the Guardian

The US midterm races that will decide control of Congress – mapped

These graphics explain what the Democrats would need to do to flip the Senate and House of Representatives

the Guardian

How Trump changed the way US women vote

A decade after his infamous Access Hollywood tape, the gender divide is again shaping a pivotal midterm election

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Top GOP group pauses spending in North Carolina in latest Senate warning sign | CNN Politics

National Republicans are starting to make major moves to divert resources away from the North Carolina Senate race where GOP candidate Michael Whatley has long been trailing in polls.

The Hill

Iran urges Americans to rally against Trump ahead of midterms

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday called on Americans to vote against President Trump ahead of the midterm elections to change U.S. policy toward Tehran and accept th…

The Texas Tribune

2026 Texas congressional races: Who is running and what to know

The state's six most competitive U.S. House contests include four redrawn seats Republicans hope to flip and two where they are playing defense. All are majority Hispanic.

NPR

Outside groups are spending millions on races that could determine Senate control

New Hampshire's Senate race is one of a handful that could determine control of Congress next year. That's why outside money groups are plowing big money into it — some $50 million to date.

Mother Jones

The bizarre backstory of the Trump-endorsed sticker mogul who could be headed to Congress

“We can’t recall ever meeting a more unsuitable candidate,” one paper said of Anthony Constantino.

the Guardian

Gouged: why Americans are being ripped off – and what to do about it

How can we fix our pricing crisis? Economic sociologist Lindsay Owens urges tough new rules – and a consumer uprising

ABC News

Democrats eye Wisconsin Republican incumbent as congressional map expands in hopes of a blue wave

As Democrats' optimism for the midterms grows, their map of potential pickups in congressional races is expanding to places like southeast Wisconsin

ABC News

US officials deny there are plans to sell weapons to China

It comes after the U.S. ambassador to China said Trump offered to sell American arms to China.

WBEZ

SCOTUS rules in Trump's favor, allowing an expanded online screening tool to purge some voters

What does this ruling mean for voters in Illinois ahead of the midterms? What does this mean for voting in the future?

CNN

12 moves that illustrate the brazenness of Trump’s second term — like those taxpayer-funded ads | CNN Politics

When the Trump administration began running taxpayer-funded “public service announcements” that looked suspiciously like campaign ads for President Donald Trump last week, the White House gamely maintained they were “very clearly not campaign ads.”

the Guardian

Republican senator criticizes White House for taxpayer-funded Trump ads

John Kennedy pushes back against such spending as pro-Trump ‘public service announcements’ air before midterms

CNN

Analysis: Trump stirs new storm by posing as strongman in taxpayer-funded video | CNN Politics

It’s Donald Trump as he wants America to see him.

the Guardian

‘Counting window’ seen as high-risk time for Trump to cast doubt on midterm results | First Thing

Experts warn Republicans may try and sow distrust and claim ‘foreign interference’ in crucial hours after counting begins

NPR

What to know about the $810 million in spending canceled by President Trump

President Trump announced plans to cancel $810 million in Congressionally approved spending, a move that some in his own party are calling illegal.

NPR

A look at the legacy and influence Nancy Pelosi will leave behind when she retires

Rep. Nancy Pelosi will retire following the 2026 midterm elections, ending her almost 40-year career in Congress, but leaving a lasting influence on U.S. politics.

the Guardian

Republican jitters grow as unpopular Trump fuels midterm ‘bloodbath’ fears

Iran war, rising prices and president’s low ratings give Democrats advantage, but Republicans have poured cash into key races – could it be decisive?

the Guardian

DoJ defends Trump ban on CNN, Politico and MS Now, citing security concerns

The news organizations, which sued the US president, are claiming the ban violates the first amendment

NPR

As Congress confronts AI, Senate lawmakers are shut off from its most advanced tools

While Senate offices have access to chatbots like ChatGPT, they are not authorized to use any of the more advanced tools that are at the center of regulatory talks and public debate about AI safety.