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American voters and election focus as new poll shows Democrats gaining edge ahead of 2026 midterms
Politics · US politics

New Poll Shows Democrats Gaining Edge as Trump Weighs Down GOP Ahead of Midterms

A new New York Times/Siena poll finds Democrats favored on key issues and gaining an edge as some Republicans express doubts about Trump'...

Sep 16, 2026 1 min read
U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington as justices block Trump mail-in voting restrictions for 2026 midterms
Politics · US politics

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Plan to Restrict Mail-In Voting Ahead of Midterms

The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration's attempt to impose new Postal Service restrictions on mail-in voting for the 2026 mid...

Sep 16, 2026 2 min read
FBI Director Kash Patel faces Democratic questions at Senate Judiciary oversight hearing 2026
Politics · US politics

FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Tough Questions From Democrats at Senate Hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Tough Questions From Democrats at Senate Hearing FBI Director Kash Patel returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesda...

Sep 15, 2026 1 min read
Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in ballot restrictions ahead of 2026 midterms
Politics · US politics

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Plan to Restrict Mail-In Ballots Ahead of 2026 Midterms

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a Trump administration plan to restrict mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Sep 15, 2026 1 min read