Minnesota U.S. Senate nominee Peggy Flanagan (D) “provided evidence Wednesday of her membership in an academic honor society, undermining a national publication’s report that she inflated her credentials,” Minnesota Public Radio reports. “The jarring turn followed a story in the Wall Street Journal earlier in the day that said Flanagan did not qualify to be […]

“There is no person who hates the idea of people enriching themselves fraudulently over access to the government than Donald J Trump.” — Vice President Vance, speaking to reporters.

“President Donald Trump has made good on his claim of putting more than $300 million of his political war chest into the 2026 midterm election,” CNBC reports. “New campaign finance filings released Tuesday night show millions flowing into House districts that were barely competitive two years ago, underscoring how far the GOP’s problems have spread […]

“The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday that U.S. broadcast networks could violate their regulatory obligations by airing ‘entirely fake polls and suppression polls,'” Reuters reports. FCC ​Chair Brendan Carr said that ahead of the midterm elections “there had been ‌a significant surge in such polls ‘designed to do nothing more than […]

“House Democrats’ campaign arm signed off on a $25 million line of credit — among the largest it’s ever opened — early last week as the party stretches itself to take advantage of an increasingly favorable electoral environment,” the Washington Sun reports.

“The little-understood yet crucial story of how Vladimir Putin has waged a secret campaign to subvert and weaken the United States—and how Trump, his MAGA movement, the Republican Party, and right-wing media have served as useful idiots.”

“The rules of the road when it comes to President Trump’s relations with foreign leaders are clear: He may trash you. But woe unto you if you whack back,” the New York Times reports. “No one knows that better than President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who has been through this particular diplomatic wringer more than […]

“Vice President JD Vance dismissed criticism over a controversial ad from Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign on Wednesday, slamming Republicans for appearing to care more about playing nice than winning elections,” Politico reports. Said Vance: “I have to admit that I’m a little bit disgusted when I see Republicans across the country who […]

A new The Cook Political Report/New River Strategies and GS Strategy Group poll in Iowa finds Josh Turek (D) leading Ashley Hinson (R) in the U.S. Senate race, 46% to 44%. Iowa Senate Race Josh Turek (D) 46%   Ashley Hinson (R) 44%   The Cook Political Report/New River Strategies and GS Strategy Group poll […]

A new The Cook Political Report/New River Strategies and GS Strategy Group poll in Iowa finds Rob Sand (D) leading Zach Lahn (R) in the governor’s race, 54% to 43%. Iowa Governor’s Race Rob Sand (D) 54%   Zach Lahn (R) 43%   The Cook Political Report/New River Strategies and GS Strategy Group poll The […]

A new Quinnipiac University poll in New York finds Kathy Hochul (D) leading Bruce Blakeman (R) in the governor’s race, 55% to 41%. New York Governor’s Race Kathy Hochul (D) 55%   Bruce Blakeman (R) 41%   Quinnipiac University poll · likely voters

“New Mexico’s attorney general on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit accusing Jeffrey Epstein’s long-time personal lawyer and accountant of facilitating Epstein’s sex trafficking operation,” CNBC reports. “The civil suit alleges that the attorney, Darren Indyke, and the accountant, Richard Kahn, helped finance and conceal Epstein’s sex trafficking, which included the abuse of girls and young […]

“Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) is converting reelection ads in the D.C. media market into messages selling voters on a redistricting amendment that’s currently unpopular,” the Washington Post reports.

Punchbowl News: “With less than two weeks to go until the midterms, we’re seeing some GOP lawmakers in deep red territory make aggressive campaign moves.” “Plenty of House Republicans are going negative on their Democratic opponents. It’s an interesting play, since many of those Democrats aren’t running ads of their own and have low name […]

President Trump claimed in the Oval Office that NATO was “nice enough to give us Greenland. We got Greenland.” “‘Oh, he’s not going to get it,’” Trump added, mocking his critics. “We got it; we got Greenland.”

Robert Rubin: “The economy has been voters’ top issue in four of the six midterm elections this century — and 2026 appears all but certain to make it five of seven. Beyond the cost of living, the war in Iran and tariffs, America faces a series of daunting longer-term economic challenges, from mounting federal debt […]

Dan Pfeiffer: “Polls can be wrong. Even A+ rated polls can be wrong. But the brand-new New York Times/Siena poll suggests that Republicans are in for a brutal election night. Republicans have been spinning that their numbers have improved in recent weeks, or at least stabilized.” “The Times poll says otherwise.” “Trump’s approval rating is […]

“Armed and in uniform, federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security have been knocking on doors in several states to ask residents about their immigration status — and to inquire if they have registered to vote or cast votes in past elections,” CBS News reports. “The operation is part of an effort to root […]

“In late August, President Donald Trump announced what he called the ‘biggest oil deal in world history.’ Since then, the full text of the accord — which grants the U.S. sweeping access to Venezuela’s oil reserves — has been one of the most sought-after secrets in Washington, D.C,” ProPublica reports. “ProPublica has reviewed a copy […]

“The Supreme Court on Wednesday left intact a lower court decision that blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a new Bureau of Prisons policy that would end certain medical interventions for transgender inmates,” CBS News reports.

“The Republican super PAC that has spent heavily to reelect Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) is running a country song on Maine radio that mocks her opponent, Troy Jackson (D), for having children with his second cousin,” the Bangor Daily News reports. “The ad from the Senate Leadership Fund, which surfaced Tuesday, calls Jackson ‘weird,’ a […]

“With early voting already underway, we’re likely to close out this election cycle without a single debate between top-of-the-ticket candidates,” Texas Monthly reports.

“Vice President JD Vance’s role as President Donald Trump’s chief defender poses a growing challenge as the administration faces mounting perceptions of inside dealing and corruption,” NewsNation reports. “Vance on Monday said the idea of Trump using the White House for personal enrichment was ‘laughable,’ and during a CBS News town hall over the weekend, […]

Vivek Ramaswamy (R) seems determined to prove that his biggest political liability might be himself. And his latest miscalculation has turned into an October surprise of his own making. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already a member, sign in to your account.

“You don’t turn the Titanic around overnight.” — Vice President JD Vance, in a campaign speech in Ohio.

“Neil Bush, the brother of former President George W. Bush and son of former President George H.W. Bush, said Tuesday that he voted for Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race while criticizing President Trump and ‘those who have enabled him’ for causing ‘enormous damage to the Republican Party,'” CBS News reports. Said Bush: […]

Nearly every poll suggests Democrats are heading toward a massive wave election in November. Yet many Democrats remain skeptical. After being burned in 2024, they’re understandably reluctant to believe favorable polling numbers again. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already a member, sign […]

The Atlantic: “Trump’s war in Iran has appeared to throttle Republicans’ chances in the midterms; the unending conflict, and the resulting surge in oil and gas prices, has eroded the GOP’s poll numbers and fueled Democrats’ hopes of taking both chambers of Congress.” “Stymied in his efforts to bring that war to a close, Trump […]

“Troy Jackson knows he wasn’t Maine Democrats’ first choice to challenge incumbent Sen. Susan Collins. And he knows he isn’t the most charismatic candidate to grace a Senate ballot,” the Washington Post reports. “But the Democratic nominee in one of the country’s highest-profile races also knows that may not matter.” “As Jackson’s contentious contest with […]

David Frum: “The budget deficit for the fiscal year that ended on September 30 is about $2 trillion, or about $160 billion more than in Joe Biden’s last complete year as president. Next year’s deficit is likely to be even bigger. When Trump spoke of eliminating the national debt, total debt stood at nearly $35 […]