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Did the Fed just make a huge mistake?
The cost of living is Issue No. 1 for voters heading to the polls, but the Federal Reserve saw America’s persistent inflation problem Wednesday and opted not to do anything about it.
Texas voters reflect on local politics, economic pressure and foreign conflict
Texas voters voice frustration over stagnant wages, expensive gas, feeling unrepresented, and the direct financial impact of foreign conflicts.
What to know about The AP Voter Poll
The Associated Press uses The AP Voter Poll by SSRS to provide insights into election outcomes. This extensive survey of verified voters explains voting coalitions and what motivated voters in
Local officials dig into new Trump claims about California voters
Election officials from across California questioned the accuracy of the federal government's methodology for finding noncitizen voters after the Trump administration threatened them with criminal charges last week.
'Money out of politics' plan still has high backing, but Con-Con faltering
Recent polling shows voters turning on Proposal 1 and embracing Proposal 2.
Why don't we see judges campaigning like politicians? What voters should know
When election season rolls around, voters hear plenty from political candidates. They appear on television, debate the issues, post on social media and make their positions clear. Judges are different. Even though voters elect many judges in Florida, judicial candidates and sitting judges operate under strict ethical rules designed to protect the independence and impartiality of the courts. That can…
Virginia voters to decide on constitutional protections for abortion and reproductive health care
Deep dive into Ballot Q1, I want each question to have same format and intro.
Tremont voters will head to the polls on Nov. 3
TREMONT — After the Select Board rejected to recommend the RSU reorganization plan, voters will have the opportunity to follow suit or approve it.
Has public safety become a business issue in competitive legislative races?
At a time when economic issues are paramount in voters' minds, some legislative candidates are speaking of public safety as a business issue.
Amendment 3, the $250,000 homestead exemption, needs 60% to pass. It is at 44%, and the ballots already cast say no.
Voters who have already cast ballots oppose Amendment 3 45% to 40%.
Meet the women behind Baddies 4 Progress, state’s new progressive PAC
Baddies 4 Progress founders Arshia Hussain and Yusra Mohamud mix social media, political events and community outreach to counter voter apathy. Their new Minnesota PAC builds on organizing that began during Omar Fateh’s mayoral run.
Report: Political campaigns are working to influence AI models as voters turn to chatbots for election information
More voters are leaving party labels behind, as national politics reshape in WV
A growing number of West Virginia residents choosing to register without a political party, a shift that comes as the state’s political identity continues to change. Interviews with voters and political observers suggest that, for some, leaving a party is less about abandoning politics and more about feeling that neither major party fully represents their beliefs.
Democrats eye appeals to MAHA voters
Polling shows that MAHA food and pesticide priorities are overwhelmingly popular.
Two Blocks in Pennsylvania Show Why It’s So Hard for Campaigns to Reach Voters
In a competitive House district, residents get their election news from under-the-radar sources — or no sources at all.
Inside the Trump administration’s controversial lists of alleged noncitizen voters
In the closing days of the midterms, the Trump administration has sent multiple states lists of what it alleges are noncitizens on the voter rolls, intensifying its controversial efforts to stop those people from voting in the election.
How a lifelong Republican came to lead the data center battle in Ohio
In Ohio, many people are displeased with the state's rapid buildout of data centers. It's a hot issue in the midterms, as political candidates from both parties try to ease voter concerns.
Lula’s Victory in Brazil: A Historic Win, Limited Power
Lula introduced voter-friendly economic promises: exempting gasoline from federal taxes and debt forgiveness for microbusiness owners.
Minnesota becomes battleground as political clashes shape Senate race
Minnesota has become a flashpoint in the political dispute between President Trump and Democrats. Clashes over immigration and recent accusations of voter fraud are spilling into the U.S. Senate race.
