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- 1Trump's economic boasts failing to sway voters before midtermsβAs the US midterms approach, Trumpβs boasts on the economy fall flat with voters
As the US midterm elections draw near, Donald Trump's claims of a strong economy are not resonating with voters, according to reporting by The Guardian. The piece highlights a gap between the administration's optimistic economic messaging and how ordinary Americans perceive their own financial situations, a disconnect that could shape the contests ahead.
- 2Rising Deficits and War Undermine Trump's Rates StrategyβRising Deficits and War Unravel Trump's Strategy to Lower Interest Rates and Inflation https://www.wsj.com/articles/risi
The Wall Street Journal reports that mounting federal deficits and military conflict are unravelling Donald Trump's effort to bring down interest rates and inflation. Soaring borrowing and war-related pressures are pushing against his agenda, complicating expectations for cheaper credit and stable prices, and drawing attention from markets and economists watching the fallout.
- 3Supreme Court allows states to use SAVE database for citizenship checksβSupreme Court permits states to use SAVE database for citizenship checks
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for states to use the federal SAVE database to verify the citizenship status of people registering to vote. The decision lets states check voter rolls against immigration records, a move supporters frame as election integrity and critics warn could disenfranchise eligible voters, fueling debate over voting access.
- 4Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped voter database for nowβSupreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
The US Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration may, for the time being, continue using its revamped federal voter eligibility database, which is used to check voter rolls against citizenship and other records. The decision is an interim one, allowing the database's use while legal challenges proceed. Supporters see it as a step toward election integrity; critics worry it could enable improper purges of eligible voters.
- 5Supreme Court Allows Expanded Voter-Citizenship Checks Before MidtermsβSupreme Court Allows Expanded Voter-Citizenship Checks to Resume Before Midterms
The US Supreme Court has ruled that expanded voter-citizenship checks can resume ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The decision allows officials to restart verification programs aimed at confirming the citizenship status of registered voters, a policy that has drawn sharp debate between supporters who call it a safeguard for election integrity and critics who warn it could lead to eligible voters being wrongly removed from registration rolls.
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US election rules in place for this year's contests may not carry over to the 2028 cycle, according to a Crain's Cleveland report. Voting procedures, ballot access requirements and campaign regulations are frequently revised between presidential cycles by state legislatures, courts and election officials, meaning both voters and candidates could face a different rulebook next time.
- 7Mail-in voting remains an option in this year's midtermsβMail-in voting is still an option for this yearβs midterms. Hereβs what voters should know.
News outlets are reminding voters that mail-in ballots remain available for this year's US midterm elections, alongside practical guidance on deadlines, eligibility and application procedures. The coverage comes as rules differ from state to state, and officials urge voters to check requirements early so their ballots arrive and are counted on time.
- 8Mississippi Senate candidates face questions on Iran, tariffsβMississippi Senate candidates address plans for Iran war, tariffs and economy if elected
Candidates running for a US Senate seat in Mississippi laid out their positions on a potential war with Iran, tariffs and the economy during a campaign forum. The event gave voters a chance to compare how the contenders would handle foreign policy and household costs if elected, with economic issues expected to weigh heavily in the race.
- 9Opinion: High gas prices shouldn't hand Democrats CongressβGas prices are brutal. Giving Democrats Congress would be worse | Opinion
A new opinion column argues that despite widespread anger over high gas prices, voters should not respond by giving Democrats control of Congress. The piece frames the midterm choice around energy costs and economic management, claiming a Democratic majority would make the situation worse. It feeds into a broader debate over which party voters blame for inflation and fuel prices heading into the election.
- 10Tom Kean Jr. and Rebecca Bennett clash over Iran war and tariffsβNew Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr. and Democrat Rebecca Bennett clash over war in Iran, tariffs
New Jersey Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. faced off against Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett in a debate marked by sharp disagreement over US military action against Iran and the Trump administration's tariff policy. The two candidates traded barbs over support for the war and the economic impact of tariffs, highlighting foreign policy and cost-of-living issues in the congressional race.