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Michigan Senate candidates battle over their records on 9/11 at 25-year mark -- The candidates in Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, have exchanged criticism over their records on the 9/11 attacks. -- Sep 11

The candidates in Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, have exchanged criticism over their records on the 9/11 attacks.

CBS News - Politics - 7 hours ago

The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.

The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.

BBC News - Business - 10 hours ago

Republican ban leaves blue county supervisor fuming over blocked poverty pilot

Mandi Remington says Iowa's state ban on guaranteed income programs blocks local governments from testing direct cash payments to fight poverty.

Fox News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Politics - CBC Explains - What you need to know about the U.S. midterms

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and why they're potentially crucial to how U.S. President Donald Trump wields power in his final two years in the White House.

CBC News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Kamala Harris claims GOP 'cheating' ahead of midterms, says she's focused on stopping the 'madness'

Harris said she wanted to restore "some sense of sanity" and a functioning government.

New York Post - Politics - 22 hours ago

Republican lawmaker wants to rename Lake Erie to Lake Pennsylvania - Bob Becken - News - Canada - Windsor - | September 11 - |

David Maloney's proposal comes on the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump's signed order to change name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

A look at false and misleading claims during the Republican midterm convention

In celebrating their accomplishments, President Trump and his allies made several false and misleading claims, many of which have been stated repeatedly during his second term.

Boston Globe - Politics - 1 day ago

How Mrs Doubtfire explains Trump's party strategy for midterms

It seems an odd strategy for the GOP to make this election a referendum on a president whose unpopularity is only getting worse. But the party knows what it’s doing.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump Has Promised U.S. Adults $5,000 if The GOP Wins The Midterms. He Says He Wouldn't Need Congress To Do It.

"Well, we think not. I think they will do it if we needed it. But we think not," Trump said when addressing the promise.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Republican Senator to 'Part Ways' With Top Staffer Over Nazi Profile Photo

John Husted's team said he ended Stephen Woytek's employment after learning about the young staffer's social media posts.

Newsweek - US News - 1 day ago

Michigan Senate candidates battle over their records on 9/11 at 25-year mark -- The candidates in Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, have exchanged criticism over their records on the 9/11 attacks.

The candidates in Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, have exchanged criticism over their records on the 9/11 attacks.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump Makes RNC Swear Oath To Cheat in Midterm Elections

Trump jokingly led RNC attendees in a pledge to “cheat like hell” and vote in the midterms even if they were not registered.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 day ago

J.D. Vance Previews Republicans' Nasty Midterm Smears

In his GOP Midterm Convention speech, the vice-president called Democrats anti-American “crazies” and played fast and loose with the facts.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago

Rising pump prices, inflation and bond yields are a perfect recipe for a Republican defeat in November

As the cost-of-living increases for many Americans, Republicans will likely struggle to retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump Wants To Send Americans $5,000 If Republicans Win The Midterms. Questions About The Deficit Arise.

The president tied a new "Trump dividend" to Republicans keeping control of Congress, a payout that would cost more than $1.2 trillion if extended to every adult citizen.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Donald Trump encourages MAGA crowd to vote at Republican midterm convention

Donald Trump just encouraged his audience in order to secure votes ahead of the upcoming midterms. During the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Trump, led the audience in a mock version of...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

US-Mexico trade deal: Both sides race to beat midterm election clock

The United States and Mexico are rushing to strike a bilateral trade deal before the US midterm elections in less than eight weeks. According to the sources privy to the matter, the urgency of...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Less than half of Americans believe midterms will be fair, poll finds

Just 45 percent of U.S. citizens say midterms will be secure, according to latest YouGov poll

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Trump's midterm gamble and Vance's 2028 audition at GOP convention

President Donald Trump and his Republican Party wrapped up an unusual convention in Dallas on Thursday, hoping to strengthen their midterm election prospects

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash to voters - President Donald Trump, at Wednesday's Republican midterm convention, promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, while defending US war in Iran and antagonising Democrats. 10/09/2026

President Donald Trump, at Wednesday's Republican midterm convention, promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, while defending US war in Iran and antagonising Democrats.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention? -- The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term.

The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term.

BBC News - World - 1 day ago

JD Vance pitches himself as Trump's political heir at Republican midterm convention

Vance praised Donald Trump as ‘the toughest SOB in American politics’

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Trump, Vance rally Republicans at convention as party faces midterm test

Vance calls Democrats ‘the party of hatred,’ urges Republicans to stay united amid rifts over Trump’s war in Iran

The Globe and Mail - World - 2 days ago

Key Takeaways From the GOP Midterm Convention

Trump offered $5,000 in dividends for U.S. adults while painting Democrats as extreme.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Trump Lays Out Republicans' Post-Midterms Agenda at Dallas Convention

The president presented a flurry of proposals that he said Republicans would pursue in the coming two years.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

The midterms ARE about Trump — and what he offers for America's future

The president and his party need to offer some real sense of what “finish the job” looks like: What program do they propose for Trump’s final two years?