MAHA’s midterm report card
It’s been just over two years since the rise of Make America Great Again, or MAHA. The movement united a coalition of moms, wellness influencers and voters across the political spectrum over concerns about chronic illness and childhood diseases. And when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took over as Secretary of Health and Human Services, it seemed like MAHA would be front and center in Washington.But as we approach the midterm elections, has the Trump administration made good on the MAHA agenda? On today’s episode, we dig into what’s changed, what hasn’t and what that means for your health.Interested in more health science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
James Talarico faces off against Trump in dueling Texas rallies in election’s final days
Voter enthusiasm in a city of fewer than 300,000 underscored the high stakes of a close Senate race in what Democrats call their best chance in a generation.
Decision 2026 | Athens City-County Health Department levy, explained
The Athens City-County Health Department is asking voters for a one mill levy, which they say is a combination of three current levies.
Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Need to Target Noncitizen Voters
In the legal tangle between the Justice Department and California, a federal judge on Tuesday deferred a ruling but said the government already had a remedy it could use after the election.
What local election officials found in Trump’s new claims about California voters
The Trump administration is demanding that almost every California county review its claims that noncitizens are registered to vote..
Aguilar feels confident as voting is underway
Nevada Secretary of State talks to UNR students about voter safety, federal interference, and how is office is prepared to take on the "what ifs?"
Judge says Trump could disenfranchise voters in purge of noncitizens from election rolls
A judge is unlikely to issue a final ruling on the Trump administration's claim that noncitizens are registered to vote in California until after Election Day.
L.A. judge weighs feds' request to block 20,000 California votes
Judge David O. Carter seemed skeptical of a Trump administration request to immediately block California officials from counting about 20,000 ballots from voters whose citizenship the administration questions, but said he would not rule until Wednesday.
Penn’s cultural groups drive voter turnout through community programming
UMOJA, APSC, UMC, and the Lambda Alliance told the DP they favor issue-based organizing over endorsing specific candidates.
Ohio Sec. LaRose refers progressive group to federal law enforcement
The state is asking federal law enforcement to investigate another progressive voter engagement group, accusing them of missing key deadlines and doing "sloppy" work.
Texas early voting for 2026 could break record
Texas is currently on track to beat the 2022 midterm turnout of 5.51 million voters.
Animals Starves while the Kardashians Miss the Charts Again
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get going, I’d like to offer congratulations to Jonathan Funke, whose suggestion “midflicks” won the poll for what I should call straight-to-streaming films which aren’t big or cinematic enough to go to theaters but seem too expensive for a TV movie. It’s so useful a term, I just used it last week! Now I just need to add this term to my data dictionary! Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’re starting out looking at Netflix/Ben Affleck’s latest crime thriller, Animals. I’ll also look at Disclosure Day heading to Peacock (it did better than you’d remember in theaters...) and a new movie based on toys. Plus, a long-time streaming flop returns for its eighth season...will it finally chart? (No.) Will anyone at Disney care? Probably not. All that, plus another look at new shows landing on streaming on 1-Oct from Reelgood, what streamer hasn’t had a film make the Luminate charts since August, Reacher’s long run on the charts, M_onster: The Lizzie Borden Story’s_ short run, the top shows in 2026 according to Samba TV, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. And I mean that last part: putting this week’s issue together, I assembled OVER 25 images, most of which are bespoke looks I made just for this report. Really, publishing articles like this takes the work of writing two articles: one is the narrative and the other is making charts/graphs. