AdImpact projects the 2026 midterm election cycle will see a record $11.6 billion in advertising spend, exceeding the 2024 presidential cycle. This surge is driven by competitive races and increased digital spending.
US President Donald Trump downplayed a surge in consumer inflation to a three-year high, calling the May CPI data "great." The inflation, driven by soaring energy prices from the US-Israel war in Iran, presents a challenge for Republicans before midterm elections.
Inflation hit a three-year high in May, driven by soaring gas prices, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve and the Trump administration as midterm elections approach. Consumer prices rose 4.2% year-over-year.
Former official Bian Qingzu stated that the 2026 US midterm elections will significantly impact China-US relations, noting "anti-Trump sentiment" and the potential Democratic Party gains in Congress.
Top Democrats express concern over Bill Pulte's temporary appointment as Director of National Intelligence, citing his lack of national security experience and potential to advance Trump's unfounded voter fraud claims, potentially disrupting national security and voter integrity ahead of midterm elections.
As US midterm elections near, congressional Republicans are increasingly defying President Trump, voting with Democrats on resolutions like requiring congressional approval for hostilities against Iran and aiding Ukraine, amidst public disapproval of Trump's administration and concerns over his policies.
The Supreme Court has allowed Alabama to use a Republican-drawn congressional map for the 2026 midterms, overturning a lower court ruling that found the map intentionally discriminatory. This decision is expected to result in six Republican-leaning districts and one Democratic-leaning district, potentially costing a Democratic representative his seat.
Voters in six US states participate in critical midterm primary elections today, deciding candidates for November's general election. Key races include open Senate seats in Iowa and Montana, a vulnerable House seat in New Jersey, and gubernatorial contests in New Mexico and California.
In Texas, Republican Ken Paxton, endorsed by Trump, will face Democrat James Talarico in the Senate race. Talarico, a state representative, criticizes Paxton as corrupt and aims to unite voters against wealthy donors, drawing parallels to Barack Obama.
In the US, primaries are underway for the November midterm elections. President Trump has backed loyal "MAGA" newcomers against incumbent critics, achieving three wins. One victory in Texas sets up a key Senate race against Democrats.
US judge rejects Democrats' request to block Trump's voter eligibility order
A US judge declined to block Trump's executive order tightening mail-in voting rules, a setback for Democrats who argued it could disenfranchise voters.
A recent poll shows 74% of US midterm voters support funding PEPFAR, an HIV/AIDS initiative. Despite bipartisan popularity and a moral argument for its support, the program faces changes under the Trump administration, with concerns about its future and impact on global health systems.
The US is gearing up for consequential midterm elections on Nov 3, where all House seats and a third of Senate seats are contested. The article explains the midterm process, primaries, and the impact of gerrymandering on electoral maps, with several states redrawing districts.
Georgia holds its primary vote Tuesday, setting the stage for November's midterm elections. Key races include the Republican contest for US Senate challenger to Jon Ossoff and the Democratic race for governor, with issues like election administration and gerrymandering prominent.
Voters are souring on Trump's economy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and high gas prices are only adding to consumer discontent.
Bruising midterm election results have left the U.K. prime minister weaker than ever as he and his party figure out their next steps.
An April Supreme Court ruling has caused a scrambled in some southern states to redistrict before November's midterm elections.
Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR's latest poll. And Trump says "Project Freedom" is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.
Recent court rulings on abortion pill access have reignited a contentious political issue in a midterm year
The midterm elections in the United States will be held on November 3
With 57% of voters believing AI risks outweigh benefits and 74% thinking government isn't doing enough to regulate it, the political moment for AI legislation is ripe. The author argues for a 1% "slop tax" on AI companies to combat the flood of low-quality AI-generated content that threatens human creativity and cultural institutions. The revenue would fund grants for artists, researchers, and cultural institutions—the very groups whose work trained these AI models.
The US Supreme Court on Wednesday sharply limited the use of race in drawing electoral districts, in a decision that could reshape congressional maps nationwide and boost Republican prospects ahead of midterm elections. In a 6-3 ruling split along ideological lines, the conservative-dominated court struck down a map that creates a second majority-black district in Louisiana, finding it amounted to an unconstitutional racial gerrymander despite being drawn to comply with the 1965 Voting Rights...
Trump's approval rating dropped to 34%, the lowest of his current term, driven by rising cost of living concerns and the Iran conflict. Only 22% approve of his handling of inflation, while gasoline prices have jumped 40% to $4.18/gallon since February strikes on Iran. Republicans remain largely supportive at 78%, but 41% of GOP voters disapprove on economic issues.
