Americans Vote in Midterms With Control of Congress at Stake
US voters choose the full House, a third of the Senate and governors in 36 states on Tuesday, with Democrats needing net gains of four seats in both chambers to take control of Congress.
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Last updated Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 3:30 AM EST
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 3 stories
Judge Dismisses Case Against Ex-FBI Officials Accused of Lying About Hunter Biden Probe
A federal magistrate judge dismissed the criminal case against two former FBI counterintelligence officials charged with lying to Congress about the bureau’s Hunter Biden laptop investigation, citing no probable cause and questioning the timing of the charges days before the midterms.
Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Set Aside 20,000 California Ballots
The Supreme Court refused without explanation to intervene in the Trump administration’s emergency request to force California to set aside mail ballots from 20,000 voters it alleges are likely noncitizens.
Monday, November 2, 2026 2 stories
Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Suit Over Alaska Senate Race
A federal judge in Alaska dismissed the Justice Department’s attempt to block certification of the state’s Senate race over a lookalike candidate on the ballot, the latest setback to the administration’s election litigation.
Stevens Endorses Rogers for Senate Two Days Before the Vote
Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for the Michigan Senate seat two days before the midterms, after the El-Sayed campaign said she was no longer welcome; the state party and fellow Democrats rejected the move.
Saturday, October 31, 2026 5 stories
D.C. and Virginia Sue to Block Trump's 250-Foot Triumphal Arch
The governments of Washington and Virginia asked a federal court Saturday to halt President Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington Cemetery, as the administration says construction could begin Nov. 5.
Iran's Supreme Leader Orders 'Maximum' Response to Any U.S. Attack
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei told Iran’s top commanders that renewed U.S. or Israeli strikes must draw an immediate response without geographical limitations, as President Trump weighs resuming attacks after the midterms.
Pope Leo XIV Casts First Ballot by a Sitting Pope in a US Election
The Vatican confirmed Friday that Pope Leo XIV has submitted a mail-in ballot in Illinois, becoming the first pope known to have voted in a United States election.
Justice Department Issues Subpoenas in Alaska Senate Race
Federal prosecutors issued dozens of subpoenas and asked a court to segregate ballots in Alaska’s Senate race after reports that Democratic operatives recruited a candidate sharing the incumbent Republican senator’s name.
Federal Judge Bars Justice Department From Threatening Election Workers
A California federal judge issued a restraining order late Friday stopping the Justice Department from threatening election officials with criminal prosecution or demanding that they segregate ballots ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Friday, October 30, 2026 1 story
Trump Rallies in South Carolina for Senator Darline Graham in a Race Turned Competitive
President Trump appeared in Rock Hill, S.C., on Thursday, his second visit in a month, to shore up Republican Senator Darline Graham against Democrat Annie Andrews — and cancelled his remaining weekend rallies for a ‘72-hour sprint’ of telephone events.
Thursday, October 29, 2026 3 stories
Judge Rejects Justice Department Bid to Set Aside 20,000 California Ballots
A federal judge denied the Justice Department a restraining order to stop Los Angeles County from counting about 20,000 ballots federal officials link to suspected non-citizens, calling the request unprecedented. The department will appeal.
Report Says Peltola Campaign Sought Namesake to Split Sullivan's Vote in Alaska
The New York Times reported that Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign worked to recruit a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to divide the Republican vote in Alaska’s Senate race. The Peltola campaign denied involvement; President Trump demanded her disqualification.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Ahead of Midterms; Two Members Dissent for a Hike
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.75 to 4 percent, a week before the midterm elections and a month after the first increase in three years. Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack voted for another rise.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 2 stories
Appeals Court Dismisses Justice Dept Bid Over California Mail Ballots
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the Trump administration’s emergency appeal on Monday, declining to force California to set aside mail ballots associated with more than 20,000 people the government suspects are noncitizens.
Two US Bishops Regret Oval Office Prayer, Accusing White House of a Stunt
Archbishop Jeffrey Grob of Milwaukee and Bishop William Joensen of Des Moines said they regretted praying with President Trump in the Oval Office, saying the White House staged the moment for social media ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 1 story
Two Ex-FBI Officials Charged With Lying to Congress Over Hunter Biden Laptop Probe
Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, former leaders of the FBI’s disbanded Foreign Influence Task Force, were taken into custody and charged with making false statements to Congress about their roles in the agency’s investigation of Hunter Biden’s laptop.
Friday, October 23, 2026 2 stories
Musk Forms Merger Committees at Tesla and SpaceX as Election Spending Draws Scrutiny
Special committees at Tesla and SpaceX are weighing a merger, Elon Musk said, even as CNBC reported he has committed roughly $366 million to 2026 midterm races and SpaceX has booked $6.78 billion in federal contracts this year.
Supreme Court Blocks Use of Student IDs in New Hampshire Midterm Election
The Supreme Court granted New Hampshire’s emergency request, backed by the Republican National Committee, to bar voters from using student IDs at the November midterms, ruling a federal judge should not have changed the state’s election rules so close to the vote, with Justice Jackson dissenting.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 1 story
US Midterm Elections 2026: What Results Could Mean for Wall Street
Wall Street is bracing for stocks to fall if Democrats regain control of both houses of Congress in the US midterm elections less than a month away, Bloomberg reported.