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the week of October 5th to October 11th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - Netflix’s Latest Star-Studded Thriller Goes For Glory The tempting angle for anyone writing about streaming film this month, like yours truly, is to ask, “Is this why Dan Lin lost his job at Netflix?” Take Animals, the Ben Affleck-starring-and-directing, Artists Equity-produced crime thriller that opened on 9-Oct. (Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson are also in it.) If it did really well, then one could argue that Lin has another success on his resume. If it underperformed, then it’s another example of a Netflix underperformance this year. So where did Animals fall? Kinda in the middle, but that means it’s more “not a hit” than “big hit”. On Nielsen, it opened to 12.0 million hours, and here’s how that stacks up for 2026 films so far this year: Obviously, that’s not great. It’s both under my 15 million opening bar for “fine” for a Netflix film and 20 million bar for “great” opening. It did a bit better on Samba TV, getting to first place. That’s very, very good, though again, looking at the Nielsen data, it probably means that it was a light week overall. Luminate’s data is a bit closer to Samba TV’s, tied for 17th all time for single weeks since May of 2024: To top it off, no one seemed to like it. It has a 33 on Metacritic and only a 5.7 on IMDb. Both of these numbers could have been impacted by the stories about Affleck’s comments about using AI to make the film. Given the controversy, the film might not have been as bad as the ratings suggest, but it’s also not a bullish sign. All to say…yeah, on net this film isn’t a point in Dan Lin’s favor. At this point, Netflix’s slide has been long enough—going on since February—that I’m almost tempted to lower the bar for what a “hit” is on streaming. Post-February of 2026 or so, it seems like straight-to-streaming films just haven’t hit the same heights as they did from 2022 to 2025. Before we head onto the “Quick Hits” for film, I want to shout out a fellow newsletter whose articles I’ve been loving this year, LA Material, a new LA-based news outlet. For just a highlight of my favorite articles since July... I loved this article on Ghost Town, a group on Venice that clears homeless encampments. As a Los Angeleno, obviously I adore their articles on LA parking issues. Their article on illegal parking tickets got the City Council to address the issue! Also check out their article on people parking in medians. Check out their deep dive on what went wrong with the LA Jazz Festival and how it fell apart, or what’s wrong with USC’s finances. Finally, they wrote up a voter guide on voter guides for the LA General Election. So meta! In search of a city? L.A. Material is an independent news outlet covering the people, politics, culture and glorious chaos shaping Los Angeles. L.A. Material brings you intel on the city you can’t get anywhere else. From exploring how Reddit short stories became Hollywood’s hottest commodity to reporting on the survival jobs keeping entertainment workers afloat. And answering, once and for all, why the AMC Burbank escalator is always broken. Through their newsletters, podcast, videos, events, and member community, L.A. Material is designed to help Angelenos connect to Los Angeles and each other. Sign up now for the free weekday newsletter. Quick Notes on Film Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day, came to Peacock on 9-Oct, and I’ll admit that, after pulling its stats, I did a pinch of a double take. As I wrote throughout my deep, deep, deep dive on summer box office/Obsession/Backrooms/IP/superheroes, oftentimes the film media discusses films as “flops” or “misses” or “hits” without clarifying what they specifically mean. Since Disclosure Day didn’t make $250 million in the US or $500 million globally, it was definitely a disappointment by Spielbergian standards, who is the highest-grossing director of all time, and arguably even more ahead in adjusted grosses. But it did make $245 million globally on a $115 million budget, so it isn’t as big of a miss as I remember. That’s still probably not enough to break even in the theatrical window, when you factor in marketing costs…but it’s close. And it grossed a lot more even in the US than some titles with about ten times more coverage. Anyways, lots of preamble to say this one only did 4.5 million hours according to Nielsen, so it did make the charts, but on the low end. Here’s how it stacks up to other Peacock titles: Apple TV (née +) followed up their “success for them” Mayday with Matchbox The Movie. This one doesn’t look like a success even for them, but at least it’s not a miss. Apple/Skydance clearly tried to take advantage of the success of Barbie at the box office—let’s greenlight all the toy properties!!!