may upend expectations.

CBS News - Politics - 12 hours ago

Poll: Voters demand change and a check on Trump, fueling a steep Democratic midterm advantage

Trump’s disapproval rating hits a record high of 60% in a new national NBC News poll, and Democrats have a 7-point lead in the battle for Congress ahead of Tuesday’s elections.

NBC News - Politics - 12 hours ago

Poll: 2024 Trump voters explain why his coalition is fraying ahead of the midterms

A new national NBC News poll finds key groups that boosted Trump in 2024 are shifting toward Democrats ahead of Tuesday’s elections.

NBC News - Technology - 12 hours ago

More than 50 million votes cast in US midterm elections: What does it mean?

A record number of early votes is cast as both parties campaign before Tuesday's polls.

Aljazeera - US News - 12 hours ago

Hard to see how Andy Burnham can avoid general election soon – Nicola Sturgeon

The Prime Minister has ruled out holding an early general election.

Evening Standard - Politics - 12 hours ago

The key to Republican N.H. Governor Kelly Ayotte's potential reelection? Democrats.

Ticket-splitting voters in New Hampshire have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to pick Republicans for state office and Democrats for federal office.

Boston Globe - Politics - 13 hours ago

Thousands rally in New Delhi to demand India's election chief resign

Hundreds of police, some carrying batons and shields, are deployed around the rally site.

Aljazeera - World - 13 hours ago

The election could reshape the muni bond market. What investors should know

The 2026 election could affect municipal bonds through state tax measures, new bond supply and the makeup of Congress.

CNBC - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

India's opposition holds mega rally seeking election chief's resignation -- Thousands gathered in the heart of delhi, calling for the chief election commissioner to step down.

It comes amid growing protests over a voter roll revision exercise feared to leave 130 million voters off rolls.

BBC News - World - 14 hours ago

Campaigning enters homestretch before key US midterm elections

The battle for control of Congress entered its final campaign weekend as President Donald Trump’s administration pursued a criminal investigation into...

Daily Sabah - World - 14 hours ago

The unforced error of Trump's tariff craze threatens GOP's hopes to maintain their authority after the 2026 midterms

Heading into the midterms, the economy should have been President Trump’s and the GOP’s strong point, but it’s not thanks to the self-inflected injury of tariffs and the inflation it continues...

New York Post - Business - 14 hours ago

Final Midterms Polls Show Democrats Poised to Flip Congress -- Democrats should take the House and are favored to flip the Senate, but there are lots of close Senate races and a weird situation in Alaska.

Democrats should take the House and are favored to flip the Senate, but there are lots of close Senate races and a weird situation in Alaska.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day

The surge is especially pronounced in Texas, where voters are deciding closely watched Senate, House, and governor’s races.

Boston Globe - Politics - 15 hours ago

A potential Democratic wave looms over Trump. Where does MAGA go after the midterms?

The Republican reckoning tests a party infrastructure reshaped around President Trump since his insurgent rise in 2015 transformed the GOP.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 15 hours ago

Barabak: This desert duel is a key test of Trump's effect on the midterm election

Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani and Democrat JoAnna Mendoza are battling over some of the hardest-fought political turf in America. But for voters, it's more of a proxy fight over the president.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 15 hours ago

Judge orders Trump administration to stop intimidating state election officials

A federal judge said the Trump administration has engaged in a “campaign to intimidate, threaten, and coerce” election officials ahead of the midterms.

NBC News - Politics - 16 hours ago

The Weekend Roundup: 2 women get justice for dogs, experts talk election safety, local man shares path to NASA and Broadway comes to town

Happy Sunday, and welcome to The Weekend Roundup — your curated collection of long-form LNP | LancasterOnline stories you might have missed this week.

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

What polls say as Trump makes his final push before US midterms

Democrats remain ahead in national polls as Trump and candidates make their final push in the days before polling day.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

No matter who wins midterm elections, the biggest loser is Congress

We don’t know yet who will win what elections in the midterms. But we can already predict this much: the biggest loser is likely to be Congress.

New York Post - Opinion - 17 hours ago

In closing midterm message, Trump's GOP embraces hate

The embrace of racist, Islamophobic, misogynistic, and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric by Trump and others in his orbit says a lot about what the Grand Old Party has become.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 18 hours ago

Could the US have its own Serbia moment in Tuesday's midterms?

Serbia elections saw a trend of anti-corruption sentiment became a genuine force for political change

Irish Times - Opinion - 19 hours ago

Why Democratic doctors are running in the 2026 midterms

Democratic doctors aim to convert the backlash against the Trump administration’s health policies into midterm votes.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Trump's midterm fall is the fault of one person: 'I could say the stupidest things and you'd clap'

Armies of Trump supporters have been on hand to justify his erratic behaviour. But there comes a point where the president’s craziness becomes impossible to ignore.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 21 hours ago

Healey hints manifesto pledge on young worker pay not certain before election

In 2024, Labour committed to closing the gap between adult minimum wage and pay for 18 to 20-year-olds.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Cascade of court rulings rebuffs Trump administration's election efforts

Federal judges have repeatedly rejected the Trump administration's efforts to wrest control over state voting processes and intimidate state and local elections officials.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Troubling discovery on state voter rolls sparks action days before midterms: 'Should have been fixed'

A conservative legal group's complaint alleges 3,181 potentially dead voters and 693 duplicate registrations remain on Maine's voter rolls.

