Simultaneous civil and criminal investigations launched over Alaska Dem ballot-stacking allegations
The top federal prosecutor in Alaska confirmed Friday that both a civil and criminal investigation have begun into allegations of Democratic efforts to recruit a man named Dan Sullivan to run against the existing incumbent Republican senator to potentially confuse voters.
The top federal prosecutor in Alaska confirmed Friday that both a civil and criminal investigation have begun into allegations of Democratic efforts to recruit a man named Dan Sullivan to run against the existing incumbent Republican senator to potentially confuse voters.
Senate races take center state in Texas, Maine
Voters in Texas are flocking to the polls to vote early as the Lonestar state is home to crucial races. The Associated Press says more than 6 million people have already voted in Texas.
Voters in Texas are flocking to the polls to vote early as the Lonestar state is home to crucial races. The Associated Press says more than 6 million people have already voted in Texas.
How to spot AI-generated political ads before you vote
From hyper-realistic deepfakes to deceptive campaign spots, artificial intelligence is reshaping political advertising. With state laws lagging behind rapidly advancing technology, voters are often left on their own to figure out what is real and what is synthetic media. Cory Barker, a media studies professor at Penn State University, joins the broadcast to discuss the rise of AI in modern election campaigns—including controversial ads featuring simulated candidates. Barker shares foundational media literacy tips, explains the concept of "lateral reading," and outlines how everyday voters can cross-reference suspicious claims using credible news sources.
From hyper-realistic deepfakes to deceptive campaign spots, artificial intelligence is reshaping political advertising. With state laws lagging behind rapidly advancing technology, voters are often left on their own to figure out what is real and what is synthetic media. Cory Barker, a media studies professor at Penn State University, joins the broadcast to discuss the rise of AI in modern election campaigns—including controversial ads featuring simulated candidates. Barker shares foundational media literacy tips, explains the concept of "lateral reading," and outlines how everyday voters can cross-reference suspicious claims using credible news sources.
Who has the final say in contested elections? How the midterms could play out
Tuesday’s midterm elections will determine who controls Congress, and if the races are too close to call, it could be members of Congress themselves who get the final say in who won.
Tuesday’s midterm elections will determine who controls Congress, and if the races are too close to call, it could be members of Congress themselves who get the final say in who won.
Pope Leo becomes first pope to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo’s Illinois ties are part of a historic moment in U.S. election history.
Pope Leo’s Illinois ties are part of a historic moment in U.S. election history.
2026 Midterm Elections: Dan Sullivan ballot confusion prompts criminal investigation
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denied Thursday that she knew anything about an effort to put another candidate on the Alaska ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent as the Justice Department escalated a criminal investigation with new grand jury subpoenas.
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denied Thursday that she knew anything about an effort to put another candidate on the Alaska ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent as the Justice Department escalated a criminal investigation with new grand jury subpoenas.
Why over 1.5M Pennsylvania voters are registered as independent
Rising living costs and growing numbers of non-partisan voters are shifting the Mid-Atlantic electorate away from traditional party lines ahead of the midterms.
Rising living costs and growing numbers of non-partisan voters are shifting the Mid-Atlantic electorate away from traditional party lines ahead of the midterms.
Midterm elections: Alaska Democrat Peltola accused of name game to confuse voters
The New York Times reports that organizers for Alaska democrat Mary Peltola were behind an effort to confuse voters by recruiting a second Dan Sullivan to run against Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan.
The New York Times reports that organizers for Alaska democrat Mary Peltola were behind an effort to confuse voters by recruiting a second Dan Sullivan to run against Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan.
Delaware County voters to decide $120M open space borrowing plan Nov. 3
Delaware County voters will decide on a $120 million borrowing plan to preserve open spaces, parks and waterways, with public disclosure and yearly audits.
Delaware County voters will decide on a $120 million borrowing plan to preserve open spaces, parks and waterways, with public disclosure and yearly audits.
Texas Senate Race: Paxton, Talarico ramp up campaigns as election day nears
James Paxton and James Talarico held dueling rallies on Wednesday as the Texas Senate Race heads down the home stretch.
James Paxton and James Talarico held dueling rallies on Wednesday as the Texas Senate Race heads down the home stretch.
Midterm Elections: Which states are still up for grabs ahead Election Day
Several key states remain toss-ups as the midterm elections draw closer. President Trump and rival Democrats will spend the homestretch rallying support in these crucial battleground states.
Several key states remain toss-ups as the midterm elections draw closer. President Trump and rival Democrats will spend the homestretch rallying support in these crucial battleground states.
Delaware House preview: Sarah McBride seeks reelection against Joe Arminio
Incumbent Democrat Sarah McBride is facing off against Republican Joseph Arminio in the race for Delaware's at-large district in the U.S. House.
Incumbent Democrat Sarah McBride is facing off against Republican Joseph Arminio in the race for Delaware's at-large district in the U.S. House.
President Trump to speak at rally in Texas ahead of 2026 Midterms
Fox News MMR Amy Galo joins FOX 29's Thomas Drayton from Corpus Christi, Texas ahead of President Trump's appearance at his latest campaign rally.
Fox News MMR Amy Galo joins FOX 29's Thomas Drayton from Corpus Christi, Texas ahead of President Trump's appearance at his latest campaign rally.
Obama compares Trump's White House renovations to 'Saddam Hussein opening a Cheesecake Factory' at Ohio rally
Former President Barack Obama mocked President Donald Trump's White House renovations Saturday, comparing the historic residence to a Cheesecake Factory run by Saddam Hussein while campaigning for Democrats in Ohio.
Former President Barack Obama mocked President Donald Trump's White House renovations Saturday, comparing the historic residence to a Cheesecake Factory run by Saddam Hussein while campaigning for Democrats in Ohio.
Trump talks midterm issues, praises first lady on securing ceasefire after casting early vote in Florida
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump spoke with reporters at his Florida polling place Saturday after casting early ballots in the midterm election.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump spoke with reporters at his Florida polling place Saturday after casting early ballots in the midterm election.
Transgender sports bans head to voters in Democratic states, potentially setting a national precedent
Voters in Colorado and Washington will decide whether to ban transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, marking the first time such restrictions have been put directly on state ballots.
Voters in Colorado and Washington will decide whether to ban transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, marking the first time such restrictions have been put directly on state ballots.
Election 2026: What to know about the November midterm key races
Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
Trump announces $275M nursing-home nurse initiative at Florida midterm rally
President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."
President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."
Could rising costs sway Pennsylvania's key suburban voters?
Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.
Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.
US Supreme Court says New Hampshire can reject student IDs as proper identification to vote
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order Thursday that paves the way for New Hampshire to prohibit students from using student IDs to register to vote or obtain a ballot for the November election.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order Thursday that paves the way for New Hampshire to prohibit students from using student IDs to register to vote or obtain a ballot for the November election.