New York Post - Opinion - 2 days ago

Fetterman Again Rules Out Party Switch After Republican Convention Video

Rep. Madeleine Dean, a fellow Pennsylvania Democrat, said the appearance ‘lost’ her and called it a ‘stunt.’

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Could Canadian tariffs swing votes in U.S. midterm elections?

While Democratic governors warn of the 'catastrophic' economic impacts of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada, Trump promises each voting-age American a $5,000 US 'dividend' if Republicans retain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. Power & Politics hears from Chuck Todd, former host of NBC's Meet the Press and current host of the Chuck ToddCast, on what it could all mean as Americans head to the polls in November.

CBC News - Politics - 2 days ago

A Midterm Convention Built on GOP Panic -- Political Gabfest

The Dallas convention was Trump trying to steer a race slipping away. Iran, the economy, and a trade fight with Canada aren't cooperating.

Slate - Politics - 2 days ago

The Embarrassment of Trump's Midterm Convention

Many GOP candidates in competitive House and Senate races are steering clear of the Dallas event.

The Nation - Politics - 2 days ago

Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal? new announcement sparks debate ahead of midterms

Following the midterm elections, U.S. President Donald Trump caught the heat of the moment and announced a major deal for Americans.President Donald Trump’s proposal to issue a $5,000 Trump...

International The News - World - 2 days ago

The Wildest, Weirdest Moments From Day One of the GOP Midterm Convention

From Trump’s desperate pleas to Hasan Piker’s underwear, here’s how Republicans tried to convince Americans to let them keep Congress.

New York Magazine - Politics - 2 days ago

The Wildest, Weirdest Moments From Day One of the GOP Midterm Convention -- Nia Prater

From Trump’s desperate pleas to Hasan Piker’s underwear, here’s how Republicans tried to convince Americans to let them keep Congress.

New York Magazine - US News - 2 days ago

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed congressional maps in midterms

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a push to use Missouri congressional maps backed by President Trump ahead of November midterm elections.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Republicans put Trump centre stage in unprecedented US midterms gamble - Trump delivers Wednesday's keynote and returns for Thursday's finale after Vice President JD Vance speaks. Cabinet members and candidates in closely watched House and Senate races are also on the programme. 09/09/2026

Trump delivers Wednesday's keynote and returns for Thursday's finale after Vice President JD Vance speaks. Cabinet members and candidates in closely watched House and Senate races are also on the programme.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Adam Carolla Trolls Democrat 'Land Acknowledgments' at GOP Midterm Convention: 'This Is the Greatest Land in the History of Mankind'

Adam Carolla kicked off his speech at the GOP mid-term convention on Wednesday with a not-so-subtle jab at "land acknowledgments."

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago

In a meandering speech, Trump pledges $5,000 for every US citizen if Republicans win midterms

Trump rehashes Maga message at Dallas convention that America is poised for new golden age if voters stick with him and hell if they don’t

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win Congress

Dallas, United States: President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in Novemb...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 3 days ago

Trump offers every American adult $US5000 if Republicans win midterms

Democrats quickly dismissed the idea as an election stunt that Donald Trump would not honour, pointing to previous plans to give Americans tariff dividends or distribute savings made by DOGE.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 3 days ago

Ken Paxton Isn't Ready For Prime Time. Republicans Know It

Ken Paxton was given only five minutes to speak during rush hour during the GOP's much-hyped midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 3 days ago

Here's who's speaking at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas

Republicans hope to build momentum as they sag in the polls ahead of November's midterm election, but some vulnerable candidates skip the event.

CNBC - US News - 3 days ago

Trump Predicts Iran War Will End After 2026 Midterm Elections

The U.S. president made his prediction on Wednesday while traveling to a Dallas GOP convention.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

GOP touts stock-trading ban at midterm convention as Trump accounts keep trading

Trump disclosed more than 21,000 trades in 2025, while the House-passed restrictions Republicans are promoting apply only to Congress.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

When Will Iran War End? Trump Says Conflict to Continue Through Midterms

Trump predicts the Iran war will end after the midterms, saying Tehran "can't hold out any longer."

Newsweek - World - 3 days ago

Trump says oil and gas prices won't fall until 'right after' midterm election

President Donald Trump said energy prices that have been elevated due to the Iran war will not come down until after the midterm elections.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Republican mayor rejects Trump's Lake Ontario name change

Robert Corradino is the Republican mayor of Oswego, N.Y., a city on the southeastern shore of Lake Ontario. He says the body of water is central to his community's identity and the city's decision not to follow U.S. President Donald Trump's directive to rename the lake 'Lake America' is one his constituents 'overwhelmingly' support.

