Governments, policy and elections
According to The Guardian US: Guardian readers share their concerns and disillusionment with the political climate under Trump as elections loom Millions of Americans will head to the polls on 3 November in elections that will determine control of the Republican-held House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the governorships of 36 states.
According to The Guardian US: Days away from a national verdict on Trump 2.0, we check in with nine midterm voters across the US and the political spectrum US voters will soon deliver a national verdict on the second presidency of Donald Trump.
According to The Guardian US: Order says local officials can’t be forced to separate or stop counting ballots that the government deems to be disputed A federal judge has barred the justice department from threatening or coercing election workers to stop processing ballots.
According to Bridge Michigan: School districts are asking voters to borrow money for infrastructure projects. Leaders say they know families are facing increased household costs, but their options are limited.
According to New York Times U.S.: Federal prosecutors have targeted President Trump’s political opponents and sued states over election administration just before the midterms. Devlin Barrett, a reporter for The New York Times, explains how this activity is compared with the Justice Department’s usual election-year behavior.
According to U.S. Attorneys' Offices press releases (DOJ): PHOENIX, Ariz. – Today, U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine announced that his office has opened a case into recent reporting about three non-profit organizations registering non-citizens to vote in Arizona.
According to Los Angeles Times California: The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation. Voters will elect three members to the board.
According to CalMatters: In summary Tech interests have spent tens of millions of dollars this year on state legislative races alone. Industry advocates say they want to protect innovation from overregulation. Big Tech has proven a big spender in this year’s election cycle.
According to CalMatters: In summary Prop. 45, billed as a pro-housing development measure, may have the unintended consequence of making it easier to build data centers, opponents say.
According to The Guardian US: Voters are feeling the pinch of Trump’s anti-climate agenda as energy costs rise, but a shakeup in Congress could shift things If the polls can be believed, the US could see a blue wave in the midterms, giving Democrats a chance to take back the House and Senate, and gaining up to four governor’s seats.
According to New York Times U.S.: The wealthy are well represented in the ranks of major candidates for the chamber, according to a New York Times review of financial disclosure forms.
According to New York Times U.S.: The fate of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the progressive candidate in the race, will serve as a litmus test for the left’s potency heading into the next presidential contest.
According to New York Times U.S.: As a conflict over candidates roils the Alaskan Senate race, here’s a look back at the political practice over the years.
According to Bridge Michigan: With all eyes on Michigan, Bridge’s Capitol team discusses Tuesday’s midterm which will also decide control of the Legislature, ballot proposals, the state’s high court and more.
According to CBS MoneyWatch: With Social Security's main trust fund on course to be depleted in 2032, Congress will face mounting pressure to find remedies and avert benefit cuts.
According to The Guardian US: In advance of the midterms, Trump is blaming Kyiv for high gas prices while making clear moves to support Russia As the US midterms approach, Donald Trump is abandoning Ukraine’s democracy in a desperate effort to deny responsibility for worsening inflation.
According to The Guardian US: Former president says ‘these are not serious people’ as Trump holds rallies for Republican candidates Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.
According to New York Times U.S.: The White House has been rocked by turnover and anxiety over the midterms. The president, who is tightening his inner circle, has lashed out at critics, held meandering rallies and feasted on a diet of news clips and “A.I. slop,” as one aide put it.
According to New York Times U.S.: Keisha Lance Bottoms, in her bid for Georgia governor, has faced pointed criticism of her leadership in Atlanta and disappointment in her decision to leave after one term.
According to U.S. Attorneys' Offices press releases (DOJ): The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska, in coordination with the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, announced its comprehensive strategy today to oversee federal voting protections and investigate potential election fraud as early voting continues in Nebraska for the 2026 midterm elections.
According to CalMatters: In summary Long-term disaster recovery for the Los Angeles fires depends on federal funding. FEMA has indicated less support for states, but California lawmakers think Democratic wins in November could change things.
According to The Guardian US: Once the midterms are over, Trump will be free to pursue vendetta politics. But with will and diplomacy, he can be reined in As another Iran catastrophe looms, one question matters more than any other: how to stop it before it’s too late?
According to New York Times U.S.: In the legal tangle between the Justice Department and California, a federal judge on Tuesday deferred a ruling but said the government already had a remedy it could use after the election.
According to CalMatters: In summary Californians have a full ballot for the November 2026 election, including a governor’s race, congressional seats and 14 propositions. Don’t miss your chance to make your ballot count. It’s time to lock in on Election Day if you haven’t already mailed in your ballot.
According to CalMatters: In summary CalMatters asked the nine Republican members of Congress from California whether they signed a pledge agreeing to abide by the midterm elections results. Here’s what they said.
According to U.S. Attorneys' Offices press releases (DOJ): Seattle – The leaders of the two U.S. Attorney’s Offices for Washington State today called on state election officials to segregate ballots cast by more than 400 people who appear to be illegally registered to vote.
According to The Guardian US: On 3 November, US citizens will decide whether Republicans will retain control of Congress or whether Democrats will come to power to stymie Trump’s agenda Donald Trump will still be US president on the morning of 4 November.
According to CBS News U.S.: Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola sustained "minor injuries" in a car accident, her campaign said.
According to CalMatters: In summary Californians are voting on 14 ballot measures, including propositions on taxes, voting, healthcare, housing and the environment. It’s a lot to take in, but we’re here to help. Yes, the much talked-about billionaire tax is on the ballot this November, but it’s just one of 14 statewide propositions.
According to The Guardian US: James Blair’s data-driven approach delivered victory in 2024 but president’s unpopularity and idiosyncratic style do not bode well this time They are both young, bald and fathers of four. They are also the brains behind Donald Trump.
According to New York Times U.S.: Our politics reporter Kellen Browning walks through the four Senate races that progressive Democrats are closely watching in the upcoming midterm elections.
According to ABC News U.S.: The major candidates in Alaska's U.S. Senate race are both casting themselves as strong voices on Alaska Native issues as they seek support from the key constituency ahead of the Nov. 3 election
According to BBC News US & Canada: BBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.
According to BBC News US & Canada: From 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some products, including certain machinery, and placed on others, such as carpets.
According to New York Times U.S.: North Carolina has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 2008. Can Roy Cooper break that spell?
GOP Sen. Roger Marshall and Pastor Adam Hamilton debated tariffs, war and high fuel prices, and also addressed the most controversial issues in each of their campaigns.
As prices keep rising, more of the president’s supporters are asking what happened to the economic good times he promised It is no great revelation that Donald Trump is enriching himself as president. He raked in $2.2bn in 2025, with his position and his personal interests frequently overlapping.
The Republican candidate released an ad featuring his opponent's mother calling her daughter "a liar".
Major federal changes to Medicaid eligibility and financing from the 2025 reconciliation law are coming, including new work requirements that will affect millions of Medicaid enrollees.
In Colorado, two millennial candidates are thinking about A.I.