From ‘Red Sprouts’ to school board contests, DSA’s years-long effort to connect with children is gaining momentum
The Democratic Socialists of America is bringing political education into child-care programs and school-related organizing. The group has encouraged activists to think about child care “from a socialist perspective,” part of an effort that a parental-rights advocate says has been underway for years. In October 2026, the DSA’s New York City chapter held a training […]
Bitter Fetterman-El-Sayed feud could make Schumer’s effort to unite the Senate more difficult
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Democrats to stay united after the midterm elections. But a months-long clash between Sen. John Fetterman and Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed could make that harder as the party enters the 120th Congress. The two Democrats repeatedly exchanged personal attacks during the 2026 campaign, disagreeing over U.S. military aid to Israel, […]
Hegseth demands $350 billion for the military, pushes back against Democrats’ impeachment effort
War Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Congress Thursday to approve at least $350 billion in defense funding, while rejecting calls to impeach him. In a video posted on X, Hegseth defended changes at the Pentagon, including ending diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, removing senior military leaders and working to rebuild recruitment. He described the impeachment […]
Paper ballot shortages lead to a frantic Election Day effort at polling places in several states
Voters in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland reported paper ballot shortages on Tuesday, leaving some people unable to vote at first as officials worked to fix problems during the closely watched 2026 midterm elections. In Linwood, Kansas, where a competitive Senate race is underway, some voters left their polling place without casting a ballot after officials […]
Vance’s intense campaign push puts him at the center of the Republican Party’s midterm effort, as insiders praise his packed schedule
SWANTON, Ohio — With control of Congress at stake in the midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance returned to the campaign trail Monday, appearing before voters in New York and Ohio. Republican strategists are watching his campaign schedule closely, in part because it may offer clues about how he could approach a possible 2028 presidential […]
Lula Begins Large-Scale Online Censorship Effort Against ‘Electoral Harassment’
Brazil’s New Social Media Censorship Measures The government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who was recently reelected, has announced a set of broad social media censorship measures aimed at combating what it describes as “electoral harassment” in workplaces across Brazil. These new policies grant Brazilian institutions the authority to demand the removal of political […]
John Legend Supports Ohio Democrats Amy Acton and Sherrod Brown in Final Effort to Encourage Voter Participation
John Legend Supports Democrats in Ohio Midterms During a campaign rally in Dayton, Ohio, well-known artist John Legend encouraged voters to support Democrat Amy Acton for governor and Sherrod Brown for Senator in the upcoming midterm elections. “It feels good to be home. I was born and raised just 25 minutes from here,” the singer […]
Trump speaks at Crossroads Arena in Corinth, supporting Sen. Hyde-Smith in her re-election effort.
On Monday, President Donald Trump addressed a large rally at the Crossroads Arena in Corinth, Mississippi. This event marked a significant campaign stop as the midterm elections approached, particularly in a region known for its support of Republican candidates. Trump’s main goal during this rally was to energize rural conservative voters to protect key congressional […]
RSC Members Commend Trump’s $42M Effort Against SNAP Fraud
Republican Lawmakers Address SNAP Fraud Ahead of Midterms Members of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) are emphasizing the importance of protecting taxpayer-funded food assistance programs from fraud as the midterm elections approach. This follows a federal enforcement operation that revealed nearly $42 million in fraud related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In discussions […]
Roth conversions: When the benefits may not justify the effort, according to a leading advisor
Understanding Roth IRA Conversions Converting to a Roth individual retirement account (IRA) can potentially decrease lifetime taxes, but this approach may not suit everyone. The decision becomes even more intricate with recent changes stemming from President Donald Trump’s major legislation and other developments. Essentially, Roth conversions involve transferring funds from a traditional IRA (either pretax […]