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The latest headlines on the 2026 midterms and U.S. politics from news outlets across the spectrum, election-related first. Updated every hour; each opens on the outlet's site.
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Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in U.S. after losing election
Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro and his family have arrived in Miami, where the U.S. government will grant them entry visas after he refused to comply with Brazil’s order to surrender his passports. Read more
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Memorable moments from Trump rallies ahead of the midterms
President Trump has made several comments about people's appearances during recent rallies ahead of the midterms. In Michigan, he commented on the singer Nicki Minaj's physique, and in South Carolina he called a heckler who was punched during the event… Read more
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California judge denies Trump DOJ request to segregate alleged noncitizen ballots
A federal judge in California on Wednesday refused the Trump administration’s request to segregate 20,000 mail-in ballots from individuals it alleges are noncitizens. Read more
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Early midterm voting data shows enthusiasm ahead of election day
With millions of Americans having already voted, NBC News Director of Elections John Lapinski analyzes early midterm voting data and key races to watch on election night. Read more
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Bombshell report rocks Alaska Senate race
A New York Times report said in a secret plot the campaign of Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola recruited a man with the same name as Republican Senator Dan Sullivan to get on the ballot in an attempt to sabotage the Republican’s chances of winning. Read more
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro vows to stand up to Trump ahead of the midterms
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro tells NBC News' Hallie Jackson that voters are "angry" with the "corruption" in Washington, and vows to stand up to President Trump ahead of the midterms elections next week. Read more
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Best-selling author Mel Robbins on how to give yourself grace during midterm season
Best-selling author Mel Robbins talks to NBC News's Yasmin Vossoughian about how to manage stress around stressful events like the midterm elections, and how to resist the divisiveness they bring. Read more
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New report exposes alleged Democrat push to place candidates on ballot in Alaska
The New York Times reported on an alleged push by Democrats in Alaska to get another Dan Sullivan on the ballot, in what has been described as ballot stacking. Legal experts say this is not illegal, while some describe the tactic as "dirty." Read more
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Meet the Democrats trying to flip the script on gun rights: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Read more
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Democrat running in red Kentucky district bucks party on ‘terrible’ Biden-era immigration policy
Democratic House candidate Zach Dembo (Ky.) discusses his bid to flip the state’s 6th Congressional District, where polls will close relatively early on Election Day and could give Democrats an early indicator on how they might perform in reliably red… Read more
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Fmr. White House attorney says Trump admin ‘doing everything they can to interfere’ with midterms
Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the latest moves from the Department of Justice ahead of the midterms, including an attempt to potentially block Alaska’s Senate election results and efforts to segregate thousands… Read more
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Grand jury declines to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson
A federal grand jury declined to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who was a key witness before the Democratic-led Jan. 6 committee. Prosecutors were trying to indict Hutchinson for statements she made about President Trump’s actions on Jan. Read more
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Conservative influencer James O’Keefe charged with unlawful voting and identity theft in Minnesota
O’Keefe was charged alongside fellow influencer Cam Higby. They are accused of misrepresenting themselves at polling places during Minnesota’s primary in August. Read more
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James Talarico faces off against Trump in dueling Texas rallies in election’s final days
Voter enthusiasm in Lubbock, a Texas city of fewer than 300,000, underscored the stakes of a close Senate race in what Democrats call their best chance in a generation. Read more
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski endorses Democrat in Alaska governor’s race
The Republican senator endorsed Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins over Trump-backed Bernadette Wilson a week before Election Day. Read more
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Trump says he’ll roll back Biden-era methane rules for oil and gas companies
The EPA plans to ease regulations aimed at curbing methane leaks, Trump said. The potent greenhouse gas is a major contributor to climate change. Read more
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‘Manosphere’ that helped Trump to power seems to be moving away from him
The demographic of young men who helped President Trump return to power in 2024 may be rethinking their vote ahead of midterms. Some polling says their support of the president may be waning, as even some top influencers in the space have lower favorability… Read more
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Trump holds two rallies in critical Texas battleground
President Trump is holding two rallies in Texas where Republican Ken Paxton is locked in a tight race with Democrat James Talarico. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports. Read more
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Michigan Senate race reaches a boiling point
