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DOJ Faces Legal Hurdle in Alaska Senate Spoiler Case as Peltola Campaign Moves to Dismiss
Federal prosecutors seek to delay election certification over voter confusion between two candidates named Dan Sullivan, but face challenges in proving intent.
Hackers Attempt FEC Breach, Halting Campaign Finance Disclosures Days Before Midterms
The Federal Election Commission shut down electronic filing systems after detecting an intrusion, stopping real-time tracking of record-breaking election spending.
Polling Shows Shift in Latino Support Threatens Republican Gains in South Texas Midterms
Cook Political Report reclassified two key districts as toss-ups as economic concerns and immigration enforcement strategies erode 2024 support.
Instagram Tests 90-Minute Video Uploads in Shift Toward Long-Form Content
Meta-owned platform introduces 'Features' to allow creators to upload horizontal videos, including podcasts and interviews, directly within the app.
Israelis Await Final Election Results as Netanyahu Rivals Weigh Joining Forces With Arab Parties
With no clear majority and 78% turnout, opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot considers a coalition with Arab parties, a move Netanyahu rejects as treasonous.
Sen. Kelly’s Two-Word Response to Presidential Speculation Draws Cheers in Maine
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly declined to rule out a 2028 presidential bid, leveraging state law that allows dual candidacy to mitigate political risk.
Israel’s Inconclusive Election Hands Netanyahu Another Win
With 54 seats for the right-wing bloc and 47 for the opposition, Netanyahu retains leverage despite falling short of a majority.
GOP Spends $183 Million on Transgender Ads, Prioritizing Cultural Issues Over Economic Concerns
Republican-backed television spots focused on gender identity have aired 217,000 times, despite polls showing cost of living remains voters' top priority.
Israel Election Too Close to Call as Ebola Outbreak Tops 10,000 Cases
Record turnout in Israel leaves Netanyahu and Eisenkot in a deadlock, while the DRC reports the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak in history.
GOP Campaigns Accuse Dark Money Group of Voter Suppression Scheme in Battleground Races
The American Forge Coalition, a newly formed 501(c)(4), is mailing Republicans with claims critics say misrepresent their voting records on immigration and abortion.