Today’s news
Minnesota GOP Governor Candidate Qualls Picks Nicholson as Running Mate
Army veteran Qualls and businessman Nicholson aim to offer voters a contrast to career politicians.

UK Election Highlights Potential Shift in US Politics
Muslim bloc voting flips Labour stronghold in Manchester, raising questions about demographic changes and their impact on elections.
DHS Assures No ICE Presence at 2026 Midterm Polling Places
Trump appointee tells state election officials federal immigration agents won't target polling sites
Recent news
Feb. 26, 2026
Trump Faces Tough Challenges Ahead of 2026 Midterms
President's approval ratings plummet as he heads into a season of political vulnerabilities.
Feb. 25, 2026
Democrats Face Uphill Battle on Key Issues in 2026 Midterms
Trump's focus on immigration highlights voters' continued preference for GOP on some key topics.
Feb. 25, 2026
Sen. Cantwell Warns of Trump Pressure to Nationalize Elections
Washington state Democrat brings secretary of state as guest to State of the Union to protest Republican bill that would increase federal control over elections.
Feb. 23, 2026
Trump's Disapproval Rating Hits Five-Year High
New poll shows Trump's numbers at a level not seen since the 2021 attack on the Capitol.
Feb. 23, 2026
MAGA activists 'bragging' about violent crackdown as 'test run': analyst
Media Matters chief says Trump allies are manufacturing evidence of voter fraud to undermine elections
Feb. 23, 2026
Van Hollen: Trump Trying to 'Suppress the Vote' Will Motivate People to Vote
Senator says Trump's false fraud claims aim to intimidate voters, but that will backfire.
Feb. 23, 2026
MAGA activists 'bragging' violent crackdown was just a 'test run': analyst
President Trump's empowerment of voter fraud conspiracies, immigration enforcement, and violent protests crackdown are all connected, says Media Matters chief.
Feb. 19, 2026
Voter Confidence in Fair Midterm Elections Declines
Survey finds partisan divide over mail-in ballots, non-citizen voting, and ICE presence at polls
Feb. 18, 2026
Oligarchy Threatens Democracy in America
Thom Hartmann warns that the U.S. is on the path toward oligarchy and tyranny if citizens don't vote to defend democratic institutions.
Feb. 16, 2026
Noem Defends 'Right People' Voting Remarks, Citing Election Security
DHS Secretary dismisses criticism, says comments were 'commonsense'
Feb. 16, 2026
America Faces a Choice: Democracy or Oligarchy
This election will determine the future of the country, warns political commentator Thom Hartmann.
Feb. 15, 2026
Homan Unsure About Noem's 'Right Leaders' Election Comments
Former border chief says DHS secretary's remarks on voting and leadership are not part of immigration enforcement.
Feb. 14, 2026
Trump Slams Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, Sparking Latino Voter Backlash Fears
Republican strategists warn Trump's criticism of the Puerto Rican star's Spanish-language performance could further erode his support among Hispanic voters ahead of midterm elections.
Feb. 14, 2026
Historian Warns of Trump's Plan to Disrupt 2026 and 2028 Elections
Conservative historian Robert Kagan fears the U.S. is taking a "big step into dictatorship" under Trump's leadership.
Feb. 12, 2026
Trump's Approval Rating Three Points Below First Term
Persistent economic concerns and declining confidence in his immigration policies weigh on Americans' views of his job performance.
Feb. 9, 2026
Elections Attorney Vows to Sue Trump Over Alleged ICE Plot at Polling Stations
Warns of "existential threat to democracy" if ICE agents are deployed to voting sites in midterm elections
Feb. 8, 2026
Schiff Claims Public Has Turned Against Trump
Senator says Trump's polling numbers have slumped following controversies.
Feb. 8, 2026
Senator Requires ID for Rally, But Opposes Voter ID Laws
Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff faces criticism over ID policy contradictions
Feb. 7, 2026
House GOP Pushes Voting Bill to Pressure Senate
Republicans aim to combat Democratic demands on immigration enforcement with partisan voting requirements legislation.