What the 2026 midterm elections could mean for Trump’s final two years
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US Election Day Underway With House, Senate Control at Stake
All 435 seats of the US House of Representatives and roughly a third in the Senate are being contested as millions of Americans across the country are casting ballots in the midterm election Tuesday. Early voting turnout has surpassed that…
Democratic, Republican strategists react to Trump's Reflecting Pool speech
Tens of millions of Americans will vote today. Republican strategist Erin Maguire and Democratic strategist Joel Payne break down President Trump's speech ahead of Election Day.
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Bloomberg Surveillance: Tech, Markets, Midterms (Podcast)
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Austin tech founder killed with wife and children in Florida jet crash had reached a $10M business milestone
Adam Robinson's final LinkedIn post celebrated RB2B hitting $10 million in annual recurring revenue and teased a live debate he would never attend.
Retired Navy vice admiral on U.S. strikes in Hormuz ahead of midterm elections
The U.S. struck Iran's Qeshm Island defensively, officials say. This comes as many Americans prepare to head to the polls. Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett has more insight.
Latino midterms vote driven by "economic discontent," political analyst says
Hispanic and Latino voters could have an enormous impact on the midterm elections. Clarissa Martínez de Castro, vice president of the UnidosUS Latino Vote Initiative, shares her thoughts.
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Congress Faces Lengthy To-Do List After Midterm Election
US lawmakers return to Capitol Hill next week with a few pressing issues to tackle before the end of the year, including the continuing budget resolution, which expires on December 11. Michael McKee has the details on Bloomberg Television…
Election Day underway after a surge in early voting, as Trump sows doubt on results
Trump has spent months trying to use the power of the presidency to put his thumb on the scale of this year's elections, which will determine whether his party keeps control of Congress.
Talarico warms to Trump, says he wants to help fulfill some MAGA promises
James Talarico told the "Diary of a CEO" podcast he'd work with Trump on healthcare, housing and childcare despite months of attacks from the president.
US midterm voting begins in high-stakes test of Trump’s presidency
Voting is under way across the US in midterm elections that could strip Trump’s Republicans of control of Congress.
Maine voters explain why they're voting for Troy Jackson or Susan Collins
Jericka Duncan spoke with Maine voters about the tight race between Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
The Fight Against Big Tech’s AI Takeover Must Continue Past the Midterms
The midterms are just the start. Labor struggles and grassroots coalitions show a path forward for anti-AI organizers.
Supreme Court hears oral arguments from State of Colorado and Catholic plaintiffs
Watch live coverage as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments from the State of Colorado and Catholic plaintiffs.
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Stocks Open Mixed on Election Day, Trump Confirms Iran Hit, More
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Ashley Hinson’s Digital Chief Oversees Firm Paid Millions to Push Israeli Propaganda
The GOP candidate for Iowa’s open Senate seat tapped the co-founder of a consulting firm with a $9.9 million Israel contract. The post Ashley Hinson’s Digital Chief Oversees Firm Paid Millions to Push Israeli Propaganda appeared first on…
The 'poison pill' ballot measure that could kill the California billionaire tax
The strongest challenge to California's billionaire tax could be a competing ballot measure that bans state taxes on retirement accounts, say tax experts.
“Was It immature? Yes. Was It Juvenile? Yes. Was It Perverted? Probably.”
The most infamous political advertisement of the 2026 election cycle was first scooped by a quirky blogger who recently went to jail for sending a lawmaker what you might call a Shrext—a sexually explicit illustration of Shrek. D.J…
Trump says US will halt $4 billion in aid to Israel after end of this year
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the United States will stop $4 billion in funding to Israel after the end of this year. While speaking to Fox News' Fox and Friends, the US president added that Israel no longer needed the aid…
Demond Williams Jr. Expected To Be Washington's Starting QB Vs. Penn State
Demond Williams Jr.’s time away from being Washington’s starting quarterback did not last long.
Trump says Abdul El-Sayed ‘hates Blacks and hates Jews’ in Election Day Truth Social posting binge
President was posting about Michigan’s Democratic nominee for the Senate shortly before 1 a.m.
Friend of Florida crash co-pilot says "mayday" audio is "probably the worst thing I've ever heard"
The friend of the co-pilot in the Florida plane crash told Kris Van Cleave that the air traffic control "mayday" audio was "probably the worst thing I've ever heard." An investigation is underway after nine people on board the Learjet were…
How Workers Can Govern in Zohran Mamdani’s New York
Pro-worker policy isn’t just about the government improving labor standards. Zohran Mamdani’s administration could empower workers to shape and enforce standards by training and organizing each other.
Trump, candidates make final pitches as Election Day arrives
President Trump and candidates across the country made their final pitches ahead of Tuesday's Election Day. Weijia Jiang, Ed O'Keefe and Major Garrett have more.