Fox News - Politics - 1 day ago

This Texas midterm race has huge stakes, both for Donald Trump and the country -- Mike Crawley -- News

There's no U.S. midterm election with more at stake than the battle between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico to become the next senator for Texas. The outcome could determine which party holds a majority in the U.S. Senate for the remainder of Donald Trump’s presidency.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

What is ranked-choice voting and how does it work in US elections?

Ranked-choice voting in Alaska could shape a key 2026 race, amid a US lawsuit involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 day ago

How to follow 2026 Election Night results and live coverage on Fox News

Election 2026 midterms coverage includes interactive maps, Decision Desk race calls and live results for House, Senate and gubernatorial races.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Midterms, Apple earnings, jobs report. Wall Street faces a big week ahead just as investors dump...

Next week is shaping up to be a potentially shaky one amid rumblings in the artificial intelligence trade.

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump Voter Fraud Probes: Appeals Court Keeps Limits Before Midterms

A federal appeals court left restrictions on Trump administration voter fraud investigations in nine states in place through Election Day.

Newsweek - US News - 1 day ago

Lula's shock election victory in Brazil does not prove betting markets failed

Betting on Polymarket and Kalshi gave Flávio Bolsonaro roughly an 80 per cent chance of winning

Irish Times - Business - 1 day ago

Iranian envoys meet Qatari mediators as threat looms of U.S. strikes after midterms

Trump has not yet decided whether to launch new strikes against Iran, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Washington and Clark County officials prepare for possibility of federal election interference

State and county elections officials are preparing for the possibility of federal election interference ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.

The Columbian - Politics - 1 day ago

'You look like hell': Trump berates reporter who asks if he is tired of campaigning - US President Donald Trump berated a Reuters reporter who questioned whether he had cancelled a planned Kansas rally because he was tired of campaigning ahead of the midterm elections. 30 October 2026

Video. US President Donald Trump berated a Reuters reporter who questioned whether he had cancelled a planned Kansas rally because he was tired of campaigning ahead of the midterm elections.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Pew Research: Data Centers Emerge as Flashpoint in Midterm Ad Spending

Political advertising about data centers has swung sharply negative on Facebook and Instagram leading up to the midterm elections, according to a new analysis from Pew Research Center.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

Obama, Trump trade Cheesecake Factory jabs in midterm campaign

Former President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump have turned the Cheesecake Factory into an unlikely point of contention in the final days of the...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Epoch Readers' Takes on Voting, Election Integrity, Polls, and Media's Political Influence

Readers split along party lines over concerns about election integrity, but they broadly agreed that polls and the media influence voting outcomes.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Judge Bars DOJ From Threatening Election Staff With Criminal Prosecution Over Ballots Processing

The judge issued a restraining order barring the administration from requiring election officials to remove registered voters from statewide voter rolls.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Crypto industry spends more than $200 million to sway the midterms

Interest groups tied to cryptocurrency are spending millions to tilt the midterm elections. They had mixed success in 2024

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump Is Laying the Groundwork for Midterm Mayhem. Here's What's Working. Amicus

From Alaska to California, the lawsuits may be failing, but the groundwork for chaos is still being laid.

Slate - Top Stories - 1 day ago

CCTV and zip ties: How US mail-in votes are secured and counted -- BBC Verify goes to an election centre to get a behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots for the US midterm elections are processed.

BBC Verify goes to an election centre to get a behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots for the US midterm elections are processed.

BBC News - World - 1 day ago

Democrats Leading in Ballots As Early Voting Surges To Midterms Record

Nearly 50 million votes have already been cast ahead of Election Day on November 3, according to the University of Florida.

Newsweek - US News - 1 day ago

Power bills and data centers cast rare spotlight on utilities in US midterms

NEW YORK, Oct 31 : US electricity prices had flown under the radar in past national elections, but they have become a major political issue in this year's midterms as Americans grow angry over rising utility bills and deals for power-hungry data centers.Nationwide, according to Energy Information Administrati

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 1 day ago

Trump's Most Bizarre and Baffling Midterms Rally Rants

From misgendering Melania to simulating puking to relentlessly praising Jon Husted’s butt, his closing message to 2026 voters is stranger than ever.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The 13 Governor's Races Worth Watching on Election Night

There may be some downballot blues for the GOP in multiple red states. Here’s a helpful guide the most competitive and interesting contests.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Bolsonaro Continues To Dispute The Brazilian Election Results. He Said He Would Run For Office Again Soon.

Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who is in the U.S., says he plans to run again before 2030. Bolsonaro left Brazil after he lost the election to Lula and the supreme court ordered him to surrender his passports.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Judge orders Trump DOJ to stop threatening election officials ahead of midterms

A US judge has issued an order to the Department of Justice, ordering it to stop threatening state and local election officials in the case of their non-compliance with the Trump...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

This Texas midterm race has huge stakes, both for Donald Trump and the country

There's no U.S. midterm election with more at stake than the battle between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico to become the next senator for Texas. The outcome could determine which party holds a majority in the U.S. Senate for the remainder of Donald Trump’s presidency.

CBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Brazil's ugly election: 'Lula's Army' storms to victory -- Talking Point -- After a bitter election campaign and a shock first-round setback, Brazil's president has secured a fourth term - but his troubles are far from over

After a bitter election campaign and a shock first-round setback, Brazil’s president has secured a fourth term – but his troubles are far from over

The Week - Top Stories - 1 day ago

US judge issues restraining order against Justice Dept over election directives

Washington, United States: A US federal judge temporarily blocked on Friday the Justice Department from threatening state and local election officials...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 day ago

In Final Stretch Before Election Day, Trump Hosts Another Rally in Sunshine State

He was joined by candidates for Florida’s Senate and governor seats: Sen. Ashley Moody and Rep. Byron Donalds, respectively.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Justice Department can't threaten election workers to stop processing ballots, judge rules

A federal judge in California on Friday barred the Justice Department from threatening or coercing election workers to stop processing ballots.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Justice Dept. sent subpoenas to L.A. election officials. What that means and what happens next

After alleging that noncitizens are registered to vote in L.A. County, the U.S. Department of Justice recently sent subpoenas to local elections officials, calling them to testify before a grand jury. The move may signal that criminal charges are in the works — but the county has ways to fight back.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

What comes after Trump? The bigger battle behind the US midterms

What happens to conservative politics after Trump? The midterms may offer a clue.

SBS - World - 2 days ago

Cramer's week ahead: Expect more volatility as tech earnings, midterms loom

Investors await earnings from Apple, AMD, and other major companies, as well as the midterm elections and the monthly jobs report.

CNBC - Health - 2 days ago

Midterm elections put Social Security funding gaps on the ballot -- With Social Security's main trust fund on course to be depleted in 2032, Congress will face mounting pressure to find remedies and avert benefit cuts. -- Oct 29

With Social Security's main trust fund on course to be depleted in 2032, Congress will face mounting pressure to find remedies and avert benefit cuts.

CBS News - Business - 2 days ago

Pro-Dem phony news sites are manipulating ChatGPT users ahead of midterms: report

Websites masquerading as independent, local news sources are promoting Democratic candidates to unsuspecting ChatGPT users, according to a report.

New York Post - Business - 2 days ago

Russian victories, Spanish tragedy, elections without answers: RT stories that shaped the week

RT looks at this week’s top stories, including Russia’s diplomatic success with Africa, Putin’s phone call with the Europeans, and how elections reshaped politics in Brazil, Serbia, and Israel

Russia Today - World - 2 days ago

US midterm elections offer a bleak vista for Trump

In these elections voters traditionally turn against incumbent presidents. This one looks no different

Irish Times - Opinion - 2 days ago

Final Pre-Midterms Polls Show Depth of Trump Slump -- There's no way to sugarcoat it. Outside Trump's MAGA base, he's more unpopular than he's ever been at the worst possible time for his party.

There’s no way to sugarcoat it. Outside Trump’s MAGA base, he’s more unpopular than he’s ever been at the worst possible time for his party.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Reid Hoffman gives millions to Dems for election as Epstein fight grows

Reid Hoffman has given $8 million to Wisconsin Democrats backing David Crowley as Tom Tiffany attacks Hoffman's past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

Trumpland is already looking for midterm scapegoats

Some of the president’s closest allies are in the hot seat ahead of an expected electoral drubbing

The Week - US News - 2 days ago

12 Rallies, 13,000 Miles: Covering Trump's Midterm Blitz

The Epoch Times traveled to 18 states and spoke with Americans during President Donald Trump’s recent campaign tour.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

How an explosive ad upended Ohio's midterm elections

Vivek Ramaswamy’s widely condemned decision to air an ad with the estranged mother of Amy Acton, his Democratic rival for governor, has the GOP scrambling to contain the fallout.

NBC News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Data center health worries animate midterm campaigns -- Opposition to the rapid emergence of data centers in states such as Ohio and Arizona has ginned up activism and unified voters. A range of public health issues have played into the resistance. -- Oct 29

Opposition to the rapid emergence of data centers in states such as Ohio and Arizona has ginned up activism and unified voters. A range of public health issues have played into the resistance.

CBS News - Technology - 2 days ago

Final Midterms Polls Show Democrats Poised to Flip Congress

Democrats should take the House and are favored to flip the Senate, but there are lots of close Senate races and a weird situation in Alaska.

New York Magazine - Politics - 2 days ago

FRONT ROW JOES -- These Are the Zealots Who Feed Trump's Delusion -- Blake "Brick Suit" Marnell has driven 10,000 miles this month to attend the midterm rallies—where Trump's plummeting poll numbers are just more fake news. -- Michael Daly

Blake “Brick Suit” Marnell has driven 10,000 miles this month to attend the midterm rallies—where Trump’s plummeting poll numbers are just more fake news.

The Daily Beast - Opinion - 2 days ago

From adulterers to fraudsters: A look at the most scandalous pols on the midterms ballot

On Election Day, many voters across the country will be forced to decide whether to elect ethically and criminally challenged candidates as they juggle their political and moral priorities.

New York Post - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Newsom warns Trump not to interfere in elections ahead of midterms

California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the president in a statement beginning: ‘A warning to Donald Trump’

Independent UK - US News - 2 days ago

The AI Election: Leftist PAC Targets 4 House Republicans over Artificial Intelligence Regulation Vote

Tomorrow Together, a leftist PAC, is launching a $4 million ad campaign against four House Republicans in competitive districts, criticizing their support for a 2025 measure that would have blocked states from regulating AI.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election -- The Chicago-born pontiff, who has a tense relationship with Trump, mailed in a ballot for the midterm elections that will decide control of the US Congress.

The Chicago-born pontiff, who has a tense relationship with Trump, mailed in a ballot for the midterm elections that will decide control of the US Congress.

BBC News - US News - 2 days ago

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a U.S. general election

The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Centrist Democrats Are Trying Hard to Lose the Midterms

Wreckers like Haley Stevens are probably the GOP’s last hope of avoiding a wipeout on Tuesday.

