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Elections

Campaigns, primaries, voting, polls

Washington Examiner

Florida GOP House candidate removes pro-Trump mentions from campaign website

Former Florida state Rep. Mike Beltran has removed significant references to President Donald Trump from his campaign website following his victory in the GOP primary for Florida’s 14th Congressional District. While Beltran previously emphasized his support for Trump, his campaign stated that the website updates were routine and not an indication of distancing from the former president.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00
Guardian — US

House to Vote on Stopgap Funding Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to initiate a vote on a stopgap funding bill to prevent a federal government shutdown before the midterm elections. Other political developments include the Supreme Court allowing Donald Trump to continue his White House ballroom project and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation after conflicts with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00
The Daily Beast

CBS News Staff Criticizes Bari Weiss Over Coverage of Abdul El-Sayed

Bari Weiss, head of CBS News, faced backlash from staff after she intervened in a story linking Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to the September 11 attacks. Staff criticized the coverage as shameful and indicative of poor news judgment, particularly regarding El-Sayed's deleted social media posts that compared pandemic deaths to those from the attacks.

Bias: 39 Sentiment: -0.50
Washington Post — Politics

Roy Cooper Running for Senate in North Carolina

Roy Cooper, a seasoned Democrat candidate for the Senate in North Carolina, has a history of winning statewide races. However, he is campaigning with a sense of urgency, as if he is behind in the polls.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00
New York Post

Abdul El-Sayed Defends Comments on Fireworks During Radio Appearance

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the Michigan US Senate, defended his earlier comments about fireworks during a radio show, emphasizing concerns over air quality and health risks. His remarks follow criticism from Republican nominee Mike Rogers regarding El-Sayed's deleted YouTube videos that expressed similar sentiments about fireworks.

Bias: 36 Sentiment: +0.00
BBC — World

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema to be Sworn in for Second Term Amid Controversy

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema is set to be sworn in for a second term following a disputed election where he received 60% of the vote. His main opponent, Brian Mundubile, has been arrested on treason charges after alleging election tampering. Observers have raised concerns about the vote tallying process, and several opposition politicians were detained after a security raid.

Bias: 14 Sentiment: +0.00
New York Post

Bernie Sanders Accuses Some Democrats of Wanting Abdul El-Sayed to Lose Senate Race

Senator Bernie Sanders accused a faction of Democratic leaders and donors of wanting Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed to lose due to his progressive stance. Democratic strategist Yemisi Egbewole countered that the party aims to secure a Senate majority, while RNC national press secretary Natalie Baldassarre criticized El-Sayed's associations. El-Sayed has faced scrutiny over his ties to streamer Hasan Piker and has emphasized focusing on issues affecting Michigan voters.

Bias: 14 Sentiment: +0.00
New York Post

CNN's Wolf Blitzer Clarifies Comments on Military Mail-in Voting

CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer clarified his earlier comments regarding the impact of the Trump administration's mail-in voting directives on military personnel. During a segment discussing a lawsuit against the administration, Blitzer initially suggested that military ballots would be affected but later confirmed that these ballots are exempt under the Uniformed and Overseas Absentee Voting Act.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00
Axios

Vance Addresses Concerns of Jewish Republicans in Las Vegas Speech

Vice President Vance addressed Jewish Republicans in Las Vegas, emphasizing the importance of Israel to U.S. national security and condemning antisemitism. His remarks come as he seeks to repair relationships with a skeptical GOP constituency ahead of a potential presidential run in 2028.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00
Deutsche Welle

AfD Candidate Ulrich Siegmund Focuses on Saxony-Anhalt Election

Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD's lead candidate in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, aims to create a model for right-wing politics in Germany. Polls show him leading, with the potential for the AfD to establish the first far-right government in post-World War II Germany. His campaign focuses on traditional values and controversial policies, raising concerns among critics about the implications for democracy and minority rights.

Bias: 16 Sentiment: -0.10
Washington Post — Politics

Vice President Attends Republican Jewish Coalition Summit Amid Opposition

The Vice President participated in a Republican Jewish Coalition summit, facing criticism from some Jewish Republicans about his potential presidential run. Many influential donors and activists at the summit have voiced their opposition to his candidacy.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00
Washington Examiner

Gen. Dan Caine Confirms No Military Deployment for Midterm Elections

Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, confirmed that the Trump administration will not deploy military personnel to monitor the midterm elections in November 2026. Caine's statement comes in response to concerns raised by Senator Elissa Slotkin regarding military involvement at polling sites, emphasizing that election security is the responsibility of state and local officials.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00
Washington Post — Politics

JD Vance Addresses Republican Jewish Coalition Amid Donor Opposition

JD Vance spoke at the Republican Jewish Coalition summit in response to criticism from some Jewish Republicans. The summit occurred amid opposition from notable donors and activists regarding his presidential aspirations.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00
Washington Examiner

El Sayed defends Hasan Piker amid controversy over antisemitism claims

Abdul el Sayed, the Michigan Senate Democratic nominee, defended Hasan Piker amid controversy surrounding Piker's comments on antisemitism and his association with Hamas. El Sayed criticized the attempts to label Piker as comparable to extremist figures and described the backlash as an example of 'cancel culture.' He expressed agreement with Piker on several political issues and called for accountability in political discourse.

Bias: 33 Sentiment: +0.00
Washington Examiner

Trump Discusses Potential Candidates for 2028 GOP Presidential Nomination

Former President Donald Trump has discussed the potential candidates for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, expressing preferences for Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He also mentioned that other candidates, including Senator Ted Cruz and War Secretary Pete Hegseth, may be considering a run. Trump emphasized that it is early in the election cycle and that the Republican race could involve more candidates than just Vance and Rubio.

Bias: 30 Sentiment: +0.00
The Hill

Caine informs Slotkin there are no military deployment plans for November elections

Gen. Dan Caine, Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, communicated to Sen. Elissa Slotkin that there will be no military presence at polling places during the upcoming November elections. He emphasized that election administration and security are primarily the responsibility of state and local officials.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00
umass.edu

UMass Poll Shows Trump's Approval at 32%, Decline in Republican Support

The University of Massachusetts Amherst's recent poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 32%, with significant disapproval regarding his handling of the Iran war and inflation. The survey indicates that 1 in 6 Trump voters may not support him again, and there are notable differences in approval ratings among Republicans based on their identification with the MAGA movement.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: -0.50
Fox News — Latest

Abdul El-Sayed Defends Comments on Fireworks During Radio Appearance

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate from Michigan, defended his past comments about fireworks during a radio interview, emphasizing concerns about air quality and health impacts. His remarks have drawn criticism, particularly from Republican nominee Mike Rogers, who highlighted El-Sayed's deleted videos that criticized fireworks and called for alternative celebrations.

Bias: 36 Sentiment: +0.00
Fox News — Latest

CNN Clarifies Comments on Impact of Mail-in Voting Rules on U.S. Troops

CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer clarified comments made during a segment about mail-in voting, stating that U.S. military and overseas voters' ballots would not be affected by the Trump administration's new Postal Service rules. This clarification followed a discussion with Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger regarding a lawsuit against the executive order limiting mail-in voting.

Bias: 45 Sentiment: +0.00