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Polling experts remain uncertain which party might take control of the Senate, disability rights advocates want to make polling places more accessible, and gun rights advocates demand action from Congress after Oregon school shooting.

Postal workers say their work with mail-in ballots should remain non-partisan, polls show negative economic attitudes in Maryland, and Trump attacks Talarico as the Democrat retains polling edge.

Inflation rises as Middle East attacks push energy costs higher, Minnesota Latino organizers help voters navigate immigration-enforcement anxiety, and the Supreme Court keeps expanded political ad discounts in effect.

House Minority Leader Jeffries stands by MN Rep. Ilhan Omar after DHS raid on her home, immigrants nationwide worry they could be ICE's next target after several shootings, and new polls find voters remain concerned about consumer costs.

Trump stumps in Ohio as polls show Democrats ahead, DHS raids home of vocal Trump critic, and Puerto Rican statehood a major issue among Hispanic voters.

Livestreamed military execution draws heavy, bipartisan criticism. No King rallies scheduled for the weekend, and South Dakotans asked to vote on previously rejected ballot measures.

More Americans support democratic socialist ideas despite their minority in the Democratic Party, an ICE agent shoots a man in New York City, and polls show Puerto Rico statehood is a deciding issue for Hispanic voters in this year's midterms.

A former elections clerk meets with the president to discuss election security, a Texas Senate candidate leaves the campaign trail with the flu, and the Democratic National Committee sues over taxpayer-funded political ads.

Lawmakers support new executive order reducing diesel costs, Republicans break from President Trump on several issues, and polls show Americans want Trump and Congress to focus on affordability.

Trump stumps in heavily Republican states as polls sour on GOP. Advocates discuss ICE at polling places, and the death penalty is paused in Tennessee.

Sanders stumps for a billionaire tax in California, faith leaders mobilize voters in Iowa, and public land sales meet voter resistance.

Sanders stumps for billionaire tax in California. Faith leaders mobilize voters in Iowa, while public land sales meet voter resistance.

Montana Republican Senator Steve Daines feels history is repeating itself in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump defends taxpayer-funded ads, and rural Utah voters are addressing challenges to accessing the polls.

Senate Democrats press Homeland Security over immigration agents at polling places, Montana voters weigh constitutional protections for nonpartisan judicial elections, and Republicans seek Latino support ahead of the midterms.

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith defends his work investigating President Donald Trump, tech companies agree to self-regulate their work on artificial intelligence, and new polls show economic concerns are high among rural voters.

Iowa's GOP Senate candidate is hailing a Trump steel mill announcement, as polling shows hope for Democrats in deep red seats, and older voters highlight affordability.

The Supreme Court blocks Missouri's redrawn congressional maps for a third time, voters' confusion may lead to midterm turmoil, and polls show Americans feel democracy is weaker than a decade ago.

Israel's Netanyahu is defiant at the UN, as the Senate rejects a move to end the Iran war, and a Trump ad sparks anger from a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

Democrats focus their midterm message on affordability, the White House weighs a ban on U.S. diesel exports, and South Florida election officials defend the security of voting by mail.

President Trump threatens to annihilate Iran at U.N. General Assembly, Justice Department leaders say they're focusing on "election integrity," and new polls show wide-ranging distrust in government.

VP Vance defends media outlets being banned from the White House, new polls suggest people like press freedom but want limits on media access and Missouri congressional maps are headed back to the Supreme Court.

An ICE agent shoots a man in Texas, polls show Democrats have a strong lead over Republicans in the midterms, and Pete Buttigieg explains what should happen if Dems win back Congress.

The Trump Administration denounces the Fed's rate increase, House lawmakers go on recess until after the Midterms, and the EPA rolls back key rules and guidelines.

House leaders send lawmakers home early and delay a defense secretary impeachment vote, a bipartisan House group pushes national redistricting reforms, and the Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023. 

The Kennedy Center will close amidst a fight over renaming it, a DHS whistleblower's claims have been partially confirmed in a new court filing and new data says ICE detention centers aren't economic drivers.