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Former President Obama is preparing to hit the road in Georgia as the midterms approach. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more.

Report alleges that Mary Peltola’s campaign recruited other contenders to mislead Republican opponent’s supporters

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A group of former U.S. officials who resigned over the Biden administration's support for Israel's war on Gaza urged Democratic presidential hopefuls Wednesday to condemn Washingto...

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Donald Trump’s party targets opponents over mega-donor Reid Hoffman’s support for midterms campaign

Donald Trump demands a Democrat be removed from the Alaska ballot after a NYT report alleged a scheme to recruit spoiler candidates to confuse voters. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-demands-alaska-democrat-off-ballot-after-ny-times-report/

Trump diz que vai respeitar resultado das midterms nos EUA 'se votação for honesta' A campanha do Partido Democrata trabalhou para recrutar candidatos com o mesmo nome de um senador republicano, com o objetivo de confundir eleitores no Alasca, segundo investigação publicada pelo jornal The New York Times nesta quarta-feira (28). A notícia irritou o president

Candidates and organizations on the left told ABC News both milestones are plausible, but depend on the most competitive races.

Operatives aligned with Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for Senate, spent months recruiting candidates to peel votes from Senator Dan Sullivan, the Republican.

A Democratic House could increase scrutiny of prediction markets, the CFTC and the industry’s ties to the Trump family after the midterms.

Democrats have promised a wave of probes into the Trump administration if they win back the House.

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Trump diz aprovar ida de Flávio Bolsonaro aos EUA O Comitê de Relações Exteriores da Câmara dos Deputados dos Estados Unidos, ligado aos democratas, criticou a decisão do governo americano de conceder vistos ao senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) e a seus familiares. Em publicação nas redes sociais, o grupo comparou o tratamento previsto para o brasileiro à políti

Congressional Democrats are working with good governance groups to create an action plan for any potential claims of election fraud.

No Democrat has won a senate seat in Mississippi since 1982 but with momentum building behind Scott Colom in advance of the midterms, the US president decided to pay a visit

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Democrats have long debated whether progressive candidates are "electable". There could soon be a solid answer.

The Republican senator endorsed Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins over Trump-backed Bernadette Wilson a week before Election Day.

Série especial do JN mostra impacto da eleição histórica para o Congresso dos EUA Daqui a uma semana, são os americanos que vão às urnas eleger deputados e senadores. Donald Trump deu a entender que só vai respeitar o resultado da votação se o partido dele, o Republicano, ganhar. Com a popularidade em baixa, Trump pode perder a maioria no Congresso. Nesta te

With one week until Election Day, the final push is on. President Trump is making a swing through Texas, a state Republicans have long counted on, but where Democrats see an opportunity to make gains. With voters pointing to the cost of everyday necessities, the economy is looming large in the final week of the campaign. Lisa Desjardins reports.

With just a week to go ahead of midterms, Democrats have the lead in both the House and Senate, surveys show. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more, and Kyle Kondik, managing editor of nonpartisan election forecasting newsletter Sabato's Crystal Ball, joins "The Takeout."

CBS News polling shows that economic issues have given the Democrats an edge in the midterm elections. Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha and Republican strategist Terry Sullivan join CBS News to break it down.

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Voormalig Miss Zwitserland Beatrice Keul beschuldigt de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump van verkrachting. Haar nieuwe beschuldiging staat in een <a href="https://democrats-judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/democrats-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2026-10.hjc-dems-staff-report-epstein-and-trump.pdf" target="_blank">onderzoeksrapport</a>

Event contract exchanges see a two-in-three chance that Democrats take control of both the House and Senate.

Early voting is underway in some states. Ameshia Cross, a Democratic strategist who also served as a communications adviser on former President Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign, weighs in on the 2026 midterm elections.

De verkiezingswinst van Lula is goed nieuws voor iedereen die de democratie een warm hart toedraagt. Maar de herverkiezing van de Braziliaanse president is niet zonder economische risico's. De markten stuurden direct een stevig signaal.

The value of President Trump's personal oil and gas stock holdings has nearly doubled since his war with Iran began, according to a report by Democrats on the Congressional Joint Economic Committee. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.

Democrats are still holding a slight edge with Election Day a week away, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And, Israelis are casting their votes in an election that could change leadership.

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Republicans currently hold majorities in the House and Senate. How many seats must Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer flip to seize control of Congress?

Luiz Imácio Lula da Silva e Flávio Bolsonaro disputaram o 2º turno da eleição à Presidência da República Charles Vieira e Ricardo Stuckert/ Flickr dos candidatos Desde o fim da ditadura militar, os moradores de Campinas (SP) foram às urnas em 10 eleições diretas para presidente e, em seis, deram mais votos aos candidatos vencedores. No entanto, nas últimas c

Democrats hold significant advantages going into Election Day, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. But lagging enthusiasm among key groups is just one indicator that gains may not come easy.