The Nation - Politics - 2 days ago

Bernie Sanders Is Leaving It All on the Field in the Final Days of the Midterms

The senator is mounting a relentless, urgent campaign to stop Trump, elect progressives, and transform US politics.

The Nation - Politics - 2 days ago

Alaska Governor Says Election Certification Could Be Halted Amid Peltola Campaign Probe

The governor said any decision on certifying the state’s election results would involve discussions with the U.S. Senate.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Israel: protesters demand Arab-Jewish unity government after election - Protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv to demand a government bringing together Jewish and Arab parties. With Israel's election producing no clear winner, police moved in to disperse activists blocking traffic. 29 October 2026

Video. Protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv to demand a government bringing together Jewish and Arab parties. With Israel's election producing no clear winner, police moved in to disperse activists blocking traffic.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Israeli election bribery probe 'limited' and won't affect results, Shin Bet sources say

Security officials play down allegations of foreign interference as Netanyahu’s Likud party claims Palestinian citizens helped ‘steal’ the election

Middle East Eye - World - 2 days ago

Exclusive: Miliband set on sanctions regardless of Israel election outcome as officials try to weaken measures

The foreign secretary is understood to be determined that sanctions should not be watered down

Middle East Eye - World - 2 days ago

Actor Josh Duhamel Calls on Minnesota Voters to Protect 'God's Country' Ahead of Midterms

The North Dakota native moved his family out of California to his home state, and also built a remote cabin in Minnesota.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Make America hate again -- Heather Digby Parton -- As the midterms slip away, Republicans are relying on anti-Muslim bigotry to turn out their base

As the midterms slip away, Republicans are relying on anti-Muslim bigotry to turn out their base

Salon - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Second high-speed rail disaster in nine months leaves Spain in grief - At least 68 people died when two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, Spain's second deadly rail crash this year. In Montreal, EU leaders meet Mark Carney to launch an 'Alliance for the Future'. We also look at next week's US midterms, Ukraine's defence capabilities, and rising oil prices. 29 October 2026

At least 68 people died when two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, Spain's second deadly rail crash this year. In Montreal, EU leaders meet Mark Carney to launch an 'Alliance for the Future'. We also look at next week's US midterms, Ukraine's defence capabilities, and rising oil prices.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Senate Control Could Hinge on Alaska's Weird Politics -- The state's unique voting system, plus a late-breaking scandal over Democratic sponsorship of a fake candidate, could haunt the midterm results.

The state’s unique voting system, plus a late-breaking scandal over Democratic sponsorship of a fake candidate, could haunt the midterm results.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Why a Democratic midterm win could set the party up for a loss in 2028

Moderates fear a progressive insurgency will hurt the party’s chances of retaking the White House

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 2 days ago

State Trifectas to Watch in 2026 Midterms

Republicans hold 23 trifectas, Democrats hold 16, and 11 states have a divided state government.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Netanyahu left on shaky ground after losing election majority

Israel's final election results have left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without a parliamentary majority, setting the stage for difficult...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Two candidates, one name: The double Dan Sullivan drama in a close US midterm race

A controversy is gripping one of the races that could determine control of the US Senate.

SBS - Politics - 2 days ago

Israel faces weeks of coalition haggling as Netanyahu's party claims election 'stolen'

Israel's election leaves the country facing weeks of coalition bargaining and an uphill battle for the opposition party to form a majority government.

CNBC - World - 2 days ago

Trump Cancels Weekend Rallies, Shifts to Phone-In Midterm Events

‘I’m not going to Kansas because he’s doing very well,’ Trump said, referring to Sen. Roger Marshall, adding he would do tele-rallies instead.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

What Donald Trump will do after the midterms – lose or lose

Bush got a “thumping”. Obama received a “shellacking”. But you’ll never hear those words from the current president.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 3 days ago

How elections worldwide are testing Trump's influence abroad

Recent election losses by leaders linked to Trump have prompted questions about whether his influence over the global right is weakening.

CNBC - US News - 3 days ago

Benjamin Netanyahu's Party Says Israeli Election Was 'Stolen by Arab Parties'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party complains the tumultuous election was “stolen by Arab parties."

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Election betting odds became less accurate as primaries neared, report finds

Online betting sites “have not yet proven consistently superior to conventional forecasters,” an analysis released Thursday said, echoing other research.

NBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Trump calls Brazil's election 'rigged' as allies stoke fraud fears ahead of midterms

After a right-wing candidate’s defeat in Brazil, President Donald Trump and conservative figures promoted unsupported claims of fraud.

NBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

Anti-Muslim provocation could deter community from US midterm elections, advocacy group says

Trump and his allies have already claimed, without evidence, that there may be mass fraud at polling stations

Middle East Eye - US News - 3 days ago

Netanyahu's party pushes baseless election fraud claims amid losses

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party escalated unsubstantiated allegations of election fraud Thursday, accusing Arab-led parties of...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

Trump rolls back methane rules for US oil and gas industry - Trump is seeking to lower energy costs ahead of next week's midterm elections, as rising oil prices linked to the US war with Iran fuel voter frustration. 28 October 2026

Trump is seeking to lower energy costs ahead of next week's midterm elections, as rising oil prices linked to the US war with Iran fuel voter frustration.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Netanyahu's party amplifies unproven claims that Arab-led parties have 'stolen' Israel's election -- -

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party on Thursday amplified unsubstantiated allegations that Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, potentially with foreign assistance, as final results showed his bloc had lost its majority in parliament.

