midterm elections

Politics Oct 10

Trump Attacks Michigan Democrat Over Muslim Faith After Senate Debate

President Trump targeted a Michigan Democratic Senate candidate's Muslim identity on social media the morning after a debate that put anti-Muslim rhetoric at the center of the midterm race.

2 min read BBC US

Business Oct 6

Fairshake Crypto PAC Network Backs 32 House Candidates With $120 Million War Chest

The crypto industry's largest political network is backing 32 House candidates this midterm cycle, including at least $1 million each for six incumbents, as it sits on $120.4 million in cash.

2 min read CNBC Top

Politics Oct 3

Protesters at Memorial Circle Target Trump's 250-Foot Arch, Pin Hopes on Midterms

Dozens of activists rallied at Memorial Circle during Thursday rush hour against a proposed 250-foot arch honoring Trump, arguing the midterm elections are their best shot at stopping it.

2 min read NPR News

Politics Oct 2

US Employers Add Just 29,000 Jobs in September, Slowest Month Ahead of Midterms

Employers added only 29,000 jobs in September, down from 133,000 in August, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2% — the weakest monthly hiring report before voters head to the polls.

2 min read BBC US

Politics Oct 2

Trump Stages Midterms Rally Blitz as Polls Show Base Already Locked In

Trump has scheduled a wave of rallies in the final stretch before the midterms, but polling suggests the appearances are firing up supporters who were already committed to voting Republican.

2 min read Google News US

World Sep 30

Sanders PAC Funnels Cash to Midterm Candidates in Late Push

Bernie Sanders' political organization is directing new money to progressive candidates ahead of the midterms, signaling an aggressive closing push from the Vermont senator.

2 min read Google News US

World Sep 29

Trump Backs Diesel Export Ban as Prices Hit Record $6.45 a Gallon

President Trump says he would support halting overseas diesel sales to shield American drivers, but experts warn the move could rattle global fuel markets and hit Latin America hardest.

2 min read BBC US