Politics
Election Day 2026: Americans Vote as Polling Problems and Federal Oversight Draw Scrutiny
Americans vote in the 2026 midterms as election officials address localized disruptions and federal monitoring draws scrutiny.
Tag: 2026 midterms
Business
Wall Street Rises as Oil Prices Retreat Before US Midterm Elections
U.S. stocks gained on November 2 as oil prices dropped on diplomatic hopes, with investors watching the midterms and corporate earnings.
Politics
US Postal Service Adds Election Mail Sweeps as Millions of Ballots Move Before Tuesday
USPS is using extra staffing, sweeps and ballot handling measures to move election mail before the November 3 midterms.
Politics
Justice Department Takes California Ballot Dispute to Supreme Court on Election Eve
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to set aside disputed California ballots, while state officials challenge the underlying voter list.
Politics
Federal Social Media Posts Draw Criticism for Immigration and Fraud Imagery
Critics question White House and Agriculture Department social posts as the administration highlights immigration and benefit fraud.
Politics
White House Prepares Executive-Action Strategy if Democrats Win Congress
Reuters reports the White House is planning executive actions and legal defenses if Democrats gain control of Congress in the midterms.
Politics
Kamala Harris Campaigns in Georgia as Democrats Push Midterm Turnout
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning in Georgia and urging strong Democratic turnout ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections.
Politics
More Than 51 Million Americans Vote Early as Midterm Campaign Enters Final Weekend
More than 51 million Americans have voted early ahead of the November 3 midterms, Reuters reports, as close Senate races draw scrutiny.
Politics
Federal Judge Bars DOJ Threats Against Election Workers Before Midterms
A federal judge temporarily blocked threats against election workers over disputed voter lists days before the 2026 midterms.
U.S.
Pope Leo XIV Casts Mail Ballot in U.S. Midterms, Vatican Says
The Vatican says American-born Pope Leo XIV submitted a mail ballot in Illinois ahead of the November 3 U.S. midterms.