—but of course, this didn’t make it to theaters. And it stars John Cena, who, as I argued earlier this summer, NEEDS to get his movies back in theaters. Anyways, this one has mixed-to-bad numbers. It missed the Samba TV and Nielsen charts in its first week, but did make Luminate with 7.1 million hours. That’s just enough to not be an outright miss, and about half what Mayday did earlier this summer. Speaking of Apple Studio’s Mayday, it ended up lasting five weeks on Luminate, which isn’t bad for Apple TV. On Nielsen, it had a three-week run, racking up 13.5 million hours total. Again, like Matchbox, the issue is the budget; I doubt that this viewership earned enough to justify that budget. Also, to be clear, neither of these films are “midflicks”; both should have gone to theaters. Toy Story 5 is not hanging around on the streaming charts on Disney+, so it’s not as leggy as either Zootopia 2 or Moana 2, and definitely not in the same class as Encanto. (It did make all the money at the box office, so Disney is going to be fine…) The Breadwinner on Netflix (from Sony) is down to 3.9 million hours in its third week. It only lasted for one week on the Samba TV charts. Netflix’s Doing Life had a smaller-than-normal binge release curve bounce, only going to 7.1 million hours from 6.0 to start, but it made Samba TV at fifth place in its second week. The Netflix documentary, The Widower: Til’ Death Do Us Part, also had a small binge release curve bounce to 6.5 million hours, but did make a second week on Samba TV. Meanwhile, Netflix’s Unabomber fell off after two weeks on Nielsen—which is not great at all—and Demon Slayer fell off after just one week. Over on Luminate, the two smaller titles The Swan: Behind the Mirror and Kill. Bury. Print both fell out of the Luminate top ten charts. The story of library film at the first of the month is the arrival of the Ice Age films on Netflix. Now, here’s a small example of optimizing your library that even Netflix could do better. Say you want to rent/license a new film series from Disney**.** A streamer could pay a big paycheck and then drop each Ice Age film on the exact same day of the month, the fourth of October. That’s one choice. In contrast, the streamer could have released each film one week apart, and make each one a mini-event for folks watching Ice Age films. Or even roll them out monthly. Netflix opted for the former strategy, and as a result, only three of the films made the Nielsen charts this week. The “Miss of the Week” goes to Tubi’s YA-ish horror film_, R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2_, which didn’t even make the Luminate charts like Tubi films usually do, or, should I say, “used to”? Tubi films, most of which are straight-to-streaming, used to reliably make the Luminate film charts (which only covers straight-to-streaming films), but a Tubi film hasn’t made it since August. The first Pumpkinhead got 1.4 million hours last year according to Luminate. As I wrote about this film before, it seems to be a bit muddled in terms of age: too scary for young kids but probably not scary enough for older kids. Speaking of Luminate, Netflix’s latest doc about a comic (expect more docs about comedians all month), Who Is Martin Mull?, flopped, getting just 200K and 700K hours according to Luminate. Three other film/special misses belonged to Hulu, including a standup special, Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, Neon’s latest horror film, Hokum, which made $17 million in the US, and a Family Guy Halloween special. (That last one was only 22 minutes, so it’s not a surprise it missed.) Finally, another Netflix standup special missed the charts, Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying missed too. I can confirm last week’s misses, most notably Paramount+’s Jackass: Best and Last, MUBI’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and HBO Max’s Evil Dead Burn. Television - I Can’t Visualize Nothing: The Kardashians Story Normally, in the mini-dive essays that open the Streaming Ratings Report, I focus on shows that do well or, at the very least, make the charts. Why? Because as I’ve said time and again, I can’t visualize nothing like, say, the Kardashians’ TV shows. Here’s the TV debuts chart for this week with a missing spot for The Kardashians, whose eighth season just landed on Hulu:
Jesse Watters: Trump is part show business, part promoter
‘The Five’ discusses President Donald Trump’s Texas rally, his remarks about James Talarico and the high-stakes facing voters one week before Election Day.
How are political campaign ads influencing Michigan voters? Expert weighs in.
7 Health Issues On The Ballot In The 2026 Midterms
A doctor writes a guide to the seven health issues voters care about most in the 2026 midterms, from health costs and ACA premiums to Medicaid, fraud and abortion.
Understanding Latin America’s Rightward Political Shift
Latin America has experienced a rightward political shift in recent years, driven largely by voters’ growing concerns over crime, security, and the economy. Experts say the reelection of left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil bucks this trend, but doesn’t halt it.
How NDAs are reshaping Louisiana politics and could determine the Nov. 3 midterms
NDAs have become a flashpoint in Louisiana politics, drawing criticism from voters on both the left and right. Will they play a role in the Nov. 3 election?