Democrats in Congress are bracing for what they fear could be meddling by President Trump or his allies with the results of this year's midterm elections.

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With the midterms just over a week away, many Texas voters are expressing concerns about high costs, especially for gas. Those concerns are leading some to believe James Talarico has a shot at becoming the first Democrat elected statewide in Texas since 1994. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

Republican strategist Erin Maguire and Democratic strategist John McCarthy join "The Takeout" to discuss campaign rhetoric from President Trump and former President Barack Obama ahead of the midterms.

Democrats are starting to plan beyond the midterms, preparing for the 2028 presidential race. There's a moderate group called Majority Democrats that will hold a summit called "What's Next." The group's chair, Rep. Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

Johnny Garcia, the Democratic candidate for Texas' 35th congressional district, joins "The Takeout" to discuss disaffected Republicans, Hispanic voter frustration and more ahead of the midterms.

Lula foi o candidato mais votado no RS em 1989, mas perdeu a eleição, assim como Flávio Bolsonaro em 2026 Ana Carolina Fernandes/Estadão Conteúdo e Charles Vieira/Divulgação Se o estado de Minas Gerais é famoso por sempre votar em quem vence a eleição para presidente, o Rio Grande do Sul é conhecido por ser "do contra": os gaúchos votaram majoritariamente no

The countdown to the midterm elections is on, and both sides of the aisle have deployed strategies to appeal to voters. CBS News contributor Chuck Rocha and former RNC spokesperson Kevin Sheridan break down the different approaches.

Colorado and Washington are reliably Democratic states where elected officials have rejected moves to ban transgender women and girls from female sports competitions. Now activists have gone around lawmakers to put proposed bans on both states' ballots.

NBC News’ Ryan Nobles travels to rural districts as Democratic candidates look to reshape the narrative around gun control in hopes of winning back rural voters across the country.

President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama made their rounds across the U.S. ahead of the midterm elections. A new CBS News poll found that Democrats are on track to take control of the House of Representatives. CBS News contributor Kyle Kondik has more.

O segundo turno das eleições presidenciais de 2026 foi acirrado, mas não tanto quanto o de 2022 e o de 2014, mostra levantamento do g1. Na votação de domingo (25), Lula (PT) obteve 51,79% dos votos válidos, enquanto Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) alcançou 48,21%. A diferença entre os dois candidatos foi de 3,58 pontos percentuais e 4.430.191 votos. Com esse resultado

The midterms are days away, and new polling data suggests voters are heading to the polls over certain issues. CBS News' Fin Gómez, Nancy Cordes and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.

Mais eleitores, menos votos brancos e nulos: como Lula obteve virada no 2º turno O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) foi reeleito ao pleito após a apuração da votação realizada neste domingo (25). O resultado encerra a décima eleição presidencial desde a redemocratização, em 1989. 📱Favorite o g1 no Google e acompanhe as principais notícias do dia Ve

House Democrats call for independent special counsel to investigate evidence of alleged Trump criminal ties to Jeffrey Epstein

A recent CBS News poll shows how people who may be voting for Democrats are thinking ahead of the midterms. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down the data.

Political strategists Joel Payne and Mike Hahn join CBS News with their take on the latest polling data ahead of the midterms and the messaging from campaigns across the U.S.

Recent CBS News polling shows affordability and inflation concerns continue to matter to voters ahead of the midterms. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.

Recent CBS News polling ahead of the midterms shows Democrats have a slight edge to take the majority in the House of Representatives. This comes as President Trump and former President Barack Obama rally in battleground states. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports, and Ravi Gupta, a former Obama administration official, breaks down the latest.

Rev Al Sharpton warns of an epidemic of ‘amnesia’ over the struggles of the civil rights generation

Democrats are targeting G.O.P. strongholds that could set them up for new majorities. But if they don’t win those races now, it could be a long time before they have another chance.

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Rep. Ami Bera said he hoped to advance legislation reinforcing the U.S.-Japan alliance and support for Taiwan.

Após a confirmação da vitória de Lula na eleição presidencial, o governador Ronaldo Caiado declarou, durante entrevista coletiva, em Goiânia, neste domingo (25), que apostava em uma renovação no país, mas que "como democratas, nos curvamos à decisão da maioria". Daniel Vilela classificou o resultado das urnas como soberano e manifestou a expectativa de que o

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's return risks complicating the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump's strategy for Venezuela.

The Democrat Party is preparing to sue the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and other state agencies in the Administrative Court over alleged negligence in handling floods in the capital, seeking full compensation for affected residents.