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Friday, October 30, 2026

175 stories, ranked by how many outlets across the spectrum covered each one · Updated Nov 1, 2026, 5:34 PM ET

Topics this day: 2026 Midterm Elections Russia & Ukraine Texas Politics Alaska Politics Iran Immigration & ICE California Politics Israel & Gaza 2028 Presidential Race Elon Musk & Starlink

Stevens endorses Rodgers amid rift with El-Sayed 10 outlets
DOJ calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling," asks to segregate ballots 9 outlets
FBI visits Dan J. Sullivan donor in candidate's hometown as Alaska Senate inquiry widens 8 outlets
Judge blocks DOJ from threatening election workers before midterms 6 outlets
Judge orders an inquiry into potential DOJ misconduct in Trump's golf course case 6 outlets
US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine 3 outlets
G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister 3 outlets
ICE agent charged for hitting Texas immigrant with vehicle during pursuit 3 outlets
DOJ, Comey's lawyers face off in court over latest attempt to charge him 2 outlets
Treasury Department says Iran's economy cratering, inflation at 90 percent 2 outlets
A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era 2 outlets
RNC chair predicts GOP Senate wins in Alaska, Texas, 3 other battlegrounds 2 outlets
WATCH: Rubio welcomes G20 foreign ministers to Atlanta at 'critical moment' 2 outlets
Disclosure of fired general's polygraph may have violated privacy laws 2 outlets
2026 elections live updates: Trump supports Republicans with telerallies 1 outlet
Trump says U.S. still has to "take care" of more targets in Iran 1 outlet
California’s Act of Fiscal Self-Sabotage 1 outlet
Sir Patrick Stewart: The life of an iconic actor 1 outlet
The Week: The Final Stretch 1 outlet
Singing the Election Blues 1 outlet
The Enduring Relevance of Ideas Have Consequences 1 outlet
Trump meets with Stephen Hubbard after release from Russian jail 1 outlet
Judge skeptical of administration's defense of Trump's proposed arch 1 outlet
Ro Khanna and the fight for the post-Bernie left 1 outlet
Decision Desk ‘26 midterm preview, powered by 2WAY and The Hill 1 outlet
Bessent alleges anti-fraud guardrails are 'loosest' in blue states 1 outlet
Democrats see AI hate as winning issue heading into 2028 1 outlet
Number of women in top national security roles falls under Trump 1 outlet
'A wave can hide a lot of weaknesses': Dems question if they'll learn anything 1 outlet
Charlamagne rips Nicki Minaj for bashing Kathy Hochul, but not Trump 1 outlet
Cruz warns GOP could lose 8 Senate seats, get swept in Texas 1 outlet
As Voters Worry About Prices, Many Senate Candidates Are Millionaires 1 outlet
Comey lawyers fight for dismissal of third criminal prosecution 1 outlet
If Trump Gets Another Supreme Court Pick, MAGA Wants a Loyalist 1 outlet
NPR special: 5 takeaways from a year of listening to swing voters 1 outlet
Top Science Democrat probes cuts to research spending at National Science Foundation 1 outlet
Democrats weigh Israel election results amid lingering uncertainty 1 outlet
Texas' red wall facing its biggest threat in decades as Republicans scramble to defend it 1 outlet
Polling showing Democrats are favored to make gains in Congress has GOP candidates in deep-red areas working to shore up support 1 outlet
Alina Habba’s Husband Ignited Drama in Trump’s Circle. Now He’s Under Scrutiny. 1 outlet
"Trump holds 27th campaign rally as midterms near " 1 outlet
Are Trump Voters Refusing to Take Polls? And Other Polling Risks. 1 outlet
Hold the rate. The Fed can't pump oil. 1 outlet
Distaste for Lavrov Forces U.S. to Cancel G20 Photo Session in Atlanta 1 outlet
Democrats seek to weaken the Republican lead in state legislatures 1 outlet
Trump-backed Alaska candidate blasts 'so-called Republican' Murkowski for endorsing Dem 1 outlet
2026 midterm election voter guides: Find local resources in your community 1 outlet
Websites pretending to be local news are boosting Democratic candidates 1 outlet
How powerful is Elon Musk? How his political influence compares to past U.S. moguls 1 outlet
'Affordability? For who?' Voters decide between helping homeowners or public services 1 outlet
Here are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election Day 1 outlet
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics 1 outlet
‘It could be quite a brutal evening:’ GOP braces for some once-unthinkable losses 1 outlet
Poll: Americans don’t trust polls 1 outlet
New federal rule requires drug intermediaries to disclose how they're paid 1 outlet
Markets tank on final Friday before elections 1 outlet
Scoop: Trump blesses El Salvador strongman's troop surge in Haiti 1 outlet
The world needs the United Nations more than ever. It needs a new lease on life | Alex Rondos and Mark Medish 1 outlet
A rare red line in deeply cynical times 1 outlet