Oregon voter turnout up slightly a week before midterm election
Oregon’s top election official is encouraging voters to turn in their ballot by the end of the day Tuesday, and to vote via a secure drop box after that.
Trump visits Lubbock and Corpus Christi as Republicans fight to hold Texas’ U.S. Senate seat
With just a week until Election Day, President Donald Trump is making his fourth trip to Texas this campaign season. At rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi, the president aims to boost Republican voter turnout and shore up support for U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
Trump visits Lubbock and Corpus Christi as Republicans fight to hold Texas’ U.S. Senate seat
With just a week until Election Day, President Donald Trump is making his fourth trip to Texas this campaign season. At rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi, the president aims to boost Republican voter turnout and shore up support for U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
Cooper stresses affordability, 'people ... before politics' in Charlotte campaign stop
With Election Day just one week away, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper is making his final push to reach voters.
Small business owners challenge incumbent to represent Ohio District 4
Voters are slated to decide this November who will represent Ohio’s 4th Congressional District for the next two years.
Michigan Senate Race Drives Anxiety Among Jewish and Muslim Voters
More than elsewhere in the country, U.S. policy toward Israel is at the forefront of the race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed.
Voters in Every Corner of America See this Election as a Referendum on Health Care Costs
Their message has been consistent all year: Americans desperately want their leaders to bring down the high cost of health care.
IAM Union at the Center of Politics and Power in the Hawkeye State
Iowa’s working-class champions gathered just outside Des Moines, in the town of Altoona, to court IAM voters ahead of the political midterms. Speakers ranged from established state politicians to surging candidates for U.S. Congress and Senate.
These measures could shake up local politics in Western WA
In this year's election, voters could evict the sheriff from office in Pierce County and make Snohomish County Council seats nonpartisan.
Hinojosa leans on Rio Grande Valley roots in battle with Abbott
Voter turnout in the Valley is already 63% higher than it was four years ago at this point.
My Turn | Reflections on a life in politics
"I did jump into politics and a career-long public life, and — God forgive me, because the voters won’t — I loved it," Mike Carroll writes.
Poll: Likely voters favor Democrats as Trump disapproval drives early turnout
Democrats hold an 8-point lead among likely voters in the fight for control of Congress with one week until Election Day, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
Israelis abroad flock home for ‘most important election we’ve ever had’
Democracy. The Hamas attack. Wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. Netanyahu’s long tenure. For Israelis returning home to vote, the list of momentous issues i…
As political rhetoric escalates, Michigan voters express burnout with election cycle
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Michel Martin what she's hearing from Michigan voters, as the tone of the state's Senate race gets darker.
Georgia Republicans are trying to court Latino voters. National politics are complicating things.
In a battleground state with tightening margins, Georgia’s Latino voters have the potential to affect the outcome of the governor’s race in November.
Draymond Green Doubles Down On Bold Luka Doncic Take
The MVP race will see a lot of names hoping to make a mark, including Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic. Despite being a top five player for many years now, the NBA voters have never voted for Doncic to win an MVP Award. Golden State Warriors legend Draymond Green chimed in before the season […] The post Draymond Green Doubles Down On Bold Luka Doncic Take appeared first on HEAVY.
Economy, 'political homelessness' is top of mind for Ohio voters
Morning Edition Host Amy Eddings is back with another installment of the Ideastream election series that interviews voters from the Mahoning Valley ahead of the midterms.
Iowa politics: Meet the candidates for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District
Will Iowa voters reelect Zach Nunn for a third term, or send Sarah Trone Garriott to Washington? Here’s how the candidates compare.
Healthcare costs are on the rise in Minnesota, a top issue for voters. How much more could you pay?
‘Everything is worse’: Trump’s promises not enough in Nevada as voters drown in rising costs
Ahead of midterms, Trump offers $1M reward to voter fraud tipsters
President Donald Trump offered $1 million Monday to anyone who reports voter fraud that leads to an arrest and conviction, escalating his efforts to cast doubt on the midterms.
