PoliticsUnited States
The Wide-Open 2026 House Map, Explained
With a month to Election Day, 90+ House districts are in play. Here's how to read the toss-ups, triage and targets shaping the 2026 midterms.
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PoliticsUnited States
Court Revives GOP Missouri Map, Sends Case to Supreme Court
A federal appeals court reinstated Missouri's GOP-drawn congressional map, but stayed its ruling until Sept. 28 as opponents rush to the Supreme Court.
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Politics & ElectionsTechnology
Data Center Backlash Reshapes American Politics
A bipartisan grassroots backlash against AI data centers is becoming a kitchen-table election issue, forcing officials in both parties to recalibrate.
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PoliticsUnited States
Lawsuits Aim to Bar Armed Federal Officers at Polls
Two federal lawsuits seek to block armed ICE and federal officers from polls before the midterms, citing an 1865 law and the Voting Rights Act.
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PoliticsUnited States
DHS Email Fuels Election Prosecution Fears
A newly disclosed DHS email pairing a list of multilingual voting jurisdictions with a DOJ prosecution checklist is raising fears ahead of the midterms.
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PoliticsEurope
AfD Tops German Poll as CDU/CSU Hits Record Low
A new YouGov poll shows Germany's AfD with the strongest momentum at 29%, while the governing CDU/CSU falls to a record-low 18%.
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Politics
Armed Man Charged Toward Ohio Governor Candidate at Fair
An armed man charged toward Democratic Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people before being stopped by troopers.
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US Politics
Trump Vows to Campaign in 35 Races for GOP Midterm Push
Trump tells Republicans they have a winning midterm message and pledges to campaign in 35 battleground races despite low approval ratings.
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Politics
Trump's Midterm Strategy Faces Test in Nebraska Swing Race
President Trump is centering the 2026 midterm message on himself, but that strategy may not resonate in Nebraska's rare swing district.
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Politics
Missouri Court Allows Trump-Backed Districts in November
A Missouri judge ruled Trump-backed congressional districts can be used in November, rejecting a referendum bid. The case heads to the state Supreme Court.
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Politics
Record 8 Black Candidates on Ballot for Governor
Eight Black major party candidates run for governor in 2026, a record after only three Black governors in U.S. history.
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PoliticsElections
Donalds joins historic field; progressive wins Florida upset
Florida, Wyoming and Alaska primaries deliver historic firsts, progressive upsets and losses for Trump-backed candidates ahead of November midterms.
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Politics
Florida, Alaska, Wyoming Primaries Set Stage for Midterms
Voters head to the polls in Florida, Alaska, Wyoming and California for key primaries that will shape the 2026 midterm elections and control of Congress.
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Politics
Student ID Bans Threaten to Disenfranchise Young Voters
New voter ID laws in several states banning student IDs could disenfranchise younger voters. Legal challenges and advocacy efforts are underway.
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ElectionsPolitics
Midwest Primaries Test Democratic Party's Progressive Shift
Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries pit progressive candidates against establishment Democrats, testing the party's direction ahead of November.
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PoliticsTechnology
Clipping: Social Media Practice Reshaping Belgian Politics
Clipping - short video excerpts from political speeches on social media - is reshaping Belgian politics. Experts warn of decontextualization risks.
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PoliticsEurope
Over 1,000 German Jurists Demand Ban of Far-Right AfD
Over 1,000 German jurists demand a ban of the far-right AfD party before crucial September elections, citing threats to democratic order.
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PoliticsInternational
Brazil's Workers' Party Confirms Lula for Fourth Term Bid
Brazil's Workers' Party confirms Lula for fourth term bid amid foreign interference concerns and a polarized political landscape.
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PoliticsElections
Whitmer Endorses Stevens in Michigan Senate Primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Rep. Haley Stevens in the competitive Democratic primary, backing the moderate against progressive Abdul El-Sayed.
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PoliticsInternational
Ortega Declares Nicaragua Will Never Hold Elections Again
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega says the country will never hold elections again, ending all pretense of democracy and drawing global condemnation.
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TechnologyPolitics
AI Chatbots for Voting Guidance Raise Accuracy Fears
Americans increasingly consult AI chatbots for voting guidance in the 2026 midterms, but studies find 90% of responses contain errors or bias.
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PoliticsSupreme Court
Supreme Court Strikes Down Coordinated Party Spending Limits
The Supreme Court struck down limits on coordinated spending between parties and candidates, reshaping campaign finance ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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International Politics
Serbian President Vucic Resigns, Eyes Return as PM
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns after 18 months of anti-corruption protests, with plans to seek the more powerful role of prime minister.
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PoliticsElections
Trump-Backed Candidates Dominate GOP Primaries in 2026
Trump-backed candidates hold a near-perfect 98% success rate in GOP primaries as the 2026 midterms approach, reshaping the party.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Blocks Trump Executive Order on Federal Voter List
A federal judge in Boston blocked key provisions of Trump's executive order creating a federal voter list, ruling it violates the separation of powers.
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International PoliticsElections
Trump-Backed Outsider Wins Colombian Presidential Election
Far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, narrowly wins Colombia's presidential runoff, signaling a dramatic rightward shift.
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Politics
Georgia Lawmakers Race to Fix Vote-Counting Method Ban
Georgia lawmakers convene a special session to address a looming ban on QR code vote-counting, with no replacement funded and elections weeks away.
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Politics
Francophone Voter Volatility in Belgium Hits Record High
A CRISP study reveals 51% of Francophone voters switched parties between 2019 and 2024, a historic high, while Flemish voters are becoming more stable.
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International PoliticsElections
Global Elections: Armenia, Peru, and Germany Vote
Armenia votes as Pashinyan pivots West; Peru holds presidential runoff amid democratic crisis; neo-Nazi candidate reaches mayoral runoff in Germany.
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