CBC News - World - 4 days ago

Midterm Convention Gives GOP More of What It Needs Least

It’s about more money and more Trump, though Republicans have a huge cash advantage and voters don’t want more of the president.

New York Magazine - Politics - 4 days ago

Trump will try to steal midterms, president of Halifax International Security Forum warns

Peter Van Praagh says many Americans are misguided to believe that the midterms will play out fair and square

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 5 days ago

Trump's Midterms Dodge Over Iran Is More Nixon Than Lincoln | Opinion

Trump is postponing stronger attacks on Iran until the midterms or he has no plans at all—the American public deserve the truth.

Newsweek - Opinion - 5 days ago

Trump's economic record is working against him in the midterms

President Trump, who won reelection based on a promise to turn the economy around, now faces a reckoning in midterms centered largely on his economic record.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 5 days ago

Trump presses Supreme Court to curb postal votes as ballots sent out - A federal judge's ruling that compliance was "practically impossible," paired with a whistleblower's warning that millions of ballots could go undelivered, has thrown the run-up to a pivotal midterm vote into legal disarray. 04/09/2026

A federal judge's ruling that compliance was "practically impossible," paired with a whistleblower's warning that millions of ballots could go undelivered, has thrown the run-up to a pivotal midterm vote into legal disarray.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Don't Be Fooled: A Democrat Midterm Win Won't Undo Trump's Damage | Opinion

The harm Trump has done to the country could be locked in, perhaps, for decades to come.

Newsweek - Opinion - 5 days ago

Backlash over data centers hits California, and the midterms

Widespread anxiety over environmental risks and rising costs have turned the rapid expansion of AI data centers into a focal point in midterm elections nationwide.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 6 days ago

Three Ways the 2026 Midterms Could Reshape Washington

Just a few small shifts could dramatically change the balance of power in Congress — and how the rest of Trump’s term plays out.

New York Magazine - Politics - 6 days ago

Taylor: Vote Republican to keep moving US forward

The current Republican administration has passed a bill for no taxes on tips, no taxes on overtime and no taxes on Social Security, which put money back in Americans’ pockets.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 8 days ago

7 Reasons Republicans Dread Trump's Midterm Convention

GOP candidates and operatives have a lot of complaints about this expensive, poorly planned, and likely counterproductive “Trumpapalooza.”

New York Magazine - Politics - 8 days ago

Republican Midterm Odds Are Looking Pretty Grim

Election forecasts show there’s a limited — but still nonzero — possibility of the GOP holding Congress and maintaining Trump’s trifecta.

New York Magazine - Politics - 8 days ago

Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions as midterm elections loom

The Thursday appeal comes after a federal judge in Boston blocked Trump’s executive order for now. The justices have previously allowed the president’s plan to move ahead, but haven’t decided whether it’s legal.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 9 days ago

Elon Musk's Midterms Play: Ken Paxton, Susan Collins, Socialist Scaremongering

The almost-trillionaire is expected to spend upward of $100 million boosting Republicans in 2026.

New York Magazine - Politics - 9 days ago

Trump's GOP Midterm Convention Has a Crowd-Size Problem

Many GOP candidates don’t want to attend next week’s “Trumpapalooza.” The party’s solution: Add more Trump.

New York Magazine - Politics - 9 days ago

Trump Aides, Fearing Midterm Losses, Push to Keep Iran War 'Quiet' for Now

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are among those pushing to ease the conflict until November, as analysts warn Trump's economic offensive will have limited impact without Chinese cooperation

Haaretz - US News - 10 days ago

The Postal Service Could Be a Huge Problem in the Midterms

The Supreme Court is considering Trump’s plan for the mass rejection of mail ballots. Whatever happens, many ballots may be tossed due to USPS delays.

New York Magazine - Politics - 12 days ago

'He hurt himself': Has Trump changed the midterms before a vote is cast?

From legal battles to gerrymandered boundaries, structural changes to US voting rules could decide the next Congress.

SBS - Politics - 16 days ago

Trump's Midterms Plan: Drop $400 Million on Self-Promotion

The president could use his vast super-PAC stash to boost GOP candidates. But it seems he’d rather buy ads touting his dubious accomplishments.

New York Magazine - Politics - 17 days 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 - 17 days ago

This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?

Just eight of 435 congressional districts backed a Republican in their House race and Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 19 days ago

Republicans Are Lost in the AI Wilderness

The Trump administration went all in on artificial intelligence. Then the public started hating it.

New York Magazine - Technology - 3 months ago

Opinion: Michigan's students can't wait while Republicans play games with our schools

This year it appears that House lawmakers in Lansing are going to run out the clock

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 1 year ago