Appeals court declines to block California from counting 20,000 disputed ballots
An appeals court has declined to rule on whether California elections officials can count roughly 20,000 ballots that the Justice Department alleges belong to noncitizen voters. Monday's decision sets the
More voters are leaving party labels behind, as national politics reshape West Virginia
MORGANTOWN – Christine Riley spent most of her life as a Democrat, following a political affiliation that had been part of her family for generations. But after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, the 63-year-old retired 911 dispatcher decided she no longer wanted to belong to either major political party. Riley, a […]
Trump administration asks Washington state to set aside ballots from 400 voters it says may be noncitizens
The effort is the latest by the administration to identify noncitizen voters, even though noncitizen voting is exceptionally rare.
Florida voters — almost 2.8M — surge past '22 midterm benchmark as early voting goes statewide
The first weekend of early voting being available in every Florida county pushed the number of votes cast for the Nov. 3 election towards 2.8 million, more than 20 percent of the turnout in the prior midterm election in 2022.
Voters in these Democratic strongholds could ban trans girls from girls' school sports
Colorado and Washington are reliably Democratic states where elected officials have rejected moves to ban transgender women and girls from female sports competitions. Now activists have gone around lawmakers to put proposed bans on both states' ballots.
Voters in these Democratic strongholds could ban trans girls from girls' school sports
Colorado and Washington are reliably Democratic states where elected officials have rejected moves to ban transgender women and girls from female sports competitions. Now activists have gone around lawmakers to put proposed bans on both states' ballots.
Texas Senate candidates offer differing economic visions
Feeling the financial squeeze has become a major motivation for Texas voters to head to the polls early.
Trump has made transactional promises in roughly half of states holding key Senate contests
President Donald Trump kicked off his general election push by making voters a highly controversial offer. Now he’s gone quite a bit further — and more localized — with his quid pro quos.
Ahead of midterms, Trump offers $1-million reward to voter fraud tipsters
The offer comes as the Trump administration has moved more aggressively to intervene in the midterms, including a push in California to segregate ballots from voters it considers likely non-citizens.
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.
Going into the midterms, voters are feeling the squeeze in their wallets and need relief. The answer lies in holding accountable politicians who prioritize their wealthy benefactors over them.
When James Talarico was Jimmy, he played in the sandbox of student politics at UT Austin
Talarico's college years at the University of Texas at Austin included a massive voter registration drive, bruising student government campaigns and political alliances that didn't always survive.
A guide to the key ballot measures voters will decide on Election Day
When Americans cast their ballots in this year’s midterm elections, they’ll not only be picking who represents them in Congress, but also weighing in on a range of topics that could change their state laws and constitutions.
Israeli voters weigh security, political identity in pivotal election
The upcoming election in Israel is the first since Hamas attacked on October 7, 2023. USA TODAY's Kim Hjelmgaard explains the issues driving voters.
Gov. Wes Moore, up for reelection in Maryland, campaigns in Virginia
With victory expected at home, Moore is wooing Black and veteran voters in a 2028 early presidential primary state.
Lula bucks regional shift to the right and denies Trump a powerful ally in Brazil
Brazilian voters have denied Latin America’s resurgent right its ultimate prize. Lula's reelection limits U.S. President Trump’s influence in the region and cements Brazil as a counterweight to Washington.
Hochul, Blakeman hit the streets to encourage early voters
New York Democrats and Republicans were out in full force Saturday.
Schiff accuses DOJ of trying to 'subvert' elections as GOP alleges same-name candidate meant to confuse voters
Adam Schiff accuses Trump's DOJ of trying to subvert Alaska's Senate election over a namesake Dan Sullivan candidacy that could confuse voters.
What Do the Midterm Election Results Mean for Health Care?
