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Virginia and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits to stop construction of a controversial Trump arch monument that the federal government is preparing to begin building. The legal challenges raise questions about federal authority over national monuments and local jurisdiction.
Analysis reveals over 40% of people on the Justice Department's list of alleged noncitizen voters in California aren't actually on the state's voter rolls. The flawed data raises concerns about voter intimidation and election integrity just days before the midterm elections.
Voters are deciding between Chris Pappas, Karishma Manzur, John Sununu and other candidates in a closely watched New Hampshire Senate primary. The outcome will determine which candidates face off in a competitive general election race.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials confirm a U.S. citizen was injured during an ICE enforcement action in California. The incident raises questions about operational procedures and protections for citizens during immigration enforcement activities.
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State attorneys are pushing back against Trump's demand to set aside certain Senate ballots in Alaska, calling the request meritless and legally impossible under state election law. The dispute could affect the outcome of a competitive Senate race.
NBC News is monitoring early voting patterns and turnout data across the country as Americans cast ballots ahead of the midterm election. The data provides insight into which demographics are turning out and potential election outcomes.
The progressive Justice Democrats organization has candidates positioned to win multiple congressional seats, potentially giving the group significant influence over a Democratic-controlled House. Their success could shift party priorities on healthcare, climate, and economic policy.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' movement, which helped Trump win in 2024, is now exposing vulnerabilities for Republican candidates as concerns mount over his controversial health policies. The issue is particularly resonant in competitive midterm races.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and challenger James Talarico are in a tight Senate race as former President Trump campaigns virtually for Paxton. The contest is one of several competitive races that could determine Senate control.
Elon Musk has poured an unprecedented $446 million into midterm election campaigns, focusing heavily on Texas and other traditionally Republican states where he fears Democratic gains. The spending represents the largest individual investment in a midterm cycle in American history.
Major law firms that previously capitulated to Trump administration pressure are notably absent from election-related legal work this cycle. The firms appear to be avoiding politically sensitive cases as midterms approach.
Democratic campaigns are flooding airwaves with advertisements accusing Republican candidates of protecting Jeffrey Epstein associates. The last-minute attack ads represent an aggressive closing strategy in multiple competitive races.
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Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's campaign uninvited former primary rival Haley Stevens from campaign events to limit distractions after Stevens demanded a public apology. The internal Democratic dispute threatens to overshadow El-Sayed's closing message to voters.
Former President Trump called his former attorney's $50 million book deal 'obnoxious and outrageous' in a public statement. The complaint centers on what Trump views as excessive compensation for tell-all memoirs.
Conservative activists held a MAGA-themed Halloween party designed to make conservatism appear cool and culturally relevant. The event featured Trump supporters in costume celebrating partisan politics as entertainment.
The Michigan Senate race has descended into football references, trash talk, and appeals to 'alpha' politics rather than substantive policy debates. Candidates are leaning heavily into masculine performance and sports metaphors in their final campaign messaging.