CBC News - World - 3 days ago

Wall Street expects a quick midterm result. A drawn-out count could rattle markets

Man Group said a prolonged midterm count could wrong-foot options markets pricing in a decisive result.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Piers Morgan Wants to Conquer America's Midterm Election Coverage

The newspaper editor-turned TV personality-turned YouTuber is bringing his show 'Uncensored' to Washington D.C. for election night.

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 3 days ago

Final Pre-Midterms Polls Show Depth of Trump Slump

There’s no way to sugarcoat it. Outside Trump’s MAGA base, he’s more unpopular than he’s ever been at the worst possible time for his party.

New York Magazine - Politics - 3 days ago

Inflation heats up again, data show, days before midterm elections where cost of living dominates

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve accelerated last month, a sign prices remain elevated less than a week from midterm elections that have focused on affordability concerns

Los Angeles Times - Business - 3 days ago

Jury selection begins in Meta, Snap social media addiction case -- The plaintiffs allege that features on the companies' social media platforms, like endless scrolling, kept them hooked and harmed their mental health. -- Oct 28

The plaintiffs allege that features on the companies' social media platforms, like endless scrolling, kept them hooked and harmed their mental health.

CBS News - Technology - 3 days ago

Did Israeli-Arab Parties Steal Israel's Election?

By <a href="/tag/richard-pollock">Richard Pollock</a> October 29, 2026 <p class="has-small-font-size"><em>(Views expressed by guest commentators may not reflect the views of OAN or its affiliates.)</em></p>

One America News Network - Opinion - 3 days ago

10 most insane races in South Florida this Election Day

South Florida has a dizzying array of wild (and important) races coming Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Miami New Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump 'will look' at helping Netanyahu amid Israel election chaos

Trump endorsed Netanyahu for leader and said he wanted to help him ‘finish the job’ against Iran

Independent UK - World - 3 days ago

Israel faces deadlock after vote, Nordic leaders hold rare Putin call - Israel's election has ended in apparent deadlock, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority. Finland's and Norway's leaders have phoned Vladimir Putin as Europe seeks a seat at the table. We also cover Serbia's vote, the upcoming US midterms, and Mbappé's China row. 28 October 2026

Israel's election has ended in apparent deadlock, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority. Finland's and Norway's leaders have phoned Vladimir Putin as Europe seeks a seat at the table. We also cover Serbia's vote, the upcoming US midterms, and Mbappé's China row.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Kathy Griffin Admits Losing Sleep 'Because of Fascism' in Midterm Election Rant

Comedian Kathy Griffin claims that if the Democrats don't win the midterm elections, then the U.S. will become a "fully fascist nation," and that she cannot sleep "because of fascism."

Breitbart - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Trump tells allies to brace for return to Iran war after midterms

U.S. officials have warned several Middle Eastern countries and regional allies to prepare for possible renewed military action against Iran after next...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 3 days ago

China's Xi Jinping Congratulates Marxist Lula on Dubious Brazil Election Win

Xi Jinping congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday after Brazil affirmed his victory in this year’s presidential election.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Trump seems determined to help Republicans lose midterm elections

He's clearly stated that he doesn't care how his policies have hurt Americans. Voters should.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

As Midterms Approach, Here's the Final Tally on Mid-Decade Redistricting

The mid-decade redistricting battle that defined 2025 and early 2026 is over. Here’s where things stand.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Spain Reckons With Second Deadly Train Crash Of The Year Ahead Of National Election

Search teams with sniffer dogs continued to look for victims on Thursday morning, a day after the collision in central Spain.

Huffington Post - World - 3 days ago

Data center health worries animate midterm campaigns -- Opposition to the rapid emergence of data centers in states such as Ohio and Arizona has ginned up activism and unified voters. A range of public health issues have played into the resistance.

Opposition to the rapid emergence of data centers in states such as Ohio and Arizona has ginned up activism and unified voters. A range of public health issues have played into the resistance.

CBS News - Health - 3 days ago

Canada has become an election issue in the U.S. midterms

American voters will head to the polls on Nov. 3 for U.S. midterm elections

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Netanyahu's Israel deadlocked: Were the elections 'stolen by the Arabs'?

With no clear winner in Israel’s parliamentary elections, Benjamin Netanyahu and his opponents will have to compromise to form a government, and the country’s Arab parties could play kingmakers

Russia Today - Top Stories - 3 days ago

US elections: Republicans are betting on Islamophobia to win the midterms

With little to offer on living costs, Trump and his allies are turning anti-Muslim hatred into policy and punishing a community gaining political ground

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 3 days ago

Federal Judge Denies DOJ Bid to Isolate Challenged California Ballots Ahead of Midterms

The ruling left the federal lawsuit alive but allowed the election to proceed under California’s normal rules.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

James O'Keefe, Cam Higby Face Felony Charges Over Minnesota Election Videos

Prosecutors said the journalists misrepresented their identities while testing voting procedures at Minnesota polling places. Neither man cast a ballot.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

Commentary: Election win by Brazil's Lula limits Trump's Latin American ambition

Brazil’s election outcome tests whether a renewed Monroe Doctrine can survive Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's active non-alignment, says an academic.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 4 days ago

Did the B.C. Conservatives' election win run against the federal tide, or with it?

