Xavier Becerra’s ‘California dream’ faces reality check as governor’s mansion beckons
Former US representative, health secretary and state attorney general is a shoo-in after a stunning comeback victory in primaryIt was Tuesday, and the man poised to be the next governor of California wanted to talk about Donald Trump.Xavier Becerra had…
The Trump Administration Is Wreaking Havoc on the Electoral System Before the Midterms
So far, Department of Justice-led efforts to sow chaos, even as Americans are already voting, have fallen flat.
Here’s How the Trump Administration Is Trying to Undermine the Election
So far, Department of Justice–led efforts to sow chaos, even as Americans are already voting, have fallen flat.
ICE, inflation and Trump: gen Z readers share their concerns heading into the voting both
Young voters have many of the same concerns as the larger voting cohort, even if many are not registered to voteThe 2026 US midterms are approaching against a backdrop of growing political uncertainty, with young voters increasingly mobilizing around…
Democrats condemn Haley Stevens’ ‘betrayal’ following endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers – US politics live
The latest move has roiled one of the most fiercely contested Senate contestsHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Democratic politicians have condemned congresswoman Haley Stevens, who lost the Michigan Democratic Senate primary to Abdul…
Spoiler candidates are nothing new in US politics. It’s clear why Trump is targeting Peltola | Petala Ironcloud
Republicans are focused on a race that could flip the Senate – and where an Alaska Native is favoredDays before Alaskans get to vote, the federal government is already trying to overturn the result.Last week, at Donald Trump’s behest, the justice…
‘A despicable betrayal’: Democrats incensed by Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Mike Rogers
Stevens’ decision sparked fierce backlash from members of the party, while Donald Trump praised the sudden switchMichigan Democrat Haley Stevens’ shocking last-minute endorsement of Mike Rogers, a Republican Senate candidate, has sparked fierce backlash…
Who funded the midterms? Inside US elections’ historic bipartisan spending
Major changes in US law and industry have shifted the sources of large contributions to political campaigns – and how much they spendThe upcoming midterm elections will be the most expensive elections ever conducted in the US. And more of the money is…
Prediction market bettors are the new political pundits. Why are we listening to them? | Judith Levine
Sites like Kalshi and Polymarket offer faux populism as elites reap the benefits – and voters risk being misledOnline betting is a bit like Donald Trump.The prediction markets – platforms where users bet on whether events will occur – pretend to be…
What can Democrats actually do if they win Congress?
Democrats are fighting to win control of the House and Senate in the midterms. Here’s what winning would mean for them – and Donald TrumpIf Democrats win back the US House of Representatives or the Senate in the midterm elections on Tuesday, the final…