There are new tensions in the contentious Michigan Senate race, including controversial comments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and growing backlash to a new anti-Israel ad. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports. Read more
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Unclear outcome from high stakes Israeli election
The opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showed strength in today’s election, but not enough to win power outright. Now comes likely weeks of negotiations to see who can form a coalition government. Read more
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Grand jury declines to indict former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson, star witness of Jan. 6 committee
The failed indictment is one of many for federal prosecutors during the second Trump administration. Read more
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House Democrat running in deep-red Arkansas says the race is ‘tight and winnable’
Democratic House candidate Chris Jones joins Meet the Press NOW one week to Election Day to discuss his plan to unseat incumbent Republican Rep. French Hill in Arkansas's second congressional district. Read more
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Dem candidate for Nevada Governor on how he’ll ‘stand up’ to Trump but also ‘work’ with him
Nevada Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his high-stakes race to unseat Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) in one of the most competitive contests in this election. Nevada is a state President Trump won by just three points in 2024. Read more
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Republicans ‘playing defense’ in reliably red states one week out from Election Day
President Trump continues to hit the campaign trail with two stops in deep-red Texas with one week to Election Day. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez, Sahil Kapur and Brian Cheung join Meet the Press NOW to break down where things stand around the country and the red… Read more
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White House tempers its tough talk on Canada trade as inflation tops voter concerns
Trump’s combative approach to Canada appears to be softening just days before midterm elections in which tariff-fueled inflation is a primary concern for voters. Read more
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Neil Young sues for the second time over Trump’s use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’
The lawsuit seeks $10 million for what it calls damage to the rock star’s “reputation and brand as a result of the implication that he supports Donald J. Trump in any way.” Read more
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Republicans on Defense in Deep Red States as Midterms Near
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Amid 2028 speculation, Wes Moore urges Marylanders to back him on redistricting
Maryland’s Democratic governor is fighting a tough campaign in his state — and it’s not his re-election effort. Read more
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Judge further extends block on Trump administration’s removing trees at D.C. golf course
The judge noted that the president’s social media posts contradicted multiple government officials’ sworn testimony. Read more
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DOJ asks Washington state to set aside 400 ballots from voters it says may be noncitizens
The move is the Trump administration’s latest attempt to involve itself in ballot counting and certification that’s handled by state officials. Read more
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Trump offers $1 million reward for voter fraud tips that lead to convictions
It’s unclear where the money would come from for Trump’s latest effort to crack down on purported voter fraud ahead of the midterm elections. Read more
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James Comey charged for a third time by the Trump administration
The former FBI director, a longtime target of President Donald Trump, hasn’t been indicted in the latest case. Read more
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Data center group jumps into the Kansas governor’s race to boost Republicans
Building the Future is an offshoot of the pro-AI super PAC Leading the Future, arguably the leading super PAC promoting industry interests in the midterm elections. Read more
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Texas redistricting confused these Latino voters, but will it affect the midterm vote?
The electoral map Texas redrew at President Donald Trump’s request left voters in Houston and southern Texas with unfamiliar candidates. Read more
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Man charged with mailing threatening letters with white substance to members of Congress
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House Democrats call on DOJ to name special counsel in Epstein case
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How Democrats could win the House, how the GOP could hang on, and where to look for a wave
Three 2026 election scenarios that show which party could end up in control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more
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Kornacki: The counties that could determine a Brown or Husted win in Ohio
NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down which Ohio counties Sherrod Brown (D) or Sen. Jon Husted (R) would need to win to secure the Senate seat. Read more
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Hasan Piker files $72.5 million defamation suit against Scott Jennings
The progressive pundit claims the conservative commentator deliberately distorted his remarks to falsely portray him as a supporter of lynching Black people. Read more
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Races Heat up as Candidates Make Final Push Ahead of Midterms
With six days to go until the critical midterms that will determine which party controls Congress, President Donald Trump is making a last-minute push to keep Texas in Republican hands. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY. Read more
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