
AI fears are fueling progressive Democrat's campaign in Michigan battleground district
Read full article: AI fears are fueling progressive Democrat's campaign in Michigan battleground districtWill Lawrence, a progressive Democratic congressional candidate in Michigan, is trying to harness unease over the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development to defeat Republican Rep. Tom Barrett.

Iowa Republicans in battleground House races vote to halt Trump's ability to continue the Iran war
Read full article: Iowa Republicans in battleground House races vote to halt Trump's ability to continue the Iran warTwo Republicans in closely contested congressional districts in Iowa switched their votes on an Iran war powers resolution to halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without lawmakers' approval.

The Latest: Federal Reserve defies Trump, hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years
Read full article: The Latest: Federal Reserve defies Trump, hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 yearsThe Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 to address high inflation.

Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride
Read full article: Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ridePresident Donald Trump may try to channel the role of cowboy as he heads to the first-ever off-year Republican convention in Dallas beginning Wednesday.

Flock surveillance cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' power
Read full article: Flock surveillance cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' powerAcross the country and up and down the ballot, candidates from both parties are increasingly on the attack over Flock cameras.

As midterm elections approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump
Read full article: As midterm elections approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with TrumpSome Republican candidates are quietly distancing themselves from President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.

This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?
Read full article: This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?Just eight of 435 congressional districts backed a Republican in their House race and Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.

The Latest: Michigan awaits outcome of fierce Democratic Senate primary
Read full article: The Latest: Michigan awaits outcome of fierce Democratic Senate primaryThe Democratic Senate race between Rep. Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future.

Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination
Read full article: Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan's Democratic Senate nominationU.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed are in a close race for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan’s state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan’s state primaryMichigan voters will decide a competitive Democratic U.S. Senate primary Tuesday in a contest that will have major implications for control of the chamber next year.

Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands
Read full article: Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demandsPresident Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry Republican senators finally said no, even if temporarily.

Former US ambassador to Ukraine who resigned in protest launches run for Congress in Michigan
Read full article: Former US ambassador to Ukraine who resigned in protest launches run for Congress in MichiganBridget Brink, who stepped down as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine this year in protest of what she said was President Donald Trump’s unfair treatment of the the war-torn country, says she’s running for Congress in one of Michigan’s most competitive districts as a Democrat.

Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGE
Read full article: Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGEPeople across the political battleground of Michigan and elsewhere in the U.S. say they're worried about cuts to Social Security.

Michigan state lawmaker beats out loyal Trump ally charged in fake elector case for GOP party chair
Read full article: Michigan state lawmaker beats out loyal Trump ally charged in fake elector case for GOP party chairMichigan Republicans have elected a state lawmaker to lead the GOP into the 2026 midterms, State Sen. Jim Runestad whipped enough delegates Saturday after two rounds of voting to beat out the other two candidates, including Meshawn Maddock, a loyal ally to President Donald Trump who is charged with being a fake elector for Trump in the 2020 election.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's state primariesWhile Michigan remains one of the crown jewels of the fall presidential campaign, the focus now turns to state primaries that may play a major role in deciding control of the narrowly divided U.S. Senate, U.S. House and state legislature.

A competitive race for an open House seat is taking shape in a Michigan battleground district
Read full article: A competitive race for an open House seat is taking shape in a Michigan battleground districtFormer Michigan state Sens. Curtis Hertel Jr. and Tom Barrett will face off for the 7th Congressional District.
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Milwaukee scraps early voting plans at Fiserv, Miller Park
Read full article: Milwaukee scraps early voting plans at Fiserv, Miller ParkThe commission developed the plan in an effort to provide safe voting sites during the coronavirus pandemic. The Wisconsin Elections Commission said in a memo Monday that all early voting sites were to have been designated by June 12; the plan for Fiserv and Miller Park was implemented Sept. 1. In Atlanta, the Hawks' stadium was used in an August primary and was set to open next week for early voting. Woodall-Vogg noted that the city is still offering 13 in-person early voting locations spread out across the city. ___AP’s Advance Voting guide brings you the facts about voting early, by mail or absentee from each state: https://interactives.ap.org/advance-voting-2020/
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Ballot drop boxes seen as a way to bypass the post office
Read full article: Ballot drop boxes seen as a way to bypass the post officeWashington state election officials said that there are 450 drop boxes statewide, and there are discussions about adding more. Typical security measures for drop boxes include video surveillance, locks, tamper-resistant seals and chain-of-custody logs that are completed each time ballots are collected. In Pennsylvania, a federal lawsuit by the Trump campaign and Republican National Committee has cast drop boxes into a legal gray area. Democratic state lawmakers are countersuing to get a judge to clarify that drop boxes are legal. Suburban Delaware County is plowing ahead with its plans for drop boxes without waiting for the outcome of the legal dispute, said County Council member Christine Reuther, a Democrat.

Study ranks Milwaukee as worst city for African Americans
Read full article: Study ranks Milwaukee as worst city for African AmericansStudy points to three key metrics to explain why the disparity between black and white people in Milwaukee is so large: money, joblessness and homeownership. - A new study labels Milwaukee as the worst city for Black Americans. Following eight metrics, Milwaukee ranked as the worst with Racine ranking second. "It's not new to most African Americans who live in Milwaukee," Clayborn Benson, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Black Historical Society said. Benson says redlining done in the 30s has had lasting impacts on African Americans in the city living equally.





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