On November 5 at Noon ET, join KFF for a special post-election discussion and live podcast taping on these topics and more. KFF experts and journalists will provide analysis and insights about what the election results could mean for health policy and take audience questions. Part of the discussion will focus on public opinion survey data on how voters weighed health care as they went to the polls nationally and in the four states with abortion-related ballot initiatives.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore weighs in on troubling poll for Democrats in state government
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joins CNN’s Pamela Brown to discuss a New York Times-Siena College poll that indicated 56% of likely voters are very or somewhat dissatisfied with Democrats in their state government.
Trump promised to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections
Voters blame Trump, pointing to the Republican president's tariff policies and the war he started with Iran.
The sleeper issue that could decide the U.S. Senate race in Texas
Voters from both parties consistently rank the issue second only to the economy and high prices
As Election Day Nears, Anti-Transgender Attacks Are Still a Political Loser
New polls underscore Americans’ everyday concerns: affordability and rampant corruption Transgender equality not a top issue driving voters, data shows voters trust Democrats more on “transgender issues” despite yearslong anti-trans fear mongering campaigns ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Data continues to make the undercurrents of the midterms elections clear: voters are worried about corruption, inflation, […]
Political Pulse: Attorney General Marty Jackley hopes to bring law and ag background to Congress
South Dakota congressional candidate Marty Jackley discusses his campaign as a Republican, public safety, affordability and meeting voters across the state.
Can a Bernie Sanders-backed progressive flip the Central Valley’s House seat?
Randy Villegas is a populist endorsed by national progressive figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Does his message meet Central Valley voters?
The Political Calculus Behind Newsom’s Opposition to California’s Billionaire Tax
Proposition 40 proponents say the tax would help backfill federal Medical cuts. But as Newsom weighs a presidential run, is he also looking ahead to how it might play to donors and voters?
Vote against political insanity; vote for Seth Bodnar
We’ve all heard the saying, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” That’s exactly what Montana voters are experiencing under our two-party system:
Exclusive-US Political Candidates Tailor Messages for AI Models Used by Voters
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - US political candidates have been engineering their campaign messages to appeal to the AI chatbots that more voters have been using to answer questions about issues, and documents seen by Reuters have revealed some of their strategies. One Powerpoint ...
The ‘Big-Ass Truck’ Vote
Donald Trump won big in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley in 2024—but now Latino voters are turning on him.
Mayor Bibb is building a national profile. Cleveland’s voter turnout is the question hanging over it.
Cleveland's Mayor Bibb is pursuing a national profile but voter turnout may hamper those efforts.
Analysis | Saddam’s Cheesecake Factory: Trump’s predecessors go after him in ways only they can
In today’s edition … Voters are changing their minds … You tell me about your first time voting … but first …
Kamala Harris isn’t going away
With her stops in Mississippi and across the country, she’s hearing from many Democratic campaigns who believe having her around helps — and lots of voters who are turning out to show they agree.
Voters’ rising ire at corruption plays central role in Texas Senate race
The race between Ken Paxton (R) and James Talarico (D) has revolved around the issue that’s a top voter concern, just behind the economy.
How to watch the Tennessee governor's forum, and who's attending
“This is the first time in eight years Tennessee voters will elect a new governor and it’s important the public hear from the major candidates.\
The Rise of Independent Voters Is Reshaping American Politics
In this Fulcrum Roundtable discussion, Jeremy Gruber of Open Primaries explains why voters are leaving the major parties, how closed primaries limit participation, and what reforms could expand representation for nearly half the country.
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) Oct. 25, 2026
On this week's episode of Politics Unplugged, host Dennis Welch and a panel break down Arizona's election landscape one week out: pessimistic voter mood, suppressed independent turnout, lagging GOP enthusiasm, and Democrats gaining ground. They discuss Elon Musk's late spending in competitive House races and debate the impact of big money flooding the state. The show also covers a widely condemned Ohio attack ad by Vivek Ramaswamy that weaponizes a rival's childhood abuse—drawing praise from Trump and Vance but bipartisan outrage.
Claude AI accessed publicly available Georgia voter data, Anthropic confirms
Officials said the AI bot accessed publicly available voter data through the state's data hub but did not access voter files or Georgia's voter registration system.