Trump vowed to reduce prices, but his policies have fueled US inflation | Steven Greenhouse 1 outlet
Can you match the midterm quote to the person who said it? Take our quiz. 1 outlet
U.S. national debt reached 100% of GDP this week, and Washington yawned. Now what? 1 outlet
Campaign texts, powered by AI: How new tech is shaping voter outreach 1 outlet
Josh Shapiro aims for a strong finish in a campaign with 2028 implications 1 outlet
Sen. Mark Kelly update: ‘anti-Trump’ 2028 presidential candidate or Senate reelection 1 outlet
Collins accuses top Senate Dem of blocking protections for Maine lobstermen as Cruz vows action 1 outlet
Judge opens misconduct inquiry into Trump officials in golf course case 1 outlet
Why Running for the U.S. Senate Is a Rich Person’s Game 1 outlet
Are Trump’s global actions, from Ukraine to Iran, going to hurt him in elections? 1 outlet
Resurfaced Peltola 'criminal offense' quote comes back to haunt her after explosive report: 'Turn yourself in' 1 outlet
Obamacare Policies Hit Again With Steep Premium Increases for 2027 1 outlet
Trump’s Plane Flyover Is a Halloween Trick for Startled D.C. Residents 1 outlet
Live updates: Judge orders investigation into DOJ and East Potomac Park; Trump set to rally in Daytona Beach 1 outlet
Musk issues dire warning over 3 moves Dems could make if they sweep Washington: 'End of democracy' 1 outlet
A Resurgent Justice Democrats Could Reshape a Democratic Congress 1 outlet
Prosecutors Suggest They May Seek Additional Comey Charges 1 outlet
Judge orders 3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads to be pulled from TV, social media 1 outlet
Democrats, Hopeful All Over the Senate Map, Remain Jittery About Iowa 1 outlet
Minnesota Dem declined to refer Ilhan Omar for ethics probe despite fellow lawmaker's 2019 request 1 outlet
Scoop: Ro Khanna endorses challengers to three fellow California House Democrats 1 outlet
Why energy will have a starring role if Democrats take Congress 1 outlet
Trump says Iran war will end 'soon' 1 outlet
Judge opens East Potomac Park probe into potential DOJ misconduct 1 outlet
Americans 'frustrated' about Iran war going into midterms as Trump admin has decision to make: GOP lawmaker 1 outlet
ATF's top lawyer, who oversaw overhaul of its firearms regulations, resigns 1 outlet
Melania Trump’s Halloween Coat Was Its Own Kind of Costume 1 outlet
The balance of power in the House is on the line in the 2026 elections. Here are the races that could determine House control. 1 outlet
Education Department posts doctored image showing its HQ as Spirit Halloween 1 outlet
Cancer crisis throws wild card into Iowa elections 1 outlet
Judge Blocks Expediting Migrant Children’s Asylum Cases, For Now 1 outlet
The balance of power in the Senate is on the line in the 2026 elections. Our tracker digs into the most competitive and emerging Senate battlegrounds 1 outlet
Just four days before Election Day, DOJ probes Arizona voter registrations 1 outlet
The Alaska Senate race is currently at the epicenter of the political world. Here’s what we know. 1 outlet
Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts 2 Senate races toward Democrats 1 outlet
Mississippi Dem. Senate candidate: Trump promised 'America First,' but delivered ‘Mississippi last’ 1 outlet
Meta settles with second plaintiff during trial over social media addiction 1 outlet
Key Democrat warns permitting bill could create "gold rush for gas" 1 outlet
Unhinged judge who called Latino attorney a 'White savior' ordered to undergo psychiatric examination 1 outlet
Chris Sununu: 'Texas is in trouble for Republicans' 1 outlet
'You look like hell': Trump blows up at reporter when asked about canceled events – video 1 outlet
Trump says US looking into Binance hack: 'We don't know' if North Korea responsible 1 outlet
Judge orders Trump administration to stop threatening election officials 1 outlet
Vote Republican, or else: How Trump is dangling government help on the campaign trail 1 outlet
5 of the most expensive races this cycle 1 outlet
Retired Michigan teacher released from Russian prison believed he would never be freed 1 outlet
Governor probing 'Decoy Dan' Sullivan election scandal warns system flaw hiding in plain sight 1 outlet
G20 foreign ministers scrap 'family photo' as Lavrov crashes party 1 outlet
Congressional Democrats demand answers over ICE treatment of hunger strikers 1 outlet
WATCH LIVE: Election night 2026 PBS News special coverage 1 outlet
Marshall says Trump dropping Kansas rally because he is 'doing so well in the polls' 1 outlet
Independent voters hold the key in New Hampshire's high-stakes Senate race 1 outlet
Time to set back the clocks, much to Trump’s chagrin 1 outlet
Schumer accused of yearlong plot to plant 'decoy' candidate in critical Senate race 1 outlet
Democrats and Republicans Share Dueling Health Care Messages in Final Midterms Push 1 outlet
