The DSCC coordinates Democratic Senate campaigns
Voter pressure is reshaping the AI buildout as governors reimpose restrictions, audit projects, and strike new guardrails. Public opinion shows broad opposition to new data centers, with political consequences across several states.
The Fourth Circuit has set aside an FCC policy that extended the lowest unit charge for pre-election TV ads to political parties and joint fundraising committees. Republican committees plan to appeal to the Supreme Court as campaigns brace for the 2026 midterms. Democrats argue the ruling favors bigger war chests and stress grassroots fundraising.
Democrats and Republicans are flooding the airwaves with advertising ahead of Election Day, with hundreds of millions of dollars flowing through campaigns and allied groups. Cash on hand and spending patterns are shaping the battlefield, particularly in toss-up races where incumbents often hold the financial edge.
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit seeking to block California from counting mail-in ballots for people identified as likely noncitizens until citizenship can be verified. California officials dispute the methodology and timing, saying the action threatens voters’ rights ahead of midterms.