They jettisoned extremism and federally the Liberal Party has shifted to the centre

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 4 days ago

Three reasons why Israel's election matters to the world

Even if there’s little difference between Netanyahu and Eisenkot on important issues, it’s crucial to consider the former’s legacy to date

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 4 days ago

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged in final vote before midterms

The Federal Reserve has voted to keep interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation. NBC News' Brian Chueng reports on the central bank's final rate decision before the midterm elections.

NBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Dispatch From Post-Election Israel

The real story in this election is the extraordinary and uplifting strength of the vote of Arab citizens in Israel.

The Nation - World - 4 days ago

US Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady ahead of midterm elections

The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week despite rising inflation, as Americans prepare to vote in the midterm elections.According to NBC News, the central bank...

International The News - Business - 4 days ago

US warns Gulf of intense strikes on Iran after midterms: Report

American, Israeli armies are preparing for renewed attacks to push Tehran towards negotiations, The Wall Street Journal reports

Middle East Eye - US News - 4 days ago

More than 1.2 million Washington ballots returned a week before midterms

OLYMPIA — More than 1 million Washingtonians already have returned their midterm ballots, as officials caution voters to use a ballot drop box to ensure their vote counts.

The Columbian - Politics - 4 days ago

Hacking Attempts Disrupt Federal Election Commission Filing System One Week Before Midterms

The FEC confirmed that its electronic filing system was offline but declined to comment further on the cause of the outage.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Michael Douglas Tells British Audience 'I'm Hoping for a Massacre' for Trump in Midterms

Oscar-winning Hollywood veteran Michael Douglas is dreaming of nothing less than an electoral “massacre” for President Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Israel: October 7 families remember victims as voters head to polls - In Tel Aviv, families affected by the 7 October 2023 attacks observed a moment of silence as polling stations were opening across Israel for the general election. 27 October 2026

Video. In Tel Aviv, families affected by the 7 October 2023 attacks observed a moment of silence as polling stations were opening across Israel for the general election.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Every Way Trump Might Mess With the Midterms

A primer on the obscure tactics the president and his allies have already tried, or may yet try, to undo Democrats’ victories.

New York Magazine - Politics - 4 days ago

New Jersey's decades-old voter intimidation campaign is a cautionary tale as midterms near

The voter suppression efforts resonate today with the Trump administration’s efforts to suppress the vote and undermine trust in elections nationwide.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Gas Prices, Housing, Interest Rates: Inside the US Cost-of-Living Picture Ahead of the Midterms

Democrats blame Trump’s tariffs and the Iran war, Republicans point to Biden-era inflation, and voters feel squeezed.

Epoch Times - Business - 4 days ago

Politics -- The science issues quietly driving the midterm elections

From Medicare for All to research grants, science-driven issues are playing a role in the midterm elections

Scientific American - Health - 4 days ago

The science issues quietly driving the midterm elections

From Medicare for All to research grants, science-driven issues are playing a role in the midterm elections

Scientific American - Top Stories - 4 days ago

'Canada should definitely not make a deal by Nov. 3. That would be interfering in U.S. midterm elections.' Letters to the editor for Oct. 28

In today’s letters to the editor: trade talks; B.C. election; Alberta referendum; the Emergencies Act; Bill C-39; money laundering; in retirement

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 4 days ago

Netanyahu, Eisenkot deadlocked as Israel election delivers no clear winner

Israel’s election has left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition challenger Gadi Eisenkot without a clear path to power, as exit polls showed...

Daily Sabah - World - 4 days ago

Israel election 2026 as it happened: Netanyahu, Eisenkot set for lengthy battle to win power in nation's first election since October 7 attacks

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from an election widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu’s almost two decades in power.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 5 days ago

HBO's John Oliver Says Republicans Are 'Way Too Comfortable with Nazi-Adjacent Sh*t' in Midterms Tirade

As Americans head into the midterm elections, HBO's British late-night TV host, John Oliver, is claiming that Republicans are Nazis.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 5 days ago

Brazil: Thousands flood streets to celebrate Lula's election victory - Tears, hugs and dancing filled the streets of Brazil after Lula narrowly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro. Thousands celebrated in Rio and São Paulo as the president secured another four years in office. 26 October 2026

Video. Tears, hugs and dancing filled the streets of Brazil after Lula narrowly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro. Thousands celebrated in Rio and São Paulo as the president secured another four years in office.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

The Worst-Case Midterm Scenario for Democrats

Here are four good reasons for tempering the blue-wave optimism, including polling errors, turnout surprises, and Senate-race realities.

New York Magazine - Politics - 5 days ago

Brazil's Lula clinches election victory as Bolsonaro rejects results - Lula's triumph bucks a regional trend of victories for right-of-center presidential candidates allied with Trump. It also means Latin America's largest economy will likely continue defying Trump's demands, despite the pressure of increased tariffs. 26 October 2026

Lula's triumph bucks a regional trend of victories for right-of-center presidential candidates allied with Trump. It also means Latin America’s largest economy will likely continue defying Trump’s demands, despite the pressure of increased tariffs.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Trust the People Who Run Our Elections | Opinion

"If officials are threatened for doing their jobs, they deserve protection from those threats."

Newsweek - Opinion - 5 days ago

I have boycotted Israeli elections for years, but this time I will vote

The Knesset cannot deliver liberation, but fear of displacement makes even the smallest chance of protecting our homes and keeping our families on this land worth taking

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Hoff: Midterms will bring change and chaos

The 2026 midterm election for Congress has extra significance since both chambers are in play for a change of party leadership. This piece offers some predictions of results and the ensuing events that could follow.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 6 days ago

Israeli Elections: Fanatics, Generals, and the Question of Palestine

The central question is whether defeating Netanyahu would change Israel’s policies or simply change the people managing them.

