Three takeaways from Elon Musk’s latest political donations
New filings show the world’s richest person spent this summer again trying to help Republicans win office, with most of his focus on one candidate.
Wrong city, wild rumours and suspicious powder: A strange week on the US midterm campaign trail
WASHINGTON, Oct 18 — This week in US politics, a candidate with the flu fell victim to a false rumour, a campaign ad aired in the wrong city, and packages with
Trump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress
Trump recently announced a diesel deal with Putin to import Russian energy in a long-shot effort to curb high gas prices in the US.
In Midterm Campaign’s Final Stretch, Trump Can’t Stop Praising Men’s Bodies
As he stumps for midterm candidates, the president has been especially eager to talk about the physical appearance of some men.
Bernie Sanders Visits Florida to Campaign With Angie Nixon
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has made a point of investing in Republican-leaning states. He rallied in Tampa for Ms. Nixon, the underdog Democratic nominee for Florida Senate.
Tens of Thousands Mobilize at U.S. Polls 17 Days Before a High-Stakes Midterm Election
Tens of thousands mobilize across all 50 states on Oct. 17 for voter assistance as the SAVE Act stalls and a Supreme Court ruling reshapes mail voting.
Graham Breaks With Trump Over Russia Sanctions Law Her Brother Championed
Senator Darline Graham, appointed to fill the Senate seat of her late brother, Lindsey, gently disagreed with the president’s decision to exempt Russia from the sanctions legislation.
America’s politically divided Jewish community braces for Israel’s elections
Netanyahu’s supporters, especially among Orthodox Jews, believe he’s protecting a country they love as central to their identity. Many liberal and younger Jewish Americans believe his policies have harmed Israel’s global standing.
Early Voting Opens Now Across the U.S.—Here’s the Complete Guide for 39 Million Latino Voters
Early voting is live in Georgia and opens Oct. 19 in Texas. The complete state-by-state guide for 39 million Latino voters before November 3.
U.S. Floats Lifeline to Russia: Allowing More Gas Sales to Europe
The Trump administration is pitching the idea as part of a peace deal with Ukraine, but Europe is wary and critics say Russia would be strengthened.