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Sen. John Fetterman has recorded a one-minute video praising Republican Sen. Dave McCormick and saying he will work with President Trump to defend Pennsylvania’s steel industry. The clip has intensified Democratic doubts about Fetterman’s party loyalty, prompted fresh talk of a possible party switch and handed Republicans a high‑profile talking point ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
Israel has demolished more than 2km of Hezbollah tunnel infrastructure beneath the Ali al‑Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, using over 1,000 tonnes of explosives and creating a blast that registered as a 4.1‑magnitude tremor. The Israeli military says it has established operational control above and below ground and will hold a security zone while continuing strikes when necessary.
CBS News has begun a leadership overhaul at 60 Minutes, with Bari Weiss implementing a new editorial direction after a year of internal turmoil. Early reporting shows staffing changes and questions about how the program will adapt to a changing newsroom.
The Supreme Court has not lifted constraints on mail voting, and states are continuing to administer ballots under existing procedures as officials prepare for the midterms. Officials warn of potential interference, while voters are urged to act early to ensure timely delivery.
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris has appeared with Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El‑Sayed at a Detroit-area roundtable on Black maternal health as Democrats push to flip a pivotal Michigan Senate seat now less than six weeks from Election Day. El‑Sayed has faced criticism over his positions on Israel; Harris is aiming to boost turnout among Black voters in Wayne County.
The United States is accelerating its space and lunar defense posture as officials announce on-orbit space control weapons and a doubling of the Space Force. Leaders say operations will defend US interests from low Earth orbit to cislunar space, signaling a shift in the military balance in space ahead of potential actions around the Moon.
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar has released a campaign ad urging President Trump to rethink immigration enforcement, arguing that Latino voters feel betrayed by the approach. The ad cites detainee data and calls for a dignified path to legal status. Trump endorses Salazar; the issue shapes Republican support in Florida ahead of the midterms.
Paramount has settled a multi-state antitrust suit over its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, agreeing to distribute a set number of films annually and to safeguard CBS News and CNN’s editorial independence. The deal clears a major hurdle but integration and staffing questions remain as regulators, executives, and staff brace for the next phase.
Mary Peltola’s Alaska Senate campaign is narrowing its lead as new reporting details amplify questions about campaign staff dynamics and personal events. The race remains tight under Alaska’s ranked-choice system, with voters weighing the candidate’s conduct against the broader political stakes.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by former President Donald Trump over a poll published in Iowa, ruling that political speech is protected by the First Amendment and that the plaintiffs overstretched Iowa law. The decision sides with pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register, and aligns with prior lawsuits in which media coverage is protected under free speech provisions.
The Guardian reports that President Trump is pressing for influence over election results as midterm contests approach. Democrats argue Congress has the final say on seating members, while concerns grow about the potential for political interference in close races. Analysts warn that a loyal clerk or manipulated rolls could threaten the integrity of the 2027 seating process.
Twelve state attorneys general have reached a settlement with Paramount Skydance that has cleared the way for its merger with Warner Bros. The deal has required independent editorial boards for CNN and CBS, a commitment to release at least 30 theatrical films a year and a $30m penalty if that output target is missed. Critics and media advocates have condemned the concessions.
Developing contests across the U.S. see heavy spending from national committees and super PACs. Texas, North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, and Kansas are among the states where ads and funding shifts aim to influence close races. The dynamic spending reflects a broader scramble to protect or seize Senate control as Election Day approaches.
Anthropic's Dario Amodei will join President Trump for a private White House dinner, marking a rare one-on-one with the president as AI safety debates intensify. The gathering underscores a thaw in relations while policy disagreements over frontier AI persist.
California has signed a broad package of laws regulating AI in the workplace, banning momentum-based firing decisions, emotional-state surveillance, and neural data collection. Companies must warn workers if AI contributes to layoffs, and state agencies will enforce the measures. The governor frames this as placing people at the center as AI reshapes work; enforcement remains primarily public rather than private.
The president has traveled to Ohio to bolster Republican candidates ahead of the midterms, highlighting data-center policy and energy costs while facing questions about the economy and Iran-related tensions. The trip underscores concerns about inflation and turnout in key battleground districts.
As the midterms approach, polling shows Trump’s approval at a record low while Democrats gain momentum in key Senate and House battlegrounds. Voters cite economic concerns and foreign policy in shaping their choices ahead of the election.
President Donald Trump has suggested at a Nebraska rally that higher fuel costs from the US‑Israel war with Iran are "a small price to pay" and said "they can take out a city — let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego." California officials have condemned the remarks as dangerous; the White House has dismissed the backlash as a "media freakout."
The FCC is considering a request that would allow political groups to run AI-generated robocalls without prior consent. The move has prompted warnings of misinformation and voter manipulation ahead of midterm elections. Public comment is open, with a decision expected later this fall.
Arlington County has filed a lawsuit against the National Park Service, arguing the proposed 250‑foot arch near Memorial Circle will harm residents, disrupt traffic, and alter views from iconic sites. The case seeks to halt ground‑disturbing work until proper environmental reviews are completed. The government says it is following all laws.
The Georgia Senate contest has emerged as a pivotal battleground in a broader push by Republicans to retain control of Congress. Incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff faces a Republican challenge while Trump remains deeply involved in rallies and endorsements that influence fundraising, messaging, and turnout ahead of the midterms.
Jeffries has mobilized Democrats across more than 50 cities, signaling a bid to become House speaker if Democrats win the House. He emphasizes a 100‑day agenda to lower living costs and hold the Trump administration accountable. The race centers on key House districts in the Midwest, including Toledo, where Rep. Kaptur is a longtime figure in the district.
Polls indicate Democrats lead nationally as midterm cycles unfold; Trump campaigns intensify while Alaska faces a potential delay in results amid legal challenges. Voter concerns center on cost of living and economic conditions as races tighten in key states.
The US midterm elections are shaping the final years of Donald Trump’s term, with control of Congress and key states at stake. Democrats seek to seize the House and Senate, while Republicans defend majorities. Early voting and spending highlight intensity as voters prepare for November 3.
The president has launched a campaign stop in Kansas as Democrat challenger Adam Hamilton narrows the race in a state long viewed as GOP stronghold. Marshall remains the Republican incumbent but faces a closer contest amid local economic strain and tariff tensions.
The midterm landscape is shifting as polling shows Democrats gaining ground in consumer sentiment and widening gaps in key races. Campaigns are intensifying with visits in Texas, Michigan and Kansas as voters weigh economy, immigration and leadership ahead of election day.
A surge of late-forming super PACs has spent about $637 million in the final 10 weeks before Election Day, accounting for more than 22% of independent expenditures in congressional races. Donors remain largely undisclosed, as these groups move quickly to influence races while avoiding immediate visibility.
DC and Virginia have filed lawsuits to halt construction of a 250-foot memorial arch over the Potomac, citing traffic, safety and environmental harms. The Supreme court and court filings face expedited review as federal suits challenge the project while the White House pushes to move ahead.
The Federal Election Commission has identified the issue affecting its electronic filing system and is implementing a fix, but the outage continues to block 24- and 48-hour reporting windows ahead of the midterm elections. An official warns of a bad actor attempting to breach the system, while spending trackers show record political ad activity in the closing days.
Voters are confronting economic strain and cost-of-living worries as midterm politics intensify. The debate centers on inflation, healthcare costs, corruption and the war in Iran, with polls showing Democrats signaling stronger handling of the economy while Trump-era tariffs and foreign policy shape voter sentiment.