The Nation - World - 6 days ago

Israel orders West Bank crossings to close on election day - The move comes as part of a wider clampdown in the occupied West Bank after two Israeli soldiers were killed by Palestinian gunmen in the city of Hebron earlier this week. 25 October 2026

The move comes as part of a wider clampdown in the occupied West Bank after two Israeli soldiers were killed by Palestinian gunmen in the city of Hebron earlier this week.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

"LULA!" Progressives Hail Brazil's Stunning Election Result

“The people united will never be defeated!” declares Zohran Mamdani.

The Nation - World - 6 days ago

Lula's First Move After Dubious Brazil Election Win: Threatening to Censor Conservatives Online

Marxist Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his victory speech to warn that he will try to censor dissidents online.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

Left and Right face off in Brazil's second round presidential election - Lula against Flavio - both candidates in the second-round presidential election in Brazil hold rallies in major cities on the last day of campaigning. With around 20% of the electorate having abstained in the first round, the result is wide open and opinion polls show them neck and neck. 24 October 2026

Lula against Flavio - both candidates in the second-round presidential election in Brazil hold rallies in major cities on the last day of campaigning. With around 20% of the electorate having abstained in the first round, the result is wide open and opinion polls show them neck and neck.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Serbia: Student protesters flood Belgrade ahead of snap elections - Cheers, music and waving flags greeted students arriving in Belgrade from across Serbia on Wednesday, as thousands gathered ahead of a final rally before this weekend's snap parliamentary elections. 22 October 2026

Video. Cheers, music and waving flags greeted students arriving in Belgrade from across Serbia on Wednesday, as thousands gathered ahead of a final rally before this weekend's snap parliamentary elections.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Gulf nations brace for possible return to all-out war - The volatility around the Israeli and US midterm elections is fueling fears of renewed US-Israeli strikes on Iran in a short and intensive military campaign to push Tehran into concessions, with Iran vowing a devastating response against the Gulf nations. 22 October 2026

The volatility around the Israeli and US midterm elections is fueling fears of renewed US-Israeli strikes on Iran in a short and intensive military campaign to push Tehran into concessions, with Iran vowing a devastating response against the Gulf nations.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

How migration is reshaping the political debate in Spain's Ceuta - The arrival of tens of thousands of migrants in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has fuelled political tensions ahead of next month's election. 22 October 2026

Video. The arrival of tens of thousands of migrants in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has fuelled political tensions ahead of next month's election.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Trump says he has the right to seek a third presidential term - US President Donald Trump has again suggested he could run for a third term in 2028, arguing that the 2020 election was stolen despite the US Constitution's two-term limit. 23 October 2026

Video. US President Donald Trump has again suggested he could run for a third term in 2028, arguing that the 2020 election was stolen despite the US Constitution's two-term limit.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Israel's election result unlikely to shift Palestine, Mideast policies

As Israel votes in a pivotal election Tuesday, political analysts and regional policymakers caution that no matter who emerges victorious, the country’s...

Daily Sabah - World - 6 days ago

Why Lula's election win matters far beyond Brazil's borders

Lula’s victory in Brazil's presidential election brings hope for the Amazon – but far-right gains threaten progress.

Euronews - Environment - 6 days ago

Elections in Serbia: What lies ahead in post-Vucic era?⁠

Serbia’s opposition-backed Student List wins election, ending 14 years of Vucic’s rule and opening a new political chapter

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 6 days ago

For Palestinians, Israeli election will only determine the pace of dispossession

As in settler-colonial societies across history, the real issues of indigenous rights are left off the ballot

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Midterms unleash what may be the nastiest barrage of attack ads yet

From Vivek Ramaswamy's toxic Ohio ad to Ken Paxton's AI-generated spots in Texas, the 2026 midterms are now drowning in political attack ads.

Fox News - Politics - 6 days ago

'Lightning in a bottle': The unlikely election issue aligning Trump voters with Democrats

Experts say they’ve never seen an issue soar to prominence so quickly — and it could have major implications.

SBS - Politics - 7 days ago

Abcarian: Trump is doing everything he can to shake down voters ahead of the midterms

Amid attempts to woo voters with cash, the president threatens that violence will engulf the nation if the GOP loses in November.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 7 days ago

License to bore -- The endless James Bond search is worse than a presidential election cycle

You mean to tell me it took half a decade to winnow the field to the same three British men and one Aussie who are already in everything?

New York Post - Entertainment - 8 days ago

The attack ad that may have 'backfired spectacularly' in a major US election race

A "troubling" ad targeting an Ohio Democrat has been condemned by the state's Republican governor — who endorsed her opponent.

SBS - Politics - 8 days ago

Brazil election meddling: The stakes could not be higher

Meta’s role in Brazil has turned a tight election race into a sovereignty crisis, with democracy, BRICS, and US influence all on the line

Russia Today - Opinion - 9 days ago

Here are 5 key midterm races that could be decided by Latino voters

Latino voters are going to play a key role in the 2026 midterm elections. Here are the races the electorate is likely to shake up.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 9 days ago

Israel's Extremist Election

The run-up to the vote on Tuesday is exposing the façade of Israeli democracy—and the fealty of the country's so-called opposition when it comes to matters of Jewish supremacy.

