Trump Alaska rally video sparks security questions after footage from President Donald Trump’s campaign event in Wasilla showed a man approaching security personnel positioned close to the stage. The viral rally security video has generated speculation online, but the footage alone does not establish that an actual threat existed. Viral rally security video A brief video recorded during Trump’s October 13 campaign rally in Wasilla, A

Senate Democrats deploy election observers for 2026 midterms as more than 100 trained congressional staff prepare to monitor voting and ballot counting in closely contested states. The initiative will focus on Senate election observers, voter intimidation monitoring and possible election result challenges after November 3. Senate election observers Senate Democrats say more than 100 congressional staff members have been recruited and tra

Trump-backed Ken Paxton faces new scrutiny in Texas Senate race as questions over a Dubai trip and past controversies add uncertainty to one of the most closely watched 2026 contests. James Talarico remains competitive in polling, turning a traditionally Republican seat into a major midterm battleground. Ken Paxton Dubai trip Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing renewed attention over a New Year's Eve gathering in Dubai that repor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called for Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Tharoor said Opposition parties are working on a parliamentary move to seek Kumar's removal. He also questioned the legal protection available to Election Commissioners under a law passed in 2023, arguing that such protection should not prevent accountability.

Andhra Pradesh Congress president YS Sharmila’s protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has brought fresh attention to the state’s opposition politics. On October 10, Sharmila demanded his resignation amid allegations concerning electoral roll revisions and the Election Commission’s functioning. Her participation in Vijayawada formed part of wider demonstrations seeking accountability from the election authorities. That Sharmila held a p

The Delhi CJP protest planned for October 10 has prompted major security measures. Police have denied permission for the Jantar Mantar gathering and proposed Delhi Metro restrictions at 57 stations amid demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.   Delhi Police Deny CJP Protest, 57 Metro Stations Face Curbs New Delhi, October 9, 2026: Delhi is preparing for major security restrictions ahead of a planned protest by

US midterms 2026 numbers reveal the scale of the November battle for Congress. All 435 House seats are on the ballot, 35 Senate contests are scheduled, Republicans hold a 53-47 advantage, and Democrats need a four-seat net gain to take Senate control. US midterms 2026: The numbers behind the battle for Congress The November 3 US midterm elections will decide who controls Congress during the final two years of President Donald Trump’s c

The INDIA bloc protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar intensified as opposition MPs gathered at Jantar Mantar. The Opposition MPs Jantar Mantar protest follows Congress demands for the CEC’s resignation and concerns over Election Commission decisions. Opposition parties have intensified their protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with INDIA bloc MPs gathering at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and demanding his resignation. The pr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed 25 years continuously serving as the head of a government, a journey that began when he became Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001. After more than a decade in Gujarat, Modi moved to national politics and became Prime Minister in 2014. He is currently serving his third consecutive term at the Centre. The milestone comes at a politically significant time, with the government facing public debate and protests over several issues. Recent

Rahul Gandhi INDIA bloc protest near the Election Commission intensified in Delhi as Opposition MPs joined the Nirvachan Sadan march, demanded Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and raised concerns over the voter roll revision process.   Opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc took to the streets of New Delhi on Tuesday as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led a march towards the Election Commission of India headquarters at Nirvachan Sadan. The protest centred on allegations

The US midterms impact can extend far beyond one election cycle. From 1866 and Reconstruction to the political waves of 1934, 1966, 1994 and 2010, midterm voters repeatedly changed control of Congress, strengthened or weakened presidents and redirected American politics. Why US midterm elections can change the course of American politics US midterm elections take place halfway through a president’s four-year term, but their importance re

The Texas voter registration deadline for the November 3, 2026 election is Monday, October 5. Texans can verify their registration through VoteTexas, while early voting begins October 19 and mail-ballot applications must be received by October 23. Texans who want to vote in the November 3, 2026 general election face a key deadline Monday, October 5, the final day to register to vote. The Texas Secretary of State has urged eligible resident

The Brazil election runoff will pit Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on October 25 after neither candidate crossed the 50% threshold. Bolsonaro’s surprise first-round lead overturned expectations from several pre-election polls and reshaped Brazil’s presidential race. Flávio Lead Right-wing Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead of incumbent President Lula in Brazil’s October 4 presidential electi

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio tax plan is becoming a central issue in the race for governor, with proposals to phase out income tax, reduce property tax burdens and intensify Medicaid fraud enforcement as he competes against Democrat Amy Acton ahead of the November 3 election. Income Tax Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy has pledged to make Ohio a zero-income-tax state if elected governor. His plan would phase out the individual income tax o

The 2026 Senate battle has tightened sharply ahead of the November 3 midterms, with Senate control now hinging on a small group of competitive states. Decision Desk HQ gives Democrats a narrow edge, while toss-ups in Iowa, Ohio, Maine and Texas could decide which party controls the chamber. Senate Control Republicans entered the cycle with a 53-47 Senate majority, so Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take outright control becaus

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel has indications its enemies could attempt an attack before the October 27 election, triggering demands from opposition leaders for more information about the threat. Netanyahu did not identify any country or armed group behind the warning. Security briefing Netanyahu made the remarks during a September 29 visit to the Tel Nof air base. In a video released from the base, he

The US Supreme Court has declined to allow a new Postal Service rule affecting mail ballots to take effect ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, leaving existing state vote-by-mail procedures in place for the approaching election. The court said the federal government was unlikely to succeed in its challenge to a lower-court injunction and that the circumstances did not justify emergency relief. Mail ballot procedures remain unchanged The disputed rule wo

Texas Democrats are using the Republican Party’s historic midterm convention in Dallas to emphasize affordability, health care and voting access, while Republicans rally around President Donald Trump’s agenda ahead of the November 2026 elections. Texas Democrats are using the Republican National Committee’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas to sharpen their message on affordability and voting access ahead of th

The Trump mail voting order received a temporary boost from the US Supreme Court on August 24, but the justices did not decide whether President Donald Trump can ultimately impose the disputed election measures. The 6-3 ruling focused on jurisdiction, leaving major legal questions unresolved before the November midterms. Supreme Court ruling gives Trump a pro

Trump’s India voter ID remarks have renewed debate over the SAVE America Act as India conducts its SIR 2026 exercise. While Trump praised India’s voter identification system, voter roll exclusions in Maharashtra, Delhi and West Bengal have raised concerns over electoral access and voting rights. Trump India voter ID e