Midterm elections
Trump leaves door open to Iran strike before midterms, less than a day after ruling it out
Asked about possible US strikes on Iran before the midterms, Trump said, "We may. I mean, we'll see." Trump also discussed the Russian diesel deal and the Fort Hood shooter.
Georgia Senate candidate says Israeli forces 'violated law of conflict' when asked about genocide
El-Sayed says Israel, Iran have both proven 'dangerous' to US in Michigan Senate debate
Democrats projected to keep House majority as GOP turnout lags, CBS poll finds
USS Roosevelt, Marines set to deploy to Mideast ahead of midterm elections, US official to 'Post'
The move means that, until the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump will have significantly greater military capabilities and a wider range of options for potential action against Iran.
Trump announces 32-day campaign across US as Republicans struggle ahead of midterms
The elections will decide whether Republicans retain control of the US House of Representatives and the Senate or whether Democrats gain the power to shape Trump's final two years in office.
Michigan Democrat leaders join Nonnegotiable campaign pressuring El-Sayed on Jewish safety, Israel
Nonnegotiable Michigan emphasized that the initiative is an invitation for candidates to engage with Jewish voters, not an ultimatum.
US judge blocks Trump admin. attempt to tie local counterterror funds to election changes
The decision by Washington-based District Judge Amir Ali marks the latest defeat for President Donald Trump in his bid to increase the federal government's authority over elections ahead of midterms.
Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms
Some Republicans may join the Democrats. Freshman Republican Senator John Curtis of Utah called for Don Jr. to be investigated for allowing a Russian oligarch to pay for his wedding parties.
Republicans ramp up spending as Democrats target key congressional seats
“Republicans are deploying our massive war chest to drive voters to the polls and supercharge our candidates," said Natalie Baldassarre, national press secretary for the RNC.
On Michigan doorsteps, Republicans sell Democrats-as-extremists message with mixed success
In Michigan’s tight Senate race, GOP canvassers are knocking on millions of doors to brand Democrats as radicals and turn out low-propensity voters amid an enthusiasm gap.
Trump rejects Iranian proposal, expects war to continue after midterm elections
In comments to reporters on Saturday, Trump said that he "rejected their deal" and added that Iran should "immediately open the Hormuz Strait ... because they have no money coming in."
US Federal Reserve hikes rates, sees more tightening in search of 'timelier' drop in inflation
The rate increase was announced less than two months before midterm elections that will determine whether Trump's Republicans retain control of Congress for the final two years of his presidency.
US officials prepare for chaos amid concerns Trump will try use federal power to swing midterms
More than a dozen local and state election officials said they are hiring outside lawyers to prepare for potential demands by the administration for access to sensitive voting records.