Cook Political Report shifts 12 more House races toward Democrats 1 outlet
Mbappé Meets His Match 1 outlet
Trump’s heartland rally reversal 1 outlet
Federal debt surpassed GDP for fiscal 2026 1 outlet
Trump's tariffs could shutter this Canadian town - its residents are fighting to save it 1 outlet
Shapiro favors minimum wage hike over more progressive items if Democrats sweep Pennsylvania midterms 1 outlet
GOP grip on Ohio, Texas in jeopardy amid data center fervor 1 outlet
FDA unveils proposals to update infant formula nutrient requirements 1 outlet
Watch polling editor Aaron Zitner break down the WSJ’s final poll before the midterms 1 outlet
EXCLUSIVE: ICE captures illegal alien at center of NYC manhunt after sanctuary city release 1 outlet
Federal prosecutors announce investigation into Alaska Senate race 1 outlet
'Biscuit' the dog is latest dead felon to get their voting rights back from Spanberger, confused owner says 1 outlet
I’m a gen Z voter. Content creators have far less power than politicians think | Alex Bronzini-Vender 1 outlet
Backlash to AI data centers threatens GOP's grip on Ohio, Texas 1 outlet
Gen Z trusts elections, but not Washington 1 outlet
Lingering Democratic divisions could preview 2028 challenges 1 outlet
Congress’ 65-year defense bill streak could be in jeopardy 1 outlet
Child care costs, student loans squeeze families ahead of midterms 1 outlet
Starlink drama puts spotlight on Musk's global stature 1 outlet
A working-class Alaskan Native takes on a ‘multimillionaire’ Republican for seat in Congress 1 outlet
Trump should 'take stock' and 'own' election outcome, Sen. Tillis says 1 outlet
Health insurance plan costs on Healthcare.gov to rise by double digits in 2027 1 outlet
Trump says ‘I thought I could relax’ over cancelled rallies 1 outlet
U.S. Oil Industry Earned Over $130 Billion in Profit During Iran War 1 outlet
Five reasons why the US midterms matter for the climate – and your energy bill 1 outlet
The US should strongly advocate for political prisoner releases, global freedom 1 outlet
Watch live: Trump officials announce new anti-fraud measures in Minnesota 1 outlet
The state of the U.S. economy ahead of the midterms in five charts 1 outlet
For voters from immigrant families and new citizens, voting is bigger than themselves 1 outlet
Can new leaders stop Israel’s slide into isolation? 1 outlet
2 Trump attempts to change the D.C. landscape play out in the courts as midterms near 1 outlet
The final countdown to the make-or-break midterms – podcast 1 outlet
‘The status quo sucks’: affordability and Trump loom over final stretch of Maine’s tight Senate race 1 outlet
A Resurgent Justice Democrats Could Reshape a Democratic Congress 1 outlet
The final countdown: From the Politics Desk 1 outlet
Steve Hilton makes his pitch for governor of California 1 outlet
Final countdown to the make-or-break midterms – podcast 1 outlet
Billionaire tax: how a union leader’s ‘crazy’ idea became the defining issue of California’s midterms 1 outlet
Angie Nixon’s ignorance on Cuba shows she isn’t ready for the Senate 1 outlet
Whole Hog Politics: A lazy person’s guide to election night 1 outlet
Treasury flags $8B in suspicious foreign-directed transfers through US money services firms 1 outlet
Corporate America's Trump trap 1 outlet
Democrats hold 10-point lead over GOP in battle for Congress: Poll 1 outlet
Hamilton holds slight lead over Marshall in Kansas Senate contest: Poll 1 outlet
The self-inflicted chaos of Missouri’s congressional elections 1 outlet
'A down payment on change': Rahm Emanuel on what Democrats should do after midterms 1 outlet
Democratic lawmakers demand ICE data on detainee miscarriages 1 outlet
Liberal court delivers immigration win for Trump as judge warns of ‘floodgates’ if law firm succeeded 1 outlet
4 US cities are the lucky winners of Trump's $300M crime crackdown contest 1 outlet
Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage 1 outlet
Justice Dept. Confirms Alaska Inquiry Even as Its Focus Remains Unclear 1 outlet
Qataris hold marathon talks in Tehran in bid for U.S.-Iran deal before midterms 1 outlet
Vance on Trump talking about GOP senator's 'a‑‑': 'I'm jealous' 1 outlet
Candidates make final midterm stops as early voting surges 1 outlet
Democratic senator blames Egypt press crackdown on US military aid decision 1 outlet
'The necktie is dead': How US midterm candidates are dressing for votes 1 outlet
Have Questions About the Midterm Elections? Ask Us Anything. 1 outlet
Trump’s travel shake-up with four days until midterms 1 outlet
Capehart and Continetti on closing messages and midterm predictions 1 outlet
Whole Hog Politics: A guide to knowing who won by bedtime 1 outlet
Stevens to appear alongside El-Sayed for first time in months, but expects apology 1 outlet

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