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2026 Elections
More Than $137 Million Has Been Spent on AI-Generated Midterm Ads
The vast majority of ads emanate from GOP campaigns, depicting their Democratic opponents in fictionalized scenarios.
“No Kings” Shifts Focus to Midterms With Early Voting Day of Action
Over 5 million ballots have been cast, according to an estimate, as Trump faces a historic low in approval ratings.
Aging Coal Plants Turn Into a Midterm Fight Over Energy Costs
Climate and energy battles are running through campaigns in Michigan, Colorado, Indiana, and beyond.
Organizers Are Pushing to Reach “Forgotten” Black Voters Ahead of the Midterms
The efforts target college students, first-time voters, and the formerly incarcerated, particularly in the South.
California Is Home to 200 Billionaires. Organizers Say It’s Time to Tax Them.
If passed, California’s Proposition 40 would generate funding for health care, education, and food assistance programs.
“Democrats for Mike Rogers” PAC Is Funded by Republicans, Records Show
The group has spent more than $4 million in an attempt to defeat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Chuck Schumer Hasn’t Said a Word About Trump’s Attempt to Deport Ilhan Omar
Ethics lawyers say the raid violated the Hatch Act. The Democratic Senate minority leader has been silent.
Elon Musk Is Bankrolling Massive Push for Ken Paxton in Texas
Musk’s PAC has also boosted Republican candidates in the five most competitive US House races in the state.
US Reportedly Considering Dropping “Mother of All Bombs” on Iran
The US has only ever dropped a MOAB once before — on Afghanistan in 2017.
Most Americans Say Trump’s Presidential Profits Are Illegal or Unethical
Meanwhile, Trump reportedly ousted Guilfoyle because he was upset that she was making money off his presidency.