The Nation - World - 9 days ago

How Israel's election is further excluding Palestinian citizens from politics

Balad leader Sami Abu Shehade's ousting from the Knesset race marks an escalation of repression in a system that has always made Palestinian representation conditional

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Gianni Infantino re-election bid gets a boost from Asia after u-turn

Gianni Infantino’s hopes of being re-elected as FIFA president have been significantly bolstered by the head of the Asian Football Confederation.According to President Sheikh Salman bin Al...

International The News - Sports - 9 days ago

Trump's Male Midterms Crushes, Ranked

The president keeps admiring other men’s bodies at his rallies. So if you’re voting solely based on who has a MAGA-approved butt, you’re in luck.

New York Magazine - Politics - 10 days ago

Why Haaretz Called Israel's First Election in 1949 a 'Failure of the Extremists'

'A historic moment:' Then-Foreign Minister Moshe Sharett called the first-ever election a referendum on the 1947 partition plan

Haaretz - Entertainment - 10 days ago

2026 Illinois Midterm Elections Voter Guide

Be prepared at the polls. Explore who is on your ballot, the races we're watching, and common voting questions.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 11 days ago

Netanyahu leans on Trump endorsement as Israel's election campaign tightens

Israel's upcoming election is increasingly seen as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership.

SBS - Politics - 14 days ago

Selection poser for O'Neill after Celtic put seven past Hearts to go four clear

CELTIC ran riot in Glasgow on Sunday as they beat title rivals Hearts 7-1 to move four points cle...

Irish Post - Sports - 14 days ago

Why Is Sharia Becoming a Midterm Campaign Issue?

By <a href="/tag/Peter McIlvenna">Peter McIlvenna</a> October 16, 2026 <p class="has-small-font-size"><em>(Views expressed by guest commentators may not reflect the views of OAN or its affiliates.)</em></p>

One America News Network - Opinion - 16 days ago

Israel's election: Who are the main leaders and where do they stand on key issues?

How Netanyahu, Eisenkot, Bennett, and Golan compare on Gaza, West Bank security, the ultra-Orthodox military draft, and future Knesset coalitions.

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 17 days ago

Inflation Worsened Last Month To 3.7% In Sign That Prices Remain High As Midterms Near

On a monthly basis, costs jumped 0.6% from August to September, up from 0.4% the previous month.

Huffington Post - Business - 18 days ago

GOP Election Deniers Running for Governor— Plus John Berger's "Ways of Seeing"

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Harold Meyerson analyzes Democrats’ key campaigns for governor, and John Powers comments on critic and writer John Berger.

The Nation - Entertainment - 18 days ago

Unhappy Trump Voters Are the Midterms Difference-Makers

The closer we get to the end of this election, the clearer it is that Republicans should have found a way to muzzle their unpopular president.

New York Magazine - Politics - 19 days ago

Varsity360 Podcast: Handing out midterm grades halfway through the football season

Prof. Wochnick hands out midterm grades after five weeks of the 2026 high school football season. Which teams have risen above the curve and which need to regroup in the second half of the season?

The Columbian - Sports - 24 days ago

Your guide to Proposition 5: Big changes to recall elections in California

Prop 5 would make major changes to how recall elections are conducted in California, especially affecting the office of governor.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Merz Vows to Protect German Jews After Far-Left Party Wins Berlin Election

The election result could make 45-year-old Elif Eralp Berlin's first mayor of Turkish heritage. She has rejected antisemitism allegations against her party, Die Linke, and could form a coalition with the center-left Social Democrats and Greens

Haaretz - World - 1 month ago

What you need to know about Chicago's historic school board election

This fall, Chicago voters are choosing members for the city’s first fully elected school board. There are 20 board seats up for grabs, plus voters citywide will pick a board president. Early voting starts Oct. 1.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 month ago

The Data-Center Backlash Looms Large Ahead of the Midterm Elections

The playbook for Democrats was already easy. Trump is making it even easier.

New York Magazine - Technology - 2 months ago

Netanyahu turns on Türkiye as election pressure mounts, experts say

Experts say Netanyahu is increasingly portraying President Erdoğan and Türkiye as external threats as he seeks to consolidate his political base ahead of...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 2 months ago

Count Binface turns by-election into global embarrassment for Farage

French readers are being offered an explainer by Le Figaro on the identity of Count Binface

Evening Standard - World - 3 months ago

Why were Russian disinformation, government propaganda and AI-generated campaigning ineffective in Hungarian elections 2026?

In Hungary, AI fakes were more of an irritating factor, Russian disinformation did not reach the public, and EU regulations on transparency worked by forcing platforms to ban political ads.

Global Voices - Technology - 5 months ago

What's at stake for Wales in May's elections?

The era of two-party dominance in Wales looks to be ending, and its aftershocks could soon ripple down the M4.

Sky News - Politics - 6 months ago

What's at stake in May elections?

In this special episode, Sam and Anne are joined by elections analyst Professor Rob Ford to discuss the key battlegrounds across the country.

Sky News - Politics - 6 months ago

Why is so much at stake in the May elections?

<a href=' https://podfollow.com/politics-at-sam-and-annes'>👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne's on your podcast app👈</a>

Sky News - Politics - 6 months ago

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

Hungary's leader has claimed explosives found a few hundred metres from the Balkan Stream pipeline were left there "as an act of sabotage".

Sky News - World - 6 months ago

Trump Media's Stock Price Is Plummeting. His Election Odds Aren't.

There’s more going on here than Trump fans betting on the ex-president to win.

New York Magazine - Business - 2 years ago